HomeMy WebLinkAbout20060417.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR WAGNER-PEYSER AND
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT 10% GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT
PROGRAM 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 an Expenditure Authorization Request for
Wagner-Peyser and Workforce Investment Act Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program 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, commencing February 1, 2006, and ending August 31,
2006, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said authorization, and
WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said request, a copy of
which is 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 Authorization Request for Wag ner-Peyser and Workforce
Investment Act Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program 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 be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said request.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 8th day of ebruary, A.D., 2006, nunc pro tune February 1, 2006.
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COLORADO SUBJECT: Expenditure Authorizations
Enclosed for Board approval is an Expenditure Authorization requesting funds from the
Colorado Department of Labor for the Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program. The Expenditure
Authorization requests $21,000 of PY 05 Wagner Peyser 10% funds and $10,000 of FY 06 WIA
10% funds. These funds will be used to provide basic labor exchange services to youth seeking
summer employment and to employers wishing to hire youth.
If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800 ext. 3317.
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EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA)
Signature Page
Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Address: PO Box 1805, Greeley, CO 80632
Program/Project Coordinator: Marie Llamas Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3371
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY
This Expenditure Authorization(EA) covers the following Funding Streams:
Program Year: FY06 Funding Stream: WIA 10% Summer Job Hunt $ $10,000.00
Program Year: PY05 Funding Stream: WP 10% Summer Job Hunt $ 521,000.00
Program Year: Funding Stream: $
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 appro d by the State C•ntroller or designee.
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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
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Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Program/Project Coordinator: Marie Llamas
Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3371
I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the FY 06 WIA 10% award of$10,000.00 as follows:
$9,000.00 for staff support to the Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program in the delivery of basic labor
exchange services to youth job seekers and to encourage employers to hire youth for the summer,
and $1,000.00 for marketing. Additionally, Employment Services will use the PY 05 WP 10% award
of$21,000.00 for staff support to deliver basic labor exchange services to youth job seekers and to
encourage employers to hire youth for the summer.
Funding Stream: F1'06 W1A 10%Summer Job Hunt I Period of Performance: 2/1/06- 8/31/06
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation: $10,000.00 Vax# 1005
Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
Program Exp 8/06 $10,000.00 , $10,000.00
Total Program $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Funding Stream: PY05 WP 10%Summer Job Hunt Period of Performance: 2/1/06- 8/31/06
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation: ! S21,000.00 Vax# 992
Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
Program Exp 8/06 $21,000.00 S21,000.00
Total Program S21,000.00 $21,000.00
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
The goal of the Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program in Weld County is to assist youth in
making the transition from school to work by matching their skills and interests with available
employment opportunities and coordinate services with other youth programs.
B. Services to be provided
Services to be provided will include the following:
Youth Recruitment
Teen Job Fair will be conducted in March 2006 in collaboration with the City of Greeley.
Employment Services will provide registration of youth, labor market information, and
workshops on topics such as resumes, using labor market information and interviewing.
A Spring Career Fair will be co-hosted with Aims Community College and held in February
and April 2006. Employment Services will do intake and group registration will be utilized.
Youth who complete a registration at these events will be encouraged to meet with a Summer
Job Hunt Specialist to discuss job development, one-on-one job search, and referrals to jobs.
A number of schools will be visited prior to June. These include the Greeley, Fort Lupton,
and Frederick schools, Aims Community College (both the Greeley & Fort Lupton campus),
and the University of Northern Colorado. During these visits, labor market information,
applications, referrals to jobs, and information concerning accessing ESWC website will be
provided. Youth will be made aware of all the youth programs available at the workforce
center, and staff will distribute ESWC pamphlets and brochures. Information will also be
made available at local malls and other places where youth hang out. Self-registration into
Joblink will be promoted at job fairs.
Activities to increase youth awareness will include:
• Distribution of marketing materials regarding services available on the Internet
• Referral of youth to the resource lab to access services on the Internet, which would
include job preparation, career planning, presenting yourself, furthering your education,
gaining work experience, financial planning and exploring different careers
• Referral of youth to Job Search classes and other resources concerning how to find jobs at
the workforce center
• Provide updates on the website concerning activities that offer youth some type of training
on certification programs, such as babysitting, lawn mowing etc.
Employer Recruitment
Active recruitment of employers and jobs will begin in March and continue for the duration of
the program. The Summer Job Hunt Specialist will focus on employers who traditionally hire
youth for part time or summer work. Emphasis will be placed on quality job orders and
referrals. Follow-up with youth and employers will occur on an ongoing basis.
Activities to increase employer awareness activities will include:
• Scheduling workshops for employers on Child Labor Laws, etc.
• Directing marketing efforts and visits to employers who are likely to hire youth
• Sending employers information on resources available for hiring youth
• Providing information to employers through the quarterly newsletter
• Educating employers and the public on the Federal and State rules regarding
young workers
• Scheduling/coordinating activities with local chambers
• Mass mailings and cold calls, either on the telephone or one-on-one site visits
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship information will be available on the ESWC website concerning the USDOL
BAT programs. The USDOL will be invited to attend and participate at the scheduled job
fairs. A goal for the 2006 Employment Services Summer Job Hunt Program will be to recruit
one person, and refer them to apprenticeship training.
Marketing
Staff will seek public service announcements with local newspapers and radio stations in
addition to purchasing advertisement in selected local newspapers. The Greeley Tribune will
be invited to cover the Teen Job Fair in March 2006. Staff will network within the community
and provide information on the Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program to community-based
organizations, chambers and service clubs.
Staff will continue to meet with Economic Development on a quarterly basis to discuss new
and existing companies.
Staff will continue to update the newsletters to update employers on new services and
activities.
Summer Job Hunt staff will present information to the Weld County Youth Council and
request their support in promoting the program in their individual companies and agencies.
Weld County will utilize at least$1,000.00 for marketing purposes and will ensure that this
amount of funds will be spent no later than June 30, 2006.
Local Office Personnel
Coordination will occur with the other youth program operated by Employment Services. This
will include the WIA Older and Younger Youth Programs, the TANF Summer Program, and
the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps programs including the TIGHT Youth Corps.
Staff will attend training sponsored by the state when appropriate.
Summer Job Hunt staff will utilize the IVR system when determined appropriate.
C. Reporting
Employment Services of Weld County will ensure that data entry is completed for all
Governor's Summer Job Hunt applications, job orders, services, referrals, and entered
employments. Staff will complete follow-up activities on a timely basis
The employer screen will be use to report Youth Job Fair information.
D. Expected Outcomes
A year-end report will be submitted per PGL 05-18-WP dated December 28, 2005. No
specific outcomes have been established but the number of youth applications, reportable
services and youth entering employment will be tracked. Other information that will be
tracked on the Employer Screen will be Youth Job Fair Assistance, Youth Services, and Child
Labor laws, and apprenticeship opportunity.
E. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners
The Youth Council will discuss strategies to ensure that all youth populations and youth
serving agencies are aware of the Summer Job Hunt Program. All Workforce Center
partners will be informed of the youth programs and encouraged to have their youth, as
appropriate, access the program. In addition, staff will attend meetings with the Greeley
Youth Initiative and coordinate with the City of Greeley Parks and Recreation Department, as
well as other recreation programs for outreach.
F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
Employment Services operates a number of programs including the Workforce Investment
Act youth programs. All youth will be encouraged to review options to see which programs
suit their needs.
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
III. MODIFICATION (S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
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IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES:
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V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
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