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SuandUp Por kids ORANGE COUNTY WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENTS Work experience should focus on skills development, career exploration, and improving the employability of youth. The work experience may include,but is not limited to: • Internships: Opportunities for youth to gain practical experience in a specific field or industry. • Job Shadowing: Short-term opportunities for youth to observe professionals in various careers. • Summer Employment: Temporary, often seasonal, work experiences that allow youth to earn wages while leaning about the workforce. • On-the-Job Training(OJT): Structured work-based learning where youth can learn job- specific skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. • Pre-Apprenticeships: Structured programs that provide youth with foundational skills needed for entry into an apprenticeship program. • Community Service Projects: Service-based experiences where youth can contribute to their community while gaining valuable work-related skills. WORK EXPERIENCE STR UCTURE AND D UTIES • The work experience must be structured and provide participants with exposure to work tasks that help develop skills, foster professionalism, and create long-term career opportunities. • Employers will provide a detailed job description,tasks, and expectations for the work experience to ensure the youth participant gains meaningful experience. • Supervisors must mentor and guide the youth throughout the experience, ensuring they receive feedback on their performance and skill development. • Participants must maintain attendance and adhere to workplace policies.