City Council

15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 2026-2027 (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 2026-2027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A-2026-XXX): 1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industry-recognized certifications. 2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high- demand industries, and supportive services. 3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industry-recognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.