ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER (4) - 2014

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2014-15 Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Youth Workforce Investment Act Proposal their literacy and numeracy skills as evidenced in last year's outcome. Our agency's goal is that each youth increases by at least two Educational Functional Levels at time of post-test. By providing effective and individualized tutoring sessions we can ensure that our youth are able to increase their basic skills. In the past, OCCTAC has been very successful in the attainment of these goals and thus is committed in continuing to assist participants with and without disabilities. Please see Outcomes section XIII that demonstrates our efforts and commitment to help youth who are basic skills deficient improve their literacy/numeracy skills. B. Attain Employment or Enter Post -Secondary Education -83% OCCTAC has demonstrated commitment in helping WIA youth attain employment or enter post- secondary education as evidenced in last year's outcomes (95%)! In summary, OCCTAC case manager and the career counselor will continue to meet regularly with the WIA participants to ensure at least 65% of placements in employment or education. During these meetings youth are provided with career guidance (e.g, educational programs, college application, FAFSA completion, etc.) and job skills training (e.g. customer service, phone etiquette, etc.). Moreover, the case manager and counselor assists youth with job leads, resume writing, interview preparation, and other job readiness skills. Please see outcomes section XIII that demonstrates our efforts and commitment to ensure that youth will attain employment or enter post -secondary education. As mentioned previously, in order for participants to get the full benefit of our program and each component offered, WIA participants are required to commit to at least 6 months of training and work experience. It is understood that many WIA participants have demanding circumstances in their lives, which, often dictate their ability to maintain their established training and work schedule. However, the OCCTAC staff is committed in supporting WIA participants' efforts towards achieving their educational and career goals. The frequency of program activities is shown below in Table 2. Please see below the frequency and type of program activities that vary daily, weekly and monthly. Attain a Credential/Diploma/Certificate-59.1% OCCTAC has demonstrated commitment in helping WIA youth attain a credential/ diploma/certificate, as evidenced in last year's outcomes (82%)l As mentioned previously, OCCTAC currently offers state certificate programs in partnership with the Santa Ana College: 1) Child Care Worker Certificate Program and 2) Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistant Certificate Program. All WIA youth are encouraged to enroll into a certificate program of their choice. The WIA participants are also encouraged to enroll into other certificate programs with other institutions in the community. By effectively providing these opportunities, OCCTAC is exceeding the 59% degree or certificate attainment goal. Please see prior outcomes section XII that demonstrates our efforts and commitment to ensure that youth will attain employment or enter post -secondary education. As noted below on Table 2, WIA participants will need to attend daily or weekly programs in order to accomplish this goal. Since every WIA participant has a different experience and/or educational background, our WIA staff will work with each WIA participant individually to help them accomplish their educational and career goals. 1';XHIBIT A