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volunteers. Supplementing our program with over 20 volunteer subject matter experts adds value and sustainability to our program. 6. Do these programs utilize volunteers? If yes, please briefly describe. Our organization uses volunteers in many capacities to assist us in effectively delivering our mission. In 2018, we hosted 367 volunteers who donated 11,127 hours to our Indian River County Campus. The volunteers were assigned to our various departments based on their capacities in the areas of classroom instruction, administrative support and development functions, in addition to general support in our Member share grocery and thrift store. STEP integrates volunteer participation. The program attracts and utilizes skilled professionals who provide hands on assistance to staff and participants in the form of employment mentorship, mock interviews, and class facilitation. The volunteers that participate in our programs are from collaborative community partners that include volunteer Human Resource professionals from area banks and our current Procurement Partners such as Wal-Mart, CVS and Tropicana. We also utilize volunteers from non -profits, local banks, and other subject matter experts to leverage their expertise and provide a rich learning experience for our participants. Altogether, our program incorporates over 20 volunteer subject matter experts, which add value and sustainability to our program. 7. Description of the countywide purpose the funds will be used for. The Bootcamp Program is a component of the STEP that utilizes 15% of the resources dedicated to STEP. The total budget for the STEP program is $501,633. The total budget for Bootcamp is $75,748.02. We are seeking funding in the amount of $11,138.40 to support a portion of the salaries of the STEP Facilitator and a Success Coach. These positions are essential in preparing and delivering this compact abbreviated version of our complete workforce development program to individuals who may not have the motivation required to participate in STEP. These positions help the participant see their potential and the support they will receive while pursuing career goals. The goal is the successful completion of Phase 1 of STEP and through to working with our Job Developer for the successful linkage to the right employer. The Job Developer currently has developed collaborative partnerships with over 127 area employers. These employers work closely with the Job Developer and Success Coach to ensure the connection between employer and potential employee is right and any issues averted before they happen. This ensures success not just for our STEP graduate but also the employer. 160