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9 <br /> Slide #13 <br /> Department of Social Services(DSS) <br /> Division of Workforce Solutions(DWS) <br /> Durh am Tech <br /> Community Services Block Grant(CS BGI <br /> Vocatlonal Rehabilitation <br /> PARTNERS <br /> + R Disability Awareness Council <br /> National Caucusfor the Black Aged(NCBA) <br /> Veteran's Affa l rs <br /> UNC School of Nursing <br /> Orange Literacy Council <br /> •Chambers ofCammerce <br /> •Local Reentry Council(LRC) <br /> r <br /> Slide #14 <br /> P. <br /> y <br /> 4 <br /> Commissioner Richards asked if any of the programs would be affected by a <br /> realignment. <br /> Caraina Garris said that services will still be provided, and it will not affect the services. <br /> She said each county is required to have a career center. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked how many employers go on to hire program participants <br /> in the on-the-job training and work experience opportunities. <br /> Caraina Garris did not have the percentage, but she said she knew of several that were <br /> successful, and some get full-time jobs within a month or two. She said she would get the <br /> percentage information to the commissioners. <br /> Commissioner Greene asked if there was coordination with homelessness programs. <br /> Caraina Garris said they have worked with the Partnership to End Homelessness and <br /> that there was some outreach to homeless individuals through Housing and the Department of <br /> Social Services. She said they try to reach the homeless population as much as they can. She <br /> said that they also work with the SOAR program through DSS. <br />