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RE: APPROVE TWO EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUESTS FOR WAGNER-
PEYSER 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
the Wagner-Peyser 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 1,2004,and ending August 31,2004,with further terms and conditions being
as stated in said expenditure requests, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure
requests, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County,Colorado,that the two Expenditure Authorization Requests for the Wagner-Peyser 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 are,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said expenditure requests.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 23rd day of February, A.D., 2004, nunc pro tunc February 1, 2004.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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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 03 Funding Stream: WP 10% Governor's SJH $ 16,500.00
Program Year: PY 03 Funding Stream: WIA 10% Governor's SJH $ 2,000.00
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&, 2 3 2004 By e J9 LS Y
Robert D. Masden, Chair Date Je ells Date
/Board of Weld County Commissioners E ecuti e Director, CDLE
BY: ( r ,i4duit6-ct 2 —/2-e`` By:
Ron Wildeman, Chair Date Date
Weld County Workforce Development Board Title:
By: . � x l7--D z/ By:
Linda L. Perez, 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.
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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 03 WP 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt
$16,500.00
Revised Amount of Funds:
Original Period of Performance: From: February 1, 2004 To: August 31, 2004
Revised Period of Performance: From: To:
I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$16,500.00 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: $16,500.00 Vax# 716
Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
Program $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Total Program $16,500.00 $16,500.00
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:
• A Job Fair, in March 2004, in conjunction 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
Employment Services of Weld County will work towards meeting the following goals set by
the state: 700 youth will enter employment within 90 days of receiving a reportable service.
D. Expected Outcomes
See C above.
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.
111. 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 03 WIA 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt
$2,000.00
Revised Amount of Funds:
Original Period of Performance: From: February 1, 2004 To: August 31, 2004
Revised Period of Performance: From: To:
I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the,award of$2,000.00 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: $2,000.00 Vax # 709
Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget
Program $2,000.00
$2,000.00
Total Program $2,000.00 $2,000.00
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:
• A Job Fair, in March 2004, in conjunction 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
Employment Services of Weld County will work towards meeting the following goals set by
the state: 700 youth will enter employment within 90 days of receiving a reportable service.
D. Expected Outcomes
See C above.
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
MEMORANDUM
M—estDATE: October 22, 2003
TO: Robert D Masden, Chair, Board of County CommissionersiviiP�.
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 $16,500 of PY 03 Wagner Peyser 10% funds and the other
Expenditure Authorization requests $2,000 of PY 03 WIA 10% funds. These funds will be used
to provide basic labor exchange services to youth seeking summer employment and to
employers wishing to hire youth.
If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800 ext. 3317.
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