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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20062822 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND MODIFICATIONS 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 an Expenditure Authorization and Modifications 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, commencing July 1,2006, and ending June 30,2008,with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization and modifications, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization and modifications, 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 Authorization and Modifications 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 authorization and modifications. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 9th day of October, A.D., 2006, nunc pro tuns July 1, 2006. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS '‘,/' <�1,.� `Z`> WELD CO TY, COLORADO e 1J ATTEST: ` 4t---' WeldCountrkto the 97J ��` �` David E. Long, Pro-Tem BY: �LVL i r (� i1lU _ Depyi Clerk�tb the Board(-\ l William H� \p,t\�1 Jerke AP V AS TO "r` V�1 -- Robert D. Masden y Attorney Attie �, aSk Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 'Dilel/Ct 2006-2822 g,, //SC q� I s) HR0077 e-/4 -off MEMORANDUM Thtoe DATE: October 5, 2006 TO: M.J. Geile, Chair, Board of County Commissioners VIIDCFROM WalterJ Speckman, Director Human Services SUBJECT: Expenditure Authorization and Expenditure Authorization COLORADO Modification Requests Enclosed for Board approval are a variety of WIA Expenditure Modification Requests to reflect the additional allocation of federal funds, adjust Budget Information Summaries, adjust planned participant numbers to reflect the increase in funding, and adjust projected carry-in numbers to reflect actual. These requests include Modification requests for the WIA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker,and Youth programs and a Modification request for the Title III Wagner-Peyser Program. Modification requests for additional funds include: PY 06 Adult Adjustment #1 in the amount of $12,456.00 and FY 07 Adult Adjustment #1 in the amount of $58,270.00; PY 06 Dislocated Worker Adjustment#1 in the amount of$38,390.00 and FY 07 Dislocated Worker Adjustment#1 in the amount of$95,241.00; PY 06 Youth Adjustment #1 in the amount of$61,861.00; and PY 06 Wagner Peyser Adjustment#1 in the amount of$64,050.00. Also included is an Expenditure Authorization requesting funds for PY 06 WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds in the amount of $49,102.00. The Expenditure Authorization includes the Budget Information Summary for the program. These funds will be used to support the delivery of the core, intensive, and training services to Dislocated Workers as outlined under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800 ext. 3317. 2006-2822 PGL Attachment 1 PY06 Local Plan Signature Sheet (Grant Agreement Attachment B Local Plan) Workforce Region Name: Employment Services of Weld County Address: PO Box 1805 City/State/Zip Greeley, CO 80632 This Attachment B provides a modification to the Two Year Local Plan that was implemented under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) during Program Year 2005. This Two Year Local Plan Modification shall be implemented to cover the interim period until the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) is reauthorized. We certify that all planned activities and modifications under the Two Year Local Plan are presented here for implementation beginning July 1, 2006, for Program Years 2006-2007. TTEST: By: /r �61 �4 LD COUNTY CLERK T THE BOARD M. J. Geile D � 9 Chair, Board of County Commissit , ,1 i,142,r lL� ENV' DEP CLE TO'IHE BOARD f Mary r er, Chair Date Weld unty Workforce Development Board BY: ln( b 1�PiS e� Linda Perez, Director) Date Employment Services of Weld County ADDITIONAL APPROVALS: By: Date By: [Name, Title] Date H-aeaa EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA) Signature Page Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Address: PO Box 1805, Greeley, CO 80632 Program/Project Coordinator Ted A. Long Phone Number: (970)353-3800 ext 3400 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams: Program Year: PY06 Funding Stream: PY06 Adult Adj.#1 $12.456.00 Program Year: PY06 Funding Stream: PY06 Dislocated Worker Adj.#1 $38,390.00 Program Year: PY06 Funding Stream: PY06 Youth Adj. #1 $61,861.00 Program Year: PY06 Funding Stream: PY06 Wagner Peyser Adj.#1 $64,050.00 Program Year: PY06 Funding Stream: PY06 WlA 25%Enhanced DW $49,102.00 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 approve by the State Controller or designee. By: OCT 0 9 2 --- --- wc3,,,,. --z .d t ter. . J. Geil Date _4 Rick Grice Date Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners Executive Director, CDLE By`"11/If f *LJ By: Mary l�fchter Date Date Board,, hair Title: By: tndaio By: Linda L. Perez, Dleector Date Date Employment Servtt;es 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. STATE CONTROLLER: Jfi1-EM. SH `f�lEF By c1r/JO/✓. (�Date / 6 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA) Signature Page Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Address: PO Box 1805, Greeley, CO 80632 Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A. Long Phone Number: (970)353-3800 ext 3400 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams: Program Year: FY07 Funding Stream: FY07 Adult Adj. #1 $58,270.00 Program Year: FY07 Funding Stream: FY07 Dislocated Worker Adj.#1 $95,241.00 Program Year FY07 Funding Stream: FY 07 DVOP Overhead $3,781.00 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: G ais le i OCT a 0 9 2[ � —�-.,'�'� \o-11 4,,c_ Date �y Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners xecutive Director, CDLE By: ( /I04l �1 By: Mary Lib ter Date Date Board,aaiChair Title: By: ( XA / �W. By: Linda L. Perez„plector 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. STATE CONTROLLER: Ljr/cflh SHENFELT By Date 4043/ ii Attachment 5A-M1 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification September 21, 2006 Modification#1 I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the additional awards from the WIA Adjustment#1 in the amounts of PY 06 WIA Adult$12,456.00 and FY 07 WIA Adult $58,270.00 to provide core, intensive, and training services to adults registered in the WIA Adult Program and to cover the associated administrative costs of operating the program. Funding Stream: PY 06 Adult Period of Performance: 7/1/06 through 6/30/08 Original Allocation: $58,935.00 To Administration Pool: $5,894.00 Current Program Budget: $53,041.00 Vax# 1042 Transfer In (+): $00.00 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $64,252.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Program $53,041.00 $11,211.00 $64,252.00 Total Program $53,041.00 $11,211.00 $64,252.00 Funding Stream: FY 07 Adult Period of Performance: 10/1/06 through 6/30/08 Original Allocation: $275,705.00 To Administration Pool: $27,570.00 Current Program Budget: $248,135.00 Vax# 1042 Transfer In (+): $00,00 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $300,578.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget Program $248,135.00 $52,443.00 $300,578.00 Total Program $248,135.00 $52,443.00 $300,578.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award $364,830.00 to provide core, intensive, and training services to adults registered in the WIA Adult Program. Weld County will serve the planned number of adults as outlined under section C below. The goal of the 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 Adult participants will be able to access core, intensive, and training services and activities authorized under Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment Act through Employment Services of Weld County's Local One-Stop Center. Customers will also be able to access information regarding WIA partner programs and some services provided by the partners will be available through the One-Stop Center. 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. The following WIA employment and training activities and services will be available to 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. 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. 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, 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 C. Protected Number of Participants to be Served The revised projected total number of participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 will be 180 for the WIA Adult Program. This revised total includes 96 new participants and 84 carry-in participants from the PY 05 WIA program. The revised planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Adult Program is included at Attachment 5A1-M1. D. Expected Outcomes The Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment 4A1. • 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 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 Local Veterans Employment Representative G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: This modification is being requested to add the WIA Adult Adjustment#1 amounts of PY 06 WIA Adult funds of$12,456.00, and FY 07 WIA Adult funds of$58,270.00, for a new fund available total of $405,366.00, in accordance with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Notice of Fund Availability#06-02 dated September 1, 2006. IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: Employment Services will serve thirty (30) additional eligible individuals as a result of the increased amount of funds available. V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: The revised participation and termination summary is included in this Modification request as 5A1-M1. Attachment 5A1-M1 PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY- CUMULATIVE Workforce Region: Weld County I Program and Year: PY06 WIA Adult I In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Adults to be served with all years of WIA Adult and Adult NER funds being spent during PY06. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur. I CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Total Participants 95 125 145 180 Carry In 84 N/A NIA 86 New 9 39 59 74 Total Exiters 35 60 90 120 Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 60 Entered Employment Rate 81% 81% 81% 81% Employment Retention Rate 83% 83% 83% 83% Average Wage S3,300 $3,300 $3,300 $3,300 Employment and Credential 75% 75% 75% 75% Rate Cost per Participant $3,334 $3,334 $3,334 $3,334 I I PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Registered Core Services 9 39 59 94 Intensive Services 95 125 145 180 Training Services 47 65 74 90 Training Completions 10 41 59 73 Training Related Placements 10 26 54 63 %Training Related Placements 65% 65% 65% 65% Attachment 5B-M1 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification September 21, 2006 Modification#1 I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the additional award of Adjustment#1 funds in the amount of PY 06 Dislocated Worker$38,390.00 and FY 07 Dislocated Worker$95,241.00 to provide core, intensive, and training services to individuals registered in the WIA Dislocated Worker Program and to cover the associated administrative costs of operating the program. Funding Stream: PY 06 Dislocated Worker Period of Performance: 7/1/06 through 6/30/08 Original Allocation: $111,916.00 To Administration Pool: $11,192.00 Current Program Budget: $100,724.00 Vax# 1044 Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $135,275.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Program $100,724.00 $34,551.00 $135,275.00 Total Program $100,724.00 $34,551.00 $135,275.00 Funding Stream: FY 07 Dislocated Worker Period of Performance: 10/1/06 through 6/30/08 Original Allocation: $277,652.00 To Administration Pool: $27,765.00 Current Program Budget: $249,887.00 Vax# 1044 Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $335,604.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Program $249,887.00 $85,717.00 $335,304.00 Total Program $249,887.00 $85,717.00 $335,304.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the total adjusted award of$470,579.00 to provide core, intensive, and training services to individuals registered in the WIA Dislocated Worker Program. Weld County will serve the planned number of dislocated workers as outlined under section C below. The goal of the 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 Dislocated Worker participants will be able to access core, intensive, and training services and activities authorized under Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment Act through Employment Services of Weld County's Local One-Stop Center. Customers will also be able to access information regarding WIA partner programs and some services provided by the partners will be available through the One-Stop Center. 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. The following WIA employment and training activities and services will be available to 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. 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 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, 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 C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served The revised projected total number of participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 will be 180 for the WIA Dislocated Worker Program. This revised total includes 114 new participants and 66 carry-in participants from the PY 05 WIA program. The revised planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Dislocated Worker Program is included at Attachment 5B1-M1. D. Expected Outcomes The revised Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment 561-M1. 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 Youth and Adult 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. VI. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: This modification is being requested to add the WIA Dislocated Worker Adjustment#1 amounts of PY 06 funds of$38,390.00, and FY 07 funds of$95,241.00, for a new fund available total of $523,198.00, in accordance with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Notice of Fund Availability#06-02 dated September 1, 2006. VII. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: Employment Services will serve forty (40) additional eligible individuals as a result of the increased amount of funds available. VIII.REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: The revised participation and termination summary is included in this Modification request as 5B1-M1. • Attachment 5B1-M1 PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY - CUMULATIVE Workforce Region: Weld County i Program and Year: PY06 Dislocated Worker In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Dislocated Workers to be served with all years of WIA DW, NER-DW (if any) and Enhanced DW funds being spent during PY06. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur. CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Total Participants 87 121 146 180 Carry In 66 N/A N/A 66 New 21 55 80 114 Total Exiters 32 55 75 100 Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 80 Entered Employment Rate 87% 87% 87% 87% Employment Retention 91.5% 91.5% 91.5% 91.5% Rate Average Wage ($4,000) ($4,000) ($4,000) ($4,000) Employment and Credential 76.5% 76.5% 76.5% 76.5% Rate Cost per Participant $3,300 $3,300 $3,300 $3,300 PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Registered Core Services 21 55 80 114 Intensive Services 87 121 146 180 Training Services 35 62 73 80 t Training Completions 8 39 51 72 Training Related 5 23 45 52 Placements %Training Related Placements 75% 75% 75% 75% Attachment 5C-M1 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification September 21, 2006 Modification #1 Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A. Long Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3400 I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the additional award from the WIA Youth Adjustment #1 in the amount of$61,861.00 to provide services to youth registered in the WIA Program and to cover the associated administrative costs of operating the program. Funding Stream: PY 06 Youth Period of Performance: 7/106 through 6/30/08 Original Allocation: $485,565.00 To Administration Pool: $48,556.00 Current Program Budget: $437,009.00 Vax# 1043 Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget Out-of-School $305,907.00 $38,973.00 $344,880.00 In-School $131,102.00 $16,702.00 $147,804.00 Total Program $437,009.00 $55,675.00 $492,684.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$492,684.00 to provide services to youth registered in the WIA Program. Weld County will serve the planned number of youth as outlined under section C below. The goal of the 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 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; 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 revised projected total number of participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 will be a total of 190 for the WIA Youth Program (40 Older Youth and 150 Younger Youth). This revised total includes 53 new participants and 137 carry-in participants from the PY 05 WIA program. The revised planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Youth Program is included at Attachment 5C1-M1. D. Expected Outcomes The revised Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment 5C1-M1. 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 and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: This modification is being requested to add the WIA Youth Adjustment#1 in the amount of PY 06 funds of$61,861.00, for a new fund available total of$547,426.00, in accordance with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Notice of Fund Availability#06-02 dated September 1, 2006. IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: Employment Services will serve twenty (20) additional eligible individuals as a result of the increased amount of funds available. V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: The revised participation and termination summary is included in this Modification request as 5C1- Ml. Attachment 5C1-M1 PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY - CUMULATIVE 1 Workforce Region: Weld County I Program and Year: PY06 Older Youth In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Older Youth to be served with all years of WIA Youth funds being spent during PY06. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur. . CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Total Participants 31 33 36 40 Carry In 31 N/A N/A 31 New 0 2 5 9 _ Total Exiters 5 11 19 30 Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 10 Entered Employment Rate 78% 78% 78% 78% Employment Retention Rate 82% 82% 82% 82°/0 Earnings Increase $3,300 $3,300 $3,300 , $3,300 Credential Rate 57% 57% 57% 57% Cost Per Participant $2,878 $2,878 $2,878 $2,878 •Training Services 31 33 36 40 Training Completions 8 12 18 25 Training Related Placements 2 6 10 16 % Training Related 70% 70% 70% 70% Placements Workforce Region: Weld County • Program and Year: PY06 Younger Youth In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Younger Youth to be served with all years of WIA Youth funds being spent during PY06. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned expenditures occur. CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Total Participants 141 _ 144 144 150 Carry In ' 111 N/A N/A 111 New 30 33 33 39 Total Exiters 100 Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 50 Skill Attainment Rate 85% 85% 85% 85% Diploma or Equivalent Rate 63% 63% 63% 63% Retention Rate 62% 62% 62% 62% Cost Per Participant $2,878 $2,878 $2,878 $2,878 Training Activities 1119 144 144 150 Training Completions 15 25 48 76 Training Related Placements 9 17 27 40 1 Training Related 60% 60% 60% 60% Placements f • Attachment 5D-M1 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification September 21, 2006 Modification#1 Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Linda L. Perez Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3363 I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the additional award of$64,050.00 from the Wagner Peyser Adjustment#1 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. Funding Stream: PY 06 WaE ner Peyser Period of Performance: 7/1/06 through 6/30/07 Original Allocation: $538,208.00 Vax# 1045 Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget Program $538,208.00 $64,050.00 $602,258.00 Total Program $538,208.00 $64,050.00 $602,258.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of$602,258.00 to provide basic labor exchange services to job seekers and employers. B. Services to be Provided Wagner-Peyser Act services have been an integral part of Employment Services One-Stop Center for over 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 all of he 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 Economic Development Action Partnership 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 N/A D. Expected Outcomes N/A 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. The MOUs 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, partners have agreed to be physically located at Employment Services for varying amounts of time 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. 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 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: This modification is being requested to add the Wagner Peyser Adjustment#1 amount of$64,050.00, for a new fund available total of$602,258.00, in accordance with Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Notice of Fund Availability#06-02 dated September 1, 2006. IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A • • Attachment 5E-M1 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification September 21, 2006 Modification#1 Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A Long Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext 3400 I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Funding Stream: PY06/FY07 Administration Period of Performance: 7/1/06—6/30/08 Original Total PY06 Allocation: $769,123.00 Vax# 1041 Original Total FY07 Allocation: $706,868.00 Total PY06+ FY07 Allocation: $1,475,991.00 Current Admin Budget: $147,598.00 Administrative Dollars $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transferred In(+): Administrative Dollars ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Transferred Out(-): Revised Admin Budget: $0.00 Funding Stream Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget PY06 Adult $5,894.00 $1,245.00 $7,139.00 PY06 Youth $48,556.00 $6,186.00 $54,742.00 PY06 Dislocated Worker $11,192.00 $3,839.00 $15,031.00 FY07 Adult $27,570.00 $5,827.00 $33,397.00 FY07 Dislocated Worker $27,765.00 _ $9,524.00 $37,289.00 Total Pooled Admin. $120,977.00 $26,621.00 $147,598.00 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Linda L. Perez Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3363 II. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: The allocation for the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program is$3,781.00. Of this total, $3,781.00 or 100% is set aside for administrative and operational costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff person. Funding Stream: FY 07 DVOP Period of Performance: 10/1/06—9/30/07 Revised Period of Performance: Original Allocation: $3,781.00 Vax# 1074 Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Program $3,781.00 $3,781.00 Total Program $3,781.00 $3,781.00 III. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$3,781.00 to support the administrative and operational costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff person. B. Services to be Provided No direct services will be provided through these funds. Funds will be used to cover the operational costs associated with the DVOP staff. C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served Employment Services will not serve any additional disabled veterans through this project. D. Expected Outcomes N/A 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 either agreed to have staff on site at the One-Stop for a period of time each week or established a identified a means for customers to access their information. Employment Services ensues it will maintain its web site and on this site, extensive 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 Dislocated Worker, Adults, and Youth Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program AmeriCorps Disability Program Navigator G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. IV. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: N/A V. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A VI. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of PY 06 WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds in the amount of$49,102.00 for the core, intensive, and training services to individuals registered in the WIA Dislocated Worker Program and to cover the associated administrative costs of operating the program. PY 06 Funding Stream: PY 06 WIA(25%) Enhanced DW Period of Performance: 9/1/06-6/30/08 Original Allocation: $49,102.00 Vax#: 1073 Current Program Budget: $49,102.00 Transfer In (+): $00.00 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out (-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $49,102.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Administration $ 4,910.00 $ 4,910.00 Program $44,192.00 $44,192.00 Total Program $49,102.00 $49,102.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$49,102.00 of PY 06 WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker Funding to provide core, intensive, and training services to dislocated workers registered in the WIA Program. The goal of the 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 Dislocated worker participants will be able to access core, intensive, and training services and activities authorized under Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment Act through Employment Services of Weld County's Local One-Stop Center. Customers will also be able to access information regarding WIA partner programs and some services provided by the partners will be available through the One-Stop Center. Additional resource materials may be purchased to assist dislocated workers in their job search. C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served Employment Services of Weld County does not intend to serve additional individuals under this proposal. Core, intensive, and training services will be provided as necessary to the number of individuals identified in the Weld County plan. D. Expected Outcomes The Expected Outcomes are the same as identified in the Weld County plan. 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 customer's 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. 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 Dislocated Worker Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: N/A IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A Hello