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HomeMy WebLinkAbout890470.tiff le 6 mEmoRAn®um B. W. Kirby, Chairman To Board of County Commissioners Date May 31 , 1989 COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman , Executive Director, Human Resources LDczEv'Weld County Dislo,1' ed Worker Program Plan Subject: Enclosed for Board approval is the revised Weld County Dislocated Worker Program Plan funded under the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) for the Program Year 1989. The revisions are primarily minor and were requested by Mr. Joel Edelman, Chairman, Job Training Coordinating Council Chairman. The program period has been extended from July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990, to July 1, 1989 through September 30, 1990. There were no revisions to the budget. The total budget remains at $108,490. The total number of individuals to be served remains at 80. If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3816. Employment Services of Weld County (Weld County Service Delivery Area) Weld County Dislocated Worker Program Plan Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) Table of Contents Page I. Executive Summary I II . Delivery of Services I A. Basic Readjustment Services 2 B. Retraining Services 4 C. Needs-Related Payments 6 III. Eligibility of Dislocated Workers 6 A. Identifying, Selecting, and Verifying Eligibility 6 B. Certificates of Continuing Eligibility 6 IV. Involvement of Organized Labor 6 A. Development and Implementation of EDWAA Services 6 B. Consultation 6 V. Performance Standards 6 A. Goals 6 B. Measurements and Evaluation 7 VI. Service Providers 7 VII. Rapid Response Assistance 7 A. Agreements 7 B. Special Recruitment 7 VIII. Private Industry Council and Local Elected Officials Involvement 8 IX. Training Services 9 A. Education, Skill and Occupational Assessment 9 B. Needs Assessment 9 C. Planned Activities 9 890470 Weld County Dislocated Worker Prom-am Plan Econom' Dislocation and Worker Adjustn. ; Act (EDWAA) Table of Contents Page D. Allocation of Resources 10 X. Coordination 10 A. Unemployment Insurance System 10 B. Trade Readjustment Assistance Act 11 C. Interagency or Interprogram Referrals 11 D. Designation of Employment Services Coordinator 11 XI. Financial Management 11 A. Cost Categories 11 B. Retraining Services 11 C. Administration and Supportive Services 11 D. Budget Information Summary 11 E. Property Purchases 11 F. Projected Quarterly Service/Expenditure Forms 11 XII . Assurances 12 XIII . Dislocated Homemakers as a Special Need 12 A. Eligibility 12 1. Identifying, Selecting, and Verifying Eligibility 12 2. Title II-A Screening Procedures 13 3. Adverse Impact Procedures 13 4. Planned Activities 13 B. Limitation Assurances 13 Attachment 1: Local Coordination Agreement Attachment 1A: Coordination Procedures for Layoff Response Planning Attachment 2: Budget Information Summary (50%) Attachment 3: Projected Quarterly Services/Expenditure 'Form (50%) Attachment 4: Budget Information Summary (10%) Attachment 5: Projected Quarterly Services/Expenditure Form (10%) . Attachment 6: Signature Page i i 890470 ti_Jd County Dislocated Worker Program Plan Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) PY 1989 I . Executive Summary Title III of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) was amended in August, 1988, by the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act of 1988. The amendment essentially replaced statewide Dislocated Worker programs funded under Title III of the Job Training Partnership Act and introduced several major changes which affected most aspects of statewide Dislocated Worker programs. Weld County's Dislocated Worker Program Plan meets the guidelines established under JTPA Letter #88-15 by the Governor's Job Training Office to assure compliance with the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) . o A $90,408 budget has been allocated for PY 1989 under the 50% State's allotment formula to be appropriated to the Substate Grantees. Employment Services of Weld County is a Substate Grantee. Of this total budget allocation, $47 ,847, or 53%, will be used for retraining programs. A total of 60 dislocated workers will be served in PY 1989, the particulars are as follows: - 45 in retraining activities - -15 in basic readjustment activities o A $18,082 budget has been allocated for PY 1989 under the Governor' s 10% reserve fund to be allocated among Substate Grantees for special need population groups. Employment Services of Weld County intends to apply for funds to serve the displaced homemaker as defined under Section 4(28) of the Job Training Partnership Act. A total of 20 displaced homemakers will be served in PY 1989, the particulars are as follows: - 17 in retraining activities - -7- in basic readjustment activities II. Delivery of Services In general , the purpose of EDWAA funds for dislocated workers is to assist individuals who have been terminated or laid-off from their jobs because of structural economic changes. It has as its general goal to serve those individuals who need assistance in transferring or upgrading work skills and/or finding reemployment in their primary occupation/industry. These funds should provide training and retraining opportunities for: o individuals who, because of adverse industrial or occupational conditions, are unlikely to return to their previous/primary industry or occupation, or who need upgrading of their skills to find reemployment in their previous primary industry or occupation. (Reference JTPA Letter #86-06) . -1- 890470 o individuals who are unemployed or employed in "stop gap" employment. These individuals have little likelihood of securing employment in their previous/primary occupations and/or industries within a reasonable distance from their homes. (Reference JTPA Letter #86-06) . o self-employed individuals who are unemployed because of a natural disaster, or as a result of general economic conditions which have caused them to lose their business. Self-employed individuals who are in the process of going out of business may also be served. Self-employed individuals will include any professionals, independent trades people, and other business persons who are sole proprietors of a business. (Reference JTPA Letters #86-06, #87-22) . o farm/ranch owners or operators, spouses, other family members, and employees. (Reference JTPA Letters #86-06, #87-22). o older workers who may have substantial barriers to employment by reason of age or older workers accepting forced or early retirement as an option in work force reductions. (Reference JTPA Letters #86-06, #87-21) . The Weld County Board of County Commissioners and the Weld County Private Industry Council have determined that funds under this plan will be targeted to those dislocated workers who meet the eligibility criteria for dislocated workers and may not be able to be served under Title II-A. Twenty-four or 51% of the 47 dislocated workers served from October, 1987 to April , 1989 were unemployed less than fifteen (15) weeks, therefore; placing the majority in the early intervention category. Long term unemployed clients who are program eligible will also be served. A. Basic Readjustment Services o Outreach and Intake Employment Services staff will be assigned to provide intake services through the normal Title II-A procedures and in the field. Employment Services will work cooperatively with community-based organizations and other appropriate agencies to outreach to dislocated workers. Targeted groups include those dislocated workers who are homeless or veterans. As part of Employment Services ' outreach effort, Public Service Company's Small Business Intervention Program will identify the small business owner who is in the process of going out of business. -2- 890470 Employment Services will work with local labor unions to identify union workers who are in need of dislocated worker activities and services. A major emphasis will be made through the Job Service function of Employment Services to reach eligible unemployment Insurance applicants and veterans. Veteran target groups include disabled and Vietnam Era veterans. Close linkages have been developed with the Disabled American Veterans Outreach Center to assist in identifying eligible veteran dislocated workers. o Assessment Each enrollee will be assessed through an Employability Development Plan or through a Business Intervention Plan. - An Employability Development Plan (EDP) is initiated to access and identify the participant' s employment and training needs. Included in the EDP is information on the participant's educational background, work history, employment barriers, mode of transportation, day care plans, short-range and long-range employment goals, and whether relocation is acceptable. The need for testing or GED classes is also determined at this time. As JTPA activity continues, the EDP may be modified. The initial EDP or update is signed by both the employment technician and the participant. It is anticipated that participants will be provided with an Employability Development Plan. - Case Management for veterans who need additional services will have the Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) designated as the case manager. The case manager will work with a local case management team which includes. representatives from the Disabled American Veterans Outreach Center and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The case manager will have the responsibility of assisting in the development and implementation of the Veteran's Employability Development Plan. - A Business Intervention Plan will be developed with the small business owner, in conjunction with the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce and the Public Service Small Business Intervention Program. The plan will identify business problems and determine a process to intervene on behalf of the small business owner who is in danger of losing his/her company. o Testing Participants will be tested to determine basic education levels and general aptitudes. Testing requirement will be implemented and incorporated in the assessment process. -3- 890470 - An assessment of reading skills will be administered by Employment Services staff. In addition, a more formalized basic education skills assessment will be provided as identified in the development of the EDP. - The General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) will be administered by Employment Services staff or by counselors from Aims Community College. Interpretation of the GATB will be provided by Employment Services or Aims Community College staffs to validate the participant's employability plan. Other assessment tools may also be used for this purpose. o Job Search/Job Club Employment Services administers Job Service activities. Because of this linkage, participants are included in an automated Job Bank match. On the day of application, participants are assigned a primary and secondary occupational code. In addition, each occupation is assigned an occupational code. These are then matched to job listings through the Job Service and participants are referred to employers. In addition to job bank linkage, the client is assigned to a technician who assists in the job seeking process by directing the client to other employment possibilities. Job Club activities will include participation in workshops and job search classes conducted through Aims Community College and other entities. Agreements made with other entities will include follow-up activities with clients after job placement to monitor job retention. o Job Development Employment Services staff will conduct intensive employer and job development activities for EDWAA clients. o Supportive Services - An on-going goal of Employment Services is to continue to identify all the services available in Weld County, any service gaps, and a plan of action for connecting clients with the necessary services. There are a number of agencies in Weld County that provide supportive services. Employment Services will develop a method by which EDWAA clients can be connected to appropriate available services. Employment Services staff will provide employment retention services for six months after the participant terminates into unsubsidized employment. -4- 890470 Mileage reimbursements, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per month, may be allowed to the classroom training participant based on client need indicated on the Employability Development Plan. Paycare assistance payments, not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) , per month may be allowed to the classroom training participant based on need indicated on the Employability Development plan. o Out of Area Job Search Based on information gathered through the Employability Development Plan, reimbursement will be allowed for out of area job search activities for non-Trade Adjustment Assistant Act (TAAA) participants. Mileage will be reimbursed at $.20 per mile and other actual and necessary expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of receipt. B. Retraining Services o Classroom/Occupational Training Classroom/Occupational Training will be offered to those participants who have chosen a field in which they have no discernible skills, and to those participants who have skill or knowledge which requires a limited amount of additional training in order to become more employable. Special classroom/occupational training will include, but not be limited to: agriculture technology - farmer/rancher business options, farmer/rancher dislocated worker programs, data entry, welding and any other appropriate occupational training. Aims Community College will provide an advisor for each participant. Employment Services and the participant will establish intermediate training goals. This will enable Employment Service to assist the individual in obtaining temporary employment during the period necessary to complete the total training program. Continual coordination will occur to help identify fast track training. Tuition, books and supplies will be provided. Emphasis will be placed on developing training which can be coupled with on-the-job training to assist in the dislocated worker's reentry into the labor force. One example of this coupling would be a participant's enrollment in data entry classroom training while participating in an office clerk On-the-Job Training contract. 890470 -5- o On-the-Job Training Employers who enter into an On-the-Job Training Agreement will be reimbursed for 50% of training costs; other costs associated with the On-the-Job Training Agreement such as clothing, tools, fees, or other supplies will be reimbursed at cost or as negotiated. The training hours for the On-the-Job Training Agreement will be determined by the formula outlined in JTPA Letter #85-42. o Relocation Assistance Relocation services will be made available to dislocated workers who are relocating due to employment. o Entrepreneurial Training Employment Services, in conjunction with Public Service Small Business Intervention Program and the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce, will provide those self-employed owners who are in danger of losing their business an opportunity to work directly with the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Assistance Program and Public Service Company's Small Business Intervention Program. o Basic and Remedial Education Retraining services in basic educational skills will be made available to dislocated workers. C. Needs-Related Payments The Weld County Private Industry Council and Employment Services do not intend to use "Needs-Related Payments". III. Eligibility of Dislocated Workers A. Identifying, Selecting, and Verifying Eligibility Employment Services will follow the criteria for eligibility procedures outlined in JTPA Letters #86-06, #88-12, #87-22, and #87-21. B. Certificates of Continuing Eligibility Employment Services will not issue Certificates of Continuing Eligibility. IV. Involvement of Organized Labor A. Development and Implementation of EDWAA Services The Private Industry Council 's organized labor representative has been involved in the initial development and implementation of the dislocated worker programs. A copy of this proposal has been provided to the organized union representative. -6- 890470 Employment Services will assess and complete an Employability Development Plan on referrals from organized labor to develop an appropriate training plan. Consultation with the appropriate bargaining unit will take place in the event of a unionized business layoff. B. Consultation An organized labor representative will serve on the Private Industry Council 's Executive and Adult Activities Committees for the purpose of on-going consultation and input into all appropriate programs for which dislocated workers may be eligible. V. Performance Standards A. Goals The entered employment standard has been designated by the state as a performance measure for PY '89. The standard for Employment Services of Weld County will be set using the United States Department of Labor supplied national regression mode. It is anticipated that the standard will be at 61% entered employment rate. The 61% standard was determined after reviewing number of placements achieved during the Title III Dislocated Worker Program for Program Year 1988 and by taking into consideration the projected length of training necessary to learn new job skills. The Unemployment Insurance rates in Weld County continue to be higher than the state average: State Weld March 1989 7.3% 7.9% February 1989 7.4% 8.4% January 1989 7.3% 8.4% December 1988 6.1% 6.5% November 1988 6.3% 6.6% • Octover 1988 5.8% 5.8% Recently, two large Weld County employers have experienced lay offs due to a reduction in force. This will increase our unemploymemnt Insurace rates. State Labor market information indicates the average wage of placement for the Greeley Job Service is currently at $4.69. The average "last hourly wage" for the 47 participants in PY 89 was $4.64. It is anticipated that the standard average starting wage will be $5.00 The $5.00 wage was determined after reviewing the entered employment wage achieved through the Title III Dislocated Worker Program for Program Year 1989. 890470 -7- B. Measurements and Evaluation The Private Industry Council and Employment Services of Weld County will monitor performance on a quarterly basis. The areas to be monitored include: - entered employment rates - positive terminations To ensure compliance with Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) regulations , program adjustments on the number of clients to be served or served will take place quarterly. VI. Service Providers Employment Services will not subcontract with community based organizations to provide services. The Chamber of Commerce will provide purchases of services through which Aims Community College will provide educational services. Due to the limited educational services available on a local level , other appropriate educational agencies may provide services through a Request for Proposal process. Procedures established in regard to services provided for Weld County Service Delivery Area have been established through the Job Training Plan for PY '88-'89. VII . Rapid Response Assistance A. Agreements Employment Services of Weld County shall follow the guidelines and procedures for Rapid Response Assistance as described in JTPA Letter #88-07 and the Lay-off procedures as outlined in JTPA Letter #88-16 (see attachment 1) . Employment Services will coordinate with the Rapid Response Team at the state level and coordinate layoff services which are planned and provided by Employment Services or the Colorado AFL-CIO. These activities will include, but are not limited to: - employee pre-layoff orientations - mass claim taking - unemployment survival workshops - job search workshops B. Special Recruitment Employment Services of Weld County will coordinate with the Public Service Company's Small Business Intervention Program to identify and recruit small business and self- employed individuals who are in jeopardy of going out of business. The following entities participate in the program: Colorado University Business Achievement Center, University 890470 -8- of Northern r orado, Aims Community College, avernor's Small Business Assistance Programs, and the Colorado Housing and Finance Administration. The three areas offered by the Small Business Program are: - Management Education Often business owners do not have the skills necessary to begin or continue successful business operations. Skill requirements vary with the stages of business development, creating the need for different types of education and training to promote successful business ventures. Support through management education would involve education in business success courses, improving sales results through sales management, cash flow and other pertinent issues to the small business owner. - Management Assistance Information Direct operational guidance is also a need of the small business owners. This guidance will be offered through counseling, legislative networking, reference library access, and as well as other resources. - Networking Opportunities A necessary form of marketing business identities is through contact with other business owners. It works as a free advertising vehicle, while encouraging other businesses to remain in our area. Functions through which networking occurs are Business After Hours and community activities. By utilizing the three areas listed, the program intends to give an option to the small business owners, regardless of the state of their particular business. The Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Program, and Aims Community College will also be used as recruitment sources for self-employed individuals. Aims Community College local and rural school districts, vocational agricultural programs, Extention Services, farm managerial associations and the Farm Credit Bureau will be additional sources for recruitment of farmer/ranchers who meet the eligibility requirement of the program. The Area Agency on Aging and Employment Services will recruit and refer eligible older workers and veterans. VIII. Private Industry Council and Local Elected Officials Involvement A. The Weld County Board of Commissioners will be the grant recipient. -9- 890470 B. The Weld County Private Industry Council will have the planning and monitoring responsibility for the EDWAA Program. C. Employment Services of Weld County will administer the EDWAA program. IX. Training Services A. Education, Skill and Occupational Assessment An Employability Development Plan will be completed for each enrollee. The plan will help assess education skill areas and occupational performance. GATB testing will take place when dislocated workers request classroom/ occupational or OJT training to determine their skills and aptitude for retraining. All participants' reading, writing and math skills will as assessed by Employment Services staff. B. Needs Assessment The Job Corps reading test will be administered by Employment Services ' staff, or testing will be provided through Aims Community College. Participants who have a 7th grade or below reading level will be encouraged to participate in a learning lab to upgrade their basic skills. Copies of participants reading tests will be kept in each participant's file. An Employment Development Plan, completed on all participants , will provide a specific outline of client needs and provide a valuable tool in discerning the appropriate action plan necessary to meet client needs. C. Planned Activities Planned services and activities will be implemented as discussed under Section II: Delivery of Services. The following are planned enrollment numbers in each major activity: - It is anticipated that 35 clients will be enrolled in Classroom/Occupational Training. - It is anticipated that 14 clients will participate in On-the-Job Training. - It is anticipated that 3 will need relocation services. • - It is anticipated that 10 clients will be enrolled in entrepreneurial Training. -10- 890470 - It is anticipated that 10 clients will need basic remediation training - Of the total clients served, it is anticipated that 47 clients will also participate in Job Search/Job Club activities. - Total number of clients to be served is 60. D. Allocation of Resources Employment Services has developed flexible program services and activities to meet local needs. In the event that resources are not adequate to meet the needs identified through Rapid Response, modification of the current proposal will occur or additional state assistance will be requested. X. Coordination A. Unemployment Insurance System Employment Services provides staff to conduct workshops on Job Seeking skills to Unemployment Insurance recipients. The workshops will be held at Employment Services or at an appropriate alternate site such as Aims Community College. Employment Services staff also provides orientation sessions at the Unemployment Insurance Office to discuss services available to eligible individuals. Employment Services also operates the Unemployment Insurance Internship Program which provides the unemployment insurance recipient with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills to an employer for the purpose of potential employment. On going coordination between programs for dislocated workers will be maintained. Employment Services administers Job Service which provides Unemployment Workshops and the Job Training Partnership Act. As a result of this coordination of these services, appropriate referrals from the UI workshops to the EDWAA program will take place. Because bilingual assistance was requested by local union representatives for their members applying for Unemployment Insurance benefits, Employment Services will make available its bilingual staff to the Unemployment Insurance Office as necessary. The local Unemployment Insurance Office has agreed to provide training for these staff members. In addition, the Unemployment Insurance Office will provide Rapid Response presentations to dislocated workers with the Team and with Employment Services Job Search sessions as appropriate. 890470 -11- B. Trade Adjustment Assistance Act Employment Services of Weld County administers Job Service in Weld County. Through this integration of services, assurance of close communication and coordination will occur with the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAAA) , Statewide Rapid Response, and other programs, services and systems. (See attachment 1-A) C. Interagency or Interprogram Referrals Employment Services of Weld County will direct dislocated workers into appropriate programs and services. Referrals from other Weld County agencies will be encouraged and accepted. Eligible clients will also be recruited from • other programs, such as; older worker, and veteran programs. D. Designation of Employment Services Coordinator The designated Employment Services Coordinator will be Alvina Derrera, Special Programs Supervisor, (303) 353-3815. XI. Financial Management A. Cost Categories The budgets have been completed to meet the cost categories as required by the Economic Dislocation and Worker Assistance Act. See Attachment 2. B. Retraining Services The total amount of dollars allocated for retraining services is $47,847 or 53% of total funding award. See Attachment 2. C. Administration and Supportive Services Administration and Supportive Services have been allocated at $13,561 or 15% of the total funding and $11,000 or 12% of total funding respectfully. See Budget Information Summary, Attachment 2. D. Budget Information Summary The Budget Information Summary is included as Attachment 2. E. Property Purchases There are no plans for property purchases at this time. F. Projected Quarterly Service/Expenditure Forms The projected Quarterly Services/Expenditures are included as Attachment 3. 896470 -12- XII . Assurances A. The Weld County Private Industry Council and the Board of Weld County Commissioners will comply with the statutory and regulatory requirements of Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) . B. Services will be provided to only eligible dislocated workers. Section 311(b)(1)(A) . C. Services will not be denied to an eligible dislocated worker displaced by a permanent closure or substantial layoff within the State, regardless of the state of residence of such worker. Section 311(b)(1)(B) . D. Services to displaced homemakers will not adversely affect the delivery of services to eligible dislocated workers, and services will be provided in conjunction with on-going programs for all dislocated workers. E. At least 50% of Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) funds allocated to substate grantees must be expended for retraining services, unless a waiver has been granted by the Governor's Job Training Office. F. Funds provided under Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) will not be used to assist a company to relocate when such relocation would have the effect of increasing unemployment in any other area. G. Employment-generating activities will not be provided by funds received under Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act (EDWAA) . H. Employment Services shall maintain a complete and accurate JTPA participant record on the statewide automated management information system for each participant under this plan, using definitions and procedures established by the JTPA, and including information from the application transaction and termination forms. The Code WE9DW shall appear in the CTN field for each training activity directly paid for by this EA, when the client record is viewed through the statewide virtual database. I . Employment Services will not co-enroll participants between EDWAA and Title IIA. XIII .- Dislocated Homemakers as a Special Need A. Eligibility 1. Identifying, Selecting, and Verifying Eligibility Employment Services will identify and select participants from referals made by: the Career Resource Center at Aims 890470 -13- C nunity College which serves di 'aced homemakers; the Unemployment Insurance Internship Program; the Woman's Place; other community based organizations, and the referrals from the registration process at Employment Services will follow the criteria established by the JTPA to verify eligibility. The Weld County Department of Social Services , our information source, reflects approximately 1000 displaced homemakers in Weld County. The definition of a displaced homemaker given in Section 4(28) of the Act will be used: "(29) The term "displaced homemaker" means an individual who-- (A) was a full-time homemaker for a substantial number of years; and (B) derived the substantial share of his or her support from-- (i ) a spouse and no longer receives such support due to the death, divorce, permanent disability of, or permanent separation from the spouse; or (ii) public assistance on account of dependents in the home and no longer receives such support." 2. Title II-A Screening Procedures Only those dislocated homemakers that are not eligible to be served under Title II-A will be served by Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act. Dislocated Homemaker funds. Displaced homemakers applying for service under Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act will first be screened for Title II-A eligibility and served with Title II-A funds whenever possible. 3. Adverse Impact Procedures Employment Services plans to serve only displaced homemakers with the 10% additional funds. On a quarterly basis, Employment Services will monitor participants enrolled and funds expended so as not to adversely impact services to other dislocated workers. 4. Planned Activities Basic re-adjustment and retraining services to be provided as discussed in the overall Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act plan. It is anticipated that 12 displaced homemakers will participate in classroom/occupational training and basic skill development, 5 will participate in On-the-Job training and 3 will participate in Job Search/Job Club activities. 14- 890470 ine total number of dislocated clients to be served is 20. B. Limitation Assurances The Weld County Private Industry Council and the Board of Weld County Commissioners assures the following limitations to the displaced homemaker program: 1. Activities and services for displaced homemakers will be provided in conjunction with on-going programs for all dislocated workers, not be separate and discrete programs. 2. Services to displaced homemakers will not adversely affect service to eligible dislocated workers. Verifiable statistics and other indicators of need will be provided. 3. Displaced homemakers applying for service under Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act will be first screened for Title II-A eligibility and served with Title II-A funds whenever possible. 4. Service to displaced homemakers is limited to funds received under the 10% additional allocation to substate grantees. 890470 -15- LOCAL COORDINATION AGREEMENT I. At the local delivery level , Job Service Center Managers will work closely with Service Delivery Area Directors to provide more unified and effective services to those TAA/EDWAA clients they have in common. Staff will establish close communication to determine which clients are "joint" clients and will keep that information current. II. Whenever training, job search allowances or relocation allowances are determined appropriate, the initial contact agency will : a). Determine if a joint client is involved and if pooled resources are needed or appropriate in order to fund the benefit(s) at the required level . b) . Contact the other agency to discuss the appropriateness and or the feasibility of joint funding of the benefit costs. c). When joint funded benefits are considered to be appropriate, the staff of each agency responsible for funding the benefit(s) will be notified on the standard agency request forms that this will be a joint funded effort and the funding level required of each agency. III. Local staff will be kept informed by those persons responsible for tracking benefit expenditures of the availability of funding at all times. IV. Whenever possible, training sessions of each agency will be attended by local service deliverers of the other agency in order to keep apprised of the procedures, problems and methods of delivery of benefits to joint clientele. BY SERV CE CENT N R BYSERVI DATE 5` / q DATE 0 890470 Attachment IA Paae 1 of 3 Coordination Procedures for Layoff Response Planning To be followed when news of a layoff/closing is received. (1) If layoff news is received indirectly (media, word-of- mouth, etc.) , the receiving agency shall notify the JSC (layoff contact person) nearest the layoff site. The JSC will contact the employer to confirm and record layoff information. (Use Employer Questionnaire, Attachment 2). The JSC will also: • Describe to the employer the available services of: - On-site Unemployment Insurance claims; - Worker Adjustment workshops; - Assistance in forming labor/management teams; - JTPA retraining services; - TRA/TAA services, if applicable. • Determine a tentative date and time for a planning meeting with the employer (within 48 hours if pos- sible). - Identify which agencies should attend the planning _ meeting, as desired by the employer, and by the employee bargaining unit representative, if any. • Report immediately to the state CDLE contact, to the SDA, and to other personnel who are to be included in planning with the employer (Statewide Worker Adjust— ment, TRA/TAA etc.) (2) If layoff news is received directly (from the employer or employee bargaining unit) , the receiving agency will dis— cuss with the employer or bargaining unit representative the available services as in (1) , above. Then this agency (JSC, SDA, Worker Adjustment) will be the lead agency and will: ▪ Determine a tentative time, date, place, and the parti- cipants for a planning meeting with the employer (with- in 48 hours if possible) . • Notify the state contact person for CDLE or GJTO im- mediately. • In cases in which notice is received from the bargain- ing agent but the employer does not desire on-site assistance, the contacted agency should arrange for off-site coordination of services for affected workers. 89O47O Attachment 1A Page 2 of 3 (3) If a mandatory plant closing notice (i .e. , required by WARN) is received by the Dislocated Worker Unit at GJTO, GJTO will be the lead agency and arrange a planning meet- ing with the employer at the earliest possible date, in- cluding representatives of other agencies as desired by the employer and/or bargaining unit. If there is a bar- gaining unit, GJTO will inform the employer that the unit will be contacted so there may be communication between the employer and the bargaining unit concerning layoff planning. GJTO will then: • Immediately notify CDLE and the Worker Adjustment pro- gram, providing details of the layoff and the response planning arrangements. • Pursue other appropriate resources, such as technical assistance to the business or its local community through the Business Adjustment Network. C. Providing Layoff Activities (1) Emolovee Pre-layoff Orientations Whenever possible, all three agencies should provide one or more representatives to present accurate, updated in- formation about services available to workers affected by a layoff if and when brief (1-2 hour) employee orienta- tions are conducted. Such "orientations" are frequently chosen by employers as a first activity. (2) Mass UI Claims-taking Normally, only Job Service staff are involved. CDLE funding is available to "time charge" against when this, or other on-site activities, require extra staff coverage at the local offices. (3) Unemolovment Survival Workshops • At the employer's choice, these are usually half-day to one-day information sessions about community services which can assist dislocated workers and their families. The agency providing the workshop shall include the other two agencies as presentors; other community services such as credit management, family counseling, and welfare should also be invited by the lead agency. Colorado AFL- CIO has much experience in leading these workshops; if JSCs or SDAs serve as the lead agency, they should con— sult with AFL—CIO about Unemployment Survival workshops. SDAs must charge layoff activities to the Basic Readjust— ment cost category. 890470 Attachment 1A Page 3 of 3 (4) Other Activities All participating agencies are called on to be cooperative and to keep each other informed about other layoff services which are planned or provided in a local area by them or the Statewide Worker Adjustment contractor. The Worker Adjustment Program also provides assistance:in forming joint labor-management layoff assistance teams, a useful approach for larger layoffs which has been used successfully at Gates Rubber Company and Fort Carson Army Base. To contact the statewide Worker Adjustment Program, the local telephone numbers are: • Denver (for metropolitan area, northern Colorado, and portions of western Colorado) (303) 698-1922. • Colorado Springs (for El Paso County and adjoining front range area) (719) 635-4611. ' Pueblo (for Pueblo County, southern and western Colorado) (719) 561-0730. 890470 Attachment 2 • -- SUBSTATE BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARY FOR ECONOMIC DISLOCATION AND WORKER ADJUSTMENT. ASSISTANCE ACT Substate: Employment Services of Weld County Subtitle: O50% F110% Program/Project: Weld County Economic Dislocation and EllGovs Reserve Worker Assistance Plan Title Code:: WE 9DW Period of Performance: From July 1, 1989 To September 30, 90 Year of Funds: PY 89 Reference Code: VAX 1: COST CATEGORY BUDGET PERCENT OF 50% 10% 10% Governor ALLOCA— Displaced Other Reserve TION Homemaker Basic Readjustment $ 18,000 Services 20% Code - Equipment $ Code TOTAL BASIC SERVICES 18,000 20% Retraining Services $ 47.847 53•, Code Equipment $ Code TOTAL RETRAINING 47,847 53% Needs-related $ Payments -n- 0% Code TOTAL NEEDS PAYMENTS -0- 0% Supportive Services $ 11,000 Code 12% TOTAL SUPP. SERVICES I I 11,000 I I I I 17% Administration $ 13,561 15% Code Equipment $ Code TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 13,561 15% GRAND TOTAL 90,408 100% 03/28/89 890470 PROJECTED QUARTERLY SERVICE/EXPENDITURE FORM FOR Attachment 3 EDWAA (50%) EXPENDITURES 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 5th Quarter Total Projections Projections Projections Projections Projections 7/89 to 9/89 10/89to 12/89 1/90to3/90 4/90 to 6/90 7/90 to 9/90 Administration $ 2,712 $ 2,712 $ 2,711 $ 2,712 S 2,714 $ 13,561 Participant Support & Needs Related Pay- 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 11 ,000 ments Basic Readjustment Services 3,000 4,500 4 ,000 4,000 2 ,500 18,000 Retaining Services 8,000 9,571 10,092 10,092 10,092 47,847 TOTAL $ 15,912 $ 18,983 $ 19,003 $ 19,004 $ 17 ,506 $ 90,408 Number of New Participants Enrolled* 12 12 12 12 12 60 Entered Unsubsidized Unemployment 5 7 8 10 7 37 Completed Occupational Skills Training 5 8 7 10 7 37 or Basic Education Number of Carryouts 15 * Indicate the number of participants expected to be newly enrolled by quarter. Do not include carry-ins from previous quarters or from other programs/projects. JTPA Quarters are as follows: 1 July to 30 September 1 October to 31 December 1 January to March 1 April to 30 June 890470 Attachment 4 SUBSTATE BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARY FOR ECONOMIC DISLOCATION AND WORKER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT Substate: Employment Services of Weld County Subtitle: 50% '1110% Program/Project: Weld County Economic Dislocation and 11:1Govs Reserve Worker Assistance Plan Title Code:: WE 9DW Period of Performance: From July 1, 89 To September 30. 21.0 Year of Funds: PY 89 Reference Code: VAX f: COST CATEGORY BUDGET PERCENT OF 50% 10% 10% Governor ALLOCA— Displaced Other Reserve TION Homemaker Basic Readjustment $ 1,600 Services 9% Code Equipment $ Code TOTAL BASIC SERVICES 1,600 9% Retraining Services $ 13,770 76% Code Equipment S Code TOTAL RETRAINING 13,770 76% Needs-related $ Payments 0- Code TOTAL NEEDS PAYMENTS -0- Supportive Services $ -0- Code TOTAL SUPP. SERVICES I I I -0- Administration S 2,712 I 15% Code Equipment $ Code TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 2,712 15% GRAND TOTAL 18,082 100% 03/28/89 890470 PROJECTED ("ARTERLY SERVICE/EXPENDITURE FOP' FOR Attachment 5 EDWAA (10%) EXPENDITURES 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 5th Quarter Total Projections Projections Projections Projections Projections 7/89:0 9/89 10/89:o 12/89 1/90 to 3/90 4/90 to 6/90 7/90 to 9/90 Administration $ 542 $ 543 $ 542 $ 542 $ 543 $ 2,712 Participant Support & Needs Related Pay- ments -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- Basic Readjustment Services 320 320 320 320 320 1 ,600 Retaining Services 2,754 2,754 2,754 2,754 2,754 13,770 TOTAL $ 3,616 $ 3,617 $ 3,616 $ 3,616 $3,617 $ 18,082 Number of New Participants Enrolled* 4 4 4 4 4 20 Entered Unsubsidized Unemployment 1 1 2 2 1 7 Completed Occupational Skills Training 0 2 3 4 3 12 or Basic Education Number of Carryouts 2 * Indicate the number of participants expected to be newly enrolled by quarter. Do not include carry-ins from previous quarters or from other programs/projects. JTPA Quarters are as follows: 1 July to 30 September 1 October to 31 December 890470 1 January to March 1 April to 30 June • Attachment .6 STATE OF COLORADO Governor's Job Training Office Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Subgrantee Plan This Plan is entered into between the State of Colorado, Governor' s Job Training Office, hereinafter referred to as the Recipient and Weld County Ser. Delivery Area , hereinafter referred to as the Substate Grantee. All work to be performed under the Plan will be in accordance with the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) of 1983 as amended and the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance (EDWAA) , ap- plicable JTPA and EDWAA rules and regulations, applicable policies and procedures established by the Governor, and the assurances, certifications, and narrative descriptions contained in this Plan. The Plan is in accordance with the JTPA rules and regulations and instructions issued by the Governor or designee. It is understood that this document, when signed by the parties, will become an "Ex- hibit B" referenced in and governed by Master Contract S Cbetween the State of Colorado and the SDA Grant Recipient. It is understood that this Substate Plan, when jointly signed by the SDAs, Local Elected Official , the Private Industry Council Chair and countersigned and dated by the Governor or Governor' s designee, shall be effective July 1, 1989 through September 30, 1990. Typed Name & Title of Signature Date Local Elected Official ` / / Jacqueline Johnson 1rnc�r Chairman Pro Tem, Weld County Board of Commissioners Typed Name & Title of Signature Date Private Industry Council / / Chairperson Ken Nickerson tiLISL_ Typed Name & Title of igna a Date Governor or Designee / / � I 8904'790 Hello