The corps shall develop nonresidential programs in urban communities, and may develop those programs in other than urban communities, which have high concentrations of ethnic-minority youths, which have high levels of youth unemployment, and which have a need for conservation work. Expenditures for programs in other than urban communities shall not exceed 15 percent of total funding for programs under this section.
Chapter 3.5Nonresidential Program
Section § 14400
This law section requires the development of job programs focused on conservation work for nonresidential youth, especially in urban areas with many ethnic-minority youths and high youth unemployment. It allows for similar programs to be developed in non-urban areas but limits their funding to no more than 15% of the total budget.
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Section § 14401
This law requires the Corps to create methods for recruiting high school dropouts from local neighborhoods into their programs.
The corps shall develop procedures for recruiting high school dropouts from the neighborhoods in which these programs are located.
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Section § 14402
This law emphasizes that the corps should give priority to offering education to members who have not finished high school. The education provided should match a high school curriculum, allowing participants to earn credits toward a diploma or a high school equivalency certificate. Moreover, the corps' work should be arranged so that it accommodates this educational aspect without notably decreasing its overall productivity.
The corps shall give priority to providing an educational component for corpsmembers who have not completed high school. The component shall be equal in content to a high school curriculum and provide course credits leading to a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a California high school equivalency certificate. The work of the corps shall be structured to accommodate the educational component without significantly reducing the productivity of the corps.
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Section § 14403
This law requires the corps to work together with state and local workforce boards and youth councils to help corpsmembers get job-related services and training from federal programs. These services might include help with job searches, skills training, and transitional employment—essentially anything that helps corpsmembers find a job. These services can be offered while they're working with the corps or after they leave.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 14403(a) The corps shall cooperate with, and seek the cooperation of, state and local workforce investment boards and youth councils, designated pursuant to any federal workforce development or investment act to secure employment and training services for corpsmembers.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 14403(b) These employment and training services may include job search assistance, skills training, transitional employment, or any other services provided under a federal workforce development or investment act that would lead to employment for the corpsmember.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 14403(c) Employment and training services may be provided to corpsmembers as a component of their work with the corps or upon their separation from the
corps.
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Section § 14404
This law requires that the corps help corpsmembers who want to go back to school by creating plans to achieve that objective.
The corps shall assist corpsmembers who desire to return to school to develop plans to accomplish this goal.
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Section § 14405
This law states that the educational part of a nonresidential program run by the California Conservation Corps will only go forward if there's enough funding available. This funding can come from any source, like federal workforce development or investment programs.
Implementation of the educational component of the nonresidential program established pursuant to this chapter shall be contingent on the California Conservation Corps receiving sufficient funding from any source, including any federal workforce development or investment act.
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Section § 14406
This law allows the corps to contract with public or private nonprofit organizations to run nonresidential programs, as long as they meet certain criteria. The nonprofit must align its program with the corps' policies and submit a proposal proving this. They should also try to get local funding or services for employment and training needs.
Furthermore, the agency must secure reimbursements for much of the work done and get commitments from local schools for educational services. They must retain support from foundations or other organizations for funding these programs. If the program is new, they must also secure at least 25% in matching funds from other agencies or organizations.
The corps may contract with public or private nonprofit agencies to provide services for a nonresidential program. The public or private nonprofit agency shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 14406(a) The agency shall submit a proposal which demonstrates that its program is consistent with the policies of the corps and with this chapter.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 14406(b) The agency shall, to the extent possible, secure funding or services from the local service delivery area for necessary employment and training services.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 14406(c) The agency shall secure reimbursements for a significant portion of the work performed.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 14406(d) The agency shall secure a commitment from local educational institutions that appropriate educational services will be provided.
(e)CA Public Resources Code § 14406(e) The agency shall maintain, to the extent possible, the funding from foundations and other public and private organizations for a nonresidential program. If the agency does not have an existing nonresidential program, it shall secure at least a 25-percent match from other public or private organizations for the program.
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