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employer will be reimbursed for part of the participant's wages. At the end of <br />OJT, the participant will be retained as a regular employee. <br />Through an apprenticeship program, participants will gain actual work <br />experience and individualized attention. Professional mentoring is at the <br />core of a successful apprenticeship. Business leaders have been receptive <br />initially to the idea of training future employees through apprenticeships. <br />The OFF program has the support of both Chambers of Commerce in the <br />County. <br />Involvement of families in supporting goals <br />The individual plan will be developed jointly by the case advocate, the young <br />male and his family. The family's understanding of and support of these <br />goals will be critical to the young male's success. The OFF program will <br />operate on flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the families served. <br />The case advocate will make frequent home visits to work with the families <br />of each male participant. <br />Peer support group <br />Q:What would help you stay in school? <br />A: "Someone to talk to about problems that I can relate to. "(older male) <br />While the younger males will develop confidence and self - esteem through <br />one -on -one mentoring relationships, older males will gain support and <br />motivation through the example and ideas of their peers. An OFF participant <br />group will encourage camaraderie and shared knowledge between the <br />adolescent fathers and young adults. <br />ACES (Adults and Children Empowered By Support), a peer support <br />group of the JOBS Program, will serve as a model for the OFF Program. <br />JOBS Participants meet bi- weekly to hear programs about services they <br />can access and to discuss such concerns around being a parent. <br />The OFF peer support group will focus on such issues as money <br />management. Through collaboration with Orange Congregations in Mission, <br />the Inter -Faith Council, and other County agencies, the OFF Staff will present <br />sessions on money management for OFF Participants. These sessions will <br />focus on basic information like checking and savings account, managing bill <br />payment, credit cards and loans. <br />Supportive Services <br />Health/Mental Health <br />Typically, young males do not utilize health services in the County. This <br />absence of males is a result of a lack of knowledge and. availability. There is <br />little or no emphasis placed on preventive health services which can <br />strengthen the job performance and life style of the male. The OFF Program <br />6/19/91 The Orange County OFF Draft TWO Proposal 14 <br />