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such as Wal-Mart, CVS and Tropicana. We are highly collaborative and welcome the opportunity to <br />leverage the expertise of volunteers. Supplementing our program with over 20 volunteer subject matter <br />experts adds value and sustainability to our program. <br />o. uo mese programs utmze volunteers!, it yes, please onerny aescnoe. <br />Our organization uses volunteers in many capacities to assist us in effectively delivering our mission. <br />In 2015, we hosted 853 volunteers who donated 17,663 hours to our Indian River County Campus. <br />The volunteers were assigned to our various departments based on their capacities in the areas of <br />classroom instruction, administrative support and development functions, in addition to general <br />support in our Member share grocery and thrift store. <br />STEP and REP both integrate volunteer participation. Both programs attract and utilize skilled <br />professionals who provide hands on assistance to staff and participants in the form of employment <br />mentorship, mock interviews, and class facilitation. The volunteers that participate in our programs <br />are from collaborative community partners that include volunteer Human Resource professionals <br />from our current Procurement Partners such as Wal-Mart, CVS and Tropicana. We also utilize <br />volunteers from non -profits, local banks, and other subject matter experts to leverage their expertise <br />and provide a rich learning experience for our participants. Altogether, our program incorporates <br />over 20 volunteer subject matter exerts, which add value and sustainability to our program. <br />t. uescnption or me counrywlae purpose me Tunas w1u oe usea Tor. <br />The Rapid Employment Program is a component of the STEP that utilizes 20% of the resources <br />dedicated to STEP. The total budget for the STEP program is $501,633. The total budget for REP is <br />$100,326.60. We are seeking funding in the amount of $10,710 toward the salary of the Job <br />Developer. The Job Developer plays an essential role in the successful linkage of the STEP graduate <br />to the right employer. The Job Developer currently has developed collaborative partnerships with over <br />107 local employers. These employers work closely with the Job Developer and Success Coach to <br />ensure the connection between employer and potential employee is right and any issues averted <br />before they happen. This ensures success not just for our STEP graduate but also the employer. <br />163 <br />