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RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR 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 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 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 29th day of April, A.D., 2009.
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the
BY
Deputy Cler
APPRO9ED AS
County Attorney
Date of signature
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 29, 2009
TO: William F. Garcia, Chair, Board of County commissioners
FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services<1yep n`i/ne-
RE: Workforce Investment Act ARRA Expenditure Authorization (EA)
Requests, DVOP Operating EA, WIA 10% Credentialing EA,
MOU with CDLE, MOU with CYCA for Vista Volunteer
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Enclosed for Board approval are a variety of Workforce Investment Act Expenditure Authorizations
(EA). The ARRA EA's were reviewed by the Board at the March 23, 2009, Work Session and the
DVOP Operating and WIA 10% Credentialing EA's were reviewed at the April 27, 2009, Work
Session. The Expenditure Authorizations include the Budget Information Summaries for the programs
and request the following funds:
PY 08 ARRA WIA Adult - $213,221.00; PY 08 ARRA WIA Dislocated Worker - $442,413.00; PY 08
ARRA WIA Youth - $634,959.00; PY 08 ARRA Wagner Peyser - $121,037.00; PY 08 ARRA Wagner
Peyser Re-employment Services (RES) - $210,729.00; FY 09 WIA 10% Credentialing/Infrastructure -
$11,620.00; FY 09 DVOP Operating EA Modification adding - $2,582.00.
The major Provision of the EA's are as follows:
Adult- Targets low income for services utilizing the ARRA funds although services will not be
limited to only that that group of individuals. Unemployed adults who need and can benefit
from additional assistance in obtaining a job will also be targeted and served. Targets for
services will be to provide occupational skills training (typically 1 year certificates or less
although some 2 year programs will be considered) as well as increased placements in work
experience activities, and/or on-the-job training placements. Green jobs, positions within
renewable energy fields, or jobs identified as growth occupations for Weld County will be
targeted for occupational skills training as appropriate to the participants' employment goals.
Dislocated Workers — Employment Services will serve those individuals who meet the
eligibility requirements for the Dislocated Worker programs as outlined in the Workforce
Investment Act. I Targets for services will be to provide occupational skills training (typically
1 year certificates or less although some 2 year programs will be considered) as well as
increased placements in work experience activities, and/or on-the-job training placements.
Green jobs, positions within renewable energy fields, or jobs identified as growth occupations
for Weld County will be targeted for occupational skills training as appropriate to the
participants' employment goals.
Youth — 75% of the ARRA funds will be targeted towards summer employment work
experiences for eligible youth. Remaining funds will be used for services to eligible out -of -
school youth and eligible in -school youth. The primary focus of services will be towards the
out of school youth population, particularly those who have dropped out of school.
Wagner Peyser and Wagner Peyser RES - Provides basic labor exchange services to
employers and job seekers with priority of services given to veterans and Unemployment
Insurance Recipients. Based on an analysis of the most recent Greeley MSA labor market
data, Weld County will continue to focus its employer relations efforts in the Energy,
Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Transportation sectors.
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Credentialing/Infrastructure - Used to purchase a one year site license for Key Train and
the remaining amount to purchase equal numbers of WorkKeys assessments in Math,
Reading for Information, and Locating Information to support the Colorado CareerReady
Certificate (CRC). The Key Train site license and the WorkKeys assessments will be used to
provide program participants and workforce customers the opportunity to acquire Colorado
CareerReady Certificates which they can provide to potential employers.
DVOP Operating Modification - This modification requests adding funds in accordance with
the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Notice of Fund Availability #08-13 dated
March 27, 2009. The additional funds will be used to support the administrative and
operational costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff
person.
The goal of each of the programs is to provide participants with the appropriate mix of services
they require to assist them in obtaining and retaining employment.
Additionally included for Board approval and signature are two Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) both of which were presented at the March 2, 2009 Work Session. The MOU's are as
follows:
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment and Employment Services of Weld County - The purpose of this MOU is to
establish an agreement between the above mentioned entities concerning respective roles
and responsibilities for implementation of the provisions of Section 121(c)(2) of Title I of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Additionally, this agreement coordinates resources to
prevent duplication and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development
services in Weld County. This agreement also establishes joint processes and procedures to
enable partners to integrate services resulting in a seamless and comprehensive array of
workforce development services to Weld County residents.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Colorado Youth Corps Association and
Employment Services of Weld County and the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps
(WCYCC) regarding the placement of a Vista Volunteer (Financial) - This MOU
establishes an agreement between the above mentioned entities concerning the placement of
a Vista Volunteer to perform the duties of fundraising and marketing of the WCYCC. The
position will enhance the sustainability of the WCYCC by developing additional fee for service
projects and recruiting viable AmeriCorps members to serve with the WCYCC. The duties of
the volunteer will include enhancing marketing materials to recruit both potential members
and prospective project sponsors to generate addition fee for service work projects. Financial
costs under this agreement include a maximum of $2,700 of non-federal cash match for
member support costs and any mileage reimbursement costs associated with required travel
in the performance of the duties under the agreement.
If you have any questions, give me a call at extension 6510.
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EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) - RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
Signature Page
Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Address: PO Box 1805, Greeley, CO 80632
Program/Project Coordinator: Linda Perez
Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext 3363
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EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY
This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams:
Program Year: PY 08
Funding Stream: ARRA WIA Adult
$ 213,221.00
Program Year: PY 08
Funding Stream: ARRA WIA Dislocated Worker
$ 442,413.00
Program Year: PY 08
Funding Stream: ARRA WIA Youth
$ 634,959.00
Program Year: PY 08
Funding Stream: ARRA Wagner Peyser
$ 121,037.00
Program Year: PY 08
Funding Stream: ARRA Wagner Peyser - RES
$ 201,729.00
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.
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By: APR 2 9 2009 By: 2
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Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners Dir'vision of Employment and Training
Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment
By: 'I) 4 �AX.(tc 79 1/C9 By:
Mary Fr itag, Chair I Date Date
Weld County Workforce Development Board Title:
By: /l L ><,CY/1�-C (/-_;!)-("eBy:
Linda L. Perez, Division He 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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Attachment ARRA-AD
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) - WIA Adult RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
Request Page
If applicable: Date of Modification
BUDGET INFORMATION/NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of $213,221.00 of PY 08 ARRA WIA Adult
funds to provide services to eligible adults registered in the ARRA Adult Program and for the associated
administrative costs of operating the program.
Funding Stream:PY08 Adult
Recovery Act Funds
Period of Performance: 3/6/09 through 6/30/10
Original Allocation:
$213,221.00
Vax #1488
Original Program Budget:
$191,899.00
Original Admin Budget:
$21,322.00
Transfer In (+):
$00.000
From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out (-):
($00.00)
To Fund Year and Name:
Cost Category
Current
Budget
Transfer In/Out (+/-)
Revised Budget
Admin
$21,322.00
$21,322.00
Program
$191,899.00
$191,899.00
% Set -Aside Project
$0.00
$0.00
Total Program
$213,221.00
$213,221.00
NOTE: Transfer of Recovery Act funds between the WIA Adu
of the total funds available from either allocation.
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of $191,899.00 of program funds to provide
services to eligible adults registered in the PY 08 Recovery Act WIA Program.
Weld County will serve the planned number of adults as outlined under section C below. It is the
intent of Employment Services to target services under the Recovery Act funds to those activities and
services that most efficiently and effectively assist workers impacted by the current economy. Priority
will be given to recipients of public assistance or other low income individuals, although Employment
Services will not limit the use of PY 08 ARRA funds to only those groups of individuals. Weld will
continue to target and serve unemployed adults who are in need of and can benefit from additional
assistance, and will continue to provide services to all segments of the population to ensure that
those most in need are provided the necessary services to assist them in preparing for and obtaining
employment.
The primary targets for services under the Recovery funds will be to provide increased occupational
skills training (typically 1 year certificates or less although some 2 year programs may also be
considered) as well as increased placements in work experience activities, and/or on-the-job training
placements. Green jobs, positions within the renewable energy fields, or jobs identified as growth
occupations for Weld County will be targeted for occupational skills training as appropriate to the
participant's employment goals.
Employment Services will provide a comprehensive assessment for all participants which will include
the Key Train practice tests for the WorkKeys assessments. Employment Services will also
encourage those adult participants in the WIA Recovery Act program whose assessments results
indicate they would be able to take and pass WorkKeys, to test for eligibility under Colorado's
CareerReady Certificate (CRC). Interested participants will be provided the Math, Reading for
Information, and Locating Information assessments under WorkKeys to identify their functioning level
in each of the areas. The goal of all services provided under the Recovery Act program is to provide
participants with the appropriate mix of services they require to assist them in obtaining and retaining
employment.
B. Services to be Provided
Participants of the WA Adult Recovery Act program will be able to access the core, intensive, and
training services and activities as authorized under Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment Act.
Customers will also be able to access information regarding WIA partner programs and as
appropriate, participants will be referred to partner programs.
Wagner-Peyser Act services have been an integral part of Employment Services for more than 30
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.
The following WIA employment and training activities and services will be available to Recovery Act
WIA Adult participants:
Core Services
1. Determination of eligibility to receive assistance under Title I of WIA.
2. Outreach, intake (including worker profiling), and orientation to the information and services
available through the One -Stop system at Employment Services of Weld County.
3. Initial assessment of the skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and supportive service needs of
customers.
4. Job search and placement assistance.
5. Career counseling, where appropriate.
6. Labor market information which will include information related to the local, regional, and national
labor markets including job vacancy listings, information on the job skills necessary to obtain the
jobs, and information regarding occupations in demand in the local area and the earnings and
skill requirements for those occupations.
7. Performance and program cost information on eligible training providers furnished for each
training program.
8. Information regarding the One -Stop Center's performance.
9. Information regarding the availability of supportive services, including daycare and transportation
services, in the local area and when appropriate, the referral to such services.
10. Information regarding filing claims for unemployment compensation.
11. Assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for training and
education programs not funded by WIA.
12. Follow-up services, including counseling regarding the workplace, for participants placed in
unsubsidized employment for not less than 12 months.
Intensive Services
Intensive services will be provided to adults who are: 1) unemployed and who have been unable to
obtain employment through the provision of core services; and 2) have been determined to be in
need of more intensive services in order to obtain employment; or 3) employed, but have been
determined to be in need of intensive services in order to retain their employment or obtain
employment which allows for self-sufficiency.
1
The following intensive services may be provided to customers who meet the above criteria:
1. Comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of customers
including:
(a) diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and
(b) in-depth interviews and evaluations to identify any employment barriers and appropriate
employment goals.
2. Development of an individual employment plan (IEP) which identifies an employment goal,
appropriate achievement objectives, and the appropriate combination of services to allow the
customer to achieve their employment goals.
3. Individualized counseling and career planning
4. Case management for customers seeking training services
5. Short term pre -vocational services to prepare customers for unsubsidized employment or training
which may include
(a) development of learning skills;
(b) improvement of basic skills (i.e. reading and math levels);
(c) GED preparation;
(d) development of communication skills;
• Interviewing Techniques
• Resume Development
• Labor Market Information
• Application Completion
• How to Dress for Interviews
• Effective Communication
• Other Related Activities
(e) development of interviewing skills;
(f) development of resume and cover letters;
(g) punctuality;
(h) development of personal maintenance skills; and
(i) professional conduct.
(k) work experience placements
Training Services
Training services will be provided to adults who: 1) have met the eligibility requirements for intensive
services and who have been unable to obtain or retain employment through the receipt of such
services; 2) after an interview, evaluation, assessment, and case management are determined to be
in need of training services and have the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the
selected training services; 3) select programs of training services that are directly linked to
employment opportunities in the local area or in an area where the participant is willing to relocate; 4)
meet the requirements of financial assistance set below; and 5) are determined eligible in accordance
with the established Weld County priority system.
The following training services may be made available to customers:
1. occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment
2. on-the-job training
3. training programs operated by the private sector
4. programs that combine workplace training with related instruction (e.gwork experience
placements), including cooperative education programs
5. skill upgrading and retraining
6. entrepreneurial training
7. job readiness training
8. customized training conducted with commitments from an employer or employers to hire the
individual upon successful completion of the training
9. adult education and literacy activities provided in combination with the above listed services
Supportive Services
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services have adopted a
supportive services policy to ensure that services are provided on a consistent and equitable basis for
those individuals who need such services to assist them in obtaining or retaining employment or to
participate in and complete core, intensive, or training services and who are unable to obtain such
services through other programs or means.
The supportive services that may be provided are:
• transportation
• child care/dependent care
• job related medical expenses
• special clothing
• license costs
• assistance to secure bonding
• books, and supplies for training
Employment Services of Weld County will not provide needs based payments to participants.
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
The projected total number of participants to be served for the period of March 6, 2009 through June
30, 2010 will be 80 new participants for the Recovery Act WIA Adult Program.
The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Adult Program is included at
Attachment ARRA-AD-1.
D. Expected Outcomes
The Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment ARRA-AD-1. Due to Recovery Act
funds expiring as of June 30, 2010, the Planned Participation and Termination Summary reflects all
enrollments will be exited. However, those individuals who are unable to complete training and/or be
placed in employment prior to the end of the Recovery Act funding will be co -enrolled in the PY 09 or
PY 10 WIA Adult program.
E. 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 brochures on 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. Partner organizations have agreed to have staff
on site at the One -Stop for a period of time each week. Customers will be able to obtain information
and access partner programs during these times.
Employment Services will continue to maintain its web site. On this site, information is made
available regarding the services available through Employment Services and linkages to other
employment and training opportunities are provided.
The contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment addresses the implementation
of the programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This addresses the coordination between
the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and the National transitional adjustment assistance activities.
Also addressed in the contract is coordination with activities authorized under Chapter 41 of Title 38
U.S.C. and the programs authorized under the State Unemployment Insurance programs.
F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
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
Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
AmeriCorps
Disability Program Navigator
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Representative
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION and PROGRAM IMPACT:
N/A
IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES:
N/A
V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
N/A
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY — CUMULATIVE —Page 1 of 2
Workforce Region: Employment Service of
Weld County
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Adults to be served with Recovery Act funds only.
Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur that are greater than + or - 15%.
Program and Year: PY08 WIA Adult Recovery Act
Funds
CATEGORY
3/6/09 -
4/1/09 -
7/1/09 -
10/1/09 -
3/31 /09
6/30/09
9/30/09
12/31/09
Total Participants*
0
25
55
75
Total Exiters*
0
4
15
32
Entered Employment Rate**
0
86%
86%
86%
Employment Retention Rate**
_
0
86%
86%
86%
Average EarningsNVage**
0 _
$10,900
$10,900
$10,900
PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE
CATEGORY
3/6/09 -
3/31/09
4/1/09 -
6/30/09
7/1/09 -
9/30/09
10/1/09 -
12/31/09
Registered Core Services*
0
25
55
75
Intensive Services*
0
24
53
73
Training Services*
0
18
40
68
Training Completions*
0
3
20
38
Training Related Placements*
0
2
12
22
% Training Related Placements*
0
67%
60%
58%
* COLE 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
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY — CUMULATIVE — Page 2 of 2
Workforce Region: Employment Service
of Weld County
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Adults to be served with Recovery Act funds only.
Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur that are greater than + or — 15%.
Program and Year: PY08 WIA Adult Recovery Act
Funds
CATEGORY
1/1/10-
3/31/10
4/1/10-
6/30/10
N/A
N/A
Total Participants*
80
80
Total Exiters*
64
80
Entered Employment Rate**
86%
86%
Employment Retention Rate**
86%
86%
Average Earnings/Wage**
$10,900
$10,900
PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE
CATEGORY
1/1/10-
3/31/10
4/1/10-
6/30/10
N/A
N/A
Registered Core Services*
80
80
Intensive Services*
80
80
Training Services*
75
75
Training Completions*
50
70
Training Related Placements*
30
45
°/0 Training Related Placements*
60%
64%
* 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
Attachment ARRA-DW
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) - WIA Dislocated Worker RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
Request Page
If applicable: Date of Modification
BUDGET INFORMATION/NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of $442,413.00 of PY 08 ARRA WIA
Dislocated Worker funds to provide services to eligible participants registered in the ARRA Dislocated
Worker Program and for the associated administrative costs of operating the program.
Funding Stream:PY08 Dislocated
Worker Recovery Act Funds
Period of Performance: 3/6/09 through 6/30/10
Original Allocation:
$442,413.00
Vax #1490
Original Program Budget:
$398,172.00
Original Admin Budget:
$44,241.00
Transfer In (+):
$00.000
From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out (-):
($00.00)
To Fund Year and Name:
Cost Category
Current
Budget
Transfer In/Out (+/-)
Revised Budget
Admin
$44,241.00
$44,241.00
Program
$398,172.00
$398,172.00
% Set -Aside Project
$0.00
$0.00
Total Program
$442,413.00
$442,413.00
NOTE: Transfer of Recovery Act funds between
of the total funds available from either allocation.
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of $398,172.00 of program funds to provide
services to eligible dislocated workers registered in the PY 08 Recovery Act WIA Program.
Weld County will serve the planned number of dislocated workers as outlined under section C below.
It is the intent of Employment Services to target services under the Recovery Act funds to those
activities and services that most efficiently and effectively assist workers impacted by the current
economy. Weld will continue to target and serve eligible dislocated workers who are in need of and
can benefit from additional assistance, and will continue to provide services to those most in need to
assist them in preparing for and obtaining employment.
The primary targets for services under the Recovery funds will be to provide increased occupational
skills training (typically 1 year certificates or less although some 2 year programs may also be
considered) as well as increased placements in work experience activities, and/or on-the-job training
placements. Green jobs, positions within the renewable energy fields, or jobs identified as growth
occupations for Weld County will be targeted for occupational skills training as appropriate to the
participant's employment goals.
Employment Services will provide a comprehensive assessment for all participants which will include
the Key Train practice tests for the WorkKeys assessments. Employment Services will also
encourage those Dislocated Worker participants enrolled in the WIA Recovery Act program whose
assessments results indicate they would be able to take and pass WorkKeys, to test for eligibility
under Colorado's CareerReady Certificate (CRC). Interested participants will be provided the Math,
Reading for Information, and Locating Information assessments under WorkKeys to identify their
functioning level in each of the areas. The goal of all services provided under the Recovery Act
program is to provide participants with the appropriate mix of services they require to assist them in
obtaining and retaining employment.
B. Services to be Provided
Participants of the WIA Dislocated Recovery Act program will be able to access the core, intensive,
and training services and activities as authorized under Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment
Act. Customers will also be able to access information regarding WIA partner programs and as
appropriate, participants will be referred to partner programs.
Wagner-Peyser Act services have been an integral part of Employment Services for more than 30
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.
The following WIA employment and training activities and services will be available to Recovery Act
WIA Dislocated Worker participants:
Core Services
1. Determination of eligibility to receive assistance under Title I of WIA.
2. Outreach, intake (including worker profiling), and orientation to the information and services
available through the One -Stop system at Employment Services of Weld County.
3. Initial assessment of the skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and supportive service needs of
customers.
4. Job search and placement assistance.
5. Career counseling, where appropriate.
6. Labor market information which will include information related to the local, regional, and national
labor markets including job vacancy listings, information on the job skills necessary to obtain the
jobs, and information regarding occupations in demand in the local area and the earnings and
skill requirements for those occupations.
7. Performance and program cost information on eligible training providers furnished for each
training program.
8. Information regarding the One -Stop Center's performance.
9. Information regarding the availability of supportive services, including daycare and transportation
services, in the local area and when appropriate, the referral to such services.
10. Information regarding filing claims for unemployment compensation.
11. Assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for training and
education programs not funded by WIA.
12. Follow-up services, including counseling regarding the workplace, for participants placed in
unsubsidized employment for not less than 12 months.
Intensive Services
Intensive services will be provided to Dislocated Workers who are: 1) unemployed and who have
been unable to obtain employment through the provision of core services; and 2) have been
determined to be in need of more intensive services in order to obtain employment; or 3) employed,
but have been determined to be in need of intensive services in order to retain their employment or
obtain employment which allows for self-sufficiency.
The following intensive services may be provided to customers who meet the above criteria:
1. Comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of customers
including:
(a) diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and
(b) in-depth interviews and evaluations to identify any employment barriers and appropriate
employment goals.
2. Development of an individual employment plan (IEP) which identifies an employment goal,
appropriate achievement objectives, and the appropriate combination of services to allow the
customer to achieve their employment goals.
3. Individualized counseling and career planning
4. Case management for customers seeking training services
5. Short term pre -vocational services to prepare customers for unsubsidized employment or training
which may include
(a) development of learning skills;
(b) improvement of basic skills (i.e. reading and math levels);
(c) GED preparation;
(d) development of communication skills;
• Interviewing Techniques
• Resume Development
• Labor Market Information
• Application Completion
• How to Dress for Interviews
• Effective Communication
• Other Related Activities
(e) development of interviewing skills;
(f) development of resume and cover letters;
(g) punctuality;
(h) development of personal maintenance skills; and
(i) professional conduct.
(k) work experience placements
Training Services
Training services will be provided to dislocated workers who: 1) have met the eligibility requirements
for intensive services and who have been unable to obtain or retain employment through the receipt
of such services; 2) after an interview, evaluation, assessment, and case management are
determined to be in need of training services and have the skills and qualifications to successfully
participate in the selected training services; 3) select programs of training services that are directly
linked to employment opportunities in the local area or in an area where the participant is willing to
relocate; 4) meet the requirements of financial assistance; and 5) are determined eligible in
accordance with established eligibility policies.
The following training services may be made available to customers:
1. occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment
2. on-the-job training
3. training programs operated by the private sector
4. programs that combine workplace training with related instruction (e.gwork experience
placements), including cooperative education programs
5. skill upgrading and retraining
6. entrepreneurial training
7. job readiness training
8. customized training conducted with commitments from an employer or employers to hire the
individual upon successful completion of the training
9. adult education and literacy activities provided in combination with the above listed services
Supportive Services
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services have adopted a
supportive services policy to ensure that services are provided on a consistent and equitable basis for
those individuals who need such services to assist them in obtaining or retaining employment or to
participate in and complete core, intensive, or training services and who are unable to obtain such
services through other programs or means.
The supportive services that may be provided are:
• transportation
• child care/dependent care
• job related medical expenses
• special clothing
• license costs
assistance to secure bonding
books, and supplies for training
Employment Services of Weld County will not provide needs based payments to participants.
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
The projected total number of participants to be served for the period of March 6, 2009 through June
30, 2010 will be 140 new participants for the Recovery Act WIA Dislocated Worker Program.
The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Dislocated Worker Program is
included at Attachment ARRA-DW-1.
D. Expected Outcomes
The Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment ARRA-DW-1. Due to Recovery Act
funds expiring as of June 30, 2010, the Planned Participation and Termination Summary reflects all
enrollments will be exited. However, those individuals who are unable to complete training and/or be
placed in employment prior to the end of the Recovery Act funding will be co -enrolled in the PY 09 or
PY 10 WIA Dislocated Worker program.
E. 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 brochures on 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. Partner organizations have agreed to have staff
on site at the One -Stop for a period of time each week. Customers will be able to obtain information
and access partner programs during these times.
Employment Services will continue to maintain its web site. On this site, information is made
available regarding the services available through Employment Services and linkages to other
employment and training opportunities are provided.
The contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment addresses the implementation
of the programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This addresses the coordination between
the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and the National transitional adjustment assistance activities.
Also addressed in the contract is coordination with activities authorized under Chapter 41 of Title 38
U.S.C. and the programs authorized under the State Unemployment Insurance programs.
F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
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
Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
AmeriCorps
Disability Program Navigator
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Representative
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION and PROGRAM IMPACT:
N/A
IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES:
N/A
V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
N/A
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY — CUMULATIVE —Page 1 of 2
Workforce Region: Employment Service of
Weld County
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Dislocated Workers to be served with Recovery Act
funds only. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur that are greater than + or — 15%.
Program and Year: PY08 WIA Dislocated Worker
Recovery Act Funds
CATEGORY
3/6/09 -
3/31/09
4/1/09 -
6/30/09
7/1/09 -
9/30/09
10/1/09 -
12/31/09
Total Participants*
0
28
64
110
Total Exiters*
0
3
20
45
Entered Employment Rate**
0
91%
91%
91%
Employment Retention Rate"
0
92.5%
92.5%
92.5%
Average Earnings/Wage**
0
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE
CATEGORY
3/6/09 -
3/31/09
4/1/09 -
6/30/09
7/1/09 -
9/30/09
10/1/09 -
12/31/09
Registered Core Services*
0
28
64
97
Intensive Services*
0
26
61
95
Training Services*
0
20
48
73
Training Completions'
0
3
29
43
Training Related Placements'
0
2
15
22
% Training Related Placements*
0
67%
52%
51%
* 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
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY — CUMULATIVE — Page 2 of 2
Program and Year: PY08 WIA Dislocated Worker
Recovery Act Funds
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Dislocated Workers to be served with Recovery Act
funds only. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur that are greater than + or —
15%.
Workforce Region: Employment Service
of Weld County
CATEGORY
1/1/10-
3/31/10
4/1/10-
6/30/10
N/A
N/A
Total Participants*
140
140
Total Exiters*
75
140
Entered Employment Rate**
91%
91%
Employment Retention Rate**
92.5%
92.5%
Average Earnings/Wage**
$15,000
$15,000
PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE
CATEGORY
1/1/10 -
3/31/10
4/1/10 -
6/30/10
N/A
N/A
Registered Core Services*
140
140
Intensive Services*
140
140
Training Services*
110
110
Training Completions*
78
78
Training Related Placements*
45
45
% Training Related Placements*
58%
58%
* CDLE uses the JobLink Activity Report (AS) to track plan versus actual or this item
** CDLE uses the JobLink WIA Common Measures Report (CO) to track plan versus actual for this
item
Attachment ARRA-YTH
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) - WIA Youth RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
Request Page
If applicable: Date of Modification
V. BUDGET INFORMATION/NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of $634,959.00 of PY 08 ARRA WIA
Youth funds to provide services to eligible youth registered in the ARRA Youth Program and for the
associated administrative costs of operating the program.
Funding Stream:PY08 Youth
Recovery Act Funds
Period of Performance3/6/09 through 6/30/2010
Original Allocation:
$634,959.00
Vax # 1489
Original Program Budget:
$571,464.00
Original Admin Budget:
$63,495.00
Cost Category
Current
Budget
Changes In/Out (+/-)
Revised Budget
Admin
$63,495.00
$63,495.00
Out -of -School
$357,165.00
$357,165.00
In -School
$214,299.00
$214,299.00
Set -Aside Project
$0.00
$0.00
Total Program
$634,959.00
$634,959.00
VI. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of $571,464.00 of program funds to
provide services to eligible youth registered in the PY 08 Recovery Act WIA Program.
Weld County will serve the planned number of youth as outlined under section C below. It is the
intent of Employment Services to utilize 75% of the allocated funds to develop and implement a
summer employment program between May 2009 and September 30, 2009. Employment
Services will focus services to eligible youth ages 14-24 and place those youth in public work
experiences during the summer months. The purposes of the Summer Youth Employment
Program will be to:
• Provide youth with a variety of skills obtained through established work
experience/internship placements and education or skill enhancement activities.
• Promote and develop positive work ethics through work placements which provide
meaningful experiences and skills that can be marketed to private sector employers upon
completion of the work placement.
• Provide remedial education activities in conjunction with work experience placements for
those youth in need of such services.
< Acknowledge youth participants achievement through a bonus/incentive system for the
attainment of work readiness goals.
• Provide a variety of Life Skills enhancement activities such as:
Re -Think Anger Management provided by C.A.R.E.
Abstinence Training provided by the Weld County Health Department
Pregnancy Prevention
• Pregnancy Prevention
• Drop -out Prevention
• Drug & Alcohol Prevention
• Conflict Resolution Training
• Gang Involvement Prevention given by the Greeley Police Department Gang Unit
• Money Management
• College in Colorado
The summer employment program will engage youth for 30-32 hours of work per week for
approximately 13-23 weeks although some youth may work less depending on their individual
circumstances. In general, youth will be placed in public work experience activities and paid
minimum wage. Older youth will be considered for private sector paid internships with the
expectation they will be hired at the end of the internship period. Older youth (18 and above) placed
in either work experience or a private sector internship and where the position requires specific
expertise, or those that require leadership or supervisory roles, project development or other higher
level skills will be paid $10.50 and hour to more realistically reflect employment opportunities
available after the summer program. Green jobs and jobs dealing with weatherization or renewable
energy will be targeted for the private sector internships. In addition to work experience placements,
youth who are basic skills deficient and not currently enrolled in school will be provided educational
enrichment activities as appropriate and all youth will be afforded the opportunity to participate in life
skills opportunities.
Priority for summer employment activities will be given to youth whose families are recipients of
public assistance. Staff will provide outreach activities to secondary and post secondary schools in
Weld County as well as to Transitions Programs within the school districts to ensure youth with
disabilities are included and services are provided to aid in the students transition to employment.
Employment Services will continue to target outreach activities to all potentially eligible youth who are
in need of and can benefit from additional assistance.
The target for services for the funds remaining after the summer program will be to provide increased
occupational skills training (typically 1 year certificates or less although some 2 year programs may
also be considered) as well as increased placements in work experience activities. Green jobs or
positions within the renewable energy fields will be targeted for occupational skills training. The goal
of all services provided under the Recovery Act program will be to provide the youth participant with
the appropriate mix of services to assist them in preparing for post secondary education, or obtaining
and retaining employment.
B. Services to be Provided
In accordance with Section129(c) of the Workforce Investment Act, Employment Services of Weld
County will deliver the following to eligible youth participants:
1. Eligible youth will be provided an objective assessment of the academic levels, skill levels, and
service needs of each participant. This assessment will include a review of the basic skills,
occupational skills, prior work experience, employability, interests, aptitudes (including interests
and aptitudes for nontraditional jobs), supportive service needs, and developmental needs of the
participant;
2. Service strategies for each participant will be developed and they will identify an employment goal
(including, in appropriate circumstances, nontraditional employment), appropriate achievement
objectives, and appropriate services for the participant, taking into account the assessment
conducted pursuant to paragraph (a).
The following services will be provided to eligible youth participants:
(a) preparation for post -secondary educational opportunities, in appropriate cases;
(b) strong linkages between academic and occupational learning;
(c) preparation for unsubsidized employment opportunities, in appropriate cases; and
(d) effective connections to intermediaries with strong links to
(i) the job market; and
(ii) local and regional employers
Program Elements
Employment Services of Weld County will provide the following program elements to eligible youth
participants:
1. Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to completion of secondary school, including
drop -out prevention strategies;
2. alternative secondary school services as appropriate;
3. summer employment opportunities that are directly linked to academic and occupational learning;
4. as appropriate, paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing;
5. occupational skill training, as appropriate;
6. leadership development opportunities, which may include community service and peer centered
activities encouraging responsibility and other positive social behaviors during non -school hours,
as appropriate;
7. supportive services which may include;
transportation
• child care/dependent care
• job related medical expenses
• special clothing
• license costs
• assistance to secure bonding
8. adult mentoring for the period of participation and a subsequent period, for a total of not less than
12 months;
9. follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate
(NOTE: Those youth who are only ARRA Summer Youth participants will not be provided follow
up services); and
10. comprehensive guidance and counseling, which may include drug and alcohol abuse counseling
and referral, as appropriate.
Each participant or applicant who meets the minimum income criteria to be considered an eligible
youth shall be provided
1. information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the
local board or other eligible providers or One -Stop partners including those receiving funds under
subtitle I of WIA; and
2. referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the
participant or applicant either on a sequential or concurrent basis.
Applicants not meeting enrollment requirements:- Employment Services of Weld County will ensure
that an eligible applicant who does not meet the enrollment requirements of the program or who
cannot be served shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and to appropriate
programs to meet the basic skills and training needs of the applicant.
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
The projected total number of participants to be served for the period of March 6, 2009 through June
30, 2010 will be a total of 148 for the Recovery Summer Youth Program and 76 for the ARRA on
going youth program.
The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Youth Program is included at
Attachment ARRA-YTH 1.
D. Expected Outcomes
The Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment ARRA-YTH 1.
E. 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 brochures on 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. Partner organizations have agreed to have staff
on site at the One -Stop for a period of time each week. Customers will be able to obtain information
and access partner programs during these times.
Employment Services will maintain its web site. On this site, extensive information is made available
regarding the services available through Employment Services and linkages to other employment and
training opportunities is provided.
The contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment addresses the implementation
of the programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This addresses the coordination between
the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and the National transitional adjustment assistance activities.
Also addressed in the contract is coordination with activities authorized under Chapter 41 of Title 38
U.S.C. and the programs authorized under the State Unemployment Insurance programs.
F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
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 and Dislocated Worker
Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
AmeriCorps
Disability Program Navigator
Local Veterans Employment Representative
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED, RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION, and PROGRAM IMPACT:
N/A
IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES:
N/A
V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
N/A
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY — CUMULATIVE — Page 1 of 2
Workforce Region: Employment Services
of Weld County
Program and Year: PY08 Youth Recovery Act
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Youth to be served with WIA Youth
Recovery Act funds only. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur that
are greater than + or — 15%.
CATEGORY
3/6/09 -
3/31/09
4/1/09 -
6/30/09
7/1/09 -
9/30/09
10/1/09 -
12/31/09
Total Participants*
(summer+ year round may
not equal the total, due to co -
enrollments)
0
148
148
183
Summer Youth 2009
5/1/09 thru 9/30/09
0
148
148
148
Year Round Program
0
0
30
65
Total Exiters*
0
0
118
118
Summer Work Readiness
Skill Attainment Rate**
0
0
80%
80%
Summer Employment
Completion Rate**
N/A
N/A
80%
80%
Placement in Employment or
Education***
57°/0
57%
57%
57%
Attainment of a Degree or
Certificate***
36%
36%
36%
36%
Literacy & Numeracy Gains***
22%
22%
22%
22%
Training Services*
0
148
148
183
Training Completions*
0
0
141
174
Training Related Placements*
0
0
0
3
% Training Related
Placements*
0
0
0
9%
C
0
* CDLE uses the Joblink Activity Report (AS) to track plan versus actual for this item (P ogram e
'ncludes the program code YT for new PY09 enrollments).
** CDLE will use a new Joblink report 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.
ich
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY — CUMULATIVE — Page 2 of 2
Workforce Region: Program and Year: PY08 Youth Recovery Act
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Youth to be served with WIA Youth
Recovery Act funds only. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur that
are greater than + or —15%.
CATEGORY
1/1/10-
3/31/10
4/1/10-
6/30/10
N/A
N/A
Total Participants*
(summer + year round may
not equal the total, due to
co -enrollments)
194
194
Summer Youth 2009
5/1/09 thru 9/30/09
148
148
Year Round Program
76
76
Total Exiters*
154
194
Summer Work Readiness
Skill Attainment Rate**
80%
80%
Summer Employment
Completion Rate**
80%
80%
Placement in Employment
or Education**
57%
57%
Attainment of a Degree or
Certificate**
36%
36%
Literacy & Numeracy
Gains**
22%
22%
Training Services*
194
194
Training Completions*
184
184
Training Related
Placements*
10
12
%Training Related
Placements*
10%
10%
P C deY* ^h
l
* CDLE uses the Joblink Activity Report (AS) tot ac k pan versus actual for this item ( ogram o
includes the program code YT for new PY09 enrollments).
** CDLE will use a new Joblink report 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.
ch
Attachment ARRA-WP
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) — Wagner Peyser RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
Request Page
If applicable: Date of Modification
X. BUDGET INFORMATION/NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of $121,037.00 of PY 08 ARRA Wagner
Peyser funds 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.
Additionally, Employment Services will use the award of $201,729.00 of PY 08 ARRA Wagner Peyser
- RES funds to provide reemployment services to unemployment insurance claimants. These
services may include counseling, assessment, labor market and occupational information, testing,
interview and resume workshops and assistance, as well as other allowable services as identified
under the Wagner-Peyser Act
Funding Stream:
PY 08 ARRA Wagner Peyser
Period of Performance: 3/6/09 - 6/30/11
Vax # 1491
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation:
$322,766.00
Cost Category
Current Budget
Changes In/Out (+/-)
Revised Budget
ARRA Wagner Peyser
Expires 6/30/10
$121,037.00
$121,037.00
ARRA Wagner Peyser - RES
Expires 6/30/11
$201,729.00
$201,729.00
Total Program
$322,766.00
$322,766.00
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of $121,037.00 of PY 08 ARRA Wagner
Peyser funds to provide basic labor exchange services to job seekers and employers.
Additionally, Employment Services will use the award of $201,729.00 of ARRA Wagner Peyser—
RES funds to provide reemployment services to unemployment insurance claimants.
Services funded under the ARRA Wagner Peyser RES for unemployment insurance claimants,
including those identified by the UI Profiling system, may include the following:
• Assessments including basic skills, interest inventories, aptitude and attitudinal
assessment
Testing including WorkKeys tests for the CareerReady Colorado Certificate (CRC)
One on one or group staff assistance regarding labor market and occupational
information
• Interview and resume workshops and assistance
• Individualized job search assistance
• Referral service to training including WIA funded training
• Other allowable services as identified under the Wagner-Peyser Act.
B. Services to be Provided
Wagner-Peyser Act services are an integral part of Employment Services One -Stop Center 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 all customers of Employment Services of Weld
County.
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services will continue to
implement and revise the following marketing strategies to increase employer relations and applicant
services over the next 5 years.
1. General Business Development Strategies.
(a). Increase the awareness of the services offered through Employment Services through an
educational marketing campaign designed to increase the number of presentations to
employers and community groups, and improve brand awareness through the use of media
displays and promotional materials.
(b). Review job orders for specific industry groups and see how we are generating applicants to
respond to those job orders, and how we are recruiting customers for programs to increase
the utilization of services.
(c). Increase the number of opportunities to publicize the system through the use of news
releases that inform the community about special programs. Promote special recognition
awards and events that recognize staff and program accomplishments, as well as
recognizing successful and satisfied customers.
(d). Continue to conduct customer satisfaction surveys and gather statistical data to assist in
determining program effectiveness. Utilize information form surveys to identify areas that can
benefit from improved marketing efforts and program design.
2. New business and existing business development strategies will continue to include coordination
between the Upstate Colorado Economic Development and the Weld County Chamber of
Commerce to offer our services to new and existing business.
3. Marketing strategies that target employer, applicant and consumer groups will be designed and
implemented.
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
The projected Number of Participants to be served is included in Attachment ARRA- WP1.
D. Expected Outcomes
The Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment ARRA- WP1.
E. Coordination with other One -Stop Partners
The Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) 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.
The MOU's address areas with the partner programs that support and enhance applicant and
employer access to services. Partner agencies' services are integrated through cross training of
staff, sharing of information through brochures and other materials available through various access
points, access by electronic means through the Internet, and joint or coordinated employer relations
efforts when feasible and appropriate. In addition, one of the partners has agreed to be physically
located at Employment Services to increase their target group's access to services and to be on -site
to provide services to their potential customers.
In general, the partners have agreed to provide brochures on 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. An agreement has been entered into with the
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation designed to support our on site Disability Program Navigator.
Employment Services will continue to maintain and enhance its web site. On this site, extensive
information is made available regarding the services available through Employment Services and
linkages to other employment and training opportunities is provided.
The contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment addresses the implementation
of the programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This contract addresses the coordination
between the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and the National transitional adjustment assistance
activities. Also addressed in the contract is coordination with activities authorized under Chapter 41
of Title 38 U.S.C. and the programs authorized under the State Unemployment Insurance Programs.
F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
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
Disability Program Navigator
Local Veterans Employment Representative
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION and PROGRAM IMPACT:
N/A
IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES:
N/A
V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
N/A
Attachment ARRA — WP -1
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY — CUMULATIVE
Program and Year: PY08 Wagner-Peyser Recovery Act
Workforce Region: Employment Services
of Weld County
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number to be served with Wagner-Peyser Recovery
Act funds only being spent during PY08-09. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned
expenditures occur that are greater than + or — 15%.
CATEGORY*
3/6/09 -
3/31/09
4/1/09 -
6/30/09
7/1/09 -
9/30/09
10/1/09 -
12/31/09
Total Participants**
0
600
1192
1792
Entered Employment Rate
0
64%
64%
64%
Employment Retention Rate
0
81%
81%
81%
Average Earnings/Wage
N/A
$13,000
$13,000
$13,000
Total Employers Served**
N/A
10
24
36
Total Job Openings Received**
N/A
90
177
280
CATEGORY*
1/1/10-
3/31/10
4/1/10-
6/30/10
N/A
N/A
Total Participants**
2450
2962
Entered Employment Rate
64%
64%
Employment Retention Rate
81%
81%
Average Earnings/Wage
$13,000
$13,000
Total Employers Served**
49
60
Total Job Openings Received**
373
452
* CDLE uses the JobLink 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.
** These goals should be determined by calculating the percent of the total WP funding that the Recovery Act
funds represent for the period of performance. Then identify, for example, the total employers you plan to
serve during the date range and multiply that number by the percentage you just calculated.
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY — CUMULATIVE
Workforce Region: Employment Services I Program and Year: PY08 WP Reemployment Services
of Weld County
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number to be served with all years of WP
Reemployment Services funds being spent during PY08-09. Submit a revised chart when changes in
planned expenditures occur that are greater than + or — 15%.
CATEGORY*
3/6/09 -
3/31/09
4/1/09 -
6/30/09
7/1/09 -
9/30/09
10/1/09 -
12/31/09
Total Participants
0
100
240
380
Entered Employment Rate
N/A
64%
64%
64%
Employment Retention Rate
N/A
81%
81%
81%
Average Earnings/Wage
N/A
$13,000
$13,000
$13,000
CATEGORY`
1/1/10-
3/31/10
4/1/10-
6/30/10
7/1/10
9/30/10
10/1/10
12/31/10
Total Participants
440
500
585
640
Entered Employment Rate
64%
64%
64%
64%
Employment Retention Rate
81%
81%
81%
81%
Average Earnings/Wage
$13,000
$13,000
$13,000
$13,000
CATEGORY`
1/1/11 -
3/31/11
4/1/11 -
6/30/11
N/A
N/A
Total Participants
715
790
Entered Employment Rate
64%
64%
Employment Retention Rate
81%
81%
Average Earnings/Wage
$13,000
$13,000
* CDLE uses the JobLink ES9002 report to track plan versus actual for all items
Recovery Act Projected Quarterly Expenditures — Cumulative for PY08-09 — Page 1 of 3
Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Funding Stream: PY08 WIA Adult (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
Administration
Program
Total
3/6/09 - 3/31/09
N/A
N/A
N/A
4/1/09 - 6/30/09
4,265
38,300
42,565
7/1/09 - 9/30/09
9,528
78,800
88,328
10/1/09 - 12/31/09
12,792
119,350
132,142
Training (CO
definition)
N/A
22,980
47,280
71,610
in o Stream:
Y08 WIA Adult (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
1/1/10 - 3/31/10
4/1/10 - 6/30/10
N/A
N/A
Administration
19,200
21,322
Program
191,899
191,899
Total
211,099
213,221
Training (CO
definition)
115,139
115,139
Funding Stream:
PY08 WIA Dislocated Worker (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
3/6/09
— 3/31/09
_
4/1/09 - 6/30/09
7/1/09 - 9/30/09
10/1/09 —12/31/09
Administration
N/A
8,900
19,800
29,000
Program
N/A
79,600
180,000
250,000
Total
N/A
$88,500.00
$177,800.00
$267,000 00
Training (CO
definition)
N/A
47,760
108,000
150,000
ream:
PY08 WIA Dislocated Worker (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
1/1/10 - 3/31/10
4/1/10 — 6/30/10
N/A
N/A _
Administration
41,200
44,241
Program
398,172
398,172
Total
$362,000.00
$442,413.00
Training (CO
definition)
238,903
238,903
Funding Stream:
Recovery Act Projected Quarterly Expenditures — Cumulative for PY08-09 — Page 2 of 3
Workforce Region: Employment Service of Weld County
PY08 WIA Youth (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
3/6/09 - 3/31/09
4/1/09 - 6/30/09
7/1/09 - 9/30/09
10/1/09 -12/31/09
Administration
N/A
23,800
50,000
55,000
Program
N/A
215,000
434,000
480,200
Total
N/A
238,800
484,000
535,200
Summer Youth 09
only (program +
admin)
N/A
$238,800
$476,219
$476,219
Training (CO
definition) all
Rec.Act Youth
funds
N/A
139,750
282,100
312,130
Funding Stream:
PY08 WIA Youth (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
1/1/10 - 3/31/10
4/1/10 - 6/30/10
N/A
N/A
Administration
60,800
63,495
Program
571,464
571,464
Total
632,264
634,959
Summer Youth 09
only (program +
admin)
$476,219
$476,219
Training (CO
definition) all
Rec.Act Youth
funds
371,452
371,452
Funding Stream:
PY08 Wagner-Peyser (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
3/6/09
- 3/31/09
4/1/09
- 6/30/09
Total
N/A
24,207
Funding Stream:
7/1/09 - 9/30/09
48,414
PY08 Wagner-Peyser (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
Total
1/1/10 - 3/31/10
96,828
4/1/10 - 6/30/10
121,037
10/1/09 -12/31 /09
72,621
N/A
N/A
Recovery Act Projected Quarterly Expenditures - Cumulative for PY08-09 - Page 3 of 3
Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Funding Stream: PY08 WP Reemployment Services Grant (Recovery Act funds onlvl
Expenditures
3/6/09 - 3/31/09
4/1/09 - 6/30/09
7/1/09 - 9/30/09
10/1/09 - 12/31/09
Total
N/A
22,414
44,830
67,100
Funding Stream:
PY08 WP Reemployment Services Grant (Recovery Act funds only)
Expenditures
1/1/10 - 3/31/10
4/1/10 - 6/30/10
7/1/10 - 9/30/10
10/1/10 - 12/31/10
Total
89,720
112,100
134,600
156,900
Funding Stream:
PY08 WP Reemployment Services Grant (Recovery Act funds only)*
Expenditures
1/1/11-3/31/11
4/1/11 - 6/30/1 1
N/A
N/A
Total
179,320
201,729
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