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committed to hosting interns from our program. Job shadowing and work based learning will be a part of this program. B. Special consideration will be given to organizations that can prepare youth for targeted in -demand industries as identified in the SAWIB's five year plan: This WIOA program will have a variety of supportive partnerships to guide youth into in - demand career fields. Youth interns interested in pursuing careers in manufacturing will have the opportunity to work with artisan manufacturers at the People's Soap Company or to pursue a career in a variety of construction related careers though referrals to the OC Labor Federation. Those interested in healthcare and social services fields will work closely with the OC Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses to identify employers that can utilize the intern's digital media training. These interns will also have the opportunity to intern at the LGBT Center to help them provide social services to their populations. As a result of the proximity to several downtown hospitality and entertainment businesses the interns will have a number of nearby options to pursue after their training. Marcas Gallery, and MC Gallery have agreed to host and train interns from this program in the requirements needed to run art related businesses. Additional entertainment options include positions at Downtown Inc. and the online ticketing/event company EventFire. Interns aged 21 and over will also have the option to intern with event coordinators at the Copper Door as part of their social media team. Environmentally interested interns will be able to work with the Santa Ana Zoo and Heritage house on promoting and implementing sustainability programs at each site. As part of their training, youth will be trained to provide digital media support and promotion for all the above industries. Additionally, youth will be trained to work in the government sector that has many of the components of the above industries, such as recreation centers, library, and public works. All youth will have opportunity to work part of their externship hours at the newly built Roosevelt E-Library (projected to be built 2/2018) assisting with implementing new programs at the center. C. Special Consideration for organizations that offer job training/preparation in the industries of: 1. Science, 2.Technology, 3. Engineering, 4. The Arts, 5. Math The Digital Media Institute will prepare interns to enter a wide range of STEAM -related industries by providing them a solid foundation in how to capture, edit, and distribute media content for their employer. This training will introduce the interns to real world applications for digital media technology within a flexible framework that can be applied across different industries. This built-in flexibility emphasizes the need for each intern to approach their future careers by merging science and technology with an understanding of artistic considerations across industry barriers. D. List some of the employers that will assist in the paid and unpaid work experience opportunities. The Santa Ana Public Library has agreed to hire youth apprentices who have interned/extemed at the agency contingent upon youth work performance and availability of resources. Additional potential employers who have committed to hosting interns, and may hire youth apprentices who have interned in their sites are: the Frida Cinema, the Bower's Kidseum, Heritage Museum of