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Home My WebLink About961077.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION GRANT REQUEST BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 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 a Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Grant Request from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, commencing October 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 1997, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said grant request, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said grant request, 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 Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Grant Request from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, 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 grant request. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 17th day of June, A.D., 1996. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COL RADO $ E1°44 ilea444fr Barb- a J. Kirkmeyer, phair ti 1861 o ty Clerk to the Board f 7 elb �� . Baxter, Pro e / ® 1 eputy Clerk t the Board =_ Dale K. Hall V TO • Constance L. Harbert Attorne `J, I' W. H. ebster 961077 et : A'S HR0067 SIGNATURE PAGE Application must be signed by a duly authorized agent of the applicant. "I hereby certify that the forgoing 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 o a r d of Weld County C o m m i s s i o ntarbsprimarily (Name of designated individual) responsible for the contracting and oversight of said funds" Barbara Kirkmeyer Authorized Signature 915 10th Street eley , Colorado B0631 g Address 1861 �� 4 Submit TWELVE COPIES One (1) original and Eleven (11) copies of completed application to: Youth Crime Prevention & Intervention Grant Program Community Partnership Office 1313 Sherman Street, #500 Denver, Colorado 80203-2236 Ycn Application,Pate 6 961077 STATE OF COLORADO 1996-97 EARLY CHILDHOOD and YOUTH CRIME P.REVENTION and INTERVENTION APPLICATION PLEASE TYPE ALL RESPONSES Orgaltlxation Board of Weld County Commissioners (in case of multi-jurisdictional application,name of local organization) Project Name: Youth Workforce Skill Development Project Project$tart Date October 1, 1996 Board of Weld County Commissioners Address 915 10th Street Ctty/StatelZip Greeley, Colorado 80631 COUNTY WELD Phone Number;•FAX, (970) 356-4000 ext.4200 FAX: (970) 352-0242 ................................................................ Federal Employer P: 846000-813 Amount E equested: $ 57,672.67 Would accept partial funding? Yes ® No O :Hag<the Applicant andior Project previously been awarded YCPI funds? No Yes, 1994-95 funding ❑ 1995-96 funding ❑ TOTAL amount of previous funding: $ In the case of multi-jurisdictional application, names of non-profits, municipalities, counties,school districts or others directly participating: Type of Applicant_ ❑ Non-profit ❑ City/Town O State o Other(specify): •(Select Only Q) O School District ❑ Special District 0 County •Category of Project; s Academic/Education O Domestic Violence ❑ Mentoring o Training (SelectOnly.;Otr ) ❑ Community Services o Early Childhood (0-ti years) ❑ Parenting O Other(SpeCify): ❑ Counseling ❑ Employment o Recreation o Creative Arts ❑ Gang Intervention o Referral Implementing Agency;, Employment Services of Weld County .... .. (if same as Organization indicate S/A) Employment Services of Weld County Address. •' P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue City/Staterzlp. Greeley, Colorado 80632 COUNTY: WELD Phone/FAX: 4 • (970) 353-3800 FAX: (970)356-3975 YCPI Application,Page 1 961077 .............................................................. .............................................................. .............................................................. EitxeoutlititiOfttOet7ROni Walter J. Speckman .............................................................. (Name&Title) Executive Director Weld County Division of Human Services Weld County Division of Human Services Address: P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue CityState!Zip ! Greeley, Colorado 80632 PhonetFAX: € (970) 353-3800 FAX: (970) 356-3975 Contact Person Linda L. Perez (if different from Chief Executive Officer) Employment Services of Weld County Address: P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue City!Statelzip Greeley, Colorado 80632 Phone/FAX: (970) 353-3800 FAX: (970)356-3975 .............................................................. .............................................................. .............................................................. .............................................................. E P �etvloe Area(sj by: COMPLETE ALL THREE CATEGORIES r�sptrsetl City(ies) Greeley, Evans, Eaton, Kersey County(ies)Weld Zip Code(s) 80631, 80620, 80615, 80644 #of volunteers to be DIRECTtS involved irr proposed project:! i None #.of obimitetilxotitNAWbt Served by props sed project: 50 #of i arents to be Served by proposed prajett, None #of Others to be Served by proposed project: Specify Other: None t thnic Breakdown of those ttf be %Asian % Black 40 13/0 Caucasian Served by proposed project:: 60 °/0 Hispanic/Latino % Native American % Other(specify) Age ) ofthrs to be Served: ❑ 0-4 years o 9-12 years z 17-21 years 0 25 and above by proposed project 0 5-8 years z 13-16 years ❑ 22-25 years Average Income Lovel of those:,to ` It is anticipated that the majority of the youth will be low to middle income. be Servedby proposed project YCPI Application,Page 2 961077 YOUTH WORKFORCE SKILL 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 youth,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. One way to address this problem in the 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 City of Greeley and surrounding areas have a population of with a youth population of between the grades of 7-12. The Colorado Department of Education indicates that were are 12,146 students in the grades from 7-12 and the dropout rate of 1994-1995 was 605 youth or 5.0% in Weld County. Additional information from Greeley/Evans School District 6 indicates that 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 alternative education program in Weld County. There has been a steady increase in the number of juvenile arrests from 1992 to 1996. Senate Bill 94 Juvenile Commission increased the number of program options available to juvenile offenders and may utilize this program as an option for some of these youth. There currently is a limited number of employment opportunities 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 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 The purpose of the Youth Workforce Skill Development Project is to provide 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 from school without the essential skills necessary to enter the workforce. Youth will be provided the opportunity to participate in a learning environment in which they can work towards a GED, improve 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 will 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. 1 961077 C. Target Population The targeted population will be at risk youth, between fourteen (14) and nineteen (19)years of age, residing in the Greeley and surrounding area. Youth will have will have already dropped out of school, be on a waiting list for alternative school, be expelled from school, or graduated from school without appropriate workplace 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. The youth will be recruited using information from the school district, probation department, police department, 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. 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. Program Goals The primary goal of the Workforce Skill Development Project is to provide youth with intensive, comprehensive services,through the combination of remedial or workplace skill development,employment,and life skills acquisition. Marketable work habits skills will also incorporated into the youth's activities and 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. F. Program Services Youth Advocate/Case Manager A part time youth advocate/case manager will be used to assist the youth in participating in activities designed to help the attain the basic skills, GED, or employment options identified by the youth. Basic Skill Instruction Youth will be provided with the opportunity to participate in education activities through a learning system that includes classroom instruction or a self-paced, individualized environment which capitalizes on each persons learning style. Individualized learning programs include the Invest Adult Learning Program,the TRO Plato Learning System,the Conover Math, English on the Job,WorkKeys 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 are using ACT Work Keys skills assessment to determine if the potential workforce has the appropriate sills necessary for their jobs. Youth will complete a Work Keys assessment to determine the current functional level as its relates to skills needed to perform specific jobs. Based on the results of the assessment,training will be offered specific to raising education and skill levels of participants. Aims Community College will offer up to six intensive fast track programs designed to increase the education and essential skill levels of participants 2 961077 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 using either the Learning Labs at Employment Services of Weld County or Aims 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 work experience skills for entry into the labor market,the development of 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. G. Program Outcomellmpact This program is designed to ensure that the following measurable goals and objectives will be met: 1. Approximately 20 youth will attain a GED and either continue on to post secondary school or enter the workforce with appropriate workplace skills In addition, 10 youth with high school diplomas will obtain work place essential skills. 2. All youth will complete a Work Keys assessment and understand the basic skill levels needed to obtain a job. 3. All youth will complete an indepth 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 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. 8. 10 youth will complete a Work Keys Fast Track class, obtain a certificate and enter the workforce. 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. F Evaluation System The project will include a 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 return to school, the number who have essential workplace 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. 3 961077 G Collaboration The following agencies are collaborating in the project: Dream Team Inc: a private non profit which is associated with programs for School District 6 and is dedicated to issue of drop-out prevention and intervention. Weld Adolescent Resources: provides a number of programs under the Senate 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 provide career assessments and assistance for first generation Aims Community College: will be providing Work Keys Assessment, and Work Keys Skill Development Classes. Youth who attain a GED will also be eligible for one free quarter of tuition at Aims. H. Sustainability The current sources and amount of funding for this project are located as in-kind on the budget summery. As a community,we continue to look for resource to serve dropouts. 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. I. Administrative Capability Employment Services of Weld County is a department under the Weld County Government. Employment Services has been operating employment and training program for over 20 years and has extensive capability with financial management, program implementation and valuation. There have been not audit exception and programs under employment Services have often been recognized for program implementation and evaluation strategies. 4 961077 Early Childhood and Youth Crime Prevention & Intervention Application RISK FACTORS:' PROTECTIVE FACTORS: is CIRCLE AT' LEAST t, NE (1) CIRCLE AT LE 1ST ONE (1} BUT NOM©RE THAN FIVE (5) BUT NO [U O E THAN FIVE ( j Community : 1. Availability of firearms&drugs 1. Norms& public policies support non-use among youth. 2. Community laws&norms favorable toward drug use, 0 Provides access to resources(housing, healthcare, child firearms&crime. care,job training, employment& recreation). 3. Transitions&mobility. d Provides supportive networks&social bonds. eLow neighborhood attachment; community 4. Involves youth in community service. disorganization. 5. Extreme economic&social deprivation Family 6. Family history of high-risk behavior. 5. Seeks prenatal care. 7. Family management problems. 6. Develops close bonding with child. !' 8. Family conflict. 7. Values&encourages education. 9. Negative parental attitudes& poor involvement. 8. Manages stress well. 9. Spends quality time with children. 10. Uses a high warmth/low criticism parenting style (rather than authoritarian or permissive). 11. Is Nurturing&protective. CD Has clear expectations. 73. Encourages supportive relationships with caring adults beyond the immediate family. 14. Shares family responsibilities. School 10. Early&persistent antisocial behavior. 5 Expresses high expectations. 11. Academic failure in elementary school. Encourages goal-setting& mastery. 1©. Lack of commitment to school. 1 Staff views itself as nurturing caretakers. 18. Encourages pro-social development. 19. Provides leadership&decision-making opportunities. 20. Fosters active involvement of students. 21. Trains teachers in social development&cooperative learning. 22. Involves parents. 23. Provides alcohol/drug-free alternative activities. Indivldual/Pee ' 13. Alienation&rebelliousness. 24. Involved in drug-free activities. Friends who engage in problem behavior. 25. Respect authority. 15. Favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior. 26. Bonded to conventional groups. CD Early initiation of problem behavior. 27. Appreciate the unique talent that each person brings to the group. YCPI Application,Page 4 961077 udgee Summary Donn (For YCPI Amount Requested:Only) A) PERSONNEL Annual Futl bins Annual wHnge Sub 7 oral 'ta of time for Total Salaryti:i*i:E4088fiteektoi oitiettim Youth Staff(%) $ 9,692.64 + $ 2,713.94 = $12,406.58 x 100 % $12,406.58 Fiscal Staff $40,392.84 + $11,310.00 = $51,702.84 x 3 % $ 1,551.09 + = x % $ C©NSULTANTIPRDFESStONAL SERVICES + = x % $ TOTAL PERSONNEL CCIST $13,957.67 8)O,PERATING SUPPLIER EGtUtPIENT TOTAL Aims WorkKeys (Assessment and Remedial activity) $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&QPERATING COST $37,550.00 C)TRAVEL TOTAL Staff Travel (Outreach, Recruitment, Placement, Follow up)2,000 miles @.27 per mile $ 540.00 TOTAL TRAVEL COST $ 540.00 D)OTHER(SPECIFY) TOTAL Limited Internship Placements •.$ 5,625.00 TOTAL OTHER COST $5,625.00 TOTAL YCPI PI2t3JECT COSTS(A thru D) $57,672.67 TOTAL MATCH;PUNU)NG INCLUDING OTHER STATE OR FED RAL FUNDING '< $ 8,000.00 Source Committed Pending Cash In-Kind Total Amount JTPA $3,000.00 $ $ $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Aims Community College $4,000.00 $ $ $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Greeley Dream Team $1,000.00 $ $ $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL CDST OF FAR©POSED PRO IECT $65,627.67 TOTAL OPER4TING BUDGrET PORTHE ORGANIZATION $1,245,877.00 YCPI Application,Page 5 961.01.E Attachment In Page 1 69 c O -us 0 CD m /� r CD m o p O1 Na iv r----.7.- 4 OI A D O J 1 T `f . r J J ti CD A �., N.) a N p rC O — m m�CD oo � � N A o P =Immo. m N P coN e O a co J t° IS 3�.V/ to C m ( . v d e a CD z r rn CD rA CO `1J -"‹ No m —I ° O r J �1 _ W w o N s e r+ m N A IV O O Z 3 p z A W r 7 P - m z F-i 111 ' !in , lt o a Co J V a i t ryy,^P n 5 , . Attachment 1 Page 2 WELD COUNTY 1995 ASSESSED VALUES TO BE USED FOR 1996 BUDGET DIFFERENCE 1995 1994 + or (-) Agriculture $ 130,792,580 $ 120,261,250 $ 10,531,330 Commercial 203,388,170 185,260,320 18,127,850 Industrial 131,646,970 120,064,610 1x582,360 Natural Resources 3,941,180 3,190,980 750,200 Oil and Gas 375,255,680 369,215,250 6,040,430 Residential 336,009,390 302,099,490 33,909,900 Vacant Land 24,082,880 19,176,340 4,906,540 TOTAL COUNTY ASSESSED $ 1,205,116,850 $ 1,119,268,240 $ 85,848,610 STATE ASSESSED PROPERTY 141,464,800 127,369,700 14,095,100 TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE $ 1,346,581,650 $ 1,246,637,940 $ 99,943,710 LESS TAX INCREMENT 2.625.243 2.694,660 (69,417) NET ASSESSED VALUE $ 1,343,956.407 $ 1,243,943.280 $ 100.013.127 71 961077 :awe;. ... ma`s'•" +'wa.:i � � 3� '?v �..� a Attachment 1 Pane 3 COUNTY OF MELD STATE OF COLORADO i General Long-term Debt Account Group Comparative Schedules of Long-Term Debt December 31, 1994 and 1993 1994 1993 Amounts to be Provided for Retirement Of General Long-Term Debt $ 1.662,911 $ 1.114.149 Liabilities: Special assessment bonds payable 0 100.000 Vacation and sick-leave accrual 1,060,474 1.014.149 Obligation on long-term lease 602,437 0 Total General Long-Term Debt $ 1,662,911 $ 1,114,149 96107? 119 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 Supervisor and Youth 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 . 961.077 Charles G. Dalpra page 2 . . . . Front Range Community College 1985 - present Instructor * Develop lesson plans and student evaluation. * Instruct management and business courses . Gilbert Marshall and Company 1984 - 1989 Account Executive *Investment Banking *Managing investment accounts 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 Project 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 . 961.077 Charles G. Dalpra page 3 . . . . 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 961077 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 systems where program analysis, management skills and cost effective measures are planned and implemented. 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 October 1991 to Present Employment Services of Weld County 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, IIB, IIC, and III, as well as the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Program, Summer Job Hunt, Youth Conservation Corps, National AmeriCorps Program, and non-traditional training for women projects. Responsible for meeting all Federal, State, and local performance standards, regulatory requirements, and policies. Work extensively with 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 staffmembers 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. 961077 TED A. LONG PAGE 2 SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE cont DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM July 1968 to January 1991 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 identificationof 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 961077 Attachment 3 am Or 811 Fifteenth Street a Greeley, Colorado 8063 I I. 303-35I-6410 June 13, 1996 Ms. Linda Perez Weld County Human Services 1551 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Linda: I am writing this letter in support of your application for Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention funds, to expand services to students who are expelled or have dropped out of the traditional school setting. While the Dream Team, in conjunction with School District 6, provides service to this population, we realize that it is important to have a variety of educational and affective programs available to the students and their families. Your concept of expanding the usage of the computer lab for educational services as well as increased job skill training, would provide an additional resource that is presently not accessible to some of the targeted population. I know from our own experience, that some students do not do well in the traditional GED classroom setting, but are very successful with the computerized instruction provided in your learning lab. I would welcome the opportunity for more students to have the option of your learning lab for their educational instruction. As a collaborative partner in this grant, the Dream Team would assist your staff with referral and follow-up services as well as case management assistance. Our Community Counselor will work in conjunction with your staff to develop appropriate educational and career plans for the students referred to your program. The inkind staff services would be valued at approximately $100 per month over a 10 month period, for a total of $1000. My staff and I look forward to working with you on this new venture. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any further service to the project. Sincerely, Susan V. Ruth Executive Director 961. 3';7 Attachment 3 %%IELD ADOLESCENT RESOURCE INC. 2116 24th Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Tune _? , 1996 To Whom It May Concern It is with pleasure and an iciaatton that of - wrote sapper : C the Workforce Skill Development" project . : have been involved with the at risk youth of Greeley and Weld 1979 as a Po-. cfr _ - County since police _ e� n; �on� o, of juvenile member with alternative detention . hoard o ^s andcurrently as _-gat= provider of alternative lO' 3 _ : at _ youth . youth adapt tc our ra _io_n learning institutions . coons . therefore it '_s of value tc provide- alternative sources of tr irons and education so ...ey ' ay still be aroductive citizens . I believe the "Youth Workforce Skill Development" wil i p:sac--rae a valuable alternative source . i would use It on= _n. to as a continium gang interventionprogram currently e 'n The youth co ' d be rare .-red at __.e end of the _2 week gand intervention c;._ nr - into the "Yo -t-- Workforce Skill Developm ent"^te __ , rc e Once ana- this _ _. -" is _._ type _ prOQram that would be a ._ 11"11 to he community and one in_ which I would support and rze through referrals Thank you for you con _ _ loon in n_ding this aro_ _ _ _ . Sincerely . Jesse L . Quinoy President PHONE AND FAX (970) 351-0136 961077 *. MEMORAnDU Weld County Board of Commissioners To Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chairperson Date June 12, 1998.\.fr-`COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Human Resources Executive Director Subject Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Grant Request 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, the Educational Opportunity Center, and Aims Community College. Funding requested for this project is $57,672.67, and the period of performance is October 1, 1996, through September 30, 1997. If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3800. -_a , r-- • i'� w 961077 Hello