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valuable,worthwhile,and motivated to develop educational and employment skills allowing the youth to reach their full potential. The Youth provider takes advantage of its in house resources.This provides an opportunity to the youth interested in gaining work experience(marketing, merchandising,financial transactions and inventory to name a few)while in a familiar environment.The youth are compensated for their hours, held accountable and gain the necessary skills required to allow them to gain experience employers are looking for, allowing them to be successful in the business community. Program participants include at risk youth, low-income persons, immigrants, refugees, individuals with mental illness and other disabilities, and people who are highly challenged (including homeless, reintegrating individuals, and individuals with a history of alcohol and drug abuse.The core ideology of this program is that all youth program participants, regardless of their past or barriers, have the potential and abilities to achieve success. GoalsSection 2: Strategic Vision and Section 2 responses should be made in collaboration with the members of the local workforce development board and other community stakeholders. 2.1 Provide the local board's strategic vision and goals for preparing an educated and skilled workforce in the local area,(including youth and individuals with barriers to employment). [WIOA Sec. 108(b)(1)(E)l Change is happening,the HCWDB envisions the need to be flexible and open to the future trends of the workforce and workplace.Size,composition,and skills of the workforce;the nature of work and workplace arrangements; and worker compensation will all need to be taken into account. HCWDB's WIOA Vision: Provide a fluid and adaptable workforce system that meets the needs of employers and jobseekers supporting a vibrant economy. HCWDB Goals: 1. Enhance and rebrand the A1CH Centers o Provide outreach and engagement of employers,addressing their needs o Coordinate and align seamless service delivery system o Focus on quality of service and an enriched customer centered design o Focus on sector strategies and establish career pathways that will integrate education and training,and move skilled job seekers into growth industries.—particularly with our WIOA- designated target populations (this should include support for wrap around services from mandated,secondary and tertiary AC partners) o Establish a support system for emerging industries o Establish a support system for at-risk employers and industries in our local economy o Ensure our AICs are provided the technical guidance and support needed to proficiently serve businesses and job seekers 2. Create greater access for vulnerable populations with employment barriers- o Serve the public as not only a resource for employment, but as a solution/empowerment center where basic barriers to employment can be resolved 3. Address geographic challenges o Enhance outreach programs 16