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Orange County Conservation Corps <br />Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board - The Youth Service Provider Network <br />Request for Proposal <br />PY 201312014 <br />D. What types of employment services will be provided to youth after exit <br />that will assist youth with employment retention, overcome <br />transportation issues, and become self- sufficient. <br />All youth will be enrolled in the One Stop Center services and connected with job <br />searching opportunities and workshops. To overcome transportation challenges and <br />become more self - sufficient youth will be provided assistance in obtaining Driver Licenses. <br />In addition, gas cards and bus passes will be made available to youth to help them with <br />theirjob search. Youth will be eligible to use our existing resources for job searching, <br />resume updating, and various workshops / trainings to help them achieve their goals. <br />X. Post - Secondary Education <br />A. What type of services will be provided to help youth enter post- <br />secondary education such as college, apprenticeships, vocational training, <br />etc.? What is the program plan to assist youth in entering post- secondary <br />education? <br />WIA Corps Members will obtain services from the Corps after they separate from the program as <br />needed. These services include: <br />• Support services; referrals for legal, medical, substance abuse, health, housing, <br />family /personal guidance and counseling; help with tools, books, clothing, other items <br />needed for interviews, job requirements, advanced training, etc. <br />• Corps staff members serve as adults mentors <br />• Access to the Corps' computer lab, fax, voice mail, and printer for resumes, applications, <br />financial aid, job search, job retention, on -line services; <br />• Transition assistance such as: Job placement / vocational certification / Education <br />opportunities / school enrollment assistance & career guidance <br />• College field trips and on campus visits from College representatives help guide youth to <br />post- secondary education. <br />• Americorps scholarship are available to enrolled participants. In FY 2011 -2012, the <br />Orange County Conservation Corps awarded over $200,000 in Americoprs scholarships to <br />assist youth in securing their post- secondary education. <br />On a monthly basis, the WIA Program Specialist will maintain contact the WIA Corps Members via <br />phone, email, or home visits. As needed, Program Specialist schedules appointments to meet WIA <br />Participants at the Corps' offices, One -Stop centers, and schools, or at any referral locations where <br />services will be provided. <br />B. Will the program expose youth to various post - secondary educational <br />institutions (colleges, universities, vocational training schools, <br />apprenticeships, etc.)? <br />The Orange County Conservation Corps' Organizational Purpose is to empower youth and young <br />adults to become self- sufficient members of their community. The Corps accomplishes this by <br />exposing WIA Corps Members to programs that provide opportunities for educational, <br />professional, and personal development and provide the necessary skills to develop and maintain <br />a positive work ethic. The intent of exposure to various post- secondary educational institutions is <br />EXHIBIT A <br />25D -277 <br />