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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051770.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION 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 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, 2005, and ending June 30, 2006, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization, 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 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 is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said expenditure authorization. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 20th day of June, A.D., 2005. opose ,t\'` I / S BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �y ._ WELD COUNTY, COLORADO a William H. J e, Chair c• Pin' . 0.unty Clerk to the Board l �i /Jj�j— M. J. ile, Pr -Tem BY: 7�C/ eputy Clerk to the Board ` CktA C D d E. Long \�` AP D AS �r s R \T�'C�� V"` RoØLWtA D. Masden/ • (roun ty Attor -y / Glenn Vaad Dat e of signature: �P rs- 2005-1770 5(3 HR0076 (C", 0 b!o - 3o - 05 a MEMORANDUM ft DATE: June 16, 2005 Cr TO: William H. Jerke, Chair, Board of County Commission rsf V��o lJ O FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Director Human Services \ \)� COLORADO•SUBJECT: Expenditure Authorization Requests \\\JJJ Enclosed for Board approval is the Workforce Investment Act Plan Modification for Program Year 2005. This includes the Expenditure Authorizations for The W IA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker,and Youth programs an Expenditure Authorization for the Title III Wagner-Peyser Program, and an Expenditure Authorization for Adult National Emergency Reserve (NER) funds. The Expenditure Authorizations include the Budget Information Summaries for these Programs and request the following funding levels: Title I Adult $466,028; Dislocated Workers $431,556; Youth $679,109; Wagner-Peyser$542,105; and Adult NER $124,343. These funds will be used to provide the Core, Intensive, and Training Services to job seekers and employers 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. 2005-1770 • Attachment 1 PY05/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 I R This Attachment B provides a Two Year Local Plan for initial implementation in Program Year 2005. Because of the expiration on June 30, 2005, of the Five Year Plan, originally initiated under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA)during Program Year 2000-2001 and modified up through Program Year 2004-2005, this Two Year Local Plan shall be implemented to cover the interim period until the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) is reauthorized. . We certify that all planned activities under the Two Year Local Plan are presented here for i.)746/47 implementation beginning July 1, 2005, for Program Years 2005-2006. JUN 2 0 I Ir��`g'`r, ELD e0ONTY CLOP(TO E BOARD By; H—\- _1 y. 17/-4—/ / �-4--/ ` William H. Jerke Date �, �a 1 `� r- �' ��/s...r45.RL.s'.�-'-'� Chair Bo--d of County Commissioners ' �' �0;� 0 r, "``' �,�; .1E BOARD • / I Mt ��. rf `'l Qy. �S �I Ron Wildeman, hair Date Weld County Workforce Development Board �' lj By-:-- '4•t2"-t-t-- c__777)1 .. J -Lin a Perez, Director ( Date Ertiployment Services of Weld County ADDITIONAL APPROVALS: By: . Date • • By: [Name, Title] Date ,-.;2/) .5--/.77 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Signature Page Workforce Region: Employment Services of Wed County Address: PO Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A. Long - Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 x3400 I EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams: Program Year: PY 05 Funding Stream: MA Adult PrC0ram Year. PY 05 Fundin $ 9$,957.00 r Program Year: PY 05 Funding�S rea�W A Youth l a}Pd Worker $ 124,8a8 an _ Program Year: PY 05 Funding Stream: Wagner-Peyser $ 542,105.00 Program Year: PY 05 Funding Stream: NER - Adult Program $ 524, 3.00 g $ 124,34 3.00 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: ✓ .-t —,cif&....,; JUN 2 0 204-77,„=-_______N- ..� ? -o-=o.f' William H. Jerke Date ick Grice Chair Boa d of County Commissioners Date /�� xecutive Director, CDLE B y: 6.-- •.��a!1� By: Ron Wildeman, Chair Date Date Weld County Workforce Development Board Title: /2 i a L. Perez, Director D e By: nployment Services of Weld County Title: Date 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: LESLIE M. SH LT• By • Date (1`/ q ,---- ,. .,,,-, .._,77, EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Signature Page E Workforce Region: Employment Services of Wed County Address: PO Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A. Long Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 x3400 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization (EA)covers the following Funding Streams: Program Year: FY 06 Funding Stream: WIA Adult I S 370,071.00 j Program Year. FY OFi i Eundiog StrmWL& DiJa.cate i_Wo ker S 306,688..00 Program Year: I Funding Stream: S i 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: A___L •-y�ti„.zY JUN 2 0 20D B � �''k -7 45---6.S-- William H. Jerke Date zB.ek Grice Date Ch . Board of C unty Commissioners Executive Director, CDLE (2d By: By: Ron Wildeman, Chair Date Date Weld County Workforce Development Board Title:."1'.21%-- 7/72/ By: . - Lin a L. Perez, Director Date Date Employment Services of Weld ounty 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 CONT QLLER: '.'LESLIE M. SNEE L. • g/4____--- Date /1) ' // -' <A'CD.�'- /.7-7.4 PY05 Local Plan Mod Exec. Summary Workforce Investment Act/Wagner Peyser Five Year Plan Modification for PY 05 and PY 06 Executive Summary for the State Workforce Development Council Workforce Region: Weld County One-Stop Operator: Employment Services of Weld County Address: P.O. Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 Director: Linda L. Perez Phone (970) 353-3800 ext 3363 Program Contact: Ted Long Phone (970) 353-3800 ext 3400 Fiscal Contact: Dennis Bogott Phone (970) 353-3800 ext 3350 MIS Contact: Dora Lara Phone (970) 353-3800 ext 3420 • Provide a brief summary of the client groups and business sectors that will be targeted for PY 05 and PY 06 and the reasons for selecting them. Weld County intends to serve the following client target groups: • Adult-Weld County will serve unemployed adults who need and can benefit from additional assistance in obtaining a job, and will continue to target low income, unemployed individuals for services under the WIA Adult Program. This is a result of two factors; 1) Weld County has decided it will continue to focus services to these populations groups to ensure that the high population of low income individuals and those most in need are provided the necessary services to assist them in obtaining employment. 2) The Weld County workforce region continues to have one of the lowest per capita incomes in addition to one of the higher unemployment rates among all of the Front Range counties. The same wage replacement standard is applied to all workforce regions across the state regardless of the economic and unemployment conditions in that region. Therefore, in light of the stated local economic factors, which combined make it difficult for Weld County to meet the assigned wage replacement standard, Weld County has determined it must continue to target services to customers who are low income and are unemployed to have a reasonable chance to meet standards. A number of individuals who do not meet these guidelines will be served, however, our focus will continue to be on serving those individuals that do. • Dislocated Workers -Weld County will continue to serve individuals who meet the eligibility as outlined in the Workforce Investment Act, including those who are identified under the UI Profiling System. • Youth -Weld County will continue to focus its services to eligible out of school youth and a limited amount of 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-Weld County will continue to provide priority services to veterans and targeted services to migrant and seasonal farm workers. The Triage Targeted Populations Program focuses more intensive services to monolingual individuals, ex-offenders, and individuals with disabilities. • The Weld County Disability Program Navigator will continue to focus on increasing access to services in the workforce system for people with disabilities. • Weld County will continue to operate The Return Unemployed Insurance to Employment (RUITE) Program to provide enhanced services to individuals receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits to assist them in locating suitable employment. An analysis of the local labor market was completed using the Larimer/Weld Job Vacancy Survey compiled by the Colorado Department of Labor, a review of statistical information regarding job seekers in Weld County, and of the number and type of job listings placed by employers in Weld County. The Weld/Larimer County areas have seen a five percent (5%) drop in the number of job vacancies between the fall of 2003 and the fall of 2004. Based on an analysis of local data derived from the Spring and Fall 2004 Colorado Department of Labor Job Vacancy Survey's, Weld County will continue-To—f0cus its employer rerations_effiirts irfth 1Teafthcare—Fraciffioner an-aTechnical - occupational area. In the upcoming year, Weld will continue to focus marketing efforts towards the employers in the south western portion of the county. This area has seen an expanding employer base and marketing efforts will familiarize the employers with the services available to them through the workforce center as well as advertise the Employment Services satellite office located in Del Camino. The Weld County Workforce Development Board will continue to analyze local data to ensure that changing market trends are addressed. Based on the Fall 2004 Job Vacancy Survey, the Healthcare Practitioner and Technical area has the most vacancies of all occupational groups with a vacancy rate of 1.4%. Government was the second highest JVS sector with a vacancy rate of 1.1%, while Construction and Leisure & Hospitality were tied for third with a 0.9% vacancy rate. When comparing firm size and vacancies, 83% of the more than 350 vacancies for Health Care & Social Assistance are in the large firms. Small firms account for all vacancies in the: Leisure & Hospitality; Construction; Financial Activities; and Other Services sectors. • Provide a brief summary of the program initiatives, goals and objectives that will be undertaken in PY 05 and PY 06 for each WIA program and the Wagner-Peyser program. The following is a brief summary of the program initiatives, goals and objectives that Weld County will undertake for PY 05 and PY 06: • A focus will continue to be made to serve more low-income, unemployed individuals in the Adult Program. The Dislocated worker Program will continue to utilize the UI Profiling System as a recruitment tool. Staff have been added to provide coverage in all areas and the South Weld County office will be open more days per week. • Formal Job Search/Job Club workshops will continue and new workshop content areas will be implemented and conducted on a regularly scheduled basis and be made available to all customers. The utilization of technology and the Employment Services resource room will be included as one of the workshop topics to assist individuals in expanding their job search beyond the local economy. • The Disability Program Navigator will continue to focus on increasing the access of individuals with disabilities to services in the workforce system. The Disability Program Navigator will continue to train staff in disability issues and increase their skills to ensure that individuals with disabilities are aware of and encouraged to use the workforce center resources and services. • The new satellite office at the Del Camino Weld County Office Complex in the southern portion of the County is operational. A major emphasis at this location in the upcoming year will include intensive marketing efforts and employer relations services towards the businesses in south Weld County. This office will offer the full array of services 2-3 days per week. We will also look at opening a new office in the Ft. Lupton area in 2006 which will provide us the ability to offer expanded services in that area. • The period of 2005-2007 will include initiatives in: expanding health care opportunities; Workforce Board Development activities; continuous improvement activities through CPEX which include pursuing the Timberline recognition and submitting for the High Plains award; involvement with the State Alignment grant for improving transitions outcomes for youth with disabilities through the use of intermediaries; a pilot program with monolingual clients; the continuation of the Positive Transitions for Incarcerated Youth project funded under youth discretionary funds; and expanding options for youth who are involved in the social services or juvenile justice systems through the use of a Youth Corps model. • It is anticipated that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Workforce Development Council will determine the historical trends of the Wagner-Peyser Program when establishing the performance standards for this program. Once these standards are identified, Weld County will respond to any program changes that may be necessary to ensure that the standards are met. • The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services of Weld County have identrtied severaTteas_tfiaTTwirdiredfits resources andliffe on-for the next two years. These focus areas are identified in the WIA Plan Modification for PY 05 and PY 06. Some of these areas include the continuation of Disability Program Navigator to increase the workforce system's ability to respond to individuals with disabilities, increase the involvement of faith based and community based organizations in the workforce system, refine the continuous improvement process for Employment Services of Weld County, and continue to implement an intensive marketing plan that complements the statewide marketing plan developed by the Colorado Workforce Development Council. • The Weld County Workforce Development Board will continue to work with Aims Community College and other partners to increase health career training options. • The Weld County Workforce Development Board will also continue to work closely with the Greeley/Weld Economic Action Partnership in assisting existing businesses to grow and expand and in bringing new businesses into the County. Employment Services was a partner in the Synchronist Program and assisted in interviewing primary sector employers. The data obtained from these efforts will continue to be used as an evaluation and identification of the workforce and training needs of employers. • Complete the following chart, which does not include carry-in or transfer funds. Program PY 05 Total # of Clients to be Cost Per Client Allocation Served WIA Adult $466,028 160 $2,913 WIA Dislocated Worker $431,556 140 $3,083 WIA Youth $679,109 160 $4,244 Wagner-Peyser $542,105 18,000 30.12 Employment Services of Weld County Workforce Investment Act/Wagner-Peyser Local Plan Narrative for PY 05 and PY 06 Based on the USDOL planning guidelines for PY05 and PY06, Employment Services submits the following information: A. Economic and Labor Market Analysis 1. Describe the current makeup of the region's economic base by industry including those industries and occupations that are projected to grow or decline in the next 2 years. Identify sources of data used. Weld County is located in the north-central portion of Colorado, and encompasses 3,999 square makirtg_tthethiaL argesi_coLint� inshe.state._andhas.amestimated populatinaf2l-Z,652 The economy is a diverse mix of ac,iculture, advanced technology, manufacturing and service firms. Weld County is the leading producer of cattle, grains and sugar beets in the state, the leading agricultural products seller in the state, and the fifth largest producing county nationally. Weld County also ranks as the second leading producer of oil and gas in the state, The Weld County economy performed well in 2004 and this performance is expected to set the stage for anticipated growth throughout 2005 and 2006. Unemployment in the County decreased from 6.7% in 2003 to 6.13% in 2004 (a decrease of.57%) and as of the March 2005 preliminary data, has continued to decline to a projected 5.7%. Employment numbers in the county increased 2.08% from 2003, and continued job growth is anticipated for 2005 as the Owens- Illinois glass manufacturing plant becomes fully operational, Lock Line and Accutele begin operation, new retail shops open, and the major expansions are completed at North Colorado Medical Center, RR Donnelley Norwest, and Eastman Kodak. The level of capital investment in Weld County for new facilities and facility expansions bodes well as an indicator of business confidence in the region and should create an environment conducive to continued infrastructure development. The following data from the Fall 2004 Larimer/Weld Job Vacancy Survey indicates the employment in the twelve JVS sectors derived from the North American Industry Classification System. L.arimerWeld Employers and Employees, 3rd Quarter 2003 Trade, Transportation & Utilities 4,' r osz I Government o6, onse Manufacturing . ooze Leisure & Hospitality ao.s Professional & Business Services e` ^ •,oa Health Care & Social Assistance •; � �+' 00 Construction o.00 Financial Activities wrompui047 Natural Resources & Mining .2'4+,4107332 Other Services . o.oze Information 0o.oz0tB Educational Services Ea!, 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% T 0 Employers •Employees As indicated in the preceding chart, the Trade, Transportation & Utilities JVS sector accounts for the largest portion of employment in the Weld and Larimer areas. It not only accounts for 22% of all the region's employers, it also accounts of 18% of the region's employment. The percentages for this sector are similar to the statewide data where it represents 20% of the state's employment. The Government sector is the second largest employing sector in the Weld and Larimer region. Although only 1% of the region's employers are classified under Government, 17% of the region's workers fall into this sector. Government entities perform functions in the construction, mining, transportation, information, education and health services and other areas in addition to public administration. Over 57% of the region's Government employment is in Educational Services. This is due to educational entities such as the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, Aims Community College, Front Range Community College, and the various school districts in the Weld and Larimer Region. The following table indicates the major employers in the Greeley and Weld County area. Company #Jobs Location Swift& Company 2,900 Weld County State Farm Insurance Companies 2,340 Greeley School District 6 2,180 Greeley/Evans State of Colorado (includes UNC) 1,925 Government North Colorado Medical Center 1,866 Greeley Eastman Kodak, Colorado Division 1,650 Windsor Weld County Government 1,389 Weld County Startek, Inc. 840 Greeley City of Greeley 930 Greeley Aims Community College 705 Greeley/Ft. Lupton U.S. Government(includes military, civilian & postal) 613 Weld County Source: Weld County Demographic Profile,Greeley/Weld Economic Development —' Other major primary sector employers include: Agland Inc., Meadow Gold Dairy, All American Homes, Metal Container Corporation, BMC West, PCC Advanced Forming Technology, Burris Company Inc., Roche Constructors, Delphi Medical, RR Donnelley Norwest, Gerard's French Bakery, Star Precision Inc., Golden Aluminum Inc, Sunblest Farms, Hall-Irwin Corporation, TSN, Inc., Harsh International Inc, Tagawa Greenhouse Inc., Hensel-Phelps Construction, United Agri Products, Kodak Polychrome Graphics, Universal Forest Products. Data from the Occupational Employment Outlook 2002-2012 provides information on the projected growth occupations in the state. Weld County's growth areas mirror many of the states and the following chart identifies a few of the Weld occupational areas that are expected to grow. SOC ' Occupational Title Growth SOC Occupational Title HCode Rate Code Growth Rte 13-201 Accountants and Auditors 2.5% 31-9091 Dental Assistants te 4.3% 49-3023 Automotive Service 2.6% 31-9092 Medical Assistants Technicians 6.3% 35-3021 Food Preparation and Service 3.1 P 29-2071 Medical Records and Health Info 5.9%15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 3.4% 31-1012 Nursing Aides_Orderlies 3.4% °-15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 4.2% 29-1111 Registered Nurses 143% 53-3032 Truck Drivers Heavy 2.3% 43-4051 Customer Service g� 3.2 0 Representative When identified as appropriate for the customer, Employment Services would provide ITA funds for training in areas identified as high growth. 2. Identify the industries and occupations for which there is a demand for skilled workers and jobs available, and those being transformed by technology that require new skill sets for workers. Also identify the most critical jobs, the skills needed for the demand and critical jobs, and the sources of data used. The JVS sectors with the highest number of vacancies are: Government; Health Care 8, Social Assistance; Trade, Transportation & Utilities; and Leisure & Hospitality. Government alone has more vacancies than the bottom seven industries combined. According to the Fall 2004 Job Vacancy Survey, there were an estimated 1,720 vacancies that were open for immediate hire in firms with at least five employees. The overall vacancy rate __during Ihis_survey period was_0_A8% The highest vacancy rate of all the JVS sectors was in the Health Care & Social Assistance sector with a rate of 1.4%. The Healthcare Practitioner& Technical group has the most vacancies of all the occupation groups. As indicated in the Fall 2004 Job Vacancy Survey, 83% of the more than 350 vacancies for Health Care & Social Assistance were in large firms. The following chart indicates the estimated vacancies and average wages by the 12 JVS sectors. Estimated Vacancies and Wages by Sector 450- 19 T 20 400 -'6 +hr, 1F8 - 18 I ;_ 350 J - 1e 300 a 13.2 195 'x`11 g` — 14 250 -i 1 - 3 ♦ 10 3 I '. 12 96 9.1 52 cu 8.6 ♦ 10 E ♦ y ♦ w 150 -A: I , i . r .j1h1"-_"- '; u1 100 F,:.. WWW 1 d 3 - e ', x ,.z ' »cam 0 ace max`3 ,,e,* er :o e ce, x5 e" c s 9�4, If' J e ,e tb oc PO .�A yoo 0 C� aP ado xca gip oc� ID ce�aC tC, r `,d. 8, c6en c0, xxx 4* G ce 4'a &ter cox �x oca ya zeal �5s 0< a*P 34v ecP o ae ace xe Ca Q,e5e G As Cx a ,te /,‘x es- i4 �' Wars PvgH The most demanded occupations come from several different occupational groups. These are the Registered Nurses in the Healthcare Practitioners & Technical group; Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants in the Healthcare Support occupational group; and Retail Salespersons in the Sales and Related group. Of the different occupations with the twenty highest average wages, nearly half are from four occupational groups and the greatest number of vacancies in these high-paying occupations is for Registered Nurses. Also in demand are Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants. Weld County considers these occupations critical as there are a limited number of individuals that the educational system is able to train at the present time. Fifty-six percent of the vacancies in the Fall 2004 JVS require more than a high school diploma or GED. Twenty-three percent of the vacancies required either vocational training or certification. Occupations in the health career group that Weld County will target require education ranging from short term OJT's, moderate term OJT's, to an Associates Degree, Data was obtained from the Fall 2004 JVS, the Center for Nursing Excellence, and the Colorado Department of Labor LMI. 3. Describe the current and projected demographics of the labor pool. identify the skills gaps of the current labor pool, the projected skills gap for the next two years, and the sources of data used. The general demographic makeup of the Weld County region is as follows. (Data is based on the County Estimated Population for 2004 of: 217,652) -- -- -Age - --Totat-NUnTb4Y rt4HITSge - - - - Under 18 yrs 60,507 27.8% 18 yrs-44 yrs 91,719 42.1% 45 yrs-64 yrs 46,752 21.5% Over 64yrs 18,674 8.6% Median Age 31.2 Sex Total Number Percentage Male 18 yrs and over 55,786 35.5% Females 18 yrs and over 57,044 36.3% Race* Total Number Percentage White 172,720 79.3% Hispanic/Latino 67.062 30.8% Black/African American 1,425 .65% American Indian 2.259 1.0% Asian 2,111 .97% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 277 .13% Labor Force/Employment Greeley MSA June 2004 Labor Force 105,882 Employed 99,338 Unemployment Rate 6.2% •Note:Data are estimates prepared by Claritas Inc. Sub totals add up to more than projected totals due to individuals claiming more than one race/ethnicity. The following chart identifies the demographics of the customers served in the workforce center during the period of July 1, 2004-April 30, 2005. A review of this data captured for this ten month period shows that there has been approximately a 7% increase in the total number of active job seekers compared to the previous twelve month period, and approximately an 11% increase in the number of job seekers that received staff assisted services. On average, more employed workers are utilizing the system. I Employment Status at UI Total Registration Hispanic or Latino Total Job Seekers .Job Eligible Seekers Employed Unemployed Claimant Yes I No Total Active Job Seekers 14,059 2,187 11.872 5,301 6.066 ; 7,993 Veterans&_ Eligible Persons 1.315 251 1.064 691 206 I 1.107 Male 7,666 1.208 I 6.458 2,936 3,270 4.396 Female _6393 ; 979 i 5.414 2,365 2,796 3,597 `Youth 1,417 147 1,270 29 679 738 Adult 19 and over 12,642 2,040 10,602 5,272 5.387 I 7,255 19-44 9.114 1,536 7,578 I 3,291 4,325 1-_4,789__ 45-54 _2.414 360 2.054 1,323 785 I 1,629 55 and over 1.114 144 Received Staff Assisted Services 13,58090 6 277 1 ,837 64 ..,,.--,..,�. I •I_. 2,102 11,478 5,099 i 5 5,935 7,645 4. Describe any additional data analysis that will be undertaken and sources of data. Employment Services consistently analyzes the job seeker/applicant data base to determine whether our labor supply meets the needs of the demand occupational areas. Data is also analyzed to compare our client pool against existing job orders, proposed new business expansions, as well as to target employers who could benefit from the skills of our job seekers. 5. Based on your analysis of your local economy and labor market(and any additional data analysis), identify your key workforce development challenges and issues. An Individual Training Account (ITA) is used to match a WIA participant with training that will end in viable employment upon completion of the training. Therefore, in addition to the data described previously, Employment Services requires participants who may be utilizing an ITA to sure_ _voTentiialemployerslaidentifythe_e erienr.P, edu nation,special rlothing_the_employer's _ opinion of the long range outlook of the position, and an exploration of any related occupations. Short term training or certificate producing courses that are capable of providing customers with skills that will enhance their career progression continue to be explored and/or used. This is particularly true when an analysis of the existing occupational training courses indicates that the course(s) are unable to equip individuals with the skills that will allow career progression, or it is determined that they do not provide the skills needed for new and/or existing job openings. On-the Job training or "earn as you learn" approaches can be extremely effective for both employers and job seekers. Employers are requested to identify the skills needed for these positions and the customer's skills are then compared to the identified need to determine the length of training time required for them to acquire those skills. The skills learned on the job can also be enhanced with classroom training when appropriate. Lay-offs and plant closures have displaced a number of high-tech computer specialists in the northern Colorado area. Relevant retraining that is capable of providing the necessary wage replacement continues to be an obstacle for these individuals to return to work. This on-going challenge will require that we encourage this group of customers to explore employment options outside of our workforce area or sometimes even the state, and/or encourage them to return to work at a lower wage. B. Strategies/Partnerships for a Demand-Driven System 1. Identify the strategies you will be utilizing to target industries that are high- growth/high- demand, which are critical to your local economy. Describe your strategies for closing the skills gaps in these industries, and to address the additional challenges and issues defined in A.5 above. In Weld County, addressing health care shortages has been a priority for over 5 years. In 2002, a collaborative effort between Employment Services of Weld County, its Workforce Development Board, the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County Department of Social Services, and Aims Community College set the stage for increasing the capacity for health care training in Weld County. North Colorado Medical Center and a number of other area hospitals also joined us in this effort. As a result of this effort, Aims Community College was able to increase its space for training health careers as well as offer classes in surgical technology, practical nursing, medical assistant, and certified nursing aide training. Building upon this collaborative effort, a WIA 10% Discretionary Project provided the opportunity for Aims to develop the curriculum and training for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Training program. This program has been approved for implementation by the Colorado Community College System. Through funds provided by a current Wagner-Peyser 10% grant, Aims Community College is working on expanding its capacity to train Certified Nursing Assistants. Employment Services plans to continue efforts such as these to collaborate with state and local efforts that address the shortages seen in the health career field. The transportation industry is also a growth industry and lacks sufficient numbers of skilled truck drivers. To address this need, active recruitment for individuals to be trained in truck driving will be a priority. Developing truck driver training for limited English Speakers to become CDL certified has been completed and is offered as an alternative for employers. Employers needing truck drivers have been, and will continue to be, invited to participate in our job fairs to promote employment in this area. It has become more apparent recently that as a system, on both the local and the state level, we need to prepare our customers for jobs of the future. One of the areas that have been identified as a growth industry/area for both Weld County and the state is in the nanotechnology area and covers a broad range of sciences, math and other skills. The Weld County Workforce Development Board has been promoting and encouraging discussions in this area as a means for us to begin to develop a strategy to address this growth industry. During a recent regional workforce collaboration discussion, the development of new training for emerging technologies was identified as a high priority to address the workforce needs. 2. Discuss your strategies to support the creation, sustainability, and growth of small businesses and how you will meet their workforce needs. Supporting small businesses continues to be a priority for Weld County. The Greeley/Weld Small Business Development Center has partnered with Employment Services to help bring services to small businesses including participating and co-hosting a small business seminar in 2004, and participating in other seminars that we have hosted. They are a valuable resource for referrals for customers who are interested in small business opportunities. The Greeley/Weld Economic Development Partnership coordinates information and services with our office as businesses identify a work force need. In addition to the collaborative partnerships with agencies providing services to small businesses, we also have developed marketing efforts specifically designed to reach the small business owner. This includes a quarterly newsletter made available to business owners though the various Chambers of Commerce in the county. This newsletter addresses workforce information that may be of interest to the employers, and our local business plan addresses employer relations and outreach. The Small Business Development Center is one of the partners in our business services plan. 3. As part of your discussion in #1, and 2, describe the partnerships that you will be developing with businesses, economic development, and education and training providers. In PY 05 and PY 06 we expect that our collaborative partnerships will continue to grow. Aims Community College, the Weld County Department of Social Services, the Small Business Development Center, the Greeley/Weld Economic Development Partnership, and others have provided a continuum of services to help meet our customers' needs, New partnerships are currently being made with the key players and workforce boards in Northern Colorado and Wyoming. A regional meeting was held in April of 2005 and a second collaborative meeting is planned to be held in the fall of 2005 with the key stakeholders in these areas. It is expected that from this meeting, various task forces will be developed to address key strategic areas for workforce development. We anticipate that task forces will be developed to discuss/review education, new training and technology development, economic development, as well as other areas. Employment Services of Weld County will be partnering with Aims Community College to develop a new program called "Economic Gardening". This program will be targeted towards the small business owner and will be designed to help these small businesses identify marketing efforts that can attract larger customer bases. Employment Services will provide employers with information about workforce development business services and encourage these small business owners to utilize these services. 4. Define the expected outcomes from these strategies. In particular(per USDOL planning guidance), identify any new or increased training opportunities that may result from these strategies. The capacity to train health care professionals has increased in Northern Colorado in the last few years and continued growth and refinement of the delivery system are expected. Employment Services of Weld County will continue to support collaborative efforts between the education system and state efforts to provide increased opportunities for health careers training to our citizens. Individual Training Account usage will be promoted for our WIA customers indicating an interest in truck driving. We will also provide employers with information and explore options to meet this work force need. The Northern Colorado/Wyoming collaborative effort should assist both our employers and job seekers. A better understanding of different labor market needs, resources and opportunities will help employers and job seekers. It is also possible that a collaborative effort will occur between the community colleges to increase training opportunity in nanotechnology including the development curriculum to training individuals in the skills needed for the job opportunities in this area. C. Strategies for Serving Youth_ 1. Describe your strategies and investments for providing comprehensive, integrated services to eligible youth and those most in need, such as out-of-school youth, homeless youth, foster care youth or those aging out of foster care, offenders or children of incarcerated parents, and other youth at risk. Weld County has consistently targeted and provided integrated and comprehensive services to those youth most in need including drop-outs, offenders, foster care youth, homeless youth, as well as other at-risk youth. As a result of us serving these categories of youth for over fifteen years, we have developed very good strategies and relationships with numerous agencies including the probation department, juvenile justice, Senate Bill 94, the Weld County Department of Social Services, alternative high schools, and a variety of local community based and faith based organizations. These relationships allow us to both receive referrals and to collaborate in the delivery of services as needed and appropriate. 2. Describe your strategies to develop: i. High quality and alternative education opportunities for youth Fifteen years ago, Employment Services invested in and developed a computerized learning lab designed to provide educational services to individuals in need of a GED or remedial activities to assist them in obtaining employment. The lab has proven to be very beneficial and successful in providing alternative education opportunities to at-risk youth. As we have developed our south county offices, we have also included learning labs in both locations. Through the use of the computerized learning environment, it has been shown that youth make a stronger connection to their assigned educational activities than they would in a regular classroom environment. Employment Services will continue to utilize the learning labs to provide educational opportunities and services to youth. Employment Services has and will continue to introduce younger youth to the various health occupations by utilizing the Gee Whiz Health Camp. Employment Services of Weld County and Aims Community College collaborates with North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC), the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), Bonell Good Samaritan Center and Medline to continue to partner in the delivery of the Gee Whiz Health Camp program. This program is designed to familiarize youth ages 14-15 with health care occupations and the types of working environments utilizing a "see, touch, experience and share" format. The camp operates for four days during the summer and offers a variety of experiences related to the medical field. ii. Partnerships with businesses and economic development to identify in-demand skills and training needs and to create education, training and employment opportunities for youth to meet those needs. As discussed earlier, new partnerships are being made with the businesses, economic development, other key players, and workforce boards in Northern Colorado and Wyoming. An initial meeting with this group was held in April of 2005 and additional meetings are planned to be held in the fall of 2005. These meetings will be with the key stakeholder in these areas to continue the discussion of meeting the needs of businesses. It is expected that as a result of these meetings, various task forces will be developed to address key strategic areas, whether these are in education, training and employment opportunities, technology development, economic development, or other areas. We anticipate that these discussions will address the identification of the in-demand skills and training needs of employers, and what will need to be developed in education, training and employment opportunities for all individuals, including youth. Previous areas identified by the Youth Council that we will continue to work on include: • Designing and refining programs so they can become increasingly responsive to business needs by sponsoring an employer focus group, surveying employers regarding youth employment opportunities, and sponsoring or assisting in a variety of job fairs each year • Recommending goals and objectives for youth programs and systems and trying to align oerfQr_m nge ooa]s and.objectivesjoLally youth_workforce developntenfpwgrams • Continuing to analyze the short and long term labor needs of employers, especially as it applies to youth • Developing an integrated model between the AmeriCorps and out of school youth program • Developing new alternatives to serve at risk youth • Marketing and monitoring the Multi-Disciplinary Youth Assessment Team • Marketing and monitoring health care initiatives to increase the number of youth entering the health care field • Monitoring, revising, and expanding the TIGHT Youth Corps Program iii. Any apprenticeships applicable to youth Employment Services does refer youth to apprenticeship opportunities when appropriate with the youth's overall employment goal. One of the limiting factors Employment Services has experienced with apprenticeship programs is that there are not any programs in the northern Colorado area. Youth who may be interested in pursuing an apprenticeship opportunity often have not been able to do so due to their inability to travel or move to the Denver area. 3. As part of your discussion in #1 and 2, describe your strategies for collaboration with education, human services,juvenile justice, Job Corps and others to better serve the at- risk youth. As discussed earlier, Employment Services has well established linkages with the various school districts and alternative schools in the Weld County area, the Weld County Department of Social Services, the juvenile justice systems including the courts and the probation department, and the various community based and faith based organizations to serve the at-risk youth population. Our strategies for serving at risk youth will be to continue our existing collaborative efforts with these agencies/departments as well as to develop new collaborations as the need arises. Collaborating with the Job Corps Program continues to be a problem. Although we have a signed MOU outlining their involvement with the Workforce Center and they are to have representation on our Youth Council, getting representatives to participate in Youth Council meetings and visit the Workforce Center is still not happening. We have had discussions with various Job Corps representatives about these issues and their reply is that due to the size of the area they cover, they do not have the time to attend Council meetings or establish a schedule for visiting the Workforce Center. Weld County will continue to encourage Job Corps representatives to participate in the workforce development system. It is our understanding that a new vendor for outplacements will be selected by the regional office sometime in 2006. When that happens, we will look at a potential co-location relationship and will develop a new MOU. D. Use of Faith Based and Community Organizations — Describe the activities you plan to undertake to: 1. Increase the opportunities for participation of faith-based and community organizations as committed and active partners in your One-Stop delivery system. Weld County strongly supports the involvement of Faith Based Organizations (FBO's) and Community Based Organizations (CBO's) and other partners in the workforce development system. Efforts taken in 2003 to reach out to the CBO's and FBO's resulted in stronger working relationships which have improved our ability to serve Weld County citizens. CBO's and FBO's usually have services and programs that provide support to target groups, (i.e. migrant seasonal farm workers, children, teens, etc.) and as such provide valuable support to individuals or families in crisis. To successfully participate in workforce development program activities or to be able to be_successfu inlhe_w_orkforc_e.individuals_who_ateexperiencing_acrisis_intheir livesneedio____ have these needs addressed. However, the potential and extent of successful participation in various other government human services programs has not yet been fully explored. 2. Expand outreach efforts to clients of faith-based and community organizations to educate them regarding the services offered by your workforce centers. Employment Services currently has successful working relationships with the various CBO's in the Weld County area. During the next two years, we will continue to involve them in marketing efforts as appropriate, encourage participation on various boards, committees and taskforces, and in return we will participate in their initiatives and efforts. Employment Services will be involved with and benefit from the Weld County Department of Social Services planning approach to increase FBO's involvement in their various human service programs. A dedicated planner is being hired to implement a multi-phase planning approach to expand the multi-disciplinary youth assessment concept and system-wide development and collaborative efforts with FBO's. Some of the benefits that we see for Employment Services from this involvement include: • A better understanding of the services that FBO's in Weld County are currently providing and how the FBO's interact with each other. • Involvement in the planning and ongoing communication framework, which will allow for joint discussions and the development of coordinated plans to address issues. • Participation in focus groups to gain an understanding of how FBO's view their role in providing for the welfare needs of the community. This will also help us in determining to what extent FBO's will participate in providing services/support to our customers in need. • An up-to-date contact database for FBO's in the Weld County area will be developed and maintained. As part of this process, Employment Services will be able to educate FBO's in the county about our various programs and services, and identify the greatest areas of need that we see could help our customers participate successfully in program activities. For example, WIA youth need mentors and our TANF clients could also benefit from mentoring and resolving transportation issues. E. Service Integration/Organizational and Infrastructure Changes 1. Describe the current status of program integration, how it should be improved or enhanced, and what additional partners should be included. Also, indicate what actions will be taken and programmatic changes that are planned to support maximum integration of service delivery and seamless services for both business and individual customers. The Weld County Board of Commissioners administers all employment and training programs through the Weld County Division of Human Services. Employment and training programs are delivered through Employment Services of Weld County, a department of the Weld County Division of Human Services. The Weld County Workforce Development Board (WFB) shares oversight and planning responsibilities for the delivery of all services through Employment Services. In this capacity, the Weld County WFB joins with the Board of Weld County Commissioners in the development of goals and objectives, system design, and the monitoring and evaluation of program activities. Employment Services is an integrated system offering as many employment and training programs and services as feasible to meet the needs of our customers. The major integrated programs administered under the Workforce Center for 2004-2005 were: Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs for adults, dislocated workers and in-school and out-of-school youth Basic labor exchange services under the Wagner-Peyser Act TIGHT Youth Corps Program Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Colorado Works in Weld County Program (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - TANF) Employment first r66d Stamp-JbB-Search-Pi arcs Triage Targeted Populations Program National Emergency Grant Program Disability Program Navigator Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program TANF Summer Youth Program ESL Employer Project Nuclear Medicine Training Project Return Unemployment Insurance to Employment Program Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program Employment Services continues to be a customer-focused system which provides customer choice and is viewed as a place where customers choose how and where to get information, assessments, education, and training that best meet their needs. Through the operation of the basic labor exchange, job seekers and employers are able to obtain information regarding regional and statewide job placement services. Customers are also able to access national job placement and labor market information through the use of the internet access available at the Center or remote locations of the customers choosing that provide the necessary technology. Private sector involvement has, and continues to be, a major emphasis in the design and delivery of the employment and training services available through Employment Services of Weld County. The Workforce Development Board, through its various planning committees and Employment Services, continues to emphasize quality in employment and training activities and programs. The major goal of the Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services is to deliver quality services which will assist individuals in gaining the skills necessary to obtain and maintain a job which will lead to economic self-sufficiency. Areas designed to meet this goal include; the structure of Employment Services, linkages and coordination efforts with other agencies and community resources, and the design, development and delivery of innovative service models. 2. Discuss your plans to develop more co-location of partner programs to share infrastructure costs, eliminate duplicative facilities and unnecessary overhead costs, and achieve administrative and operational cost efficiencies. Indicate whether new MOU's or cost sharing agreements will be developed or current ones modified. Attach a copy of any new or modified MOU or cost sharing agreement that has been completed. Employment Services is not anticipating any additional co-location with partner agencies at this time. Employment Services has not developed any new MOU's nor have we modified our existing MOU's. At the present time we do not anticipate developing any cost sharing agreements or modifying our existing MOU's to include cost sharing with our partner agencies. We do anticipate that as a result of changes in vendors, we will need to execute a new MOU with Job Corps. 3. Describe organizational changes that occurred during PY04 and indicate organizational changes that you anticipate for PY05 and PY06. There were no major organizational changes that occurred in PY 04. A number of staff positions were added in the Registration unit to accommodate the delivery of workshops for customers and to allow for coverage of the DelCamino and Ft. Lupton offices. An additional WIA youth case manager and a Dislocated Worker program case manager were also added to the Special Programs unit. 4. Provide a copy of your latest organizational chart. A copy of the latest organizational chart is included as Attachment 2. 5. Identify any system building initiativeslhafyou plant undertake (e.g—expansion _ of your resource room, new services at a particular location, new satellite offices, etc.). In addition, describe any technology improvements or initiatives that are being planned. Our new office in Ft. Lupton should be completed sometime in 2006. When completed, this office will provide us more space and as a result, we anticipate increasing our capacity to serve additional customers in the Ft. Lupton area, adding a resource room, and including assistive technology if funds are available. F. Fiscal and Performance Outcomes 1. Indicate which of your current funding streams will fall below a 70% expenditure rate by June 30, 2005, and what strategies you will be using to meet the 70% expenditure rate for the PY05 allocations. At this time Weld County does not anticipate that any of its PY 04 funding streams will fall below the 70% expenditure level. 2. Indicate which PY03 performance outcomes fell below 100% and what strategies you will be using to achieve 100% of your PY04 performance goals. For PY 03, Weld County fell below the 100% level only for the Adult Earnings Change standard. Employment Services achieved 88.3% of the standard for the Adult Earnings Change, exceeding the minimum of 80% of the federal standard. Strategies implemented in 2002 to address the earnings change and wage replacement standards have shown steady progress improving the wage standards in all programs. (For PY 04 Weld County exceeded the Adult wage standard) Weld County will continue to monitor and implement the strategies from 2002 which include a review of UI wage records prior to enrollment to ensure post program target wages are identified, increased follow-up contacts including additional emphasis on wage improvement efforts after exit to employment, exit date management, and ensuring supplemental data is recorded as soon as it is obtained. Weld County still believes that performance standards should be negotiated based upon the region's local labor market and economic conditions. Weld County wages continue to be lower than the rest of the Front Range, and data shows that the per-capita income for Weld County ranges from $3,000 to approximately $22,000 lower than other Front Range Counties and this trend continues (and widens) when Median Household and Median Family incomes are considered. Unemployment rates for Weld County are also generally higher than other Front Range communities. Unemployment rates for the Greeley MSA continue to be higher than many of the Front Range MSA's. Based upon the low wages, lower per capita income, higher unemployment rates, and higher poverty rates in Weld County, Employment Services believes these factors will continue to have an impact on our ability to meet the same wage performance standards as the other regions and also support the identification of the selected target group for the Adult Program. 3. Identify the local administrative and programmatic changes that will be necessary to implement the Common Performance Measures (as defined by a forthcoming USDOL TEGL), during PY05 and PY06. Indicate what actions will be taken to achieve these changes. Employment Services is committed to working with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Colorado Workforce Development Count to respond to any necessary program changes to meet the new performance measures. The Adult performance measures are easy to understand. Clarification will need to be made on the time frame measured. PY 05 is considered the base line year for the State of Colorado. It is difficult to determine any new program initiatives and designs that may need to be made in the system to meet performance measures until there are at least base line standards set. At that time Weld County will analyze its performance in relation to the established standards and make the necessary adjustments to meet the standards. Training needs to be provided on the Youth Common Performance Measures as defined by the USDOL. Until we have a clear understanding of how the data will be collected for these measures, which youth are included in the measures, and for which programs, we are unable to respond to any system changes. 4. Discuss the region's intent to utilize the State's current waivers including: i. Procurement of youth program services Employment Services does not expect that there will be a significant impact in the design framework of youth services in Weld County as a result of the state waiver. Weld County did not receive any responses to its RFP for youth services, and therefore, the waiver would not affect how services are currently delivered. ii. Up to 40% transfer of funds between the Adult and Dislocated Worker formula- allocated funding streams Weld County does not plan to transfer funds at this time. If we do decide to transfer funds at a future date, the appropriate Expenditure Authorization Modifications will be submitted to Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. iii. Set-aside of formula funds for discretionary projects (More information regarding this waiver will be provided by CDLE when USDOL completes its approval process.) Weld County does intend to set aside 10% of funds in the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs for"local activities" in accordance with PGL 05-06-WIA dated May 10, 2005. These set aside funds will be used for specialized services, pilot and /or demonstration projects involving services to targeted populations such as disabled youth, offenders, high income job seekers, etc. 5. Discuss the region's intent to take advantage of Colorado's status as a demonstration state for use of Wagner-Peyser funds in discretionary projects. Employment Services does not plan to use Wagner-Peyser funds in discretionary projects at this time. G. Program Initiatives: 1. Provide a brief description of special initiatives not previously described that you are planning for PY05 and PY06, to include discretionary grants for which you may be applying, and projects that will be initiated with resources other than WIA and Wagner- Peyser discretionary grants. Describe any potential private sector partners and their anticipated financial or in-kind contributions to these efforts. The following is a brief summary of the program initiatives, goals and objectives that Weld County will undertake for PY 05 and PY 06: • A focus will continue to be made to serve more low-income, unemployed individuals in the Adult Program. The Dislocated Worker Program will continue to utilize the UI Profiling System as a recruitment tool. Staff have been added to provide coverage in all areas and the DelCamino office in south Weld County will be open more days per week. • Formal Job Search/Job Club workshops will continue and new workshop content areas will • be implemented and conducted on a regularly scheduled basis and be made available to all customers. The utilization of technology and the Employment Services' resource room will be included as one of the workshop topics to assist individuals in expanding their job search beyond the local economy. • The Disability Program Navigator will mntinuesoioous_o_n incteasinglhe_access_of.. individuals with disabilities to services in the workforce system. The Disability Program Navigator will continue to train staff in disability issues and increase their skills to ensure that individuals with disabilities are aware of and encouraged to use the workforce center resources and services. • The new satellite office at the Del Camino Weld County Office Complex in the southern portion of the County is operational. A major emphasis at this location in the upcoming year will include intensive marketing efforts and employer relations services towards the businesses in south Weld County. This office will offer the full array of services 2-3 days per week. We will also be opening a new office in the Ft. Lupton area in 2006 which will provide us the ability to offer expanded services in that area. • The period of 2005-2007 will include initiatives in: expanding health care opportunities; Workforce Board Development activities; continuous improvement activities through CPEX which include pursuing the Timberline recognition and submitting for the High Plains award; involvement with the State Alignment grant for improving transitions outcomes for youth with disabilities through the use of intermediaries; a pilot program with monolingual clients; the continuation of the Positive Transitions for Incarcerated Youth project funded under youth discretionary funds; and expanding options for youth who are involved in the social services or juvenile justice systems through the use of a Youth Corps model. • It is anticipated that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Workforce Development Council will determine the historical trends of the Wagner-Peyser Program when establishing the performance standards for this program. Once these standards are identified, Weld County will respond to any program changes that may be necessary to ensure that the standards are met. • The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services of Weld County have identified several areas that it will direct its resources and time on for the next two years. Some of these areas include the continuation of Disability Program Navigator to increase the workforce system's ability to respond to individuals with disabilities, increase the involvement of faith based and community based organizations in the workforce system, refine the continuous improvement process for Employment Services of Weld County, and continue to implement an intensive marketing plan that complements the statewide marketing plan developed by the Colorado Workforce Development Council. • The Weld County Workforce Development Board will continue to work with Aims Community College and other partners to increase health career training options. • The Weld County Workforce Development Board will also continue to work closely with the Greeley/Weld Economic Action Partnership in assisting existing businesses to grow and expand and in bringing new businesses into the County. Employment Services was a partner in the Synchronist Program and assisted in interviewing primary sector employers. The data obtained from these efforts will continue to be used as an evaluation and identification of the workforce and training needs of employers. 2. Describe your strategies for implementing enhanced services to those with limited English-speaking abilities, disabled clients, and offenders. What additional resources will be needed to serve these populations? How will you develop or purchase these resources? • Four years ago, Employment Services developed the Triage Targeted Populations (TTP) Program to provide enhanced and focused basic labor exchange and intensive services to three customer populations: individuals with disabilities, monolingual customers, and offenders. It also provides for one bilingual staff person to devote more intensive one-on-one time to address the specific needs of those individuals who fall in one of the identified special categories The-intent-of-this-project-was and-confinues-to-be-to-enable participants understand and utilize the core and intensive services offered through the Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange as well as gain access to partner programs as needed. Partners in this project include: Employment Services of Weld County and other resource agencies in the community. The Weld County Workforce Development Board decided to continue this program and its services through alternative funding streams available to Employment Services due to the successes and results realized in previous years. • Weld County is currently involved in a planning initiative with the Colorado Workforce Development Council to review and pilot a career assessment tool for low functioning or non- readers in either English or Spanish that can be utilized for career exploration by these customer groups. The Colorado Workforce Development Council will provide the funding for this pilot project. • In 2004, Employment Services developed an "Employers Guide to Language Based Needs" under a WIA 10% Discretionary project. We plan to update this guide in 2006 and will re- release it to employers as well as provide the guide on our web site. Marketing funds will be used to pay for this update. • Employment Services has representation on the state's Limited English Proficiency Task Force. As work progresses in this task force, we will be able to identify new strategies to serve this population group. • Employment Services has developed a Training, Innovation, Growth, Hope, and Training (TIGHT) Youth Corps in collaboration with the Weld County Department of Social Services to work with youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system and out of home placements. We will continue this effort and expand as necessary to serve this population group. 3. Provide goals, objectives, and timelines for these initiatives and changes. • The goals of the TTP Program is to enable participants to fully understand and utilize the core and intensive services offered through the Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange as well as gain access to partner programs as needed. • The goals and objectives for the pilot career assessment tool project have not been identified at this time. • The goal for the Employers Guide to Language Based Needs is for the Guide to be updated and replaced in 2006. • The goal of the TIGHT Youth Corps is to assist youth in resolving their situations and allow them to reside with their families. c4 tv . 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Long Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3400 -I, BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$466,028.00 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 05 Adult Period of Performance: 7/1/05-6/30/07 ' Ori inal Allocation: $95,957.00 To Administration Pool: $9,595.00 Current Program Budget: $86,361.00 Vax# 886 Transfer in (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): 1$00.0 To Fund Year and Name: f 1 Revised Program Budget: $86,361.00 ; Cost Category Current Budget i Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget PY 05 Adult Program $77,724.90 $77,724.90 10% Adult Set aside $8,636.10 $8,636.10 Total Program $86,361.00 $86,361.00 Funding Stream: FY 05 Adult Period of Performance: 10/1/05-6/30/07 Original Allocation: $370,071.00 To Administration Pool: $37,007.00 Current Pro ram Budget: $333,064.00 Vax# 886 Transfer In + : $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out -): $00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Bud et: $333,064.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out (+1-) Revised Budget FY 06 Adult Program $299,757.60 $299,757-60 10% Adult Set aside $33,306.40 c , 33,306..40 Total Program $333,064.00 $333,064.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$419,425.00 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-aececs cere intensive,and training services-and-aetivities 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 --.�peciaf clothing- ,. license costs ► assistance to secure bonding C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served The projected total number of participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 will be 160 for the WIA Adult Program. This total includes 112 new participants and 48 carry-in participants from the PY 04 WIA program. The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Adult Program is included at Attachment 4A1. 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—Su bcontraetfnq-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 Attachment 4A1 PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY- CUMULATIVE Workforce Region: Employment Funding Stream and Program Year: PY05 Adult 1 Services of Weld County CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Total Participants 78 113 140 160 Carry In 48 N/A N/A_. — -- 48 30 _- ------6g lam - — ---- Total Exiters 10 49 83 110 Entered Employment Rate 81% 81% 81% 81% Employment Retention Rate 83% 83% 83% 83% Earnings Increase- I st Quarter N;A N/A N/A N/A Earnings Increase-3rd 3.300 3,300 3.300 3.300 Quarter Cost per Participant N'A N .A N/A N'A Employment and Credential 75% 75% 75% 75% Rate Carry Out N;A N/A N/A 50 PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Registered Core Services 78 113 140 160 Intensive Sen ices 78 113 140 160 Training Services 26 32 47 60 Funds to be used for the Adult Program include PY 05/FY 06 \VIA Adult and PY 04 Adult NER funds Attachment 4A EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: ! Employment Services of Weld County— — Program/Project Coordinator: ` Ted A. Long Phone Number. (970) 353-3800 ext. 3400 1. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$431,556.00 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. PY 05 Dislocated Worker Funding Stream: PY 05 Dislocated Worker Period of Performance: 711/05-6/30/07 Original Allocation: $124,868.00 To Administration Pool: $12,487.00 i Current Program Budget: $112,381.00 Vax# 888 If Transfer In (+): ; $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $112,381.00 . Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget HPY 05 DW Program $101,142.90 I I $101,142.90 1 10% DW Set aside $11,238.10 $11,238.10 Total Program $112,381.00 L________ $112,381.00 FY 06 Dislocated Worker Funding Stream: FY 06 Dislocated Worker Period of Performance: 10/1/05-6/30/07 Original Allocation: — $306,688.00 To Administration Pool: $30,669.00 Current Program Budget: t$276,019.00 Vax# 883 Transfer In (±).: $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out - : 100.00) I To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $276,019.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget FY 06 OW Program $248,417.10 $248,417.10 10% DW Set aside $27,601.90 $27,601.90 Total Program $276,019.00 $276,019.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$388,400.00 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 beabteto-accesscore;-interrsiarrd-trairiirny sets/it-Es-arid- 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 spee+aa-clothing ► license costs • assistance to secure bonding C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served The projected total number of participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 will be 140 for the WIA Dislocated Worker Program. This total includes 61 new participants and 79 carry-in participants from the PY 04 WIA program. The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Dislocated Worker Program is included at Attachment 4B2. D. Expected Outcomes The Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment 4B2. 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 :ippropriate. Partner organizations have agreed to have staff on site at the One-Stop for a period of lime 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: N/A VII. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A VIII.REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A Attachment 4B I PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY- CUMULATIVE ' Workforce Region: Employment Funding Stream and Program Year: PY05 Dislocated Services of Weld County Worker i CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4T1I QUARTER Total Participants 89 100 120 140 Carry In 79 N/A N/A Enter tom!carry in front New 10 --first trarter h,,,L- - . 21 41 61 Total Exiters 15 37 61 80 Entered Employment Rate 87% 87% 87% 87% Employment Retention Rate 91.5% 91.5% 91.5% 91.5% Earnings Increase- Ist N/A N/A N/A NiA Quarter Earnings Increase-3rd NrA NA Quarter Cost per Participant NSA N/A N/A N,A Employment and Credential 76.5% 76.5% 76.5% Rate 76._5%io r— Earnings Replacement Rate 83% _ 83% 83% 830,E Carry Out N/A N/A I_ — — N/A 60 PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4111 QUARTER Registered Core Services 89 100 120 ..._ 140 Intensive Services 89 100 120 140 [raining Services 35 47 59 64 • Attachment 4C EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County r 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 award of$679,109.00 to provide services to youth registered in the WIA Program and to cover associated administrative costs. Funding Stream: PY 05 Youth Period of Performance; 7/1/05 -6/30/07 • Original Allocation: $679,109.00 To Administration Pool: ! $67,911.00 rCurrent Program Budget: $611,198.00 Vax# 887 Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget Out-of-School $385,054.74 $385,054.74 10 Set aside $42,783.86 $42,783.86 In-School $183,359.40 $183,359.40 Total Program !; $611,198.00 $611,198.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$611,198.00 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-aeademlc and-occupat+onal-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 projected total number of participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 will be a total of 160 for the WIA Youth Program (40 Older Youth and 120 Younger Youth). This total includes 65 new participants and 95 carry-in participants from the PY 04 WIA program. The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Youth Program is included at-Attachment-4G4 --- D. Expected Outcomes The Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment 4C1. 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: N/A IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A Attachment 4C1 PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY -CUMULATIVE Workforce Region: Employment Funding Stream and Program Year: PY05 Older Services of Weld County . Youth CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Total Participants 25 30 35 40 CA-rvIn -- --24 WA---- -- N/A -- 24-._-. ...-.-- New I 6 11 16 Total Exiters 4 12 19 25 Rate of Placement in Employment or Education 78% 78% 78% 78% Attainment of Degree or — Certificate 57% 57% 57% 57% Literacy and Numeracy Gain N/A i N;A N/A N/A Cost per participant N/A N/A N/A N/A Employment Retention Rate 82% I 829' 82% 82% Earnings Increase 3,300 3,300 3.300 3.300 4 Carry Out N/A N/A — ^ —� N.A 15 Workforce Region: Funding Stream and Program Year: PY05 Younger Youth y 1 CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Total Participants 75 92 112 120 Carry In 71 N/A N/A 71 New 4 2I 41 49 Total Exiters 10 25 49 70 — --- Skill Enhancement 85% 85% 85% 85% Attainment of Degree or Certificate 63% 63% 63% 63% Literacy and Numeracy Gain N/A N/A NIA N/A Cost per participant - N/A N/A N/A N/A Retention Rate 62% 62% 62% — 62% — Carry Out -- \/A 1 N/A N/A 50 Attachment 4D EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County i I Program/Project Coordinator: Linda L. Perez Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3363 . BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$542,105.00 to provide basic labor exchange services to job seekers and employers in the Weld County area, and for the activities that support the administration and service delivery of its employment and workforce information system. This may include staff salaries, purchase of equipment to improve the centers ability to provide services and enhance the ability of customers to utilize the center resources. Funding Stream: PY 05 Wa ner Peyser Period of Performance: 7/1/05-6/30/06 Original Allocation: $542,105.00 Vex # f 889 • Cost Category , Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget Program $542,105.00 $542,105.00 r-- Total Program $542,105.00 $542,105.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$542,105.00 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 acrd 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 Weld County anticipates that we will serve approximately 18,000 customers. 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 he 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, 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 S sab+ty�vy I a n Navigator Local Veterans Employment Representative 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 Attachment 4E EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification 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 will utilize the PY 05 National Reserve Account-Adult funds to support the services and activities identified under section I, B for adult customers in the Weld County region. Funding Stream: PY 05 NER Adult __ Period of Performance: 7/1/05—6/30/05 Original Allocation: $124.343.00 i Vax#: 914 `` Current Program Budget: $111,908.70 —} Transfer In (+1 $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: C Transfer Out (-): ($00.00) _ To Fund Year and Name: _ —I Revised Program Budget: $206,978.40 I -- Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) ~ Revised Budget 1 Administration $12,434.30 j $12,434.30 , Program $111,908.70 $111,908.70 Total Program $124.343.00 $124.343.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of PY 05 National Reserve Account (NER)-Adult funds to provide core, intensive, and training services to adults registered in the WIA Adult Program. 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-cos-t-irrformationbmeligibte-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 opportuniti.;s 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 At this time, Employment Services does not plan to serve any additional adult clients with the PY 05 NER Adult funds. Adult NER funds will be used to support the 160 clients identified to be served in the WIA PY 05 FY 06 WIA Adult EA. 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-tire sere+ces-eva+lable-through-Empleyment-Services-andHfnicages 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 Disabled Veterans Outreach Program G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: N/A II. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A III. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A Attachment 5 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A Long Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext 3400 • IV. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Fundin Stream: PY05/FY06 Administration Period of Performance: 7/1/05—6/30/07 Original Total PY05 5899,934.00 Vax# 885 Allocation: Original Total FY06 $676,759.00 Allocation: Total PY05 + FY06 51,576,693.00 Allocation: J Current Admin Budget: $157,670.00 Administrative Dollars i S00.000 From Fund Year and i i Transferred In (+): Name: I j Administrative Dollars ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: F Transferred Out (-): , Revised Admin Budget: $0.00 —+ Funding Stream Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) i Revised I Budget PYOS Adult S9,596.00 S9,596.00 f PY05 Youth $67,911.00 $67,911.00 PY05 Dislocated Worker S12,487.00 S12,487.00 j FY06 Adult S37,007.00 i _ _S37,007.00 it FY06 Dislocated Worker S30,669.00 i $30,669.00 Total Pooled Admin. $157,670.00 ' $157,670.00 a) to O in O c V 'Cr4) E . L() . 0 a) cr) in co ca 0 O Y C N � (+l — p E 0 r LOO N a o ? 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