HomeMy WebLinkAbout20041485.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE TWO EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUESTS FOR WIA TITLE I
ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND TITLE III WAGNER-
PEYSER 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
WIA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth Programs, and Title III Wagner-Peyser 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 July 1, 2004,with
terms and conditions being as stated in said request, 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 WIA Title I Adult, Dislocated
Worker,Youth Programs,and Title III Wagner-Peyser Program between the County of Weld,State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,on behalf of the
Department of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, and the Colorado
Department of Labor be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said request.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 24th day of May, A.D., 2004.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 20, 2004"title,'
TO: Robert D Masden, Chair, Board of County Commissioners
WIIDC FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Director Human Services ',V\i}`1`
COLORADO SUBJECT: Expenditure Authorization Requests
Enclosed for Board approval is the Workforce Investment Act Plan Modification for Program Year
2004. This includes the Expenditure Authorizations for The WIA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker,and
Youth programs and an Expenditure Authorization for the Title III Wagner-Peyser Program. The
Expenditure Authorizations include the Budget Information Summaries for these Programs and
request the following funding levels: Title I Adult $293,161; Dislocated Workers $378,040; Youth
$437,414; and Wagner-Peyser$505,424.
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.
2004-1485
PY 04 Local Plan Mod Signature Page
Workforce Region
Name: Employment Services of Weld County
Address: PO Box 1805
City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632
This attachment B provides modifications to the Five Year Local Plan that was approved
under the Program Year 2000-2001 Grant Agreement and subsequent Program Year Plan
Modifications. We certify that any modifications to the Local Plan are presented here for
implementation beginning July 1, 2004 for Program Year 2004-2005. All other
components of the approved Five Year Local Plan and its subsequent approved
modifications remain in effect under this PY04 Grant Agreement.
By:\?.v-S4 aslt Y 'C - MAY 2 4 2004
Robert D. Men Date
Chair
Board of o Weld County Commissioners
By d�'l /N&l4gA
Ron Wildeman Date
Chair
Weld County Workforce Development Board
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L da L. Perez Date
Director
Employment Services of Weld County
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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: WIA Adult $ 60,952.00
Program Year: PY 04 Funding Stream: WIA Dislocated Worker $ 105,947.00
Program Year: PY 04 Funding Stream: WIA Youth $437,414.00
Program Year: PY 04 Funding Stream: Wagner Peyser $ 505,424.00
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: l&W MAY 2 4 2004 By: ����////6/4 /-
Robert
D. Masden, Chair Date Je fr elW is Date
Board of Weld County Commissioners Execu ve Director, CDLE(.?}),I._ (24:By: r.... By:
Ron Wildeman, Chair Date Date
Weld County Workforce Development Board Title:
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Li a L. Perez, Director Date Date
Employment Services of Weld County Title:
ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER
CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts. This contract is not valid until the State
Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it. The contractor is not authorized to begin
performance until the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins prior to the date below,the State of
Colorado may not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services provided.
STATE CONTROLLER:
ARTHUR L.BAR R
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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: FY 04 Funding Stream: WIA Adult $232,209.00
Program Year: FY 04 Funding Stream: WIA Dislocated Worker $ 272,093.00
Program Year: Funding Stream: $
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. y
By: SW Ck � MAY 2 4 2004 By: /�7C��" 7 '17
Robert D. Masden, Chair Date eff ells Date
Board of Weld County Commissioners Exec iv Director, CDLE
By: 6 7)()Qg4%An.r By: .
Ron Wildeman, Chair Date Date
Weld County Workforce Development Board Title: _
By: t2et �,i By:
in a L. Perez, Director Date Date
Employment Services of Weld County Title:
ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER
CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts. This contract is not valid until the State
Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it. The contractor is not authorized to begin
performance until the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins prior to the date below,the State of
Colorado may not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services provided.
STATE CONTROLLER:
ARTHUR L.BA T /D
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Workforce Investment Act
Five Year Plan Modification for PY 04
Program and Budget Narrative
I. PY 04 Program Description
A. Expenditure and Performance Outcomes:
1. Indicate which of your PY 03 funding streams will fall below a 70% expenditure rate by
June 30, 2004, and what strategies you will be using to increase spending rates for the
PY 04 allocation.
At this time Weld County Does not anticipate that any of its PY 03 funding streams will fall
below the 70% expenditure level. Weld County reviewed its ITA Policy and has increased the
training cap amount to$5,000. This increase was made to more accurately reflect the cost of
training and to allow for the increase in tuition costs at Aims Community College as well as
other training institutions. Weld County is currently in the process of reviewing its Supportive
Service Policy to ensure that limits for services also accurately reflect actual costs for those
services.
2. Indicate which PY 02 performance outcomes fell below 100%and what strategies you
will be using to achieve 100% of your PY 03 and PY 04 performance goals.
For PY 02, Weld County fell below the 100% level in both the Adult earnings change and the
Dislocated Worker wage replacement performance standards. (The accomplishments for the
Dislocated Worker wage replacement did exceed 80% of the federal standard.) Strategies
were implemented in 2002 to address the earnings change and wage replacement standards
and progress was being made. However, due to reporting changes at the federal level, over
50% of the wage gains realized for PY 03 were lost as a result of the change in the
performance cohort. Weld County will continue to 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
regions local labor market and economic conditions. Weld County wages continue to be
lower than the rest of the Front Range. The most recent data, from the 2000 census, shows
that the per-capita income for Weld County ranges from $3,000 to$21,500 lower than other
Front Range Counties and this trend continues (and widens) when Median Household and
Median Family incomes are considered. Among Front Range Counties, Weld County has the
second highest poverty rate (8%), second only to Denver(10.6%).
Unemployment rates for Weld County are also generally higher than other Front Range
communities. The most recent unemployment rates (March 2004) show that the Greeley
MSA has the highest unemployment rate (6.3) compared to the five Front Range MSA's.
Differences between the unemployment rates range from 1.8 percent to .8 percent higher
than the other 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 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.
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B. Target Groups: (For the WIA adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs, as well as the
Wagner-Peyser program.
1. Describe any changes in target groups that you intend to serve in each program if they
are different from those you are serving now.
Weld County intends to serve the following target groups:
• Adult-Weld County will target low income, unemployed individuals for services under the
WIA Adult Program. This is a result of two factors;
1) During the 2002 Program Year, Weld County began to target services to low income
unemployed individuals due to the lack of Adult funds. This target of services was
continued in the 2003 Program Year as part of our efforts to increase the Adult wage
performance. Weld County will continue to target services to this category of individuals
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 as well as to
continue our efforts to increase our wage performance.
2) The Weld County workforce region has 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. Weld County
has been unable to renegotiate the adult wage replacement standard to one that is more
reflective of the local economy. Therefore, in light of the local economic factors, which
combined make it nearly impossible for Weld County to meet the assigned wage
replacement standard, Weld County has determined it must target services to customers
who are low income and unemployed to have a reasonable chance to meet standards.
Weld County will continue to serve a small amount of individuals who do not meet the low
income definition, but our focus will be towards those 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 have been
identified under the UI Profiling System. Weld County will continue to use the UI Profiling
System as a recruitment source for the Dislocated Worker Program.
• 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 dropouts.
• Wagner Peyser-Weld County will continue to provide priority services to veterans and
provide targeted services to migrant and seasonal farm workers. The Triage Targeted
Populations Program previously funded under the Wagner Peyser 10% funds focused
more intensive services to monolingual individuals, ex-offenders, and individuals with
disabilities. This project will continue under Wagner Peyser and Reed Act funds. The
Weld County Consumer Navigator will focus on increasing access to services in the
workforce system for people with disabilities.
2. Provide labor market information and JobLink data that support your choices of
customer target groups.
Weld County wages continue to be lower than the rest of the Front Range. The most recent
data from the 2000 Census shows that the per-capita income for Weld County ranges from
$3,000 to $21,500 lower than other Front Range Counties and this trend continues (and
widens)when Median Household and Median Family incomes are considered. Among Front
Range Counties, Weld County has the second highest poverty rate (8%), second only to
Denver(10.6%).
As stated earlier, unemployment rates for Weld County are also generally higher than other
Front Range communities. The most recent unemployment rates (March 2004) show that the
Greeley MSA has the highest unemployment rate (6.3) compared to the five Front Range
MSA's. Differences between the unemployment rates range from 1.8 percent to .8 percent
higher than the other MSA's. Based upon the low wages, lower per capita income, and higher
unemployment rates, and higher poverty rates in Weld County, Employment Services believes
that these factors support the identification of the selected target group for the Adult Program.
Dislocated worker target groups continue to be those that meet eligibility guidelines as
outlined in the Workforce Investment Act. Additionally, Employment Services will continue to
recruit and make eligible individuals identified through utilization of the UI Profiling System.
Weld County's target for the youth program is based upon the high number of dropouts within
the county. The Weld County Youth Council and the Weld County Workforce Development
Board determined that services should be targeted towards out of school youth. Although low
income, in school youth can also benefit from services, the Board determined that out of
school youth do not have the same type of supports as do in school youth an therefore has
identified this group as a target for services.
The target groups for the Wagner-Peyser program of veterans and migrants are based upon
the program requirements identified under the Wagner-Peyser Act. Historically, mono-lingual
individuals, ex-offenders, and people with disabilities have needed more intensive services to
be able to fully access the workforce development system and obtain employment.
Therefore, Weld County will target these groups of individuals through the Triage Targeted
Population Program.
Based on an analysis of local data, Weld County will focus its employer relations efforts in
Health Care occupational areas, Installation, Maintenance and Repair occupations, and in the
transportation industry, primarily truck drivers. The Weld County Workforce Development
Board will continue to analyze local data to ensure that changing market trends are
addressed.
3. Include a description of methods you have used or intend to use to identify individuals
with limited English proficiency.
Weld County serves a high proportion of limited English speaking customers and it is our
experience that individuals seeking services typically identify themselves during the initial
contact with the center as being limited English proficient. The workforce center receptionist
is bi-lingual and individuals are offered the option of registering with a bi-lingual staff person
when applicable. Approximately fifty-six (56) percent of the Employment Services staff are bi-
lingual and are capable of serving customers with limited English proficiency.
4. Include a description of methods you have used or intend to use to identify individuals
with disabilities.
It is Weld County's experience that individuals with disabilities also self identify during the
registration process. Individuals identifying themselves as having a disability are then referred
to the Triage Targeted Population (TTP) Program for more intensive Wagner Peyser services.
Individuals needing additional assistance in accessing workforce development services are
referred to the Consumer Navigator. All customers who are identified as having a disability
are made aware of the center's adaptive technology and that information is available in
alternate formats.
C. Employer Partnerships:
1. Identify the business industry sectors that you will be targeting for new business
partnerships if any.
Based upon an analysis of the local labor market, Office and Administrative Support,
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, Manufacturing, and the Services
industries will be targeted for new business partnerships during the upcoming year. However,
based upon identified needs Weld County will work with all industries and the employers who
need services.
2. Provide labor market information that supports any new or additional sectoral choices.
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 an eleven percent(11%) drop in the number of
job vacancies between the fall of 2002 and the fall of 2003. Based on an analysis of local
data derived from the Spring and Fall 2003 Colorado Department of Labor Job Vacancy
Survey's, Weld County will continue to focus its employer relations efforts in the Healthcare
Practitioners occupational area. In the upcoming year, Weld will 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 2003 Job Vacancy Survey, the Office and Administrative Support
occupational area comprise approximately 23% of the total job openings in Weld and Larimer
counties. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupation was second and comprised
19% of the total openings. Out of the twenty major occupational groups listed in the survey,
half offer wages below the overall midpoint wage. Only Registered Nurses and also Medical
and Health Services Managers have average Job Vacancy Survey wages above the overall
regional average.
In reviewing the job seeker applicant base, the Weld County labor supply is available in the
majority of standard occupational areas. Analysis was completed using approximately 15,017
active job seekers in the Weld County data base. Data shows an increase in the number of
available job seekers in the Professional, Technical, and Services industries. There were 256
job openings in Weld and Larimer Counties on April 6, 2004 which were used in the analysis
to compare the availability of the labor force to open job orders.
3. Describe any new partnerships that may be pursued, and indicate how those
partnerships will benefit all programs or specific programs.
Although not a new partnership, Weld County will continue to develop its relationship with
Aims Community College particularly as it relates to increasing training opportunities in health
career occupations. In addition to benefiting the WIA programs, this partnership has
benefited all programs operated by Employment Services including TANF, Employment First,
as well as our workforce system partner programs. There are no other specific partnerships
identified at this time.
D. Organizational Changes:
1. Describe,organizational or site changes anticipated for PY 04.
Employment Services does not anticipate any major organizational or site changes for this
year. A marketing intern was added to assist in marketing services in the South county area,
to promote and initially staff our Del Camino office, assist in the design of marketing materials,
and to support local marketing efforts in conjunction with the statewide marketing campaign.
2. Provide a copy of your latest organizational Chart .
An updated organizational chart is included as Attachment 2.
3. Identify any staff training that you will be planning to build staff capacity to implement
changes.
In addition to including staff in any relevant state sponsored training, Employment Services
will continue to conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings which are designed to provide
information regarding program processes, procedures, changes, etc. In addition to training
on the job, new staff are sent to appropriate training as needed which enables them to acquire
the skills for their job. Staff participated in program marketing training conducted by Jody Sue
Kelly as well as training targeted towards the common performance measures. As training is
made available, Employment Services will ensure that relevant staff is involved.
E. Program Changes.
1. Describe anticipated program initiatives and changes that will occur for each of WIA
program and the Wagner-Peyser program.
There are no major initiatives or changes for the adult, dislocated worker, or youth programs.
Employment Services increased the cap for that it will pay for training in all programs in April
2004 and is currently reviewing the Supportive Services Policy to ensure limits accurately
reflect the actual costs for services. As stated in Section A of this modification narrative, the
WIA Adult Program will continue to target services to low income, unemployed individuals.
There have been additions to staff to cover all programs when needed. The Consumer
Navigator position will continue to focus efforts on increasing the access to services for
people with disabilities who register under the Wager Peyser program.
It is difficult to determine any new program initiatives and designs that may need to be made
in the system to meet any new performance measure until there are standards set. At that
time Weld County will analyze its performance in relation to meeting the standards.
Employment Services is committed to work with the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment and the Colorado Workforce Development Council to respond to any necessary
program changes to meet any emerging needs and performance measures.
2. Provide a detailed description of how you will be utilizing Reed Act funds.
Reed Act funds will be used to support the delivery of programs in each of Employment
Services' offices including the new satellite office in Del Camino in South Weld County. This
office will provide full services once a week. A primary emphasis at this location will be to
increase our employer relations efforts in the southern portion of the County as well as to
provide increased services to the residents in that area. Reed Act funds will also be used to
continue the Triage Targeted Populations (TTP) Program to provide enhanced Wagner-
Peyser services to individuals who are mono-lingual, offenders, or have a disability.
3. Identify your strategies for serving Welfare-to-Work clients who will be carried in from
PY 03. Indicate the numbers of clients that will need to be served.
Weld County began preparing for the elimination of the Welfare to Work Program in January
of 2003 and terminated clients from the program when there was no longer a need for
continued support services. As a result of this effort, there are not any clients who will be
carried in to the WIA programs.
4. Describe your strategies for implementing enhanced services to those with limited
English-speaking abilities. What additional resources will be needed to serve this
population? How will you develop or purchase these resources?
Employment Services of Weld County has delivered services to individuals with limited
English Speaking for numerous years. Following are examples of how we deliver the full
array of services to individuals:
• Approximately 56% of Employment Services staff are bi-lingual. This allows for all
services to be delivered to effectively to customers who have limited English speaking
ability.
• The Triage Targeted Populations Program provides more intensive Wagner Peyser
services to monolingual individuals, offenders, and individuals with disabilities to help
meet their needs. Originally funded with Wagner Peyser 10% Discretionary funds, this
Program will continue to be provided and will be funded through a combination of Reed
Act and Wagner Peyser funds.
• BUENO HEP, a program operated by the University of Colorado, and Aims Community
College offer English as a Second Language (ESL) as well as GED preparation classes to
individuals with limited English speaking ability at the Greeley office of Employment
Services of Weld County.
5. Identify your strategies for serving clients with disabilities and the integration of
Project TRAIN into your One-Stop system.
As indicated earlier, the Triage Targeted Populations Program provides more intensive
Wagner Peyser services to individuals with disabilities, offenders, and monolingual individuals
to assist them in meeting their needs. Individuals generally self identify as having a disability.
These individuals are referred to the Triage Targeted Population (TTP) Program for more
intensive Wagner Peyser services. Individuals needing additional assistance in accessing
workforce development services are referred to the Consumer Navigator.
Employment Services intentionally selected the Consumer Navigator from existing workforce
center staff to ensure integration into our one-stop system. This staff person possesses a
thorough knowledge of the services available through the center in addition to those in the
community. Customers are provided the level of services necessary for them to meet their
workforce needs. In addition to the direct services to customers, the Consumer Navigator has
worked with all center staff to increase their ability to assist individuals with disabilities.
Some of the key strategies that have already been implemented to increase our ability to
serve individuals with disabilities include; all staff have received training in working with people
with disabilities, ADA, and the use of the adaptive technology available in the center. The
Consumer Navigator developed a training plan for all new staff regarding disability awareness
and adaptive technology use and also includes information regarding community resources.
Print materials and brochures have also been updated and are available in alternative
formats. Employment Services will continue to utilize a full time Consumer Navigator to assist
individuals with disabilities in accessing the full range of workforce system services.
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6. Provide goals, objectives, and timelines for these initiatives and changes.
The strategies for serving both individuals with limited English ability and those with disabilities
will take place throughout the Program Year. As these are not new initiatives, there is not a
specific timeline for implementation.
The Consumer Navigator initiative has following expected outcomes:
• An increase in the number of individuals with disabilities that access workforce
development system services through the workforce center.
• An increase in the awareness of the resources available through the workforce center by
both customers with disabilities and the community agencies that serve individuals with
disabilities.
• An increase in the knowledge of the workforce system regarding the resources and
services needed for individuals with disabilities to be able to access services.
• An increase in the knowledge and skills of staff regarding the resources and services
available to individuals with disabilities.
Quarterly reports regarding the status of the obtainment of these goals are submitted in
accordance with PGL 03-03 WIA.
Employment Services has not identified any specific goals for serving individuals with limited
English ability. Weld County has served this population for a long period of time and this is
not a new initiative for us.
F. Initiatives:
1. Provide a brief description of special initiatives you are planning for PY 04,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.
At this time, Employment Services is planning a number of initiatives for PY 04 Discretionary
funds proposals. These are as follows:
• A Wagner Peyser 10% Discretionary proposal will be developed to support Job
Search/Job Club Workshops available to all customers. Currently, the Weld County
system is very limited in its ability to provide these more intensive services to our general
customer base. We anticipate that these workshop activities will be conducted on
regularly scheduled basis. We will be requesting resources to help cover the associated
staff costs for the development, implementation, and deployment of these workshops.
• Employment Services is currently in the planning stages with Aims Community College to
develop a WIA Adult Discretionary proposal to increase the capacity of Aims to train
Certified Nurse Aides.
• A proposal to train incumbent workers is being planned in collaboration with a local
employer who is creating a new product line and needs to upgrade the skills of their
current workforce. This potentially could be coordinated with Colorado First funds.
• A WIA Youth 10% Discretionary proposal is currently being developed to provide
employment and job specific skill straining to youth nearing release from the Platte Valley
Youth Detention facility. This proposal would link youth to a job and thereby reduce the
possibility of recidivism.
2. Identify any system building initiatives that you plan to undertake (e.g.expansion of
your resource room, new services at a particular location, new satellite offices such as
dislocated worker, youth offices, etc)
Employment Services does not plan any new system building initiatives, other than those
previously discussed, at this time. The Employment Services resource room is being
expanded and the lobby/reception area is in the process of being redone so it is more
customer friendly. Each of the satellite offices offers the full array of services to customers.
II. WIA 40%Waiver
Employment Services does not plan to transfer funds at this time. If this changes, we will submit the
appropriate modifications as appropriate.
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Attachment 1
Workforce Investment Act
Five Year Plan Modification for PY 04
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 Lone Phone (970) 353-3800 ext 3400
Fiscal Contact: Marilyn Carlino 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
04.
Weld County intends to serve the following client target groups:
• Adult-Weld County will 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. Weld County has been unable to
renegotiate the adult wage replacement standard to one that is more reflective of the local
economy. Therefore, in light of the stated local economic factors, which combined make it nearly
impossible for Weld County to meet the assigned wage replacement standard, Weld County has
determined it must target services to customers who are low income and are unemployed to have
a reasonable chance to meet standards. A small amount of individuals who do not meet these
guidelines will be served, but our focus will 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 have been identified under the UI
Profiling System. Weld County will continue to use the UI Profiling System as a recruitment
source for the Dislocated Worker Program.
• 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 dropouts.
• 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
funded under the Wagner Peyser 10%funds has focused more intensive services to monolingual
individuals, ex-offenders, and individuals with disabilities. Although this funding will not be
renewed for PY 04, Employment Services will continue to provide targeted services to these
populations through Wagner Peyser funds. The Weld County Consumer 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 an eleven percent(11%) drop in the number of job
vacancies between the fall of 2002 and the fall of 2003. Based on an analysis of local data derived
from the Spring and Fall 2003 Colorado Department of Labor Job Vacancy Survey's, Weld County will
continue to focus its employer relations efforts in the Healthcare Practitioners occupational area. In
the upcoming year, Weld will 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 2003 Job Vacancy Survey, the Office and Administrative Support occupational area
comprise approximately 23% of the total job openings in Weld and Larimer counties. Healthcare
Practitioners and Technical Occupation was second and comprised 19% of the total openings. Out of
the twenty major occupational groups listed in the survey, half offer wages below the overall midpoint
wage. Only Registered Nurses and also Medical and Health Services Managers have average Job
Vacancy Survey wages above the overall regional average.
In reviewing the job seeker applicant base, the Weld County labor supply is available in the majority of
standard occupational areas. Analysis was completed using approximately 15,017 active job seekers
in the Weld County data base. Data shows an increase in the number of available job seekers in the
Professional, Technical, and Services industries. There were 256 job openings in Weld and Larimer
Counties on April 6, 2004 which were used in the analysis to compare the availability of the labor force
to open job orders.
• Provide a brief summary of the program initiatives, goals and objectives that will be
undertaken in PY 04 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 04:
• 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. Two"Floater Staff' have been added to provide coverage in all areas and the
resource room for job seekers will be updated and include more stations for customer access.
• Formal Job Search/Job Club workshops will be implemented and conducted on a regularly
scheduled basis and be 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 consumer Navigator will continue to focus on increasing the access of individuals with
disabilities to services in the workforce system. The Consumer Navigator will continue to train all
staff and increase their skills to ensure that individuals with disabilities 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 will open in May 2004. 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 one day per week.
• As more information becomes available regarding the common performance measures, Weld
County will complete a trend analysis of the cost per participant for each program to identify a
base for negotiating the Efficiency Measures. Additionally, this analysis will position Weld County
to be able to respond to any changes in program design that may be needed once standards are
identified.
• 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. These
focus areas are identified in the WIA Plan Modification for PY 04. Some of these areas include
the continuation of Project Train 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 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. An initial goal will be to
increase Aims Community College's capacity to train Certified Nurse Aides.
• 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 is currently a partner in
the Synchronist Program and is assisting in interviewing primary sector employers. The data
obtained from this effort will provide an evaluation and identification of the workforce and training
needs of employers.
• Complete the fallowing chart,which does not include carry-in or transfer funds.
Program PY 04 Total #of Clients to be Served Cost Per Client
Allocation
WIA Adult $293,161.00 160 $1,879.23
WIA Dislocated $378,040.00 170 $2,223.77
Worker
WIA Youth $437,414.00 145 $3,016.65
Wagner-Peyser $505,424.00 18,000 28.08
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY Attachment 2
Organizational Chart
Director
Linda Perez
Administrative Assistant `Complaint Specialist/EEO Officer
E. Tedi Guerrero Susan Talmadge
One-Stop.Structure.
Educational and
Client Data System Unit Vocational Unit Veterans Special Programs Employer Services
Manager Manager EVER Manager Manager
Dora Lara Charlie Dalpra Torn Stiller Ted Long Marie Llamas-
Annette Gutierrez Mary Moreno Loretta Llamas Elvira Gonzalez
Sandra Perez Kris Armstrong Jim Morris Colleen Lechman
Joe Galindo Jim Nall Norma Salazar Yolanda Fox
Sonia Rodriguez Morgan Mallard Julie Atkinson
Alicia Lopez Monica Salazar Laurie Speck
Nancy Sanchez Nori Vizcaino
Laura Maes Vangie Sandoval
Theresa Martinez Mary Ann Gonzales
Neomi Alvarado Denise Rodriguez
Brian Allee Scott Carnegie
Renee Bear Jay Mollock
Eloy Silva
Genaro Avalos
Bernadette Cordova
Tami Andrews
George Talamantes
Rene Valenzuela
Part Time Staff : Part Time Staff Part Time Staff Part Time Staff Part Time Staff
James Harrington
Reports to Walt Speckman, Executive Director,Weld County Division of Human Services
Attachment 3
Workforce Investment Act
Five-Year Plan Modification for PY04
Budget and Service Level Chart
For each funding stream, please complete the following chart. This information will be utilized by COLE for the development of its PY04 State Plan
modification.
Program Total Funds to Total PY04 %of Total#to Cost per Amount of %of Amount of %of Amount of %of
be Spent in funds that PY04 be client(divide column 1 Total Total column 1 Total column 1 Total
PY04(include will be spent funds Served column 1 by to be spent on Total to be Total to be
carry-in and in PY04 to be in PY04 the total WIA Training* Spent on Spent on
transferred spent (include number Activities WIA Program
funds) during carry-ins) served) Supportive Staff Costs
PY04 Services
WIA Adult
(program 258,161 223,161 76 156 1,654.87
funds only)
WIA Dis.
Wkr.
(program 378,040 308,040 81 170 2,223.76
funds only)
WIA Youth
(program 412,414 352,414 81 145 2,844.23
funds only)
Wagner-
Peyser
(total 505,423.85 505,423.85 100 18,000 28.08 N/A N/A
allocation)
Training for Adult and DW includes ITAs, OJTs, and customized training. Training for youth includes occupational training, work
experience, OJTs, and customized training.
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
PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION
Funding Stream, Year, and Original Amount of funds: PY 04 Adult$60,952.00 and FY 05 Adult$232,209.00
Revised Amount of Funds:
Original Period of Performance: PY 04 Adult From: July 1, 2004 To: June 30,2006
Original Period of Performance: FY 05 Adult From: October 1, 2004 To: June 30, 2006
Revised Period of Performance: From: To:
BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
PY 04 Adult
Original Allocation: I $60,952.00 , To Administration Pool: $6,095.20
Current Program Budget: $54,856.80 Vax# 768
Transfer In t): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out_(:): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Revised Pro ram Budget: $54,856.80
Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget
PY 04 Adult Program $54,856.80 $54,856.80
Total Program : $54,856.80 $54,856.80
FY 05 Adult
Original Allocation: $232,209.00 _ To Administration Pool: I $23,220.90
Current Program Budget: $208,988.10 Vax# 768
Transfer In (+): $00.000 i From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out (-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Revised Program Budget: $208,988.10
Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget
FY 05 Adult Program $208,988.10 $208,988.10
Total Program $208,988.10 ; $208,988.10
I. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$263,844.90 to provide core,
intensive, and training services to adults registered in the WIA Adult Program.
Weld County will serve the planned number of adults as outlined under section C below. The goal
of the program is to provide participants with the appropriate mix of services they require to assist
them in obtaining and retaining employment.
B. Services to be Provided
Adult participants will be able to access core, intensive, and training services and activities
authorized under Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment Act through Employment Services
of Weld County's Local One-Stop Center. Customers will also be able to access information
regarding WIA partner programs and some services provided by the partners will be available
through the One-Stop Center.
Wagner-Peyser Act services have been an integral part of Employment Services One-Stop
Center for twenty-five years, and therefore, do not exist as a stand-alone system. The services
described in Section 7(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act are universally available to the customers of
Employment Services of Weld County.
The following WIA employment and training activities and services will be available to adult
participants:
Core Services
1. Determination of eligibility to receive assistance under Title I of WIA.
2. Outreach, intake (including worker profiling), and orientation to the information and services
available through the One-Stop system at Employment Services of Weld County.
3. Initial assessment of the skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and supportive service needs of
customers.
4. Job search and placement assistance.
5. Career counseling, where appropriate.
6. Labor market information which will include information related to the local, regional, and
national labor markets including job vacancy listings, information on the job skills necessary to
obtain the jobs, and information regarding occupations in demand in the local area and the
earnings and skill requirements for those occupations.
7. Performance and program cost information on eligible training providers furnished for each
training program.
8. Information regarding the One-Stop Center's performance.
9. Information regarding the availability of supportive services, including daycare and
transportation services, in the local area and when appropriate, the referral to such services.
10. Information regarding filing claims for unemployment compensation.
11. Assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for training and
education programs not funded by WIA.
12. Follow-up services, including counseling regarding the workplace, for participants placed in
unsubsidized employment for not less than 12 months.
Intensive Services
Intensive services will be provided to adults who are: 1) unemployed and who have been unable
to obtain employment through the provision of core services; and 2) have been determined to be
in need of more intensive services in(order to obtain employment; or 3) employed, but have been
determined to be in need of intensive services in order to retain their employment or obtain
employment which allows for self-sufficiency.
The following intensive services may be provided to customers who meet the above criteria:
1. Comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of
customers including:
(a) diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and
(b) in-depth interviews and evaluations to identify any employment barriers and appropriate
employment goals.
2. Development of an individual employment plan (IEP) which identifies an employment goal,
appropriate achievement objectives, and the appropriate combination of services to allow the
customer to achieve their employment goals.
3. Individualized counseling and career planning
4. Case management for customers seeking training services
5. Short term pre-vocational services to prepare customers for unsubsidized employment or
training which may include
(a) development of learning skills;
(b) improvement of basic skills (i.e. reading and math levels);
(c) GED preparation;
(d) development of communication skills;
• Interviewing Techniques
• Resume Development
• Labor Market Information
• Application Completion
• How to Dress for Interviews
• Effective Communication
• Other Related Activities
(e) development of interviewing skills;
(f) development of resume and cover letters;
(g) punctuality;
(h) development of personal maintenance skills; and
(i) professional conduct.
Training Services
Training services will be provided to adults who: 1) have met the eligibility requirements for
intensive services and who have been unable to obtain or retain employment through the receipt
of such services; 2) after an interview, evaluation, assessment, and case management are
determined to be in need of training services and have the skills and qualifications to successfully
participate in the selected training services; 3) select programs of training services that are
directly linked to employment opportunities in the local area or in an area where the participant is
willing to relocate; 4) meet the requirements of financial assistance set below; and 5) are
determined eligible in accordance with the established Weld County priority system.
The following training services may be made available to customers:
1. occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment
2. on-the-job training
3. training programs operated by the private sector
4. programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, including cooperative
education programs
5. skill upgrading and retraining
6. entrepreneurial training
7. job readiness training
8. customized training conducted with commitments from an employer or employers to hire the
individual upon successful completion of the training
9. adult education and literacy activities provided in combination with the above listed services
Supportive Services
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services have adopted a
supportive services policy to ensure that services are provided on a consistent and equitable basis
for those individuals who need such services to assist them in obtaining or retaining employment
or to participate in and complete core, intensive, or training services and who are unable to obtain
such services through other programs or means.
The supportive services that may be provided are:
• transportation
• child care/dependent care
• job related medical expenses
• special clothing
• license costs
• assistance to secure bonding
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
The projected total number of participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2004 through June
30, 2005 will be 160 for the WIA Adult Program. This total includes 90 new participants and 70
carry-in participants from the PY 03 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
Consumer Navigator Program
Local Veterans Employment Representative
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
I. 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 4A1
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY -CUMULATIVE
Workforce Region: Weld County Funding Stream and Program Year: PY04 Adult
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
Total Participants 95 125 150 160
Carry In 70 N/A N/A 70
New 25 55 80 90
Total Exiters 20 55 85 110
Entered Employment Rate 74.1% 74.1% 74.1% 74.1%
Employment Retention Rate 80% 80% 80% 80%
Earnings Increase- 1st Quarter N/A N/A N/A N/A
Earnings Increase-3rd
2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Quarter
Cost per Participant N/A N/A N/A N/A
Employment and Credential 61% 61% 61% 61%
l Rate l
I Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 50
PLANNED CTIVITIES- CUMULATIVE
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
Registered Core Services 25 55 80 90
Intensive Services 95 125 150 160
Training Services 24 35 45 55
Attachment 4B
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
PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION
Funding Stream, Year, and Original Amount of funds: PY 04 Dislocated Worker$105,947.00 and FY 05
Dislocated Worker$272,093.00
Revised Amount of Funds:
Original Period of Performance: PY 04 Dislocated Worker From: July 1, 2004 To: June 30, 2006
Original Period of Performance: FY 05 Dislocated Worker From: October 1, 2004 To: June 30, 2006
Revised Period of Performance: From: To:
BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
PY 04 Dislocated Worker
Original Allocation: 1, $105,947.00 To Administration Pool: ! $10,594.70
Current Program Budget: $95,352.30 Vax# 770 •
Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Revised Program Budget: $95,352.30
Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
PY 04 Dislocated Worker $95,352.30 $95,352.30
Program
Total Program $95,352.30 $95,352.30
FY 05 Dislocated Worker
Original Allocation: I $272,093.00 To Administration Pool: $27,209.30
Current Program Budget: _1 $244,883.70 Vax# 770
Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out (-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Revised Program Budget:. $244,883.70
Cost Category ' Current Budget Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget
FY 05 Dislocated Worker $244,883.70 $244,883.70
Program
Total Program $244,883.70 $244,883.70
I. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$340,236.00 to provide core,
intensive, and training services to dislocated workers registered in the WIA Dislocated Worker
Program.
Weld County will serve the planned number of dislocated workers as outlined under section C
below. The goal of the program is to provide participants with the appropriate mix of services
they require to assist them in obtaining and retaining employment.
B. Services to be Provided
Dislocated worker participants will be able to access core, intensive, and training services and
activities authorized under Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment Act through Employment
Services of Weld County's Local One-Stop Center. Customers will also be able to access
information regarding WIA partner programs and some services provided by the partners will be
available through the One-Stop Center.
Wagner-Peyser Act services have been an integral part of Employment Services One-Stop
Center for twenty-five years, and therefore, do not exist as a stand-alone system. The services
described in Section 7(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act are universally available to the customers of
Employment Services of Weld County.
The following WIA employment and training activities and services will be available to dislocated
worker participants:
Core Services
1. Determination of eligibility to receive assistance under Title I of WIA.
2. Outreach, intake(including worker profiling), and orientation to the information and services
available through the One-Stop system at Employment Services of Weld County.
3. Initial assessment of the skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and supportive service needs of
customers.
4. Job search and placement assistance.
5. Career counseling, where appropriate.
6. Labor market information which will include information related to the local, regional, and
national labor markets including job vacancy listings, information on the job skills necessary
to obtain the jobs, and information regarding occupations in demand in the local area and the
earnings and skill requirements for those occupations.
7. Performance and program cost information on eligible training providers furnished for each
training program.
8. Information regarding the One-Stop Center's performance.
9. Information regarding the availability of supportive services, including daycare and
transportation services, in the local area and when appropriate, the referral to such services.
10. Information regarding filing claims for unemployment compensation.
11. Assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for training and
education programs not funded by WIA.
12. Follow-up services, including counseling regarding the workplace, for participants placed in
unsubsidized employment for not less than 12 months.
Intensive Services
Intensive services will be provided to dislocated workers who are: 1) unemployed and who have
been unable to obtain employment through the provision of core services; and 2) have been
determined to be in need of more intensive services in order to obtain employment; or 3)
employed, but have been determined to be in need of intensive services in order to retain their
employment or obtain employment which allows for self-sufficiency.
The following intensive services may be provided to customers who meet the above criteria:
1. Comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of
customers including:
(a) diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and
(b) in-depth interviews and evaluations to identify any employment barriers and appropriate
employment goals.
2. Development of an individual employment plan (IEP) which identifies an employment goal,
appropriate achievement objectives, and the appropriate combination of services to allow the
customer to achieve their employment goals.
3. Individualized counseling and career planning
4. Case management for customers seeking training services
5. Short term pre-vocational services to prepare customers for unsubsidized employment or
training which may include
(a) development of learning skills;
(b) improvement of basic skills (i.e. reading and math levels);
(c) GED preparation;
(d) development of communication skills;
• Interviewing Techniques
• Resume Development
• Labor Market Information
• Application Completion
• How to Dress for Interviews
• Effective Communication
• Other Related Activities
(e) development of interviewing skills;
(f) development of resume and cover letters;
(g) punctuality;
(h) development of personal maintenance skills; and
(i) professional conduct.
Training Services
Training services will be provided to dislocated workers who: 1) have met the eligibility
requirements for intensive services and who have been unable to obtain or retain employment
through the receipt of such services; 2) after an interview, evaluation, assessment, and case
management are determined to be in need of training services and have the skills and
qualifications to successfully participate in the selected training services; 3) select programs of
training services that are directly linked to employment opportunities in the local area or in an
area where the participant is willing to relocate; 4) meet the requirements of financial assistance
set below; and 5) are determined eligible in accordance with the established Weld County
policies.
The following training services may be made available to customers:
1. occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment
2. on-the-job training
3. training programs operated by the private sector
4. programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, including cooperative
education programs
5. skill upgrading and retraining
6. entrepreneurial training
7. job readiness training
8. customized training conducted with commitments from an employer or employers to hire the
individual upon successful completion of the training
9. adult education and literacy activities provided in combination with the above listed services
•
Supportive Services
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services have adopted a
supportive services policy to ensure that services are provided on a consistent and equitable
basis for those individuals who need such services to assist them in obtaining or retaining
employment or to participate in and complete core, intensive, or training services and who are
unable to obtain such services through other programs or means.
The supportive services that may be provided are:
• transportation
• child care/dependent care
• job related medical expenses
• special clothing
• license costs
• assistance to secure bonding
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
The projected total number of participants to be served for the period of July 1, 2004 through
June 30, 2005 will be 170 for the WIA Dislocated worker Program. This total includes 111 new
participants and 59 carry-in participants from the PY 03 WIA Dislocated Worker Program.
The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Dislocated worker
Program is included at Attachment 4B1.
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 Adult, and Youth
Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
AmeriCorps
Consumer Navigator Program
Local Veterans Employment Representative
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
I. 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 4B1
PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY-CUMULATIVE
Workforce Region: Weld County Funding Stream and Program Year: PY04 Dislocated
Worker
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
Total Participants 84 124 154 170
Carry In 59 N/A N/A 59
New 25 65 95 111
Total Exiters 25 55 85 110
Entered Employment Rate 83% 83% 83% 83%
Employment Retention Rate 91% 91% 91% 91%
Earnings Increase- 1st
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Quarter
Earnings Increase-3rd
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Quarter
Cost per Participant N/A N/A N/A N/A
Employment and Credential 67% 67% 67% 67%
Rate
Earnings Replacement Rate 83% 83% 83% 83%
Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 60
l
PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES- CUMULATIVE
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
Registered Core Services 25 65 95 111
Intensive Services 84 124 154 170
Training Services 34 45 55 65
Attachment 4C
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
PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION
Funding Stream, Year, and Original Amount of funds: PY 04 Youth $437,414.00
Revised Amount of Funds:
Original Period of Performance: From: July 1, 2004 To: June 30, 2006
Revised Period of Performance: From: To:
I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
WIA Youth
i Original Allocation: $437,414.00 To Administration Pool: $43,741.40
Current Program Budget:
$393,672.60 Vax# 769
Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out (+1-) Revised Budget
Out-of-School $275,570.82 $275,570.82
In-School $118,101.78 $118,101.78
Total Program $393,672.60 $393,672.60
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$393,672.60 to provide services to
youth registered in the WIA Program.
Weld County will serve the planned number of youth as outlined under section C below. The goal
of the program is to provide participants with the appropriate mix of services they require to assist
them in obtaining and retaining employment.
B. Services to be Provided
In accordance with Section129(c) of the Workforce Investment Act, Employment Services of Weld
County will deliver the following to eligible youth participants:
1. eligible youth will be provided an objective assessment of the academic levels, skill levels,
and service needs of each participant. This assessment will include a review of the basic
skills, occupational skills, prior work experience, employability, interests, aptitudes (including
interests and aptitudes for nontraditional jobs), supportive service needs, and developmental
needs of the participant;
2. service strategies for each participant will be developed and they will identify an employment
goal (including, in appropriate circumstances, nontraditional employment), appropriate
achievement objectives, and appropriate services for the participant, taking into account the
assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph (a).
The following services will be provided to eligible youth participants:
(a) preparation for post-secondary educational opportunities, in appropriate cases;
(b) strong linkages between academic and occupational learning;
(c) preparation for unsubsidized employment opportunities, in appropriate cases; and
(d) effective connections to intermediaries with strong links to
(i) the job market; and
(ii) local and regional employers
Program Elements
Employment Services of Weld County will provide the following program elements to eligible
youth participants:
1. Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to completion of secondary school,
including drop-out prevention strategies;
2. alternative secondary school services as appropriate;
3. summer employment opportunities that are directly linked to academic and occupational
learning;
4. as appropriate, paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing;
5. occupational skill training, as appropriate;
6. leadership development opportunities, which may include community service and peer
centered activities encouraging responsibility and other positive social behaviors during non-
school hours, as appropriate;
7. supportive services which may include;
• transportation
• child care/dependent care
• job related medical expenses
• special clothing
• license costs
• assistance to secure bonding
8. adult mentoring for the period of participation and a subsequent period, for a total of not less
than 12 months;
9. follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as
appropriate; and
10. comprehensive guidance and counseling, which may include drug and alcohol abuse
counseling and referral, as appropriate.
Each participant or applicant who meets the minimum income criteria tc 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, 2004 through
June 30, 2005 will be a total of 145 for the WIA Youth Program (30 Older Youth and 115 Younger
Youth). This total includes 103 new participants and 42 carry-in participants from the PY 03 WIA
program.
The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Youth Program is included
at Attachment 4C1.
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
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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
Consumer Navigator Program
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: Weld County I Funding Stream and Program Year: PY04 Older Youth
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
Total Participants 13 21 27 30
Carry In 9 N/A N/A 9
New 4 12 18 21
Total Exiters 5 12 19 23
Rate of Placement in 70% 70% 70% 70%
Employment or Education
Attainment of Degree or 41% 41% 41% 41%
Certificate
Literacy and Numeracy Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cost perparticipant N/A N/A N/A N/A
Employment Retention Rate , 70% 70% 70% 70%
Earnings Increase 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 7
I Workforce Region: Weld County I Funding Stream and Program Year: PY04 Younger Youth
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
Total Participants 58 88 103 115
Carry In 33 N/A N/A 33
New 25 55 70, 82
Total Exiters 15 45 75 95
Skill Attainment Rate 82% 82% 82% 82%
Attainment of Diploma or 51% 51% 51% 51%
Certificate
Literacy and Numeracy Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cost per participant N/A N/A N/A N/A
Retention Rate 61% 61% 61% 61%
iii Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 20
Attachment 4D
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
Request Page
If applicable, Date of Modification
Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
1 Program/Project Coordinator: Linda L. Perez N
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Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3363
PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION
Funding Stream, Year, and Original Amount of funds: PY 04 Wagner Peyser Act$505,424.00
Revised Amount of Funds:
Original Period of Performance: From: July 1, 2004 _ To: June 30, 2005
Revised Period of Performance: From: To:
I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of $505,424.00 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.
Original Allocation: $505,424.00 Vax# 771
Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget
Program $505,424.00 $505,424.00
Total Program $505,424.00 I $505,424.00
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$505,424.00 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 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.
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(b). Review job orders for specific industry groups and see how we are generating applicants
to respond to those job orders, and how we are recruiting customers for programs to
increase the utilization of services.
(c). Increase the number of opportunities to publicize the system through the use of news
releases that inform the community about special programs. Promote special recognition
awards and events that recognize staff and program accomplishments, as well as
recognizing successful and satisfied customers.
(d). Continue to conduct customer satisfaction surveys and gather statistical data to assist in
determining program effectiveness. Utilize information form surveys to identify areas that
can benefit from improved marketing efforts and program design.
2. New business and existing business development strategies will continue to include
coordination between the Economic Development Action Partnership and the Weld County
Chamber of Commerce to offer our services to new and existing business.
3. Marketing strategies that target employer, applicant and consumer groups will be designed
and implemented.
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
N/A
D. Expected Outcomes
N/A
E. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners
The Memorandums of Understanding with the required One-Stop Partners address the services
to be provided by the One-Stop partners and how these services will be coordinated and made
available through the One-Stop system.
The MOUs address areas with the partner programs that support and enhance applicant and
employer access to services. Partner agencies' services are integrated through cross training of
staff, sharing of information through brochures and other materials available through various
access points, access by electronic means through the Internet, and joint or coordinated
employer relations efforts when feasible and appropriate. In addition, partners have agreed to be
physically located at Employment Services for varying amounts of time to increase their target
group's access to services and to be on-site to provide services to their potential customers.
In general, the partners have agreed to provide brochures on their services which will be made
available at each access point, cross train staff to help customers' access appropriate services,
and coordinate employer relations efforts as appropriate. Partner organizations have agreed to
have staff on site at the One-Stop for a period of time each week. Customers will be able to
obtain information and access partner programs during these times.
Employment Services will continue to maintain and enhance its web site. On this site, extensive
information is made available regarding the services available through Employment Services and
linkages to other employment and training opportunities is provided.
The contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment addresses the
implementation of the programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This contract
addresses the coordination between the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and the National
transitional adjustment assistance activities. Also addressed in the contract is coordination with
activities authorized under Chapter 41 of Title 38 U.S.C. and the programs authorized under the
State Unemployment Insurance Programs.
F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through the
Weld County One-Stop system:
Workforce Investment Act: Title I Adult, Youth and Dislocated Workers
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
AmeriCorps
Consumer Navigator Program
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 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
PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION
Funding Stream, Year, and Original Amount of funds: PY 04 Admin $60,431.30/FY 05 Admin
$50.430.20
Revised Amount of Funds:
Original Period of Performance: PY 04 Admin From: July 1, 2004 To: June 30, 2006
Original Period of Performance: FY 04 Admin From: October 1. 2004 To: June 30, 2006
Revised Period of Performance: From: To:
I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
Original Total PY04 Allocation: $604,313.00 Vax# 767
Original Total FY05 Allocation: $504,305.00
Total PY04+FY05 Allocation: $1,108,615.00
Current Admin Budget: $110,861.50
Administrative Dollars $00.000 From Fund Year and Name:
Transferred In (+):
Administrative Dollars ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Transferred Out(-):
Revised Admin Budget: $0.00
Funding Stream Current Budget Changes In/Out(+1-) Revised Budget
PY04 Adult $6,095.20 $6,095.20
PY04 Youth $43,741.40 $43,741.40
PY04 Dislocated Worker $10,594.70 $10,594.70
FY05 Adult $23,220.90 $23,220.90
FY05 Dislocated Worker $27,209.30 $27,209.30
Total Pooled Admin. $110,861.50 $110,861.50
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Attachment 6
Projected Quarterly Expenditures- Cumulative
Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Funding Stream: PY04/FY05 Adult
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
Administration 3,647 9,726 18,237 24,316.10
Program 35,076 93,538 175,384 233,844.90
Carry In/Carry Out 35,000 N/A N/A 70,000
Funding Stream: PY04/FY05 Dislocated Worker
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
Administration 5,671.00 15,121.00 28,353 37,804.00
Program 51,035 136,094 255,177 340,236.00
Carry In/Carry Out 70,000 N/A N/A 70,000
Funding Stream: PY04 Youth
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
Administration 5,811 15,496 29,055 38,741.40
Program 56,050 149,469 280,254 373,672.60
Carry In/Carry Out 60,000 N/A N/A 85,000
Funding Stream: PY04/FY05 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
Administration
Program
Carry In/Carry Out 15,500 N/A N/A
Funding Stream: PY04 Wagner Pevser
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
Administration/Program 101,084 227,440 379,067 505,423.85
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