HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031990.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND EMPLOYMENT
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 a Expenditure Authorization for National
Emergency Grant Funds between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human
Services, Employment Services of Weld County, and the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment, commencing June 16, 2003, and ending June 30, 2004, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said authorization, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said authorization, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Expenditure Authorization for National Emergency Grant
Funds between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Employment
Services of Weld County, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment be, and
hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said authorization.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 4th day of August, A.D., 2003, nunc pro tunc June 16, 2003.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W COUNTY, COLORADO
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vid E. L g, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Robert D. M en, Pro-Tem
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Date of signature:
2003-1990
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EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
Signature Page
WORKFORCE REGION
Name: Employment Services of Weld County
Address: P.O. Box 1805
City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY
This Expenditure Authorization covers the following Funding Sources(specific details for each Funding Source are
Attached):
Program Year: FY 03 Funding Source: National Emergency Grant Funds$54,239.62
Program Year: PY Funding Source:
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This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be incorporated
into the Employment and Training 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
Cotroller or designee.
By: AUG 0 4 2003 B . �� 5'- ---0J
Davijcxi
Long Date J ff ells Date
/CC(h�hairr,,Weld County Board Commissioners u ve Director,CDLE
By: a ll�U�(..k.„„,F„- By:
Ron Wildeman, Chair Date
Weld
/Counnty Workforce Development Board Title:
By;_/Ji a�G l� ( s/ By:
da L. Perez, Director/ Date
Employment Services of Weld County Title:
APPROVALS
DIVISION OF FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT
ARTH L. BARRNHART.
By:_ '
State Controller Designee
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EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) REQUEST
Date of Submittal: July 21, 2003
Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Address: P.O. Box 1805
City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632
Phone: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3400
Program/Project Coordinator Ted A. Long
PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Reference Code :
Name: National Emergency Grant VAX#:
Funding Source,Year, and Amount of funds: National Emergency Grant PY 01 $54,239.62
Period of Performance: From: June 16,2003 To: June 30. 2004
I. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$54,239.62 of National Emergency
Grants funds to provide core, intensive, and training services to those individuals who have
experienced a layoff subsequent to September 11, 2001 and who meet the eligibility guidelines
established in Colorado Department of Labor PGL 03-13-W IA dated June 17,2003.
The goal of the program will be to continue 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 over twenty 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
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 local 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;
(a) programs of financial aid assistance for training and education programs not funded by
WIA.
12. Follow-up services, including counseling regarding the workplace, for participants placed in
unsubsidized employment for not less than 12 months.
Intensive Services
Intensive services will be provided to dislocated workers who are: 1)unemployed and who have
been unable to obtain employment through the provision of core services; and 2) have been
determined to be in need of more intensive services in order to obtain employment; or 3)
employed, but have been determined to be in need of intensive services in order to retain their
employment or obtain employment which allows for self-sufficiency.
The following intensive services may be provided to customers who meet the above criteria:
1. Comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of
customers including:
(a) diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and
(b) in-depth interviews and evaluations to identify any employment barriers and appropriate
employment goals.
2. Development of an individual employment plan (IEP)which identifies an employment goal,
appropriate achievement objectives, and the appropriate combination of services to allow the
customer to achieve their employment goals.
3. Individualized counseling and career planning
4. Case management for customers seeking training services
5. Short term pre-vocational services to prepare customers for unsubsidized employment or
training which may include
(a) development of learning skills;
(b) improvement of basic skills (i.e. reading and math levels);
(c) GED preparation;
(d) development of communication skills;
• Interviewing Techniques
• Resume Development
• Labor Market Information
• Application Completion
• How to Dress for Interviews
• Effective Communication
• Other Related Activities
(e) development of interviewing skills;
(f) development of resume and cover letters;
(g) punctuality;
(h) development of personal maintenance skills; and
(I) professional conduct.
Training Services
Training services will be provided to dislocated workers who: 1)have met the eligibility
requirements for intensive services and who have been unable to obtain or retain employment
through the receipt of such services; 2) after an interview, evaluation, assessment, and case
management are determined to be in need of training services and have the skills and
qualifications to successfully participate in the selected training services; 3)select programs of
training services that are directly linked to employment opportunities in the local area or in an area
where the participant is willing to relocate; 4) meet the requirements of financial assistance set
below; and 5) are determined eligible in accordance with the established Weld County priority
system.
The following training services may be made available to customers:
1. occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment
2. on-the-job training
3. training programs operated by the private sector
4. programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, including cooperative
education programs
5. skill upgrading and retraining
6. entrepreneurial training
7. job readiness training
8. customized training conducted with commitments from an employer or employers to hire the
individual upon successful completion of the training
9. adult education and literacy activities provided in combination with the above listed services
Supportive Services
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services have adopted a
supportive services policy to ensure that services are provided on a consistent and equitable basis
for those individuals who need such services to assist them in obtaining or retaining employment
or to participate in and complete core, intensive, or training services and who are unable to obtain
such services through other programs or means.
The supportive services that may be provided are:
• transportation
• child care/dependent care
• job related medical expenses
• special clothing
• license costs
• assistance to secure bonding
C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served
The planned number of participants to be served for the period of April 1, 2002 through June 30,
2004 wa60 individuals. On June 30, 2003 Employment Services had enrolled 62 individuals.
Employment Services will utilize the second year NEG funds to continue the delivery of services to
these individuals.
D. Expected Outcomes
The expected outcomes were included in the Implementation Schedule for the NEG Program
included at Attachment 5 of the original NEG Expenditure Authorization.
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.
The contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment addresses the
implementation of the programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This addresses the
coordination between the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and the National transitional
adjustment assistance activities. Also addressed in the contract is coordination with activities
authorized under Chapter 41 of Title 38 U.S.C. and the programs authorized under the State
Unemployment Insurance programs.
F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through the
Weld County One-Stop system:
Workforce Investment Act:Title I Dislocated Worker,Adults
Wagner-Peyser-Basic Labor exchange
Local Veterans Employment Representative
G. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
II. BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARY (BIS) AND NARRATIVE:
The Budget Information Summary is included as Attachment 1
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS Attachment 1
BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARIES (BIS)
National Emergency Grant(NEG) _
® Original ❑ Modification _
Workforce Region:Weld
Program/Project Name: National Emergency Grant VAX#:676
Funding Source and Year of Funds: National Emergency Grant FY 03$54,239.62
Original Allocation: $54,239.62
Current Period of Performance: From: 06-16-03 To: 06-30-04
Revised Period of Performance: From: To:
Award/Grant Current Changes Revised Total
Name Budget In(+)/Out(-) Budget
NEG Administration $5,423.96 $5,423.96
NEG Program $48,815.66 $48,815.66
TOTAL $54,239.62 $54,239.62
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 21, 2003
W l TO: David E. Long, Board of Country Commissioners
C� FROM: Walt Speckman, Director, Human Services LISLF
COLORADO SUBJECT: National Emergency Grant Expenditure
Authorization Request
Enclosed for Board approval is an National Emergency Grant Expenditure Authorization
requesting funds in the amount of $54,239.62 to serve Weld County residents who have
experienced a job loss due to a layoff or plant closure subsequent to September 11, 2001.
The period of performance for this request is June 16, 2003 to June 30, 2004. These funds
will be used to provide the Core, Intensive, and Training Services to eligible individuals 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.
2003-1990
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