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RE: APPROVE GREELEY JOB SERVICE CENTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN 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 a Greeley Job Service Center
Plan for the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Employment Services of Weld
County and the Private Industry Council, commencing July 1, 1994, and ending
June 30, 1995, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said plan,
and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said plan,
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 Greeley Job Service Center Plan for the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, on behalf of the Employment Services of Weld County and the Private
Industry Council be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is,
authorized to sign said plan.
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. , 1994.
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GREELEY JOB SERVICE CENTER PLAN
Program Years 1993, 94, 95
The mission of the Employment Services of Weld County, the Greeley Job Service
Center, and the Private Industry Council is to provide and refine the single-
delivery system that benefits the citizens of Weld County by:
. Continuing the current cost-effective, non-duplicative, single-delivery system
through a contractual agreement with the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment.
. Continuing to seek a longer-term contract, rather than the one year contractual
arrangement, which will allow the Board of County Commissioners and the Private
Industry Council to develop long-term plans and, thus, continually enrich the
system. The results of this type of system will mean a more effective and
responsible employer/job seeker structure.
. Continuing to refine the delivery system that benefits the management of the
Job Service, the Job Training Partnership Act, the Job Opportunities and Basic
Skills Program, the Food Stamp Job Search Program, and other employment and
training programs under one administrative structure, which is the Employment
Services of Weld County.
. Emphasizing quality services by concentrating on directions established by the
Weld County Private Industry Council in the implementation of programs and
employment and training services and assuring non-duplication of services to
clients and employers through local control, decision making, and responsibility,
and policies that will coordinate available resources and services.
Supporting creative, flexible, locally based approaches developed for
employment and training options which encourage client responsibility.
. Participating in employment relations efforts and involvement with economic
development agencies, educational institutions, employers, and other entities
which will improve the economic well being of Weld County for all of its
citizens.
. Actively participating in the strategic planning through the Weld County
Private Industry Council and the Board of County Commissioners, and presentation
to our legislative delegation issues pertinent to Weld County to ensure that
future employment, training, and related programs will be effective at the local
level.
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I. GREELEY JOB SERVICE CENTER PLAN
The following format is for use in the development and formulation of Job
Service Center Plans for the above listed program years.
A. Give a brief local view of the local economic condition in the Program
Years. Include outlook for current or new industries, companies, growth
rates, unemployment statistics, etc.
Weld County is an area of approximately 4,004 square miles. There are 28
incorporated towns. The principal city within the county is Greeley which
contains approximately 45% of a the total county population. The county
population is approximately 137,621 according to the 1990 census, which is
an increase of 4.4%.
Weld County represents a highly diversified economy with a strong and
stable industrial base. Weld County has a large agriculture base. The
Economic Development Action Partnership (EDAP) estimates that 31% of the
employment in Weld County has a relation to agriculture. The oil and gas
industry is also high.
Real estate sales and construction continue to be a leader in the county's
economy. Strong construction activity will continue with the help of
population gains and low interest rates.
New industry which has relocated into Weld County recently include: Multi
Products, Rocky Mountain Produce, Hauser Chemical, Green Bay Foods and HYQ
Enterprise. The new companies will create additional diversity for the
county and create between 380-420 new jobs over the next five years. The
Economic Development Action Partnership estimates that 143 jobs will be
created with existing companies, with many of them located in the South
Weld area.
The following chart demonstrates Weld County's unemployment rate:
FY 1992 FY 1993 FY 1994
Labor Force 70,910 71,360 71,990
Employed 67,430 67,830 68,080
Unemployed 3,480 3,530 3,910
Unemployment Rate 4.9% 4.9% 5.4%
Slower job growth is expected in Fiscal Year 1994. Denver International
Airport will be completed. Kodak Incorporated is down sizing and between
250 and 300 individuals will be laid off in 1994 and 1995. It is expected
that other large companies may either down size or delay hiring.
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The "Jobs by Industry, FY92 - Non-Agricultural" for Weld County in
comparison to FY91, are as follows:
1992 1991
Number Percent Number Percent Change
Trade 11,070 23.1 10,570 23.6 + 4.5%
Fire 2,120 4.4 2,010 4.5 + 5.2%
Services 11,060 23.1 14,560 32.6 - 24 Z
Public Admin 2520 5.6
Construction 2,560 5.4 2,410 5.4 + 5.9%
Manufacturing 9,520 19.9 9,720 21.7 - 2 7
Mining 760 1.6 670 1.5 + 11.8%
Trsp.Com. PU. 2,070 4.3 2,270 5.1 - 8.8%
Government 8,660 18.1%
Source: Colorado Department of Labor, Labor Market
Information, ES 202 Data Series
As indicated, Weld County has a large percent of employment in Trade,
Services and Manufacturing with a high increase in Public Administration.
According to the statistics, a decrease is occurring in manufacturing and
services. This data indicates that increased employer activity should
occur in those areas that are demonstrating a growth in the job market.
Professor Ann Garrison, University of Northern Colorado, Department of
Economics indicates that the Northern Colorado economy should remain more
active and healthy than the national economy during the next decade. As
long as the agricultural sector in Weld County does well and economic
diversification continues to make the advances it has in the past, Weld
County's economy will do better than the national economy as a whole.
Sources:
Professor Ann Garrison, University of Northern Colorado, Department of
Economics, Greeley, CO 80639
"Colorado Annual Planning Information Report, Program Year 1993", Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment, Labor Market Information Section
Greeley/Weld Economic Development Action Partnership (EDAP) , Greeley, CO
B. List major accomplishments for Program Year 1993. Address this year's goals
and objectives as well as Departmental Strategic Plans.
o Employment Services/Greeley Job Service continued to maintain a high
degree of performance. The fill rate for job orders was 94%. The percent
of placement of applicants was 36%.
o The New Directions strategy was successfully implemented. Customer
service was increased through the implementation of on-line data entry of
applications, development of skills screen and the job match system.
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o Analysis was completed on the drop of placements. These losses were in
low paying, entry level and temporary positions. Employer relations
efforts were directed towards quality placements for higher paying, full
time jobs.
o A follow-up interview was conducted with employers when job orders
remained unfilled and with those employers who used services previously but
had not listed in the current year.
o Presentations on the Job Match System and changes in New Direction were
made to a number of employer and community groups.
o Wage surveys and analysis of labor market information was presented upon
request to employers or the Economic Development Advisory Board.
o Job order activity increased due to a letter campaign.
o Job match and one-on-one quality interviews were implemented and all
staff were trained.
C. List major goals and objectives for Program Year 1994. Include anticipated
new procedural changes, program changes, services to applicants and
employers, internal operations, etc. Be sure to include in your objectives
any coordinated activities for economic development within the community as
well as the anticipated benefits of this effort. Include internal and
external customer goals.
o Develop a strong working relationship with employers in the community by
implementing the following:
. schedule appointments with employers who listed jobs in the
professional/clerical fields to increase job orders by 10%.
. contact 10 employers quarterly who use the want ads to explain and offer
our services to increase job orders
. form at least one small employer group consisting of a related industry
in which jobs are not being filled to discuss services provided by ESWC
and to use the employer survey as a guide to improve services to the
employers.
o Enhance public relations, image and credibility of the Greeley Job
Service by the following:
. Maintain a 1007. follow-up on registration inquires and LMI information
by identifying a specialist in the office with the expertise in
obtaining the information and providing it to the inquiring party.
. Ensure that client waiting time does not exceed more that 10 minutes
from the scheduled appointment, by monitoring logs on a weekly basis to
ensure clients are being seen within the ideal time.
. Analyze the client flow system and identify high peak trends and modify
staffing to meet demands of client flow system.
. Continue to train staff on the use of labor market information and in
providing accurate information to clients.
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o Coordinate activities with the Economic Development Action Partnership
by making joint employer visits with existing industries and assist in the
preparation of labor market information and presentations with potential
new business.
o Participate with the Economic Development Action Partnership in a yearly
luncheon and provide Private Industry Council recognition for employers who
have worked with Employment Services.
o Increase the community awareness of the services available and benefits
of using Employment Services by utilizing a media display at various
functions in Weld County.
o Continue to improve on customer services, specifically by seeking ways to
ensure processes and services are convenient and user friendly, and
exceeding the expectations of both clients and employers by the following:
. Monitor the number of referrals made on job orders to quickly identify
any potential problems, and follow up with the employers prior to the
72 hour follow-up.
. Review the hard to fill job orders with employers and offer assistance
in searching for alternative skills and provided labor market
information if applicable.
. Assist employers through mass applications processes when a large
number of applicants are needed to fill a job order.
. Use an electronic message board located in the lobby to provide updated
information to all customers.
. Conduct an annual evaluation with the job seekers to determine how our
services can be improved for the job seeker.
. Complete a quarterly survey measuring applicant waiting time and
quality of information provided and adjust the system quarterly as
appropriate.
. Review a process of allowing applicants to register (local and out of
State) by mail if they are unavailable to come to the office.
. Develop a master skill screen on most common occupations that includes
basic skills that both the staff and the clients can use in identifying
needed skills and specialized skill areas.
. Develop common skill sheets which are more visual for clients which can
be used if the client has problems vocalizing their skills.
o Continue successful efforts with economic development activities in Weld
County which will include the following:
. Provide labor market information, wage surveys, and other relevant
information to the Economic Development Action Partnership and other
applicable parties.
. Participate, upon request, with EDAP in presenting services to potential
new employers.
. Actively have EDAP involved and educated in services available in Weld
County through their participation in the Weld County Private Industry
Council.
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. Participate with EDAP in joint employer visits with new and existing
employers.
. Call on employers who plan expansion and explain our services to them.
o Meet the goals and objectives of the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker
Program by:
. providing migrant outreach that will increase the number of full
registration to partial registrations by 20%
. Conduct outreach in the evening at typical gathering areas where MSFW
congregate.
. Establish either written or verbal agreements with agencies that serve
migrants so that on site registration for employment can occur.
. Develop a MSFW Plan that will analyze last years efforts and outcomes
and incorporate new techniques that will be used for,the 1994 MSFW
season.
. Provide ongoing training to in-house staff that provides current
information, test staff knowledge and expertise regarding the growth of
MSFW, and conduct weekly MSFW staff meetings.
. Provide for supervisor review of all MSFW applications regarding quality
of data and services to insure that the quality standard of 100% is met
. Meet all Migrant Indicators at a minimum of 110%.
o Provide the opportunity for staff to use and enhance their skills and
abilities thereby maximizing their effectiveness in meeting program goals
and objectives by:
. provide training opportunities to staff to increase their skills through
the opportunity to attend agency sponsored training and training
available through county government sponsored tuition
. Ensure monthly unit staff meetings are conducted to encourage staff
input into unit and agency goals and objectives.
. Broaden staff awareness and better utilization of referral sources to
community services by having agencies present information in a semi-
formal meeting about their agencies and encourage the cross training of
staff.
o Enter into Contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
to deliver the Job Service in Greeley for the period beginning July 1,
1994.
o Enter into a contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment to deliver the Sumner Job Hunt Program and meet the participant
goals as identified in the contract.
D. List major goals and objectives for Program Year 1995. Include any .
anticipated Labor Market impacts.
• Refine the strong working relationship with employers in the community
by reviewing the objectives of the current year, continue implementing the
successful strategies and develop new strategies.
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o Enhance the public relations, image and credibility of the Greeley Job
Service by implementing successful strategies used in the current year and
developing new strategies based on surveys and analysis.
o Coordinate activities with Economic Development Action Partnership by
making joint employer visits with existing industries and assist in the
preparation of labor market information and presentations with potential
new business.
o Participate with the Economic Development Action Partnership in a yearly
luncheon and provide Private Industry Council recognition for employers who
have worked with Employment Services.
o Increase the community awareness of the services and benefits available
through Employment Services by revising a marketing plan.
o Continue to improve customer services, specifically by seeking ways to
ensure processes and services are convenient and user friendly, exceeding
the expectation of clients and employers by reviewing the current year's
strategies and continuing or improving upon these strategies.
o Continue successful efforts with economic development activities in Weld
County which will include the following:
. Provide labor market information, wage surveys, and other relevant
information to the Economic Development Action Partnership and other
applicable parties.
. Participate, upon request with EDAP, in presenting services to potential
new employers.
. Actively have EDAP involved and educated in services available in Weld
County through their participation on the Weld County Private Industry
Council.
. Participate in joint employer visits with EDAP to new and existing
employers.
. Call on employers who plan expansion and explain our services to them.
o Meet the goals and objectives of the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker
Program by reviewing current strategies and continue implementing the
successful ones and develop additional objectives.
o Provide the opportunity for staff to use their skills and abilities
thereby maximizing their effectiveness to meet program goals and objectives
and provide the opportunity for continued training.
o Enter into Contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
to deliver the Job Service in Greeley for the period beginning July 1,
1995.
o Enter into a contract with the Colorado Department of labor and
Employment to deliver the Summer Job Hunt Program and meet the participant
goals as identified in the contract.
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II. APPLICANT/JOB ORDER MIX
Matching Applicants and Non-Agricultural Job Openings by Occupation.
(Using Area/District SAMS Tables, complete the table below (data is for a
5 month period ending November, 1993) .
(Col A) (Col B) (Col C) Z of (Col K) Z of (Col 0) Z of
Report D.O.T. Applications Total Openings Total Unfilled Total
Line Code Active Received Openings
Number Anytime
This PY
A96015 0-1 872 18.6 59 5.9 6 10.1
A96020 20-24 1,113 24.0 106 5.3 2 1.8
A96025 25-29 193 4.1 30 1.5 7 23.3
A96030 30 35 .7 48 2.4 0 0.0
A96035 31-39 618 13.2 141 7.1 10 7.0
A96040 4 292 6.2 27 1.3 0 0
A96045 5 167 3.5 850 43.1 13 1.5
A96050 6 214 4.6 118 6.0 7 5.9
A96055 7 230 4.9 58 2.9 1 1.7
A96060 8 508 10.9 216 10.9 22 10.1
A96065 90-91 145 3.1 54 2.7 3 5.5
A96070 92 239 5.1 221 11.2 5 2.3
A96075 93-97 41 .9 40 2.0 1 2.5
Total 4,667 1,968 77
Based on analysis of the table above, describe actions planned to improve
the match of applicants and job openings:
The highest percent of unfilled job openings are in professional, sales,
and construction.
An analysis of the professional jobs not successfully being filled
indicates the following:
. wage is low based on skills the employer is seeking.
. some positions listed have a undersupply of applicants.
. some employers are required to list affirmative action job orders and
then fill the positions in house.
. some employers also use other agency and local newspapers for
recruitment methods and fill the job through those means.
Steps to fill all professional job successfully will include scheduling
appointments with employers who list job orders in the
professional/clerical field to review pay requirements , undersupply etc
and attempt to develop a improved strategy for recruitment with employers
input and contact new employers to showcase our applicants job skills.
The sales job are not all successfully filled due to the following:
. the positions pay commission only,.
. applicants are not interested in this type of pay.
. some positions are part time.
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Steps to fill the sales position successfully will include monitoring the
job orders and educating the employer on the local labor market and
advertising hard to fill positions.
The construction job are not all successfully filled due to the following:
. duration of positions
. undersupply of applicants
. wage is low
Steps to fill all construction jobs successfully will include educating
employers on labor market information, advertising for hard to fill jobs
and continuing to list positions on our job line. A small employer's group
of construction representatives may be formed to discuss the employers
needs. -
III: Coordinated Efforts
A. List coordination agreements planned for the Program Year 1993 which are
not currently in place.
Agency Expiration Purpose
Date
. Rocky Mountain SER At both parties Non-financial Agreement
Request to improve outreach to
MSFWs.
. Family Educational At both parties same as above
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B. List Coordination agreements planned for Program Year 1994 which are not
currently in place. Bring to bear any LMI data that may have been
influential in changes in these efforts (i.e. , joint activities in ski
industry) .
Coordination agreements with Schools Districts to coordinate the referral
of youth and improve linkages.
Facilitating meetings between Aims Community College and employer groups to
address training needs.
List and discuss all other coordinated activities, as well as items of
interest or importance not covered elsewhere.
An agreement has been entered into with the Colorado State University
Educational Opportunity Center and the Talent Search Program to locate at
the office to provide additional services to clients.
IV: Leased Space Status
Not applicable.
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V. Plan for Veterans Service -- Budget Year
(to be completed by the LVER)
Briefly describe systems (policies, procedures, processes, etc.) in place,
or planned, in your Job Service Center to assure that veterans preference
will be given as required by Public Law, U.S. Code, Title 38 as amended
through P.L. 100-323. Emphasis should be placed on the coordinated efforts
of the Veterans Unit and the rest of the local office staff and how these
joint efforts help to accomplish the overall goals of the agency.
To provide quality customer service to veterans on the occasion of their
registration by:
. The Veterans Unit performing the registration process, the assignment of
DOT codes, recording of skills and experience, performing Job Match, and
making appropriate referrals. The process may also include Vocational
Guidance, job search planning, EDP assistance and Job Development.
. Monitor and evaluate by a weekly review of services provided and adjust
procedures if required, monthly review of services using the A22, D22,
and L22 reports to assure service levels are being maintained and adjust
procedures when necessary; and report quarterly in the Veterans
Quarterly Report on the effectiveness of these procedures.
To assure that the requirements for Veterans 's Preference is being observed
for referrals by:
. All job orders will be held for one hour to give opportunity to contact
qualified veterans by telephone and making referrals without the
necessity of an office visit.
. Give veterans priority for referral to casual labor positions.
. Review job orders periodically to verify that Veteran's Preference is
being observed and correct procedural adjustments if necessary.
To provide special emphasis toward services to Special Disabled, Disabled
and Vietnam Era veterans by:
. Performing follow-up activity with all veterans actively seeking
employment. This will be done to assure that all services available are
fully understood and utilized. The follow-ups will be done at 45 and 75
day intervals
. Making special efforts to assist disabled veterans in such areas as job
development, referral to supportive services and vocational guidance.
. Assist Special Disabled and Vietnam Era veterans with EDP preparation.
. Monitor and evaluate by a weekly review of services provided and adjust
procedures if required, monthly review of services using the A22, D22,
and L22 reports to assure service levels are being maintained and adjust
procedures when necessary; and report quarterly in the Veterans
Quarterly Report on the effectiveness of these procedures.
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To provide training opportunities for veterans in needs of such services
by:
. Identifying veterans who may be eligible for JTPA Programs (EDWAA and
Title IIA) . Pre-screen veterans and schedule appointment for eligibility
determination for these programs. and meet specific goals for veterans
enrolled in these programs. Provide a complete assessment, Individual
Service Strategy, case management, training and follow-up.
. Identifying veterans who may be eligible for training under Title IV-C
and providing information and counseling on this program. If
appropriate, establish case files, prepare contracts for training and
case management.
. Disseminating SMOCTA information to all potentially qualified veterans
concerning this program. The LVER will assist those that are eligible
with their application for certification. , Those that certified will be
refereed to SMOCTA training that exists and/or a training site
development plan will be made with the veteran. For those veterans that
are enrolled in SMOCTA, case management will be completed.
. Developing training sites and assisting with the development of training
plans which qualified employers for both SMOCTA and JTPA OJTs.
To provide outreach to veterans within the community by:
. Participate on a monthly basis in VET COM Net (Veterans Community
Network, a gathering of representatives from all organizations serving
veterans in Weld County. Case Management staffing for disabled veterans
are performed by this group.
. Outreach services on behalf of Job Service will be performed at the
County Veterans Service Office, co-located the DAV shelter and
accessible to the Villa, a residence for veterans in the DAV Homeless
Veterans Program.
. Attend meeting the Private Industry Council Adult Activities Committee
to present veteran's views.
To provide report of these activities and significant accomplishments in
the Veterans Quarter Report and attachment to the Job Service Quarterly
Report.
LVER Signature
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SIGNATURE PAGE
This signature page is to verify that the following actions related to the PY
1993 Job Service Center Plan have occurred.
That the Job Service Center Plan was developed by the Job Service Center
Director with the concurrent of the local Private Industry Council or
Service Delivery Area Administrator and chief Local Elected Official(s) for
the geographic area served.
That the Job Service Center Plan was reviewed and jointly agreed upon by
the Job Service Center Director, the Private Industry Council member/
chairperson and chief Local Elected Official(s) .
Ada Perez, Employment Servi s Director Date
(Job Service Center Manager)
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Richard Hillman, Chairman Date
(Local Private Industry Council Chairperson)
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W. H. (Bill Webster, Chairman /ashy Date
Board of Weld County Commissioners
(Local Elected Official(s) )
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W.H. Webster, Chairman
To Board of County Cmissoners Date February 19, 1994
COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Human Resources
1994 Job Service Plan
Subject
Enclosed for Board approval and signature is the Greeley Job Service Plan
for program years 1993, 1994, and 1995.
The Job Service Plan has a time period of July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1995.
The Plan provides the information required of all Job Service Centers.
The Plan does not include any budget information; however, the Job Service
Contract which ties directly into the Plan, and contains pertinent budget
information will be forthcoming.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3816.
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