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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20050598.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE TWO EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR WAGNER-PEYSER AND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT 10% GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with two Expenditure Authorization Requests for Wagner-Peyser and Workforce Investment Act Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program between the County of Weld,State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, and the Colorado Department of Labor, commencing February 1, 2005, and ending August 31, 2005, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said authorizations, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said request, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the two Expenditure Authorization Requests for Wagner-Peyser and Workforce Investment Act Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, and the Colorado Department of Labor be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said request. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by wing vote on the 23rd day of February, A.D., 2005. ��� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS kid WELDD COUNTY, COLORADO 1861 rtr /!�fid-41,( 1-t William H. Jer , Chair Clerk to the Board // M. ile, Pro-Lem c, BY: AL7� ��4 Deputy Clerk tathe Board , n APP: . r r • . O %'" : o9 \\ illy Robe!!� D. Masd//e ounty "ney � �uM 1/44 Glenn Vaad --- Date of signature: 3/9/o 2005-0598 HR0076 (7g; //S �3 3 O.37r-O MEMORANDUM a frDATE: February 17, 2005 WilkTO: William H. Jerke, Chair, Board of County Commissioners FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Director Human Services COLORADO SUBJECT: Expenditure Authorizations Enclosed for Board approval are two Expenditure Authorization Modification requesting funds from the Colorado Department of Labor for the Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program. One Expenditure Authorization requests $21,000 of PY 04 Wagner Peyser 10% funds and the other Expenditure Authorization requests $9,000 of PY 04 WIA 10% funds. These funds will be used to provide basic labor exchange services to youth seeking summer employment and to employers wishing to hire youth. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800 ext. 3317. 2005-0598 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA) Signature Page Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Address: PO Box 1805 City/State/Zip Greeley, CO 80632 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams: Program Year: PY 04 Funding Stream: WP 10% Governor's SJH $ 21,000.00 Program Year: PY 04 Funding Stream: WIA 10% Governor's SJH $ 9,000.00 Program Year: Funding Stream: $ This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be incorporated into the Workforce Development Programs Grant Agreement as an attachment. This signature page, when duly signed, authorizes the granting of funds by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for the program/project identified herein. The EA commitment document is not valid until it has been approved by the State Controller or designee. , - By: FEB%i</-� 2 2L05 By �� . �.r� (3 f H William H. Jerke, Chair Date / Leroy J. Wi is J . Dat Board of Weld County Commissioners Acting Exec - !ir or, CDLE By: 2�vtggi By: Ron Wildeman, Chair Date Date Weld County Workforce Development Board Title: By: i .L�-> u /- .( By: L. Perez, Director Dat Date Employment Services of Weld County Title: ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts. This contract is not valid until the State Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it. The contractor is not authorized to begin performance until the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins prior to the date below, the State of Colorado may not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services provided. STATE CONTROLLER: /diLESLIE M. S F LT i Date ? - OS c a5-059CF EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Marie Gallegos Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3371 PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Funding Stream, Year, and Original Amount of funds: PY 04 WP 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt $21,000.00 Revised Amount of Funds: Original Period of Performance: From: February 1, 2005 To: August 31, 2005 Revised Period of Performance: From: To: I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$21,000.00 to cover staff costs related to the provision of basic labor exchange services to youth job seekers and encourage employers to hire youth for the summer. A portion of the available funds will be utilized to market the SJH program. Original Allocation: $21,000.00 Vax # 903 Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget Program $21,000.00 $21,000.00 Total Program $21,000.00 $21,000.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal The goal of the Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program in Weld County is to assist youth in making the transition from school to work by matching their skills and interests with available employment opportunities and coordinate services with other youth programs. B. Services to be Provided Services to be provided will include the following: Youth Recruitment ▪ A Teen Job Fair will be conducted in March 2005 in collaboration with the City of Greeley. Employment Services will provide for registration of youth, labor market information, and workshops on topics such as resumes, using labor market information and interviewing. • A Spring Career Fair will be co-hosted with Aims Community College and held on April 12, 2005 • Upon registration, all youth will be encouraged to meet with a Summer Job Hunt Specialist to discuss job development, one to one job search, and referrals to jobs. • A number of schools will be visited prior to June. These include high schools, Aims Community College and the University of Northern Colorado. During these visits, labor market information, applications, referrals to jobs, and information regarding accessing AJB etc. will be provided. Youth will be made aware of all the youth programs available at the workforce center. Information will also be made available at local malls and other places where youth hang out. • Activities to increase youth awareness will include: ✓ distribution of marketing materials on services available on the internet ✓ refer youth to the resource lab to access services on the internet which would include: job preparation, career planning, presenting yourself, furthering your education, gaining work experience, and how to find jobs ✓ refer Youth to Job Search classes presented at the workforce center Employer Recruitment • Active recruitment of employers and jobs will begin in March and continue through the program. The Summer Job Hunt Specialists will focus on employers who traditionally hire youth for part time or summer work. Emphasis will be placed on quality job orders and referrals. Follow-up with youth and employers will occur on an ongoing basis. • Activities to increase employer awareness activities will include: ✓ scheduling workshops for employers on Child Labor Laws, etc. ✓ directing marketing and visits to employers who hire youth ✓ sending employers information on resources available for hiring youth ✓ sending information to employers through the quarterly newsletter ✓ educating employers and the public on the Federal and State rules regarding young workers ✓ scheduling/coordinating activities with local chambers Marketing • Staff will seek public service announcements with local newspapers and radio stations as well as purchase advertisement in selected newspapers. The Greeley Tribune will be invited to cover the Teen Job Fair in March. Pirate Radio station has agreed to do public service announcements promoting the Teen Job Fair • Summer Job Hunt staff will present information to the Weld County Youth Council and request their support in promoting the program in their individual companies and agencies. • Weld County will utilize at least $1,000.00 for marketing purposes and will ensure that this amount of funds will be spent no later than June 30, 2005. Local Office Personnel • Coordination will occur with the other youth program operated by Employment Services. This will include the WIA Older and Younger Youth Programs, the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program, and the TIGHT Youth Corps. • Staff will attend training sponsored by the state when appropriate. • Summer Job Hunt staff will utilize the IVR system when determined appropriate. C. Reporting Employment Services of Weld County will ensure that data entry is completed for all Governor's Summer Job Hunt applications,job orders, services, referrals, and entered employments. Staff will complete follow-up activities on a timely basis D. Expected Outcomes As stated in PGL 05-02-WP dated February 3, 2005, this program year will be considered as a Pilot year to identify baseline data for the following year. As such, no specific outcomes have been established. E. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners The Youth Council will discuss strategies to ensure that all youth populations and youth serving agencies are aware of the Summer Job Hunt Program. All Workforce Center partners will be informed of the youth programs and encouraged to have their youth, as appropriate, access the program. In addition, staff will attend meetings with the Greeley Youth Initiative and coordinate with the City of Greeley Parks and Recreation Department, as well as other recreation programs for outreach. F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program Employment Services operates a number of programs including the Workforce Investment Act youth programs. All youth will be encouraged to review options to see which programs suits their needs. 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 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page • If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Marie Gallegos Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3371 PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Funding Stream, Year, and Original Amount of funds: PY 04 WIA 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt $9,000.00 Revised Amount of Funds: Original Period of Performance: From: February 1, 2005 To: August 31, 2005 Revised Period of Performance: From: To: I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$9,000.00 to provide staff support to the Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program in the delivery of basic labor exchange services to youth job seekers and encourage employers to hire youth for the summer. Original Allocation: $9,000.00 Vax# 709 Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Program $9,000.00 $9,000.00 Total Program $9,000.00 $9,000.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal The goal of the Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program in Weld County is to assist youth in making the transition from school to work by matching their skills and interests with available employment opportunities and coordinate services with other youth programs. B. Services to be Provided Services to be provided will include the following: Youth Recruitment • A Teen Job Fair will be conducted in March 2005 in collaboration with the City of Greeley. Employment Services will provide for registration of youth, labor market information, and workshops on topics such as resumes, using labor market information and interviewing. • A Spring Career Fair will be co-hosted with Aims Community College and held on April 12, 2005 • Upon registration, all youth will be encouraged to meet with a Summer Job Hunt Specialist to discuss job development, one to one job search, and referrals to jobs. • A number of schools will be visited prior to June. These include high schools, Aims Community College and the University of Northern Colorado. During these visits, labor market information, applications, referrals to jobs, and information regarding accessing AJB etc. will be provided. Youth will be made aware of all the youth programs available at the workforce center. Information will also be made available at local malls and other places where youth hang out. • Activities to increase youth awareness will include: ✓ distribution of marketing materials on services available on the internet ✓ refer youth to the resource lab to access services on the internet which would include: job preparation, career planning, presenting yourself, furthering your education, gaining work experience, and how to find jobs ✓ refer Youth to Job Search classes presented at the workforce center Employer Recruitment • Active recruitment of employers and jobs will begin in March and continue through the program. The Summer Job Hunt Specialists will focus on employers who traditionally hire youth for part time or summer work. Emphasis will be placed on quality job orders and referrals. Follow-up with youth and employers will occur on an ongoing basis. • Activities to increase employer awareness activities will include: ✓ scheduling workshops for employers on Child Labor Laws, etc. ✓ directing marketing and visits to employers who hire youth ✓ sending employers information on resources available for hiring youth ✓ sending information to employers through the quarterly newsletter ✓ educating employers and the public on the Federal and State rules regarding young workers ✓ scheduling/coordinating activities with local chambers Marketing • Staff will seek public service announcements with local newspapers and radio stations as well as purchase advertisement in selected newspapers. The Greeley Tribune will be invited to cover the Teen Job Fair in March. Pirate Radio station has agreed to do public service announcements promoting the Teen Job Fair • Summer Job Hunt staff will present information to the Weld County Youth Council and request their support in promoting the program in their individual companies and agencies. • Weld County will utilize at least$1,000.00 for marketing purposes and will ensure that this amount of funds will be spent no later than June 30, 2005. Local Office Personnel • Coordination will occur with the other youth program operated by Employment Services. This will include the WIA Older and Younger Youth Programs, the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program, and the TIGHT Youth Corps. • Staff will attend training sponsored by the state when appropriate. • Summer Job Hunt staff will utilize the IVR system when determined appropriate. C. Reporting Employment Services of Weld County will ensure that data entry is completed for all Governor's Summer Job Hunt applications,job orders, services, referrals, and entered employments. Staff will complete follow-up activities on a timely basis D. Expected Outcomes As stated in PGL 05-02-WP dated February 3, 2005, this program year will be considered as a Pilot year to identify baseline data for the following year. As such, no specific outcomes have been established. E. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners The Youth Council will discuss strategies to ensure that all youth populations and youth serving agencies are aware of the Summer Job Hunt Program. All Workforce Center partners will be informed of the youth programs and encouraged to have their youth, as appropriate, access the program. In addition, staff will attend meetings with the Greeley Youth Initiative and coordinate with the City of Greeley Parks and Recreation Department, as well as other recreation programs for outreach. F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program Employment Services operates a number of programs including the Workforce Investment Act youth programs. All youth will be encouraged to review options to see which programs suits their needs. G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: N/A IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A Hello