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their reliance on STEM knowledge and skills, such as construction, retail, transportation, and hospitality. <br />But changing technology and expectations of the workforce in these industries snake STEM knowledge <br />important even in these industries. For example, mechanics in the trucking industry must deal with <br />sophisticated computer technology in both diagnostics and repair procedures. In construction, the <br />increased importance of math and technical knowledge on the construction site, and in construction <br />business offices, has become an obstacle to entry into apprenticeship and other training programs for <br />individuals who fifteen years ago would have easily found their way into those programs. <br />The SAWC goal is to snake the youth fully aware of the many opportunities and avenues available to <br />pursue and complete a STEM career and those occupations that may cross over to green collar careers. <br />The STEM workforce pipeline challenge is not just about the supply and quality of baccalaureate and <br />advance degree earners. A large percentage of the workforce in industries and occupations that rely on <br />STEM knowledge and skills are technicians and others who enter and advance in their field through sub- <br />baccalaureate degrees and certificates or through workplace training. Many of our WIA Youth are not <br />aware of their options other than college, and for some this may not be something they are ready for. Our <br />goal is not to discourage college, but to provide options and opportunity through knowledge and WEX. <br />By exposing them to the different possibilities in STEM career and some green collar careers through <br />work experience, paired with the comprehensive interpersonal and social skills training they will receive <br />from RSCCD's Customer Service Academy and the SAWC staff, youth will have the confidence to <br />navigate their STEM Career preparation and future workforce experience or challenges that could <br />sometimes derail their success. Competitiveness in STEM fields requires not just a focus on the skills but <br />on soft skills, work readiness and great internally and externally customer service. The supply of those <br />involved in STEM fields from the most complex research and development and leadership positions to <br />production, repair, marketing, sales and other jobs that require competencies built upon STEM, all need <br />the above basics foundations to be successful. <br />D. PROGRAM TIMELINE: <br />a. Outreach/Recruitment (71112012 to 9/30/2012)-Staff will snake sure that outreach and recruitment <br />begins July I" and ends September 30`x' in order to meet our enrollment prior to second quarter. <br />Staff are well aware of the areas that youth gather in addition to using various methods like email <br />distribution to the youth and parents we have on our data base that have visited the SAWC, <br />presentations to the local schools, community agencies, connecting with the counselors at school <br />and social services. <br />b. Intake (71112012 to 913012012)- will take place as soon as youth show interest in our program and <br />would like to enroll. Staff is well versed in all the documentation needed during intake and the <br />sensitivity involved in collecting their personal information and documentation. <br />c. Assessment (71112012 to 913012012)-a small interview assessment will take place prior to <br />collection of all documentation to make sure that youth can benefit from our program and we can <br />provide all the services the youth needs. Once we have determined we are a good snatch, the more <br />extensive assessment will take place and youth will be interviewed regarding career and interest <br />and administered the TABE test required by WIA and the Youth Council. <br />d. Eligibility(71112012 to 913012012)-Staff is experienced in determining eligibility for WIA youth <br />programs and feels confident in their ability to collect all needed information required by WIA for <br />the determination of eligibility. Our past experience has helped us develop a system to diligently <br />collect and fill out all documentation to determine eligibility and meet enrollment goals on time, if <br />not prior to their deadline. <br />e. Case Management (71112012 to 613012014)-The Case Manager will be the lead person in charge of <br />overseeing every aspect of the youth participation from the beginning of at intake to the final 12 <br />months of follow-up for the youth. The Case Manager will coordinate with all other staff involved <br />Exhibit A 7