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3. Ability to effectively leverage resources across an extensive network of partner agencies and <br />community organizations. Demonstrated fiscal stability and prograin sustainability over the past 30 <br />years. <br />4. Exceptional track record in successfully implementing the following programs: WIA Adult, <br />Dislocated Worker, Youth Formula Grants, Rapid Response, National Emergency Grants, Governor's <br />15% discretionary Grants, 25% Grants, DOL Welfare-to-Work Grant, DOL Faith-based Initiative <br />Grant, The Santa Ana Federal Empowerment Corporation funded - Housing and Urban Development <br />Grant - FEZ Daisy Wheel Employment and training Program, DOL - Youth Earmark Grant, the <br />Department of Justice - Weed and Seed Program, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act <br />programs for youth and adults. <br />5. Staff is well versed and current in workforce legislation. Through membership in State and <br />national workforce associations, staff has the ability to access timely workforce resources and training <br />as well as any pending legislative changes and to share the inforination with all staff and with network <br />service providers. <br />6.Has a fully developed internal monitoring and performance management system in place. <br />Comprehensive and time-tested policies and procedures manuals are updated regularly. <br />Additionally, our partnering agency providing training in 10 specialized customer service categories, <br />Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), has an extensive history serving youth in the <br />City of Santa Ana. The Santa Ana College campus of RSCCD was the second junior college in the <br />state and was founded in 1915 as a department within Santa Ana High School. As such, the campus <br />has been focused on serving the youth of Santa Ana from its very inception. A list of recent <br />programming efforts targeting Santa Ana youth illustrates this continued commitment towards the <br />city's youth. <br />RSCCD provides tutoring; mentoring; counseling advisement; PSAT/SAT/ACT preparation; job <br />shadowing; work experience for 9th-12th graders at SAUSD high schools; Early Decision program to <br />provide counseling, registration, and fall enrollment for incoming seniors; summer Math Bridge <br />programs for 8th graders to be able to enter and succeed in Algebra I in 9th grade; week-long Summer <br />Research Institute for juniors and seniors at local universities to increase college preparation and <br />enrollment; and career exploration for 7th and 8th graders, among other programs and services. <br />Additionally, this support of youth extends to the District's commitment to help minority youth <br />graduate from college. Santa Ana College has the 51h highest number of Hispanic graduates in <br />California and is ranked 121h nationally among junior colleges. <br />RSCCD has been working with WIA since October 2009 when it co-authored a Department of Labor <br />grant with the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center. Execution of this grant titled the Job Technology Project <br />began in July 2010 and it focused on providing 100 displaced workers with job skills assessments, <br />basic skills training in reading, math and analytical thinking, as well as computer literacy classes and <br />green training in solar energy, water treatment and water distribution. Unemployed individuals who <br />participate in the water technology courses were prepared to take the State exam for certification and <br />the grant funds also provided job development and placement services. <br />Staff Ca caci . <br />Workforce Specialist III (30% in-kind): Has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from UC Irvine, and <br />over 11 years of experience working in the City of Santa Ana with a special focus on serving the <br />Exhibit A 11