Work Force Development Center 2/7/2018

City of Everett Human Needs Grant January 1 through December 31, 2018 Work Force Development Center WFDC Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Program EXHIBIT A: Program Summary WFDC's highly regarded Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Program helps disabled,at-risk and economically disadvantaged students earn credits needed for high school graduation while teaching vital life and vocational skills and self-confidence necessary for future success. Students learn how to become productive and valuable employees and produce high quality mechanical parts and electronic assemblies supporting both commercial and military applications for the aerospace,automotive,trucking,agricultural,and marine industries.Approximately 90%of the work we currently do supports the north Puget Sound's vast aerospace industry with Boeing being our first customer in 1991 and our largest customer currently. In our efforts to adapt to the ever-changing needs and opportunities in the region,we have added four Computer Numeric Controlled milling machines to broaden the range of vocational training we can provide to the students in our care.Expansion into new areas with high growth potential will provide our students with greater opportunities as they build lives for themselves and their future families. This September WFDC began our 26th year teaching life skills,vocational skills,and work ethics to high school juniors and seniors referred to us by 36 partner school counselors and liaisons across three counties.To date,we've helped over 1,500 of the north Puget Sound region's most"troubled"youth become respectful,responsible,and productive young adults.In the last two years,we have helped almost 90%of our graduating trainees secure employment in the Puget Sound region,most in the aerospace industry.Listed below are the three primary areas we address through WFDC's vocational training and apprenticeship program. EDUCATION-WFDC helps students in danger of school dropout to stay in school and earn school credits toward their high school diploma,guiding them toward further educational exploration and study as appropriate. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT-WFDC employees are positive role models for our students helping them develop self- worth,a sense of accomplishment,work skills,and personal attributes that will make them assets to future employers. VOCATIONAL TRAINING-Vocational skill development means future independence,fmancial stability,and a sense of hope and stability that many of our students have never known.