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1. A midpoint evaluation to identify strengths and areas forgrowth. 2. A final evaluation to assess overall performance and development. Participants will also complete a self-assessment at the end of their internship, reflecting on their personal growth, performance,and the overall internship experience. D.Working Wardrobes will prioritize pairing participants with paid work experience opportunities that align with their interests and are relevant to the WIOA-approved, skill-based certification and training programs they are or planned to be enrolled in.The Career Navigator will conduct assessments and collaborate with youth participants to identify their career interests.The Career Navigator will also perform targeted outreach to employers in industries that complement these interests, as well as related certification pathways. E.As previously noted, prospective host site partners may include regional hospitals, logistics companies, and IT service providers.Attachment K outlines the affiliations of Working Wardrobes' Board of Directors, who will be engaged to arrange worksite opportunities within their respective workplaces.Additionally, Working Wardrobes will leverage the Supportive Mentors that have volunteered to participate through the B-Unbound platform that offers career exploration opportunities to Working Wardrobe clients These individuals span from a variety of industries including healthcare,finance, and entrepreneurial businesses. F.Working Wardrobes has established partnerships with several employers and is in the process of finalizing commitments to this project. While letters are not available for inclusion at the time of this submission,they can be provided upon receipt of the Notice of Intent to Award. G.Working Wardrobes'Work Experience policy is included in this submission as EXHIBIT I. 6.Alternative Secondary School Services A-B. Not applicable to the Rebuilding Careers Program for Young Adults. However, Working Wardrobes is able to provide referrals to OCDE ACCESS programs by leveraging its existing partnership.The organization has been providingfour Career Success Weeks per yearfor the past three years as part of this collaboration.These Success Weeks consist of a 4-part workshop series and a wardrobe experience, with one of the weeks held at Sunburst Academy, a military- based alternative education program. Working Wardrobes can make referrals to both of these programs to further support the youth served. Preparation for Postsecondary Education and Training A.The Rebuilding Careers for Young Adults program equips participating youth with the skills and resources necessary for high-wage careers through career exploration, mentorship, and connections with Supportive Adults in high-demand sectors.Through these mentors, participants will be exposed to industries offering an average starting wage of$23/hourand long-term growth potential, including healthcare, IT, manufacturing, hospitality, and logistics. They will be connected to WIOA-approved education and training programs in these high-