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Home My WebLink About930181.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES/GREELEY JOB SERVICE CENTER PLAN FOR 1991-1993 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 an Employment Services/Greeley Job Service Center Plan for 1991-1993, commencing July 1, 1993, and ending June 30, 1994, with the 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 Employment Services/Greeley Job Service Center Plan for 1991-1993 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 22nd day of February, A.D. , 1993. A /' / //� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS/ATTEST: ((�� `l(j�J',/J///// WELD COUNTY, COLORADO B Weld County Clerk to the Board (WW:l'.rr.l14 O��jY/GO.L�.I�e'—, / Constance L. rbert, Chairman AE Deputy Clerk to the Board\ W. Web to , Pro- em APPROVED AS TO FORM: . ; _ _/ roe E. Bax er Countynt- J�Attoorrney Da e K. Hall arbara J. Kirkmeyer 930181 Nx°f�n ,cG ; N mtmoRflnDun Constance L. Harbert, Chairman Vi`pTa Board of County Commissioners Date February 22, 1993 COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director Job Service Center Plan Subject Enclosed for Board approval and signature is the Greeley Job Service Center Plan for 1991-1993. The Job Service Plan has a time period of July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994. 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. 930181 Emplc,.ment Services/Greeley Job Servic_ I. Job Service Center Plan Program Years 1991,92,93 The following format is for use in the development and formulation of Job Service Center Plans for above listed program years. A. Local Labor Market Conditions Give a brief 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 is Greeley and contains approximately 45% of the county's population. The population was approximately 132,6262 in 1991 with a labor force of 17,780. Weld County is expected to continue to receive a significant share of the state's population increase. Preliminary 1990 Census figures indicate that Weld County's population increased by 6.75% in the last decade. Weld County represents a highly diversified economy with a strong and stable industrial base. Weld County has an abundance of natural resources, (primarily agriculture of 2.5 million acres] . More than 96% of the County's area is devoted to farming and live stock. The Economic Development Action Partnership (EDAP) estimates that 31% of the employment in Weld County has a relationship to agriculture. Weld County is also the second highest oil and natural gas producing county in Colorado. Weld County has a diversified industry base including firms such as ConAgra, Eastman Kodak, Hewlett Packard, Norwest Publishing, Greeley Trading/Pronto Foods, Adolph Coors, Western Sugar, Harsh Hydraulics, State Farm Insurance Regional Office, Plastic Arts Products, Metal Container, Electronic Fab Technology Co. , Longmont Foods, R & R Custom Wood Working, Universal Forest Products and Noffsinger Manufacturing. Since 1988, these and other companies have invested over $375 million and created more than 1,400 new jobs. The 1991 EDAP report indicates that of the 445 new jobs tracked, 70% were created by existing employers. There were 5 new companies announced in 1991. It is anticipated that approximately 260 new jobs will occur with both new and existing businesses during the next two years. In 1992, EDAP reports indicated that the new companies would increase jobs by 25 new jobs, but existing companies would add over 180 jobs during 1992/93. This report indicated that in 1992 less new jobs were anticipated than considered in 1991. The potential jobs through expansion remained the same. The following chart demonstrates Weld County's unemployment rate: Years 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 Unemployment Rate 6.8% 6.0% 4.9% 4.57. 5.SZ It is anticipated that the unemployment rate will increase slightly for 1993 over 1992. 930191 a Employment Services/Greeley Job service Job Service Plan Page 2 The "Jobs by Industry, FY91 - Non Agricultural" for Weld County, in comparison to the state, are as follows: Weld County Colorado Percent Employed Percent Trade 23.3 10,570 24.3 Fire 4.5 2,010 6.3 Services 32.6 14,560 27.2 Pub. Admin 5.6 2,520 18.3 Construction 5.4 2,410 4.3 Manufacturing 21.7 9,120 12.0 Mining 1.5 670 1.2 Trsp, Com. P.U. 5.1 2,270 6.4 As indicated, Weld County has a large percent of employment in Trade, Services and Manufacturing. Professor Ann Garrison, University of Norther 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 also do better than the national economy as a whole. Sources: Professor Ann Garrison, University of Northern Colorado, Department of Economics, Greeley, Colorado 80639 October 1991 "Colorado Annual Planning Information Report, Program Year 1992", Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Labor Market Information Section Greeley/Weld Economic Development Action Partnership (EDAP) , Greeley, Colorado. B. Major accomplishments for Program Year 1991. Address this year's goals and objectives as well as Departmental Strategic Plans. * 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 to applicants was 45%. * All performance indicators were met for the Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Program. * The Weld County Private Industry Council established action steps with Employment Services to encourage better coordination activities with various employers and agencies in Weld County. * The LVER continued to have active involvement with the Veterans' Advisory Committee which is composed of various veteran organizations, Aims Community College, and other interested organizations. These agencies also hosted a Veteran's Job Fair. * Four telephone lines were designated so applicants could telephone to obtain the latest listing of job openings. * Outreach efforts included advertising for hard-to-fill jobs, and the use of one Spanish speaking radio station for recruitment efforts in the MSFW Program. * The Employment Services brochure was revised and improved for use in advertising and information activities. 9440181 Employment Services/Greeley Job service Job Service Plan Page 3 C. List major goals and objectives for Program Year 1992. 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. * Continue meaningful performance criteria for veteran activities, and identify (with the assistance of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment) alternatives which will help Employment Services to meet all Veterans Performance Standards. * Continue to assess the quality of referrals made to employers by Employment Services and to recommend change to the delivery system if appropriate. * Continue to increase the awareness of small business through an active employer relations outreach plan with the assistance and guidance of the Weld County Private Industry Council. * Implement the ES-New Direction Program successfully. * Support economic development efforts that will result in increased awareness and use of services by new and expanding business. * Identify strategies to market clients. * Improve communication, support, and level of understanding among public officials and the Private Industry Council concerning the modification support of issues affecting employment, training, and support services. * To implement and monitor the New Directions-ES strategies. * Continue to support a single delivery system that results in cost efficiency and an employer responsive structure. * Meet all MSFW Equity Indicators and Veterans Performance Standards. * Develop strategies to educate employers on the benefits of employing individuals at better wages. * Implement with the Weld County Private Industry Council a public relations strategy to increase the awareness of Employment Services/Greeley Job Service through the utilization of a table display, media kit, radio and newspaper coverage, presentations to organizations and coordinate with the Economic Development Action Partnership recognition activities for employers. * Survey employers yearly to determine the level of satisfaction with our services. D. Goals and objectives for Program Year 1993. Include any anticipated Labor Market impacts. * Emphasize quality service in 1993 by concentrating on the directions established yearly by each of the Private Industry Council's committees. * Develop a strong working relationship with employers in the community. * Continue to improve on customer service, specifically seeking ways to ensure that processes and services are convenient and user friendly, exceeding the expectations of our clients. * Continue linkages with economic development agencies and other appropriate employer groups. * Implement the ES-New Directions program successfully. 930181 Employment Services/Greeley Job service Job Service Plan Page 4 * Renew the Job Service contract agreement, beginning July 1, 1993 with the Colorado Department of Labor. * Enhance public relations and information flow to our clients, as well as to all citizens of the State of Colorado. * Develop an effective integrated planning process, incorporating all divisions and offices with the department. * Increase employers awareness through presentations, talk shows, etc. , on the benefits of accessing services through the agency. * Participate in activities and functions of EDAP, Chambers of Commerce, etc. * Develop and monitor the Job Service Contract and the functions within. * Continue to refine strategies to implement the ES - New Directions Program. * Develop strategies to determine the effectiveness in the implementation of the Employment Services New Directions Program. * Identify with Economic Development Action Partnership opportunities for Employment Services staff and PIC members to actively participate in meetings with potential businesses locating in Weld County. * Continue to emphasize customer service and integrate the use of labor market information for delivery of services in the office. 930181 Employment Services/Greeley Job aervice Job Service Plan Page 5 II. APPLICANT/JOB ORDER MIX Matching Applicants and Non-Agricultural Job Openings by Occupation. (Using Area/District SAMS Table for most recent December, complete the table below keeping in mind that this data is for the 6 month period of July 1 to December) . COL A COL B COL C % OF COL K %OF COL 0 %OF Report D.O.T. Apps. TOT: OPS TOT: UNFi10 TOT: Line Code Active REC PS Number Anytime This PY A96015 0-1 813 15.5% 56 2.3% 7 8.9% A96020 20-24 1,304 25.% 153 6.4% 13 16.6% A96025 25-29 254 4.8% 87 3.6% 4 5.1% A96030 30 703 13.4% 65 2.7% 0 0% A96035 31-39 327 6.2% 161 6.7% 9 11.5% A96040 4 144 2.7% 58 2.4% 0 .0% A96045 5 197 3.7% 1,021 42.6% 22 28.2% A96050 6 197 3.7% 99 4.1% 6 7.7% A96055 7 240 4.6% 50 2.% 0 0% A96060 8 682 13.0% 159 6.7% 5 6.4% A96065 90-91 184 3.5% 65 2.7% 3 3.9% A96070 92 292 5.6% 385 16.0% 6 7.7% A96075 93-97 44 .8% 34 1.42% 3 3.8% toT'AL: ...5;₹1.b........._ ._ _ _._.......3':193 _6.....__ Based on analysis of the table above, explain the reason for discrepancies and describe actions planned to improve the match of applicants and job openings. An emphasis will be placed on the local job market to solicit Professional/Clerical jobs. Telephone calls or visits to employers will be made to demonstrate to employers the skills of our applicant base in professional fields. The largest number of registered clients (1,304) is shown to be in the area of clerical occupations. During this time period there were 153 job openings of which 11% of total applicants registered are finding jobs in this area. The areas that have decreased in iob openings received are the Service Industry, Benchwork type occupations and Material Handler positions. 930181 Employment Services/Greeley Job service Job Service Plan Page 6 III. COORDINATED EFFORTS A. List coordination agreements planned for the Program Year 1992 which are not currently in place. AGENCY EXPIRATION DATE PURPOSE Rocky Mountain Ser At both parties' request To coordinate each agencies services and provide better quality services to MSFW's without duplicating re- sources. Family Educational Network At both parties' request same as above B. List coordination agreements planned for the Program Year 1993 which are not currently in place. Bring to bear any LMI data that may have been influential in any change keep in these efforts. (i.e. , joint activities in ski industry). Coordination agreement with School Districts (13) to coordinate the referral of youth and improve linkages. Will define responsibilities of each party and establish referral process for youth who drop out. Currently working with Aims Community College to discuss and develop fast track vocational training. C. List and discuss all other coordinated activities, as well as items of interest or importance not covered elsewhere. Colorado Vocational Rehabilitation To coordinate both agencies services' and provide better quality service to the dis- abled population without duplicating resources. IV. Leased Space Weld County Employment Services/Greeley Job Service (Job Service Center Name) A. Current Lease Expiration Date. N/A N/A N/A (Month) (Day) (Year) B. At what stage are renewal negotiations? N/A C. If a move or further collocation (s) is planned for either Program Years 92- 93, briefly describe the who, what, when, and why terms and cost. N/A 930181 Employment Services/Greeley Job service Job Service Plan Page 7 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. * Staff is required to provide all newly registered veterans some reportable service before they leave Employment Services of Weld County. Veterans are also requested to see the LVER before they leave the office for any additional information, DOT and skill code review, JOB MATCH processing, and possible referral. * All job orders will require a one (1) hour veteran hold. Qualified veterans will be contacted by telephone and referred to all job listings, without an office visit as directed by New Directions. * Priority for referral to casual labor positions is given to veterans before any other individuals are called to fill the temporary employment listings. Veteran organizations are also contacted directly for casual labor workers. * The Veteran's Advisory Council goals are to: - assist Employment Services in maximizing service to veterans and meeting performance standards and goals; - monitor service to disabled and special disabled veterans; - assist Employment Services in developing its strategies to market veterans to employers. * Following normal group registration procedures, veterans are given priority for individual desk side interviews by the Registration Unit staff, and are interviewed by the LVER for other specific services. * A special initiative is in place to identify veterans who are eligible for Dislocated Worker and Title II-A (Job Training Partnership Act) programs. The veterans representative also pre-screens veterans and schedules appointments for eligibility into these programs. * Special efforts will be made to work with disabled veterans in such areas as job development, referral to supportive services and follow-up activities. The DVOP staff person assigned to Weld County from the Ft. Collins Job Service Center Office, is also a special effort being made by staff designation through Employment Services. * The LVER will participate semi-monthly in disabled veteran case management staffings with agencies serving veterans. The LVER is assigned to the DAV one day out of the week for outreach services on behalf of the Job Service. * The LVER will be required to meet specific Job Development and JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) goals for veterans. This process will also involve case management, classroom, and vocational training. * The LVER will complete EDP's (Employment Development Plans) with Special Disabled, and Vietnam Era Veterans to meet the obtained employment goals. * The LVER will attend Private Industry Council Adult Activity Committee meetings to present veterans views. LVER Signature 930181 Greeley Job Service (Job Service Center Name) SIGNATURE PAGE JOB SERVICE CENTER PLAN This signature page is to verify that the components of this plan have been jointly agreed to by the Job Service Center Director, the Private Industry Council, and the Local Elected Official(s) . J b rvice Center Director Date of/ Local Private Industry Council Date Chairperson ctfr (,8 Local Elected Of icial(s) p �a��9� Date/ � -7- 421(14124 Hello