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Administration responsibility for this Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EO/AA) Program is delegated to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer for the Santa Ana local Workforce Development Area. Equal opportunity and non- discrimination, however, will only be achieved through leadership and implementation of a viable Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Program. 2. Civil Rights No one applying for or enrolled in the Workforce innovation Opportunity Act (W[OA) programs may be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, disability, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or beliefs. This means that—for any of the characteristics listed above: • You may not be denied the opportunity to enroll in WIOA. • No benefits or services may be denied you for discriminatory reasons. • You may not be segregated or treated any differently from other applicants or participants, while you are being registered, interviewed, counseled or tested; or while you are working or attending classes as part of the program. • You must be provided an equal chance to use all facilities available in the program. • Fair employment practices must be provided to all staff with regard to recruiting, hiring, transferring, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. You have the right to make a complaint if you feel you have been denied any of the above opportunities. You cannot in any way be penalized for filing a complaint. Your W[OA sponsor has established a mechanism for handling complaints and grievances. Your complaint must be filed within 180 days. All complaints will be handled confidentially. 3. Nondiscrimination Laws under WIOA Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or religion. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Prohibits arbitrary discrimination against persons' age 40-70. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 4 EXHIBIT C