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- EVERETT <br /> WASHINGTON <br /> City of Everett Human Needs Grant <br /> January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 <br /> Exhibit A <br /> Program Summary <br /> Organization& Program: Work Force Development Center: Vocational Training&Aerospace <br /> Apprenticeship Program <br /> WFDC's highly regarded Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Program helps disabled,at-risk and economically <br /> disadvantaged students earn credits needed for high school graduation while teaching vital life and vocational skills <br /> and self-confidence necessary for future success. Students learn how to become productive and valuable employees <br /> and produce high quality mechanical parts and electronic assemblies supporting both commercial and military <br /> applications for the aerospace,automotive,trucking,agricultural,and marine industries.Approximately 90%of the <br /> work we currently do supports the north Puget Sound's vast aerospace industry with Boeing being our first customer <br /> in 1991 and our largest customer currently.In our efforts to adapt to the ever-changing needs and opportunities in <br /> the region,we have added four Computer Numeric Controlled milling machines to broaden the range of vocational <br /> training we can provide to the students in our care.Expansion into new areas with high growth potential will provide <br /> our students with greater opportunities as they build lives for themselves and their future families. <br /> This September WFDC began our 25th year teaching life skills,vocational skills,and work ethics to high school <br /> juniors and seniors referred to us by 36 partner school counselors and liaisons across three counties.To date,we've <br /> helped over 1,400 of the north Puget Sound region's most"troubled"youth become respectful,responsible,and <br /> productive young adults.In the last two years,we have helped almost 90%of our graduating trainees secure <br /> employment in the Puget Sound region,most in the aerospace industry. Listed below are the three primary areas we <br /> address through WFDC's vocational training and apprenticeship program. <br /> EDUCATION—WFDC helps students in danger of school dropout to stay in school and earn school credits toward <br /> their high school diploma,guiding them toward further educational exploration and study as appropriate. <br /> YOUTH DEVELOPMENT—WFDC employees are positive role models for our students helping them develop <br /> self-worth,a sense of accomplishment,work skills,and personal attributes that will make them assets to future <br /> employers. <br /> VOCATIONAL TRAINING—Vocational skill development means future independence,financial stability,and a <br /> sense of hope and stability that many of our students have never known. <br /> WFDC's Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Program empowers disabled,economically disadvantaged and at- <br /> risk youth to complete high school and develop the knowledge,skills and motivation to become economically self- <br /> sufficient as they grow into adults.Students are referred to the program from three dozen partner schools throughout <br /> Snohomish County and the north Puget Sound region as part of their individualized education plans which are <br /> mandatory for students with diagnosed disabilities.The program teaches students both hard and soft skills necessary <br /> for success in the workplace and in life.Through our intensive training and job placement program,student trainees <br /> learn vocational skills in the manufacturing and aerospace fields,as well as employability skills and a solid work <br /> ethic,enabling them to secure living wage employment after high school graduation. <br /> 2019 Human Needs Contracts 7 <br />