This is a work experience training program for adult migrant and seasonal farmworkers ages 17 and over, who have a desire to enhance their work experience and career abilities and are not enrolled in day school. A Farmworker Trainee II is enrolled in a Farmworker Jobs and Education Project (FJEP) approved educational institution.

A Farm Worker Trainee II participant is responsible for daily participation in his/her assigned work experience project, education, employability and life skills workshops for a period of six months to one year (12 months). Participants are paid minimum wage according to federal regulation. Emphasis of the program is to enhance and develop participant's career achievement, sense of responsibility, commitment and work ethics through volunteerism, community service and education. Supervision is received by site supervisor that monitors attendance and participation. Participants are terminated from the program for failure to comply with program requirements.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Performs assigned tasks in a timely manner, consistency, and quality.

Participates with team members and supervisor on the assigned project.

Maintains high level of performance and support for team efforts on project-site.

Adheres to assigned career track developed in conjunction with FJEP staff.

Adheres to established procedures and standards in regard to safety considerations; use of

equipment and care of property.

Maintains proper and constructive relationships with other case manager, fellow program

participants, and supervisor.

Fulfills long and short-term Farmworker Jobs and Education Project Development goals.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to participate daily in all educational/career activities.

Ability to daily attend the assigned work experience project, school and workshops.

Ability to participate in daily physical activities as required by the W/E Contract.

Ability to follow rules and directions.

Ability to show dependability and responsibility in carrying out and completing assigned

tasks.

Ability to communicate effectively with program staff, supervisors, teachers and others

related to the program.