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WDB Youth Council Committee 5 4/30/2025 <br />YES: 5 – Robert Tucker, Dennis Varnum, Sandy Annino, Jackie Russell-Garcia, <br />Carlos Acevedo <br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 3 – Ana Jimenez-Hami, Jorge Martinez, <br />Anthony Sandoval <br />Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 3 – Pass <br />Minutes: Committee engaged in Q & A session. <br />The Committee recommends amending the Agreement to serve 25 youth using <br />$250,000, contingent upon available funding. <br />***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** <br />REPORTS <br />5.Program Operator Reports <br />a.YSPN – Sandy submitted a report outlining the current status, providing <br />context, and highlighting key changes or concerns. <br />b. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center – Andrea delivered a report <br />summarizing the program status and background. <br />COMMENTS <br />6.Staff Member Comments <br />Minutes: <br />Deborah Sanchez – Last week, the President signed an executive order <br />focused on workforce development programs, with an emphasis on <br />strengthening the workforce. The order also indicated an intent to expand <br />apprenticeship opportunities, with an implied focus on improving data <br />collection. The work center is in the process of being renovated to enhance its <br />layout and overall usability. <br />Santa Barba – spoke regarding the youth job fair at SA College collaborated <br />with Santa Ana College and the Chamber of Commerce. Over 80 employers, <br />and over a thousand youths applied at many employers, it was a well- <br />organized eveSpoke about the recent Youth Job Fair held at Santa Ana <br />College, organized in collaboration with the College and the Santa Ana <br />Chamber of Commerce. The fair brought together over 80 employers and <br />more than 1,000 young participants. Many attendees applied for jobs on- <br />site. The event was well-organized and served as a valuable opportunity for <br />young job seekers to connect directly with employers. <br />  <br />  <br />City Council 6 – 57 9/16/2025