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RE: APPROVE 1997/98 YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
APPLICATION TO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with the 1997/98 Youth Crime Prevention
and Intervention Application from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human
Services, Employment Services Division, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs,
commencing October 1, 1997, and ending September 30, 1998, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, 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 1997/98 Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Application
from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Employment
Services Division, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 7th day of July, A.D., 1997,
Deputy Clerk to the Board
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD BOUNTY, COI ORADO
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GeorgeE. Baxter, Chair
Constance L. Harbert, Pro- em
EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING
Daly, K. Hall
(AYE)
?Barbara J. Kirkmeyer /
W. H. ebster
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STATE OF COLORADO
1997-98 YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION and INTERVENTION APPLICATION
Please type responses on this application or duplicate the application on your computer.
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Employment Services of Weld County
(in case of multi -jurisdictional application, name of local organization)
Weld County Government has existed for over 100 years.
Employment Services consists of 31 employees (includes full and part time).
Youth Workforce Skill Development Project
Is this an Early Childhood project (ages 0-8)? ❑ Yes ® No
One (1) Year
One half time staff
October 1, 1997
Employment Service of Weld County
P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80632
WELD
(970) 353-3800
(970) 356-3975
846000-813
$ 57,672.67
Would accept partial funding? Yes @ No 0
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or Project previously been awarded YCPI
1995-96 $00
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1996-97 $50,000.00
In the case of multi -jurisdictional application, names of non -profits, municipalities, counties, school districts or
others directly participating:
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Information/Referral_X. Counseling_
Mentoring_XL Creative Arts_
Domestic Violence— Parenting_
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Community Services (Specify).
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Grant Author
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Weld County Employment Services
P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80632
WELD
(970) 353-3800 FAX: (970) 356-3975
Walter J. Speckman
Executive Director
Weld County Division of Human Services
Weld County Division of Human Services
P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80632
(970) 353-3800 FAX: (970) 356-3975
Linda L. Perez
(if different from Chief Executive Officer)
Employment Services of Weld County
P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80632
(970) 353-3800 FAX: (970) 356-3975
Linda L. Perez
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Specify "Other": None
Ethnic Breaktdown of those to be
Served by proposed project:
% Asian % Black
60 % Hispanic/Latino
% Other (specify).
40 % Caucasian
% Native American
Target ages of those:to be Served
by proposed project:
O 0-2 years ❑ 3-5 years
❑ 6-8 years o 9-11
❑ 12-14 years ® 15-18 years ® 19-22 years o Teen Parents
❑ Other (specify).
It is anticipated that the majority of the youth will be low to middle income.
COMPLETE ALL THREE CATEGORIES
City(ies) Greeley, Evans, Eaton, Kersey
County(ies) Weld
Zip Code(s) 80631, 80620, 80615, 80644
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YOUTH WORKFORCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Project Narrative
A. Problem Statement
"Youth Violence: An Overview" by Delbert S. Elliot, Director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence stated,
"National self -report studies indicated that the age of the highest risk for the initiation of serious violent behavior is ages 15-
16. The highest rates of participation in serious violence are at ages 16-19. Unfortunately, for too many, violence is either
the only or the most effective way to achieve status, respect, and other basic social and personal needs'
Employment Services of Weld County believes this is an accurate statement of youth who are at risk of committing acts of
violent behavior, becoming involved with gangs, or continuing with gang activity. Our belief is that one way to address this
problem in Greeley and surrounding areas, is to provide youth with positive options of employment and training, and
providing them with other opportunities designed to assist them in achieving positive outcomes in their lives.
The Colorado Department of Education indicates that there are 12,146 students in the grades from 7-12 in Weld County
and the dropout rate of 1994-1995 was 605 youth or 5.0%. Additional information from Greeley/Evans School District 6
indicates that school attendance has decreased by 5%, the drop out rate increased by 3.5%, and approximately 50% of all
Hispanic males who enter the 9th grade drop out before graduation. There is currently a waiting list of approximately 300
youth pending entry into an altemative education program in Weld County.
There has been a steady increase in the number of juvenile arrests from 1992 to 1996. Over the past year Weld County
and more specifically the city of Greeley has seen an increase in violent crimes committed by youth. The Senate Bill 94
Juvenile Commission increased the number of program options available to juvenile offenders and has utilized this
program as an option for some of these youth.
There continues to be limited employment and alternative education opportunities available for youth. It is especially
difficult for youth who have been in trouble to either reenter the school system, or obtain meaningful employment and
further their educational opportunities without a high school diploma or GED.
Employers have noted that many of the new entrants into the labor market lack the essential skills for entry level jobs.
B. Project Summary & Purpose
The purpose of the Youth Workforce Skill Development Project will be to continue offering a range of workforce
development options for youth who have been unsuccessful in the regular school system. The target groups will be those
youth who have dropped out or been expelled, teen parents, and individuals who have graduated form school without the
essential skills necessary to enter the workforce. Youth will be provided the opportunity to participate in a leaming
environment in which they can work towards a GED, improve their essential skills in reading, writing, math, etc., receive
assistance in passing entrance exams for post secondary education, and obtain workforce skills. This will be
accomplished through classroom instruction and through self -paced individualized instruction. Youth receive an in-depth
assessment to include interest inventories, aptitude tests and Work Keys skills assessment. For those youth whose next
step is entry into the workforce system, pre -employment and work maturity skill development activities will be offered
including some limited internship opportunities in the private sector.
C. Targeted Population
The targeted population will be at risk youth, between fourteen (14) and twenty-one (21) years of age, residing in the
Greeley and surrounding area. Youth will have already dropped out of school, be on a waiting list for alternative school, be
expelled form school, or graduated from school without appropriate workforce skills. Other target groups will include teen
parents or young adults between 17 and 25 who would benefit from an intensive Work Keys class due to low assessments
in basic skills. Youth will be recruited using information from the school district, probation department, police department,
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social services and the community at large. Approximately 50% of the participants will be educationally or economically
disadvantaged and 60% of the participants will be minorities. All youth will be assessed to determine their essential skills
levels. The selection process will ensure the diversity of the group in age, sex, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
D. Proposed Service Objectives
The primary goal/objective of the Workforce Skill Development Project is to provide youth with intensive, comprehensive
services, through the combination of remedial education, workforce skill development activities, employment, and life skills
acquisition. Marketable work habit skills training will also be incorporated into the youth's activities and will include such
things as the ability to work effectively as a member of a team, taking the initiative, problem solving, and critical thinking
skills. All services are designed to provide the youth with vital skills that are needed to be effective workers and citizens.
Program Services:
YOUTH ADVOCATE/CASE MANAGER
A part time youth advocate/case manager will be used to assist the youth in participating in the various activities designed
to increase their basic skills, obtain a GED, or enter employment.
BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION
Youth will be provided with the opportunity to participate in educational activities through a learning system that includes
classroom instruction or a self -paced, individualized educational environment which capitalizes on each persons learning
style. Individualized learning programs include the Invest Adult Learning Program, the Conover Math and English On the
Job, Work Keys remediation, as well as other programs available through the computerized network. Additionally, youth
may also be enrolled in a GED class, access tutorial services, etc.
WORK KEYS SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION OF EMPLOYER SPECIFIC BASIC SKILLS
Many employers in northern Colorado use the ACT Work Keys Skills Assessment to determine if applicants possess the
appropriate skills necessary for their jobs openings.
Youth will have the opportunity to complete a Work Keys Assessment to determine their current functional level as it
relates to skills needed to perform specific jobs. Based on the results of this assessment, training will be offered specific to
raising the education and skill levels of participants to be able to compete for employment positions.
ASSESSMENT AND TESTING
Individuals will take a battery of tests which will provide a diagnostic evaluation of their essential skill levels. The pre test
will be used to indicate the functional level of the youth, and lessons will be assigned to provide instruction aimed at
increasing the youths skill levels critical to their educational or employment goals. This will be accomplished by using
either the Learning Lab at Employment Services of Weld County or classes conducted by Aims Community College.
The Vocational Preference Inventory will be used for career assessments and the development of an action plan which
includes short and long term goal development.
LIMITED INTERNSHIP
Internships are designed to provide the youth an opportunity to obtain valuable work experience skills for entry into the
labor market, develop work maturity competencies, and/or gain specific job skill training. Internship sites will be selected
based on youth specified employment goals and the potential for the employer to retain the youth after the paid internship
is completed.
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E. Proposed Changetsi
This program is designed to ensure that the following measurable goats and objectives are met
1. Approximately 20 youth will attain a GED and either continue on to post secondary school or enter the workforce
with appropriate skills.
2. Youth will understand the basic skill levels needed to obtain a job.
3. All youth will complete an in-depth personal career interest inventory and identify a career area.
4. Approximately 5 youth will participate in an internship and complete work maturity competencies.
5. 100% of the youth will participate in educational activities designed to increase their reading and math levels.
6. 30 of the youth will earn wages and become more economically self-sufficient.
7. 10 youth will return to school.
It is anticipated that youth who participate in this project will have less involvement in gangs and less incidences of crime
because of the positive alternatives they have experienced in their lives.
Although there are still three (3) months remaining in the current project, Employment Service feels that it has made some
remarkable impact with the youth involved. A total of 79 youth have been served, 30 have entered employment, 2 have
continued on to higher education, 8 have obtained their GED's, and 13 are ready to test in the very near future.
Additionally, three participants in this project have gone on to be members of the Weld County Youth Conservation
Corps/AmeriCorps Program.
F. Evaluation System
The project will include pre and post tests to measure grade gains and will include ongoing progress reports and
evaluations. Outcome project measurement will include: the number of youth who attain a GED or retum to school, the
number who have essential workforce skills, and the number who enter into post secondary education or obtain
employment. Follow-up will occur with the youth at six months, contract end and at one year and two years after program
completion.
G. Collaboration
The following agencies are collaborating in the project:
Dream Team Inc.: a private non profit which is associated with various programs within School District 6 and is dedicated
to the issue of drop -out prevention and intervention.
Weld Adolescent Resources: provides a number of programs under the Senate Bill 94 Juvenile Commission and is
associated with a gang intervention project. Collaboration efforts will primarily include referring youth to the project.
Educational Opportunity Center a project under the Colorado State University which provides career assessments and
assistance for first generation individuals attending post secondary education
Aims Community College: will provide Work Keys Skill Assessments and GED Classes. Youth who attain a GED will also
be eligible for one free quarter of tuition at Aims.
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H. Sustainability
The current sources and amount of funding for this project are located as in -kind on the budget summary. As a
community, we continue to look for resources to serve drop -outs. Future funding sources may include the Job Training
Partnership Act, Senate Bill 94 Funds and the private employer community in Weld County for Work Keys skill
development.
Administrative Capability
Employment Services of Weld County is a department under the Weld County Government. Employment Services has
been operating employment and training programs for over 20 years and has extensive capability with financial
management, program implementation and evaluation. There have been no audit exceptions and programs operated
under Employment Services have often been recognized as models for program implementation and evaluation strategies.
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RISK & PROTECTIVE FACTORS
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Circle no more than five (5) Risk or Protective factors:
,RISK FACTOR
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13.
1. Availability of firearms & drugs
2. Community laws & norms favorable
toward drug use, firearms & crime.
3. Transitions & mobility.
Low neighborhood attachment;
community disorganization.
5. Extreme economic & social
deprivation
1.
4)
4.
PROTECTIVE FACT
Norms & public policies support non-use
among youth.
Provides access to resources (housing,
healthcare, child care, job training,
employment & recreation).
Provides supportive networks & social
bonds.
Involves youth in community service.
6. Family history of high -risk behavior.
7. Family management problems.
8. Family conflict.
9. Negative parental attitudes & poor
involvement.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
13.
14.
Seeks prenatal care.
Develops close bonding with child.
Values & encourages education.
Manages stress well.
Spends quality time with children.
Uses a high warmth/low criticism
parenting style (rather than authoritarian
or permissive).
Is nurturing & protective.
Has clear expectations.
Encourages supportive relationships with
caring adults beyond the immediate
family.
Shares family responsibilities.
Early & persistent antisocial
behavior.
Academic failure in elementary
school.
Lack of commitment to school.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
Expresses high expectations.
Encourages goal -setting & mastery.
Staff views itself as nurturing caretakers.
Encourages pro -social development.
Provides leadership & decision -making
opportunities.
Fosters active involvement of students.
Trains teachers in social development &
cooperative learning.
Involves parents.
Provides alcohol/drug-free alternative
activities.
Alienation & rebelliousness.
Friends who engage in problem
behavior.
15. Favorable attitudes toward the
problem behavior.
Early initiation of problem behavior.
24. Involved in drug -free activities.
25. Respect authority.
26. Bonded to conventional groups.
27. Appreciate the unique talent that each
person brings to the group.
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Aj PERSONNat
Annual Full Ut) e
':' Salary
CP!
Rri*00 Repuestei
Antivati=risrge .
Benstit Cost :.:.
Youth Staff (Y°)
$ 9,692.64
$ 2,713.94 =
:0
100
$12,406.58
$12,406.58 x
Fiscal Staff
$40,392.84
$11,310.00 =
$51,702.84 x
3
$ 1,551.09
+
x
$
CONSULTANT/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
B)OPERATING;SUPPLIESSEQUIPMENT
Assessments - EA, Can I7 Series, VPI, Kuder, CAPS, EMOJ
x
$
oh
$13,957.67
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$10,000.00
Employment Services Lab Costs - (GED, Assessments, Basic Skills Training, Marketing Skills, Work Maturity Skills)
$27,150.00
GED Books
$ 400.00
TOTAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES 8 OPERATING COST
$37,550.00
IrRAVEI .:;. _.
Staff Travel (Outreach, Recruitment, Placement, Followup) 2,000 miles ® .27 per mile
$ 540.00
$
TOTAL TRAVEL COST
$ 540.00
OTHER:(SPECIFY)
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Limited Internship Placements
$ 5,625.00
$
TOTAL OTHER COST
TOTAL •MATCH;FUNDING:INCLUDING:OTHERSTATEOR':
JTPA
$0
$3,000.00
(Committed) Pending
Aims Community College
$0
TOTAL YCPT PROJECT
COSTS (A thrt D)
RAL FORM
$4,000.00
$ 5,625.00
$57,672.67
$14,400.00
Gommittedtlendrlig
{Circle ONE)
Committed er n
$3,000.00
$4,000.00
Greeley Dream Team
$0
$1,000.00
Committed I ending;
$1,000.00
Educational Opportunity Center
$0
$6,4000.00
Committed IPSnding j
$6,400.00
`ALCOST OF PROPOSED PROJECT
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ORGANIZATION :
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$72,072.67
$1,245,877.00
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SIGNATURE PAGE
Application must be signed by a duly authorized agent of the applicant.
"I hereby certify that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. In addition, in the event that this application is selected to receive funding, this
organization has designated, by act or resolution, Board of Weld County Commissioners to
be primarily responsible for the contracting and oversight of said funds."
uthoriz d Signature
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado
Mailing Address
31.
07/d7/9?
Date
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1996 TOTAL 22.038
An
PUBLIC WORKS 1.608 7.3%
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Attachment
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WELD COUNTY
1996 ASSESSED VALUES
TO BE USED FOR 1997 BUDGET
1995
1996
DIFFERENCE`
per.
Agriculture
$ 130,792,580
S 133,491,253
$ 2,698,673
2.06%
Commercial
203,388,170
216,529,269
13,141,099
6.46%
Industrial
131, 646, 970
142,153,715
10,506,745
7.98%
Natural Resources
3,941,180
3,401,410
-539,770
-13.70%
Oil and Gas
375,255,680
298,728,680
-76,527,000
-20.39%
Residential
336, 009, 390
353,755,950
17,746,560
5.02%
Vacant Land
24,082,880
23,342,900
-739,980
-3.17%
TOTAL COUNTY
ASSESSED
$ 1,205,116,850
S 1,171,403,177
$ -33;713,673
:;2;80%
STATE ASSESSED
PROPERTY
141,464, 800
158,435,500
16,970,700
10.71%
TOTAL ASSESSED !_
VALUE
$ 1,346,581,650
S 1,329,838,677
$ -16;742,973
-1.24%
LESS TAX INCREMENT
2,600,000
2,730,682
130,682
5.03%
NET ASSESSED VALUE
$ 1,343.981,650
S 1,327,107,995
$ -16,873,655
-1.26%
95
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Attachment 1
COUNTY OF WELD pane 3
STATE OF COLORADO
General Long-term Debt Account Group
Comparative Schedules of Long -Term Debt
December 31. 1995 and 1994
1995 1994
Amounts to be Provided for Retirement
Of General Long -Term Debt $ 1.531.698 $ 1.662.911
Liabilities:
Vacation and sick -leave accrual 1.119.282 1.060.474
Obligation on long-term lease 412.416 602.437
Total General Long -Term Debt S 1.531.698 $ 1.662.911
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Attachment 2
Charles G. Dalpra
2738 22nd Street Road
Greeley, Co. 80631
303-330-8461
OBJECTIVE
A position of responsibility involving adult education development/
planning/coordination and interaction with a wide range of
personnel.
CAREER SUMMARY
A vocational/adult education supervisor/coordinator/instructor with
25 years experience. 19 Years direct management 'including
development, implementation and supervision of educational
programs. A proven innovative record in education. A believer in
life long learning and the quest for quality.
EDUCATION
University of Northern Colorado 1971
B.A., Industrial Arts with a minor in Counseling and Guidance
University of Northern Colorado 1972
M.A., Industrial Arts with emphasis in vocational education
University of Northern Colorado 1977 - 1980
Post Graduate work in Vocational Education
1971 - present
Numerous seminars and workshops in assessment, computerized
instruction, motivation, curriculum development, financing,
management, and leadership.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Weld County Human Resources 1989 - present
Vocational Education S pervisor and `oath Programs Coordinator
*Developed, implemented, and supervise computer instruction
learning laboratory.
*Manage assessment/testing and interpretation.
*Supervised summer youth employment program.
*Developed reports and coordinated PIC meeting.
*Developed record keeping and billing for the learning lab.
*Conduct liaison activities between Human Resources and local
educational providers.
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Front Range Community College
Instructor
* Develop lesson plans and student evaluation.
* Instruct management and business courses.
Gilbert Marshall and Company
Account Executive
*Investment Banking
*Managing investment accounts
1985 - present
1984 - 1989
Aims Community College 1974 - 1984
Coordinator/Instructor
*Developed/implemented/coordinated comprehensive vocational
programs for secondary and post -secondary students.
*Developed curriculum for training programs in business,
technical, and trade and industrial education.
*Planned budget and staffing.
*Directed student recruitment, assessment and placement.
*Supervised Telecourse Education Program.
*Interfaced with local and state education providers.
*Developed individualized instruction for special needs
learners.
*Involved with policy and development committees.
Colorado State University 1975 - 1977
Presenter for Proiect Tomorrow
*Conducted special needs seminars for occupational supervisors.
Speaker Consultant
*Local, state and national conferences and training seminars.
*Training and development seminars for business, educational/
vocational institutions and professional organizations.
*Motivational training seminars.
*Diagnostic assessment and development of I.E.P's.
*Career Development Seminars.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
*Self employed contractor - building construction and remodel.
*Graduate Assistant - Vocational Education - UNC
*Extensive work experience as a welder, machinist, metal
technician, cabinet making, chemical blender and applicator,
farm management, operation and maintenance of farm machinery
and equipment.
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ASSOCIATIONS
Weld County Department Social Services Placement Alternatives
Committee member
Chairman Weld County PAC Committee
Vice Chairman Weld County PAC Committee
National Education Association
American Vocational Association
National Association of Special Needs Persons
Chamber of Commerce member Greeley and Fort Collins
Co -Chairman Fort Collins Chamber Business/Education Committee
Assistant Scoutmaster Boy Scouts of America
Little League Assistant coach baseball and basketball
First United Presbyterian Church member
Parish Coordinator First United Presbyterian Church
Adult Education Committee First United Presbyterian Church
State of Colorado Business/Education Collaboration Committee
Colorado Career Education Resource Team & Advisory Committee
U.S. Department of Education - National Vocational Assessment
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee member for Vocational Education for the
following Universities and School Districts
Colorado State University Front Range Community College
Boulder Vo-Tech School Jefferson County Schools
Greeley School District #6
Advisory Board Member Windsor School District Transition
Program
ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
Who's Who in American Vocational Education
Kappa Delta Pi
Epsilon Pi Tau
I Dare You Award Recipient
Assistant Boy Scout Master of the Year - Weld District
Weld Boces District # 6 Outstanding Contribution to Youth of
Weld County
National Association of Counties Outstanding Exemplary
Vocational/Education Program
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Attachment 2
TED A. LONG
3011 19th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
(970) 353-8198
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to obtain a progressively responsible position dealing with program management, utilizing over
20 years of professional experience, to coordinate and develop various Human Service delivery systans
where program analysis, management skills and cost effective measures are planned and implentauad,
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over twenty years of diversified background covering the full management spectrum in human resources
development.
Experience includes recruiting and retention, professional communications and motivation, equal
opportunity, personnel staffing and evaluation, career development and training, and market and
program analysis.
Additional qualifications include strong leadership and management skills providing effective coordination
of technical and administrative functions for increased efficiency, especially where there is a need for
troubleshooting, problem analysis, strong personnel production and lower operation costs.
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Employment Services of Weld County October 1991 to Present
P.O. Box 1805, Greeley Colorado 80632
Responsible for the administration, planning, implementation and monitoring of programs under the Job Training
Partnership Act including Titles IIA, 11B, DC. and III, as well as the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Program,
Summer Job Hunt, Youth Conservation Corps, National AmenCorps Program, and non-traditional training for women
projects.
Responsible for meeting all Federal, State. and local performance standards, regulatory requirements, and policies.
Work extensively wan other counties and State agencies on the operation of employment and training programs.
Assist in the development of grants, contracts, modifications, new programs, and various other applications.
Work extensively with local groups and agencies to facilitate the planning and coordination of resources and
collaborative efforts to increase services and options available to individuals in Weld County.
Coordinate with Aims community College, Weld County Department of Social Services, thirteen school districts.
Employers and other human service agencies to maximize services for clients.
Supervise, monitor, and evaluate twelve staff members in the delivery of various programs.
CLIENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN May 1991 to October 1991
Employment Services of Weld County
P.O. Box 1805, Greeley Colorado 80632
Case management of Job Training Partnership Act Youth Programs.
Interview and assess youth for employment and training needs. Development Employability Plans based on needs and
barriers. Developed and implemented recruiting practices for both clients and training sites.
Maintain accurate client files regarding progress in various activities related to their Employability Plans.
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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE cont
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM
Department of Defense
United States Army
Directed human resources program of a military recruiting company.
Established work procedures that increased productivity 46 percent.
Created counseling and evaluation systems to measure and increase performance.
Market analysis and application of findings increased market share 10 percent.
Company was selected as top company two consecutive years.
Directed training programs for 32 individuals which included 25 sales persons,
six office managers and one training facilitator.
Developed and implemented training programs that resulted in eight individuals
winning 8 out of 10 awards from a field of 120 competitors.
Responsible for identification of weaknesses and implementing corrective
procedures.
Provided career development counseling to individuals on routine basis.
Directed administration of management headquarters and six sales offices.
Developed management techniques that reduces administrative errors by 30 percent.
Directed and administered conferences and publicity functions within budget
constraints. Administered and maintained accountability of over $2 million of
equipment with no discrepancies.
Prepared and delivered oral and written briefings. Wrote and delivered speeches
to civic officials, high schools, and colleges.
EDUCATION
Approximately three years college pursuing of a degree in Business Management.
United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
1989
COMMUNITY SERVICE
State Youth Coordinators Committee
State Adult Coordinators Committee
State EDWAA Coordinators Committee
State Capacity Building Committee
Parent advisory group, Scott Elementary School, Greeley Colorado
School to Work advisory group, Greeley Colorado
Non-traditional training advisory group, Aims Community College
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Weld County Board of Commissioners
To George E. Baxter, Chairperson Date
July 2, 1997
From Walter J. Speckman, Human Resources Executive Director
sueiect:Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Grant Request
(br-t
Enclosed for Board approval is a proposed grant between the Colorado Department
of Local Affairs and Employment Services of Weld County, for the operation of a
Youth Workforce Skill Development Project funded under the Youth Crime Prevention
and Intervention program. The project is designed to assist young people who are
dropouts, expelled youth, or youth on waiting lists for alternative schools in obtaining
the needed remedial and basic skills development to either successfully return to
school or obtain a GED and continue to post secondary education or employment.
Other agencies participating in this project include the Greeley Dream Team, Weld
Adolescent Resources, and the Educational Opportunity Center.
Funding requested for this project is $57,672.67, and the period of performance is
October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3800.
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