HomeMy WebLinkAbout20102393.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR VARIOUS WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with Expenditure Authorizations for Various
Workforce Development Programs between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human
Services, Employment Services of Weld County, and the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment, with terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorizations, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure
authorizations, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Expenditure Authorizations for Various Workforce Development
Programs between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Employment
Services of Weld County, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment be, and hereby
are, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said expenditure authorizations.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 11th day of October, A.D., 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Douglas Rademacher, Chair. Board of County Commis ioners
WIlD FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Servic s epa re t
• RE: Expenditure Authorizations for Wagner Peyser, DVOP,
COLORADO TAA, WIA 25%Enhanced Dislocated Worker,National
Emergency Grant OJT funds
Enclosed for Board approval are a variety of Workforce Investment Act Expenditure Authorizations(EA)as
described below. The Expenditure Authorizations include the Budget Information Summaries for the
Program. These Expenditure Authorizations were presented at the Board's September 27, 2010, Work
Session.
WAGNER Peyser(Carry in)- This modification returns$266,835 of un-expended PY 09 Wagner
funds and adds them to PY 10 funding. Wagner Peyser funds provide basic labor exchange services to
businesses and job seekers in Weld County and as a part of the funds, Employment Services will continue
to provide priority services to veterans and targeted services to unemployment insurance claimants,and
migrant and seasonal farm workers. The Weld County Disability Program Navigator will continue to
focus on increasing access to services in the workforce system for people with disabilities.
WAGNER Peyser(Performance Incentive)- This Expenditure Authorization requests PY 09 Wagner
Peyser 10% funds in the amount of$105,888. The funds are being provided for meeting required
performance standards. These funds will be added to existing Wagner Peyser funds to continue to
provide basic labor exchange services to businesses and job seekers in Weld County.
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) - This Expenditure Authorization requests$8,852 of
FY 11 DVOP funds to support the administrative and operational costs associated with the Disabled
Veterans Outreach Program(DVOP) staff person.
TAA Case Management-This Expenditure Authorization requests FY 11 TAA Case Management
funds in the amount$5.200 to help cover a portion of the direct staff costs associated with the case
management of clients who arc determined eligible for services under the TAA program. The program
provides employment and training services to individuals who have lost their jobs due to layoff or
plant/company closures as a result of the job or position being sent overseas.
Enhanced Dislocated Worker—This Expenditure Authorization requests FY 11 WIA 25%Enhanced
Dislocated Worker funds in the amount of$28,996 to provide employment and training services to
eligible individuals who have lost their job do to layoffs,closures. Services are designed to assist
individuals in obtaining the skills needed for employment and include such things as assessments,GED
preparation, short and long term occupational skills training,work experience placements,OJT
placements,etc.
National Emergency Grant(NEG)On-the-Job Training(OJT)—This Expenditure Authorization
requests FY 09 ARRA NEG OJT funds in the amount of$64,840 to support a minimum of six OJT
contracts for individuals eligible for the dislocated worker program. Funds will used to provide a more
focused effort to develop OJT's in identified growth industries.
If you have any questions,please feel free to telephone me at ext. 6510.
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EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) /0
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Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A Long Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext 677',B
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY
This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams:
Workforce Region: Employment Services of PY10 Grant CMS# 12069
Weld County Agreement
Funding Source Term Vax# $Amount
p y W-Wagner Peyser(carry-in) 9/1/10 to 6/30/11 /5, 601763 $266,835.00
PY 09 Wagner Peyser 10% Performance Incentive 9/1/10 to 6/30/11 1909 $105,888.00
FY 11 DVOP 10/1/10 to 9/30/11 1764 $8,852.00
FY 10 TAA Case Management 9/1/10 to 6/30/12 1786 $5,200.00
FY 11 WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker 10/1/10 to 6/30/12 1883 $28,996.00
This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be
incorporated into the Workforce Development Programs Grant Agreement as an attachment. This
signature page, when duly signed, authorizes the granting of funds by the Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment for the program/project identified herein. The EA commitment document is not valid
until it h been approved b the State Controller or designee.
By: 10/11/2010 By:
Ba ara Kirkmeye Chair ro—Tem P y S. ertson Dat
Board of Weld County Commissioners , Division of Employment and Training
�J�, C rado Dept. of Labor and Employment
By:/jd,/'/ 4 2� 477/207c By:
Milt Wedg ood, Chair Date Date
Weld County Workforce Development Board Title:
By: j GG� 'L� / tm By:
Linda L. Perez, Divisi i Head Date Date
Employment Services of Weld County Title:
ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER
CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts. This contract is not valid until the State
Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it. The contractor is not authorized to begin
performance until the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins prior to the date below,the State of
Colorado may not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services provided.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA)
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY-WAGNER PEYSER MOD #1
NFA#10-02
I. BUDGET INFORMATION:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of$266,835.00 under NFA #10-02 to
provide basic labor exchange services to job seekers and employers in the Weld County area, and for
the activities that support the administration and service delivery of its employment and workforce
information system.
Workforce Region: Weld County PY10 Grant Agreement I CMS# 12069
Funding Stream:-P-140-Wagner- Period of Performance: 7/1/10-6/30/11
Peyser 1 `I ()ci
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation: $892,122.00 Vax#1163- /s 6 ci
Original Program Budget: $892,122.00 Original Admin Budget: $
Transfer In (+): $266.835.00 From Fund Year and Name: PY 10 Carry In
Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Cost Category Current Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
Budget
Program Expires 6/30/11 $892,122.00 $892,122.00
Adjustment#1 (carry-in) $266,835.00 $266,835.00
Expires 6/30/11
Total Program $892,122.00 $266,835.00 $1,158,957.00
II. BUDGET NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of$1,158,957.00 to provide basic
labor exchange services to job seekers and employers in the Weld County area, and for the
activities that support the administration and service delivery of its employment and workforce
information system. This may include staff salaries, purchase of equipment to improve the
centers ability to provide services and enhance the ability of customers to utilize the center
resources.
III. SCOPE OF WORK:
Program Description: The Wagner Peyser program will provide basic labor exchange services
to job seekers and employers in the Weld County area.
Purpose of Funding: Funding will be used to provide the appropriate mix of services that will
meet the needs of the employers and job seekers utilizing Employment Services of Weld County.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
Program Integration: Wagner-Peyser Act services have been an integral part of Employment
Services One-Stop Center for twenty-five years, and therefore, do not exist as a stand-alone
system. The services described in Section 7(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act are universally
available to the customers of Employment Services of Weld County including WIA customers.
There are no changes regarding the coordination with other One Stop partners.
IV. STATEMENT OF WORK:
No Change.
a. Services,Program Activities, and/or Training to be provided:
There are no changes to the services to be provided.
b. Project Goals:
• Increase employment, as measured by entry into unsubsidized employment;
• Increase retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry into employment;
• Increase earnings received in unsubsidized employment for individuals who obtain
employment.
c. Measurable Deliverables: The deliverables for this project will be to meet the designated
performance standards for individuals who obtain employment.
V. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED,RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION(S) and
PROGRAM IMPACT: Describe the modifications covered by this EA.
Employment Services is requesting this modification to add $266,835.00 of PY 10 Wagner
Peyser(carry in) funds in accordance with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment,
Notice of Fund Availability#10-02 dated September 1,2010.
VI. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES,and OUTCOMES:
N/A
VII. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
Include a revised Planned Participation and Termination Summary Chart to the EA.
No additional participants are planned to be served due to this modification.
VIII. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIFIC FUNDING PROVISIONS
a. The Grantee agrees to adhere to the requirements of relevant Policy Guidance Letters,
Program Information,and/or the specifications outlined in section b. below.
Employment Services of Weld County agrees to adhere to relevant Policy Guidance Letters and
other program specific information regarding the Wagner Peyser program.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
b. NFA Funding Provisions.
Employment Services will adhere to provisions identified within the appropriate Notice of Fund
Availability(NFA)as they pertain to this program.
c. Other financial resources to support the program/project
The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through
the Weld County One-Stop system:
Workforce Investment Act: Title I Adult, Youth and Dislocated Workers
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
AmeriCorps
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
d. Subcontracting arrangements,if any, for delivery of services
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
e. Cost Sharing/Matching/Leverage Summary:
N/A
f. Additional Provisions.
N/A
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY-CUMULATIVE
Program and Year: PY10 Wagner-Peyser
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number to be served with all years of Wagner-Peyser
funds being spent during PY10. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur.
1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
CATEGORY* July 1 to October Ito January I to April 1 to
September 30,2010 December 31,2010 March 31,2011 June 30,2011
Total Participants 7,800 15,500 23,400 31,000
57% 57% 57% 57%
73% 73% 73% 73%
$13,000 $13,000 $13,000 $13,000
Total Employers Served 65 140 220 285
Total Job Openings Received 450 950 1,500 1.980
NOTE: Only those items that are highlighted in blue above will be formally monitored based on planned
versus actual numbers. All other items are for the purpose of reviewing program delivery strategies.
* CDLE uses the Job Link ES9002 report to track plan versus actual for all items except Total Employers
Served. CDLE uses the Employers Served report found on Connecting Colorado-Reports-Other Queries
to track planned versus actual for Total Employers Served.
Funding Stream: Wanner-Pevser
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
July 1 to September 30.2010 October Ito December 31, January Ito March 31, April Ito June 30,2011
2010 2011
Program 290,000 650,100 869,150 1,158,957
Carry In/Carry Out 266.835 N/A N/A 0**
** If there is a carry out amount at the end of the Program Year, Employment Services of Weld County
anticipates that CDLE will continue to allow those funds to be carried forward to the next year as has
been allowed and approved in past years.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY-WAGNER PEYSER 10% PERFORMANCE
INCENTIVE FUNDS
NFA#10-02
I. BUDGET INFORMATION:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of$105,888.00 of Wagner Peyser 10%
Performance Incentive funds under NFA #1 0-02 to provide basic labor exchange services to job
seekers and employers in the Weld County area, and for the activities that support the administration
and service delivery of its employment and workforce information system.
Workforce Region: Weld County PY10 Grant Agreement CMS# 12069
Funding Source Term Vax# $Amount
PY 09 Wagner Peyser 10% Performance 9/1/10 to 6/30/11 1909 $105,888.00
Incentive
II. BUDGET NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of$105,888.00 to provide basic
labor exchange services to job seekers and employers in the Weld County area, and for the
activities that support the administration and service delivery of its employment and workforce
information system. This may include staff salaries, purchase of equipment to improve the
centers ability to provide services and enhance the ability of customers to utilize the center
resources.
III. SCOPE OF WORK:
Program Description: The Wagner Peyser program will provide basic labor exchange services
to job seekers and employers in the Weld County area.
Purpose of Funding: Funding will be used to provide the appropriate mix of services that will
meet the needs of the employers and job seekers utilizing Employment Services of Weld County.
IV. STATEMENT OF WORK:
a. Services to be Provided
Wagner-Peyser Act services are an integral part of Employment Services of Weld County. The
services described in Section 7(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act are universally available to all
customers of Employment Services of Weld County.
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services will continue to
implement and revise strategies to increase employer relations and applicant services.
I. General Business Development Strategies.
(a). Continue to augment the awareness of the services offered through Employment Services
by utilizing an educational marketing campaign designed to increase the number of
presentations to employers and community groups, and improve our brand awareness
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
through the use of media displays and promotional materials. This includes increasing
the awareness of our services in the South Weld area.
(b).Continue to review job orders for specific industry groups to identify how well we are
generating applicants to respond to those job orders, and identify how well we are
recruiting customers for specific programs to increase the utilization of those services.
As part of this effort, the Business Services Unit has increased hiring events and targeted
sector strategies to meet the needs of employers.
(c). Continue to partner with Adams, Larimer, and Boulder county to support the applicant
base for employers. Sector approaches between the counties also target resources to meet
the human resource needs of the business customers. Various chambers in the Weld
County area have proven to be great partners in collaborating services, especially for
small businesses.
(d).Continue to conduct customer satisfaction surveys and gather statistical data to assist in
determining program effectiveness. Information obtained will be used to identify areas
that can benefit from improved marketing efforts and/or program design.
(e). Continue to offer workshops to customers to acquire or update their skills in
interviewing, resume preparation,job search, etc.
2. Strategies for new and existing business development will continue to include coordination
efforts between Upstate Colorado Economic Development and the various Weld County
Chambers of Commerce to ensure the businesses are informed about our services and to offer
our assistance to meet their needs.
3. Marketing strategies that promote the usage of the Colorado Career Ready Certificate.
Employment Services will utilize some of the Wagner Peyser funding to continue to support
the Disability Program Navigator position to ensure services are accessible to individuals
with disabilities and to provide information to the business customer regarding
accommodations as appropriate.
b. Project Goals: The goal for all Wagner Peyser funds combined will be to provide services to
31,000 customers as indicated in the attached Planned Participation and Termination
Summary charts. Additionally the goals are to:
• Increase employment, as measured by entry into unsubsidized employment;
• Increase retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry into employment;
• Increase earnings received in unsubsidized employment for individuals who obtain
employment.
c. Measurable Deliverables: The deliverables for this project will be to meet the designated
performance standards for individuals who obtain employment.
Coordination with other One-Stop Partners
The Memorandums of Understanding with the required One-Stop Partners address the services to
be provided by the One-Stop partners and how these services will be coordinated and made
available through the One-Stop system.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
In general,the partners have agreed to provide: information regarding their services which will be
made available at each access point; cross train staff to help customers' access appropriate
services; and coordinate employer relations efforts as appropriate.
VIII. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIFIC FUNDING PROVISIONS
a. The Grantee agrees to adhere to the requirements of relevant Policy Guidance Letters,
Program Information,and/or the specifications outlined in section b. below.
Employment Services of Weld County agrees to adhere to relevant Policy Guidance Letters and
other program specific information regarding the Wagner Peyser program.
b.NFA Funding Provisions.
Employment Services will adhere to provisions identified within the appropriate Notice of Fund
Availability(NFA)as they pertain to this program.
c. Other financial resources to support the program/project
The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through
the Weld County One-Stop system:
Workforce Investment Act: Title I Adult, Youth and Dislocated Workers
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
AmeriCorps
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
d. Subcontracting arrangements,if any, for delivery of services
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
e. Cost Sharing/Matching/Leverage Summary:
N/A
1.Additional Provisions.
Funding Explanation and Funding Provisions
The supplemental PY10 Wagner-Peyser(WP)funding is being allocated from Wagner-Peyser(10%)
discretionary performance incentive funds. These funds reward the Grantee for achieving at least one of
its PY09 Wagner-Peyser Common Measures at 100% or more of goal, and/or to reward the Grantee for
serving a 48.5% increase in job seekers since the beginning of the 2008 economic downturn.
These WP10% funds may be used for any allowable WP activity, but the Grantee is encouraged to serve
additional job seekers with special needs and/or to initiate exemplary models for WP service delivery.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY- CUMULATIVE
Program and Year: PY09 Wagner-Peyser 10% Performance Incentive
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number to be served with all years of Wagner-Peyser
funds being spent during PYI0. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur.
1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
CATEGORY* July 1 to October I to January 1 to April I to
September 30,2010 December 31.2010 March 31,2011 June 30,2011
Total Participants 7,800 15,500 23.400 31,000
57% 57% 57% 57%
73% 73% 73% 73%
$13,000 $13,000 $13.000 $13,000
Total Employers Served 65 140 220 285
Total Job Openings Received 450 950 1,500 1,980
NOTE: Only those items that are highlighted in blue above will be formally monitored based on planned
versus actual numbers. All other items are for the purpose of reviewing program delivery strategies.
* CDLE uses the Job Link ES9002 report to track plan versus actual for all items except Total Employers
Served. CDLE uses the Employers Served report found on Connecting Colorado-Reports-Other Queries
to track planned versus actual for Total Employers Served.
Funding Stream: Wagner-Peyser 10% Incentive
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
July 1 to September 30.2010 October I to December 31, January Ito March 31, April 1 to June 30.2011
2010 2011
Program 6,500 63,000 89.500 105,888
Carry In/Carry Out N/A N/A 0"
** If there is a carry out amount at the end of the Program Year, Employment Services of Weld County
anticipates that CDLE will continue to allow those funds to be carried forward to the next year as has
been allowed and approved in past years.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA)
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY-DVOP
NFA#10-02
I. BUDGET INFORMATION:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$8,852.00 under NFA#10-02 to to
support the administrative and operational costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach
Program(DVOP) staff person assigned to Employment Services.
Workforce Region: Weld County PY10 Grant Agreement CMS# 12069
Funding Stream: FY11 DVOP Period of Performance: 10/1/10 -9/30/11
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation: $8,852.00 Vax# 1764
Original Program Budget: $8,852.00 Original Admin Budget: $
Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Cost Category Current Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
Budget
Program Expires 9/30/11 $8,852.00 $8,852.00
Total Program $8,852.00 $8,852.00
II. BUDGET NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$8,852.00 to support the
administrative and operational costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
(DVOP)staff person.
III. SCOPE OF WORK:
Program Description: DVOP funds will support the costs associated with the DVOP staff
position services to veterans.
Purpose of Funding: Funding will be used to cover the associated administrative and overhead
costs for the DVOP staff person.
IV. STATEMENT OF WORK:
Funds received will only be used to cover the administrative and operational costs associated with
the State DVOP staff providing services at Employment Services of Weld County.
Projected Number of Participants to be Served
N/A
Expected Outcomes
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
N/A
Coordination with other One-Stop Partners
N/A
V. MODIFICATION(S)REQUESTED,RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION(S)and
PROGRAM IMPACT: Describe the modifications covered by this EA.
N/A
VI. REVISED GOALS,OBJECTIVES,and OUTCOMES:
N/A
VII. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
Include a revised Planned Participation and Termination Summary Chart to the EA.
N/A
Funding Stream: DVOP
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
October I to December 30. January 1 to March 31. April 1 to June 30,2011 July 1 to September 30.
2010 2011 2011
Program 2,213 4,426 6,639 8.852
Carry In/Carry Out 0 N/A N/A 0
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Attachment C
Grant Agreement# 10 KAA 00008
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA)
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY-TAA CASE MANAGEMENT MOD #1
NFA#10-02
If applicable: Date of Modification October 5, 2010
I. BUDGET INFORMATION/NARRATIVE:
Include the appropriate Budget Information Summary Table (BIST) here. If this is an EA
Modification, the BIST should reflect the budget modification with changes highlighted.
Employment Services of Weld County will use the additional award of$5,200.00 of FY 10 TAA
Case Management funds to cover the staff costs associated with the provision of case management
services for eligible TAA participants.
Workforce Region: Weld County PY10 Grant Agreement I CMS# 12069
Funding Stream: FY10 TAA Case Period of Performance: 7/1/10-6/30/12
Management
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation: $13,120.00 Vax# 1786
Original Program Budget: $13,120.00 Original Admin Budget: $0.00
Transfer In (+): $5.200.00 From Fund Year and Name: FY 10 TAA Case
Management
Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Cost Category Current Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
Budget
Program Expires 6/30/12 $13,120.00 $13,120.00
Program Expires 6/30/12 $5,200.00 $5,200.00
Total Program $13,120.00 $5,200.00 $18,320.00
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of$18,320.00 of FY 10 TAA Case
Management funds to provide case management services to eligible TAA participants.
A. Purpose and Goal
Funds provided will support the staff costs associated with the provision of case management
services to eligible TAA participants in accordance with TEGL 22-08 dated May 15, 2009.
B. Services to be Provided
The Employment Services of Weld County will provide case management services to eligible
TAA participants and those services will include:
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Attachment C
Grant Agreement# 10 KAA 00008
1. An assessment of skill levels and service needs, including an in-depth interview and
evaluation to identify employment barriers and appropriate employment goals.
2. Development of an individual employment plan to identify employment goals and
objectives, including identification of the appropriate training to achieve those goals and
objectives.
3. Information regarding training available in the local and regional areas, information on
individual counseling to determine which training is suitable training, and information on
how to apply for such training.
4. Information on how to apply for financial aid, including referral to educational opportunity
centers where applicable, and notifying participants that they may request financial aid at
institutions of higher education and to use the current year income data, rather than
preceding year income data, for determining the amount of need for Federal financial
assistance per Higher Education Act guidelines.
5. Individual career counseling, including job search and placement counseling,
6. Provision of employment statistics information, including the provision of accurate
information relating to local, regional, and national labor market areas, including:job
vacancy listings in the local labor market area and information regarding jobs skills
necessary to obtain jobs identified; information relating to local occupations that are in
demand and the earnings potential of such occupations and the skills requirements for those
occupations.
7. Information relating to the availability of supportive services, including child care,
transportation assistance,housing assistance, and other services that may be necessary to
enable the individual to participate in training.
8. Ongoing case management services while the individual is involved in training and after
they have completed training and are seeking employment.
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
Weld County will serve those individuals determined eligible for TAA. Due to the process
entailed for a petition to be approved, it is difficult to project a potential number of future
participants to be served. Weld will continue to enroll new eligible applicants as they identified
and determined appropriate for services.
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
July I to October Ito January 1 to April 1 to
September 30,2010 December 31,2010 March 31,2011 June 30.2011
82 84* 88* 92*
*This is only an estimate and is truly only a guess as numerous factors may influence the actual enrolled participation.There is no
mechanism in place to know what companies will be forced to lay-off employees during the PYl 0 period and beyond.Forecasting beyond
PYI0 is not possible as many economic and environmental variables are not known which will influence the participation levels.
The Enrolled Future Participation level is provided only as an estimate of the possible TAA Case Management workload Weld County
could expect over the next twelve months.The PY10 estimate is provided only as a planning forecasting tool.The actual enrolled
participants during PY 10 could be significantly different.
D. Expected Outcomes
N/A
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Attachment C
Grant Agreement# 10 KAA 00008
E. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners
Services to participants will be coordinated with other programs services as necessary and
appropriate.
F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
N/A
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
Projected Quarterly Expenditures
Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Funding Stream: FY 10 TAA Case Management
1s1 Quarter 2"d Quarter 3rd Quarter 4`h Quarter
Expenditures
Oct—Dec 2010 Jan-Mar 2011 Apr-June 2011 July-Sep 2011
Program 3,000 6,600 9,800 13,120
Carry In/Carry Out 0 N/A N/A 5,200
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY-WIA DISLOCATED WORKER
NFA# 10-02
I. BUDGET INFORMATION:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$28,996.00 provided under NFA#10-02
to provide services to eligible dislocated worker participants registered in the WIA Program and for
the associated administrative costs of operating the program.
Workforce Region: Weld County PY10 Grant Agreement CMS# 12069
Funding Stream: FY11 WIA 25% Period of Performance: 10/1/10-6/30/12
Dislocated Worker
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation: $28,996.00 Vax# 1883
Original Program Budget: $26,097.00 Original Admin Budget: $2,899.00
Transfer In(+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Cost Category Current Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
Budget
$2,899.00 $2,899.00
Admin
$26,097.00 $26,097.00
Program
Total Program $28,996.00 $28,996.00
II. BUDGET NARRATIVE:
Employment Services will use$26,097, or 90%, of the funds to provide the needed core,
intensive, and training services to eligible participants in the WIA Dislocated Worker program as
described in Section IV, Statement of Work. A total of$2,899, or 10%, of the allocated funds
will be used to cover the associated administrative costs to the program. It is Employment
Services intent to spend 70% of the total allocation by June 30, 2011.
III. SCOPE OF WORK:
Program Description: Employment Services of Weld County will use funds to provide services
to eligible dislocated workers registered in the WIA Program to meet their identified needs in
obtaining employment.
The goal of the dislocated worker program is to provide participants with the appropriate mix of
services they need to assist them in obtaining and retaining employment. Weld will continue to
target and serve those dislocated workers who can benefit from additional assistance, and will
continue to ensure that those most in need are provided the necessary services to assist them in
preparing for and obtaining employment.
One of the focuses for the Dislocated Worker program will be to provide the appropriate mix of
services that will help prepare individual participants for employer needs as identified through the
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
Weld County Sector Initiative including jobs in sustainable manufacturing, clean energy and
agriculture advanced manufacturing.
Purpose of Funding: Funding will be used to provide the appropriate mix of core, intensive, and
training services that will help prepare individual participants to meet specified employer needs.
Those participants in need of basic skills remediation or GED preparation will be provided those
services as part of their overall employment goal.
Occupational skills training(typically 1 year certificates or less although some 2 year programs
may also be considered), work experience/internship activities, and/or on-the-job training
placements will target or those jobs identified as growth occupations for Weld County. These
targeted sectors include Green Jobs, positions within the renewable energy industry, health care,
transportation, and the support jobs within those sectors. Services will be structured to best
prepare individuals for growing occupations within the Weld County and as appropriate to the
participant's employment goals.
IV. STATEMENT OF WORK:
a. Services,Program Activities, and/or Training to be provided:
Services to be provided are included in the Exhibit A funding provisions to the Employment
Services of Weld County grant agreement. Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds will be used
to provide services to 8 additional participants.
Based upon the limited funds received the projected number of Dislocated Worker
participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30,2011 will is limited.
Employment Services of Weld County will also utilize the funds for the existing participants
planned in the regular Dislocated Worker Program. The Planned Participation and
Termination Summary included with this EA.
b. Project Goals: Goals for the program will be to meet the identified performance measures of
• entry into unsubsidized employment for 8 participants;
• retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry into employment;
• increase average earnings received from unsubsidized employment
The expected outcomes are included in the Planned Participation and Termination Summary
included with this EA.
c. Measurable Deliverables: The deliverables for this project will be to meet the designated
WIA performance standards for participants placed.
Coordination with other One-Stop Partners
The Memorandums of Understanding with the required One-Stop Partners address the services to
be provided by the One-Stop partners and how these services will be coordinated and made
available through the One-Stop system.
In general,the partners have agreed to provide: information regarding their services which will be
made available at each access point; cross train staff to help customers' access appropriate
services; and coordinate employer relations efforts as appropriate.
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• Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
VIII. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIFIC FUNDING PROVISIONS
a. The Grantee agrees to adhere to the requirements of relevant Policy Guidance Letters,
Program Information,and/or the specifications outlined in section b. below.
Employment Services of Weld County agrees to adhere to relevant Policy Guidance Letters nd
other program specific information regarding the WIA program
b.NFA Funding Provisions.
Employment Services will adhere to provisions identified within the appropriate Notice of Fund
Availability(NFA) as they pertain to this program.
c. Other financial resources to support the program/project
The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through
the Weld County One-Stop system:
Workforce Investment Act: Title I Youth and Dislocated Workers
Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
AmeriCorps
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
d. Subcontracting arrangements,if any,for delivery of services
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
e. Cost Sharing/Matching/Leverage Summary:
N/A
f.Additional Provisions.
N/A
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY- CUMULATIVE
Program and Year: FY11 WIA 25% Enhanced WIA Dislocated Worker
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Dislocated workers to be served with all years
of WIA Dislocated worker funds being spent during PY10. Submit a revised chart when changes in
planned expenditures occur.
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER Total
October 1 to January 1 to March April 1 to
December 31,2010 31,2011 June 30,2011
2 5 8 8
Carry In* 0 0 0 0
New* 2 5 8 8
Total Exiters* 0 0 1 3
Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 5
83% 83% 83% 83%
83% 83% 83% 83%
al $12,700 $12,700 $12,700 $12,700
NOTE: Only those items that are highlighted in blue above will be formally monitored based on planned
versus actual numbers. All other items are for the purpose of reviewing program delivery strategies.
PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES- CUMULATIVE
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER Total
October 1 to January 1 to March April 1 to
December 31,2010 31,2011 June 30,2011
Training Services* 2 4 8 8
Training Completions* 0 1 2 3
Training Related Placements* 0 0 1 2
%Training Related 0% 0% 50% 66%
Placements*
* CDLE uses the JobLink Activity Report(AS)to track plan versus actual for this item
** CDLE uses the JobLink WIA Common Measures Report(CO)to track plan versus actual for this item
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS/4: 12069
Funding Stream: FY 11 WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker (include all years of DW and
Enhanced DW funds and add PYIO/FYII funds when received
Expenditures 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER Total
October Ito January Ito March 31,2011 April 1 to
December 31,2010 June 30,2011
Administration 680 1,400 2,030 2,030
Program 6,100 12,200 18,268 18,268
Total 6,780 13,600 20,298 20,298
Carry In/Carry Out 0 N/A N/A 8,698
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
Signature Page
Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A Long Phone Number: (970)353-3800 ext 6777
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY
This Expenditure Authorization(EA)covers the following Funding Streams:
Workforce Region: Employment Services PY10 Grant Agreement CMS# 12069
of Weld County
Funding Source Term Vax# $ Amount
FY 09 ARRA NEG-OJT 9/15/10 to 6/30/12 1903 $ 64,840.00
This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be
incorporated into the Workforce Development Programs Grant Agreement as an attachment. This signature
page, when duly signed, authorizes the granting of funds by the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment for the program/project identified herein. The EA commitment document is not valid until it has
been approved by the State Controller or designee.
By- /11/2010 By:
Ba ara Kirktpey411A4tL/U%_ 0
, Chair ro-Tem Pe rtson ate
Board of Weld County Commissioners c , ivision of Employment and Training
Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment
By: ` 7� 4'z(� '�,<,efc.; /7 ,cdo By:
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Milt Wedgewoo , Chair Date Date
Weld County Workforce Development Board Title:
By: te-�d'vr!.� ,y'o'CYd By:
---Xinda L. Perez, Divi ' n Head Date Date
Employment Services of Weld County Title:
ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER
CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts. This contract is not valid until the State
Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it. The contractor is not authorized to begin performance
until the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins prior to the date below, the State of Colorado may
not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services provided.
ATE CONTROLLER:
D I ,J. MC RMOTTTT, A
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WLED COUNTY-NEG OJT
NFA# 10-03
I. BUDGET INFORMATION:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$64,840.00 provided under NFA#10-03 to
provide OJT services to eligible participants and for the associated administrative costs of operating the
program.
Workforce Region: Weld County PY10 Grant Agreement CMS# 12069
Funding Stream: FY09 ARRA National Emergency Period of Performance: 9/15/10-6/30/12
Grant(NEG)—On the Job Training
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation: $64,840.00 Vax#1903
Original Program Budget: $61,598.00 Original Admin Budget: $3,242.00
Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Cost Category Current Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget
Budget
Admin $3,242.00 $3,242.00
Program $61,598.00 $61,598.00
Total Program $64,840.00 $64,840.00
II. BUDGET NARRATIVE:
a. How shall the Program funds be used? Employment Services will use $ 61,598 (95%)of the
funds to support the development of OJT contracts with employers who agree to hire and train
eligible participants in exchange for a percentage reimbursement of their training costs.
Administrative costs for this project will be limited to$3,242.00(5%)of the total award. It is
Employment Services intent to spend 70% of the total allocation by June 30,2011.
b. Does this EA include a transfer of funds between funding streams? No
c. If this EA includes a transfer of funds between funding streams,explain what you are
doing and its impact on your programs and outcomes. N/A
d. Special Initiatives and/or Discretionary Grants:
ADMIN/PROGRAM EXPENDITURES PLANNED
Salaries, Fringe Benefits, Travel $ 3,242.00
Equipment
Supplies
Contractual
Operating Overhead
Direct Training & Related Supportive Services
Other Participant Related Services (OJT) $61,598.00
TOTAL CUMULATIVE EXPENDITURES $64,840.00
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
III. SCOPE OF WORK:
Program Description: Employment Services of Weld County will provide services to eligible
dislocated workers registered in the WIA Program to meet their identified needs in obtaining
employment by developing On the Job Training(OJT)Agreements with employers.
Dislocated Workers who have experienced prolonged unemployment will be evaluated for their
interest in an OJT placement. Interested individuals will be marketed to employers that provide
employment in the participant's occupation of interest, and placements in the OJT will allow them the
ability to earn pay at the same time they are acquiring the occupational skills specific to the
employers needs. Employers participating in the OJT placement will receive a percentage
reimbursement for the cost of training the worker. Placement in an OJT will be based on a hire first
philosophy; therefore participant will be the employee of the hiring employer from the first day of
placement.
Purpose of Funding: To deliver OJT services to unemployed dislocated workers which will enable
them to reenter the workforce and assist in economic recovery.
As stated in NFA #10-03 "ARRA NEG funding is provided to the Grantee to implement the
"Colorado Earn to Learn On-the-Job Training(NEG OJT)Program. NEG OJT funding will be used
in conjunction with WIA funding to allow provision of additional resources for needed supportive
services, remedial education activities,or skill advancement certification as needed.
IV. STATEMENT OF WORK:
a. Services,Program Activities, and/or Training to be provided:
Employment Services of Weld County will provide OJT services to dislocated workers who were
laid off beginning January 1, 2008 or later, have been unemployed at least 19 weeks, and who
have the greatest barriers to reemployment. To market OJT's and participants, Employment
Services will identify employers in industry sectors that align with participant's employment
goals and where there is a demand or growth opportunity to help insure job retention.
Participants whose former jobs were in sectors with the highest rates of job loss will be
encouraged to look at OJT opportunities in a new occupation or industry. Participants will be
provided WIA services such as supportive services, remedial education activities as needed, and
other services designed to improve their job seeking and job keeping skills.
b. Project Goals:
• To increase employment, as measured by entry into unsubsidized employment for 6
participants;
• To increase retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry into employment
for those participants;
• To increase earnings received in unsubsidized employment for dislocated workers; and
• Measurable Deliverables: The deliverables for this project will be to meet the designated WIA
performance standards for participants placed.
VIII. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIFIC FUNDING PROVISIONS
a. The Grantee agrees to adhere to the requirements of relevant Policy Guidance Letters,
Program Information,and/or the specifications outlined in section b. below.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
b.NFA Funding Provisions.
FY09 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) Funds
ARRA Workforce Investment Act Grant# EM-20480-10-60-A-8 National Emergency
Grant
Funding Provisions And National Emergency Grant (NEG)Requirements
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
As stated in Exhibit A, Funding Provisions, of the above referenced PY 10 Grant Agreement,
funds appropriated for WIA and/or Wagner Peyser discretionary grants, and/or other State-or
Federally-funded discretionary grants are provided pursuant to an executed Expenditure
Authorization document.
These ARRA NEG funds are provided as a Discretionary Grant to the Grantee. Grantee agrees
to deliver services pursuant to the scope of work, performance measures, and program budget,
outlined in the approved proposal to be submitted with the EA document. Grantee agrees to
adhere to any other specific requirements for the use of discretionary funds as identified in the
approved proposal, ARRA Supplemental Provisions,the Federal Grant Award, any applicable
Program Guidance Letters (PGLs) and/or policies issued by the State, and the provisions
described below.
B. ARRA NEG OJT GRANT PROVISIONS
1.1 Statutory Reference: Workforce Investment Act(WIA) of 1998, Title I, 20 CFR Part 652 et
al., effective August 7, 1998; applicable Federal Training and Employment Guidance Letters
(TEGLs), specifically, TEGL 1-09 Change 1 and 2, Reporting Requirements under Section1512
of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, TEGL 24-08 Workforce Investment
Act and Wagner-Peyser Act Performance Accountability Reporting for the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009, TEGL 19-08 (Section 11 - ARRA Reporting )National
Emergency Grants Funded with ARRA Resources, and TEGL 4-10, dated 8/6/10,On-the-Job
Training National Emergency Grants(OJT NEGs) Funded with American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 Resources; and WIA Title I Program and Administrative Regulations
at 20 CFR Part 671 for National Emergency Grants, which(subject to the exceptions specified in
20 CFR Part 671) refers to the general WIA administrative and program regulations at 20 CFR
Part 667, Subpart B - Administrative rules, Cost, and Limitations and to 20 CFR Part 663 -Adult
and Dislocated Worker Activities.
1.2 Purpose of Funding: ARRA NEG funding is provided to the Grantee to implement the
"Colorado Earn to Learn On the Job Training(NEG OJT) Program .
1.3 NEG OJT Program Elements: Grantee shall be responsible for implementing the NEG
OJT Program pursuant to these funding provisions and any Federal and/or State policy and/or
program guidance issued relative to this ARRA NEG Grant.
a. General NEG OJT Oversight
• Grantee shall provide on-going technical assistance to employers, conduct on-site visits to
worksites to track participant progress; and answer any employer questions.
• Grantee shall provide case management services to participants to develop individual
participant training plans, and provide employer services support to employers for
identification of skills gaps and developing appropriate OJT placements.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
• Grantee's staff involved in this NEG OJT Program shall be actively involved in all phases of
training plan development and implementation, including follow-up with participants during
the OJT to offer additional services and ensure successful outcomes.
b. Training Reimbursement Rate
Employers shall be reimbursed for the cost of training OJT participants (e.g. costs related to
overhead,training, shadowing, mentoring, additional supervision, etc.) based upon a percentage
of the participant's wages according to the following sliding scale:
• Up to 90%: Employers with 50 or fewer employees
• Up to 75%: Employers with 51-250 employees
• Up to 50%: Employers with more than 250 employees
c. Wage Cap
The hourly wage used to determine the training reimbursement rate shall not exceed the State of
Colorado's average hourly wage(i.e. $22.11 per hour).
• If the prevailing wage for the position is greater than the average hourly wage, the participant
shall be paid the prevailing wage. The employer shall pay the difference between the
participant's wages and the average hourly wage (in addition to their share of the
participant's wages), and the grantee shall reimburse the employer between 50-90% of the
average hourly wage.
• If the prevailing wage for the position is less than the wage cap (i.e. average hourly wage),
the wages and training reimbursement shall be based upon the prevailing wage.
d. OJT Duration
OJT's shall not exceed 6 months, and shall be based upon the amount of time it shall reasonably
take to address the participant's skill gaps and train them for the position.
• If the amount of time needed to train the participant for the position is less than 6 months,the
OJT contract shall be for less than 6 months.
• If the amount of time needed to train the participant for the position is more than 6 months,
the OJT contract shall not exceed 6 months.
• Participant shall not be co-enrolled in another WIA program to extend the OJT contract
beyond 6 months.
e. OJT Placements and Selection of Participating Employers
• Grantee shall use current Labor Market Information (LMI), Metro-Denver Saturation Data;
hiring needs reported by local employers; recommendations from local workforce investment
boards and local economic development groups; and data mining tools such as EMSI to
assess the skills gaps between the long term unemployed participants and the skills needed
within a particular industry or occupation.
• OJT placements shall focus on businesses and industries where (1)there is a reasonable
expectation of continued, permanent employment following the end of the OJT contract and
(2)the participant shall earn a"family supporting" wage.
• The employer must be willing to commit to train the participant, and to hire the participant
upon completion of training.
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
• An employer-employee relationship must exist; the OJT cannot result in a commission-only
job or independent contractor status.
• OJT placements shall not be developed with public sector employers nor with any of the
following:
• Casinos or other gambling establishments
• Amusement parks, swimming pools, aquariums, zoos, country clubs, golf courses or car
washes
• Seasonal employment
• Hotel/hospitality/service employers if the positions are for bellmen, maids,janitors,
food/banquet servers or other low wage positions
• Staffing, recruiting or other intermediary agencies, where the worksite shall be with another
employer
• Positions that will or may displace existing employees (20 CFR 667.270)
• Employers that have relocated all or part of their business within the previous 120 days and
the relocation resulted in the loss of employment of anyone at the original location.
• Employers that have laid off workers in the same, or similar, positions as the OJT, and these
workers could be called back or rehired.
f. OJT Contracts
OJT contracts shall include the following information and comply with the following
requirements:
• Basis for the employer reimbursement, including
• Occupation
• Rate of pay
• Rate of reimbursement
• Participant's skill gaps
• Employer's skill needs
• Amount of time (weeks/months) needed to learn the job
• Description of the participant, employer and workforce's roles and responsibilities
• Training plan, including the skills and competencies to be learned, and how the employer
shall document the participant's progress and proficiency
• Safeguards against displacement
• Specify that the reimbursement is strictly for the hours worked, and does not include time
spent in classroom training, paid time off(e.g. sick leave, vacation, holidays,jury duty, etc.)
or benefits.
g. Partnerships
Grantees shall have written agreements that spell out the roles and responsibilities for each of
their partners involved in the NEG OJT program, including the nature and amount of leveraged
resources that shall be provided by each partner. This does not apply to the OJT employers.
h. Program Eligibility
Participants shall meet the following criteria:
• Dislocated worker, as defined in WIA Section 101(9)
• Laid off on, or after, 1 January, 2008
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
• Unemployed for at least 19 weeks, with preference given to those who are receiving extended
benefits, or have exhausted their unemployment claims
Veterans priority of service shall be given to veterans who meet all of the above criteria.
i. Assessments
Grantees shall use, at a minimum, WorkKeys and/or Provelt! to assess and document participant
skills levels on a pre- and post-training basis. Grantees may use other assessment tools to help
determine participant interests, soft skills, etc. to assist with the placement process.
j. Enrollment in NEG OJT
• Participants shall be enrolled in the WIA Dislocated Worker program prior to entry in NEG
OJT
• Participants who are currently enrolled in VWIP or Hire Colorado work experience may be
good candidates for an OJT following the completion of their training. They may be screened
to determine whether they are eligible dislocated workers and co-enrolled in WIA Dislocated
Worker
• Grantees are encouraged to contact UI claimants who are currently receiving extended benefits
to recruit participants into the NEG OJT program
• Participants shall not be co-enrolled in NEG OJT until they are ready to be placed with an
employer.
k. Allowable Costs
• NEG OJT funds shall not be used to provide supportive services and/or classroom training for
participants.
• Participants who require either supportive services and/or classroom training shall be co-
enrolled in WIA, Veterans Workforce Investment Program(VWIP), or referred to a partner
program, (as appropriate) for these services.
• NEG OJT funds shall not be used to provide services until the participant is enrolled in the
NEG OJT program.
• Costs associated with screening, intake, assessment, etc. prior to enrolment in NEG OJT and
placement in an OJT shall be charged against other funding streams, as appropriate (e.g.
Wagner-Peyser, WIA Dislocated Worker, VWIP, etc.)
Grantees may spend up to 5.3% of their NEG OJT funds for administrative costs
c. Other financial resources to support the program/project
The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through the
Weld County One-Stop system:
Workforce Investment Act: Title I Youth and Dislocated Workers
Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
d. Subcontracting arrangements, if any, for delivery of services
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
e. Cost Sharing/Matching/Leverage Summary:
N/A
f. Additional Provisions.
N/A
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY-CUMULATIVE
Program and Year: FY09 ARRA—National Emergency Grant(NEG)—On the Job Training
1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
CATEGORY
July 1 to October 1 to January 1 to April I to
September 30. December 31,2010 March 31,2011 June 30,2011
2010
Total Participants* 0 I 3 5
Carry In* N/A N/A N/A N/A
New* 0 1 3 5
Total Exiters* 0 0 0
Carry Out N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entered Employment Rate** 86% 86% 86% 86%
Employment Retention Rate** 87.5% 87.5% 87.5% 87.5%
Average Earnings/Wage** $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
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Exhibit C
Workforce Region: Weld County
CMS#: 12069
1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
CATEGORY
July I to October 1 to January 1 to April I to
September 30, December 31, 2011 March 31,2012 June 30,2012
2011
Total Participants* 6 6 6 6
Carry In* N/A N/A N/A N/A
New* 6 6 6 6
Total Exiters* 2 4 6 6
Carry Out N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entered Employment Rate** 86% 86% 86% 86%
Employment Retention Rate** 87.5% 87.5% 87.5% 87.5%
Average Earnings/Wage** $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
PROJECTED QUARTERLY EXPENDITURES-CUMULATIVE FOR PY10
Funding Stream: FY09 ARRA—National Emergency Grant(NEG)—On the Job Training
Expenditures I st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
7/1/10-9/30/10 10/1/10-12/31/10 1/1/11-3/31/11 4/1/11-6/30/11
Administration+ $0.00 5,400 18,100 51,000
Program
Expenditures 5th Quarter Projections 6th Quarter Projections 7th Quarter Projections 8th Quarter Projections
7/1/11-9/30/11 10/1/11-12/31/11 1/1/12-3/31/12 4/1/12-6/30/12
Administration+ 58,600 62,200 $64,840 $64,840
Program
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