CHAPTER 3.5. Nonresidential Program [14400 - 14406]
( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5. )
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.
(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1606, Sec. 1. Effective October 2, 1985.)
The corps shall develop procedures for recruiting high school dropouts from the neighborhoods in which these programs are located.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5.)
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.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5.)
(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) 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) 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.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 131, Sec. 6. (AB 2966) Effective January 1, 2023.)
The corps shall assist corpsmembers who desire to return to school to develop plans to accomplish this goal.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 5.)
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.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 131, Sec. 7. (AB 2966) Effective January 1, 2023.)
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) The agency shall submit a proposal which demonstrates that its program is consistent with the policies of the corps and with this chapter.
(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) The agency shall secure reimbursements for a significant portion of the work performed.
(d) The agency shall secure a commitment from local educational institutions that appropriate educational services will be provided.
(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.
(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1606, Sec. 2. Effective October 2, 1985.)