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goals.The internship teaches basic skills they will need to be successful in the workforce and provides
<br /> experience to help refine their educational and vocational goals,SUFK OC internships cover a variety of
<br /> interests, including Healthcare Administration,Culinary Arts, Property Management,and.Cyber Security.
<br /> SUFI<OC sponsored internships are 10 weeks long with a maximum of 15 hours a week. Youth receive
<br /> wages,with a maximum of$20/hour.Alternatively,youth may choose to receive a stipend to participate in
<br /> an occupational training program, becoming certified as either an Armed Guard or Security Guard. In all
<br /> cases,the preparation and guidance provided by the SUFK OC Work Activation Readiness Program, assists
<br /> youth in making a successful transition to regular employment,apprenticeship,trade placement, or post-
<br /> secondary education.
<br /> The JTS curriculum above includes specific stages,steps, and measurable benchmarks that direct each
<br /> youth along the pathway toward independent living.SUFK OC mentors serve as a guide, and provide each
<br /> youth a stable, healthy,trusting, adult relationship. In addition,they help the youth establish personal
<br /> goals, overcome obstacles, identify and build on theirstrengths and obtain the self-confidence needed to
<br /> maintain a productive life. We believe that the key to our success is the relationship developed between
<br /> the youth and their adult mentor.The mentor provides the youth direction,support,encouragement, and
<br /> accountability while the youth develops a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging,and empowerment.
<br /> Over the past 21 years,the JTS curriculum and mentor model, has proven successful in helping thousands
<br /> of at-risk OC youth gain independence. Notably,the JTS curriculum and mentor model is being adopted
<br /> county-wide for use with transition-aged youth (TAY) (16-24 years old) experiencing homelessness.
<br /> The Case Manager monitors youth progress throughout the mentoring program, using both benchmarks
<br /> and milestones. Benchmarks are built into the JTS program, marking completion of key steps and activities,
<br /> for example, completing a life skills course, preparing a resume or conducting a job interview. Milestones
<br /> are personal goals set by the youth such as obtaining a driver's license, drug rehabilitation,family
<br /> reunification, completing an internship, or college entrance. Both benchmarks and milestones are critical to
<br /> maintain accountability and build youth confidence throughout the program.We also measure internal
<br /> assets (self-esteem,social connections, etc.)through a survey taken during intake and repeated after 6
<br /> months, using the Youth Asset Survey,which is widely used across the U.S. and known for high reliability.
<br /> The primary goal for youth enrolled in JTS is to remain stably housed and self-sufficient at the 12 month
<br /> check-in.The primary goal for youth enrolled in RMTS is to graduate high school and become established,
<br /> post-graduation. In 2024,SUFK OC served 1,782 youth countywide. 100%of our mentored school-age
<br /> youth graduate(237 enrolled) and 97%of our mentored youth, aged 18-24, remain stably-housed and self-
<br /> sufficient at 1 year(343 enrolled). 57%of students enrolled in RMTS,go on to college.To our knowledge,
<br /> no other organization achieves these outcomes. Key to our success is ensuring each youth remains stably
<br /> employed through proper training and placement.We also set a goal for each youth to increase their
<br /> internal assets after 6 months in the program, using the Youth Asset Survey.
<br /> The SUFK OC outcomes will meet or exceed those set for the SA YSP WIOA program:
<br /> 1)We will successfully intake 20 youth within the first 6 months of the contract.
<br /> 2) 95%of youth will meet or exceed the baseline performance indicators set by their case plan.
<br /> 3) 100%of youth will receive follow-up services each quarter for 1 year after program exit.
<br /> In addition we will meet and exceed the expectations for program participation and management, as
<br /> follows.
<br /> 1) Participate actively in the Santa Ana Youth Council and Youth Service Provider Network.
<br /> 2)Attend monthly Youth Service Provider Network meetings.
<br /> 3) Deliver two or more of the 14 W10A program elements.
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