Name of Training Provider: Stitches Technology Business & Career Centers Inc.

About/Mission Statement:

Stitches Technology inspires, equips and motivates disadvantaged young adults by providing an integrated system of life skills, technical training and permanent jobs to build a pipeline of talented, professional labor for the fashion and sewn products industry.

HQ Address: 656 So. Los Angeles Street #702 Los Angeles CA 90014

Work Location:

342 North San Fernando Road. Los Angeles, CA

Website: www.stitchestech.org

HR Point of Contact: Clotee McAfee, clotee.mcafee@gmail.com

Hiring Manager: Sharon Glosson, skgcpt@gmail.com

Industry: Apparel & Sewn Products

Sector: Nonprofit

Target population served: ☐ Criminal record (adult or youth)☐ History of homelessness☐ Currently unstable Housing☐ Formerly gang related☐ Long-term unemployed (unemployed for > 27 weeks)☒ Opportunity youth (18-24)☒ In foster care system/emancipated foster youth☒ Out of school and lack HS degree, except in existing partner program☐ All of the above☐ Any other specific requirements: Click here to enter text.

Number of total employees in company: 4

These answers are based our expected outcomes once the Stitches Social Enterprise is launched later this year.

Stitches Designing for success Academy currently work with 5-10 employers that hire the graduates from the program.

Number of target population of employees in the company: 25-50

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Supervisor to employee ratio: 2:1

How many people are they looking to hire through LA:RISE? 25-50

Require Application: ☒ Yes☐ No: Click here to enter text.

Referral Process:

Submit a resume and or write a letter of intent

Drug Testing:☒ Pre-hire☐ On the job☐ Not needed

Interested On-the-Job Training funding:☒ Yes☐ No

OJT Documents needed from the employer (on file with REDF)

☐ Job Description☐ Liability Insurance ☐ W9 Form completed by the employer☐ Evaluations completed on a 30 day period from employer

Information needed from the employer

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Hiring Process Example: Resume, Cover letter, application, phone interview, in-person interview, etc.Two week turnaround time

1. Who does resume get sent to? Email2. Do they require a cover letter? No3. Is there a phone or screen interview first?

Yes, there is an assessment4. How long does the process typically take?5. Is there a background check? yes6. Is there a drug test? yes7. How are candidates notified if offer is made?

Email or phone call8. Next Step: They will meet with HR to

complete paperwork

☐ Start date of OJT ☐ Number of employees in the company☐ Supervisor to employee ratio☐ Hourly wage ☐ Hours per week (prefer 40 hours per week)☐ Name of the company, address, name and contact of the person who will be signing the OJT

Open positions: What role are they looking to fill? (Single needle, Coverstitch, Overlock operators as well as Sample makers, Production assistants)

Position Titles: Single needle, Coverstitch, Overlock Operators as well as Sample Makers, Production Assistants

Part-time or full-time:☐ Part-time (less than 30 hours a week)☒ Full-time

Permanent or temporary:☒ Permanent☐ Temporary (internship or seasonal employment)

Anticipated Schedule: (Example: Sun, M, Tu, W, Th, Fri, Sat)

Class Hours 8:30 – 2PM Monday, Tues., Wed., Thurs.

Hourly Wage: Starting Wage $13.50

Language requirements or preference: English

Special skills, trainings, or certifications required: Must be able to operate the following equipment: Single needle, Coverstitch & Overlock

Verify documents:☐ Commitment letter

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