HomeMy WebLinkAbout981108.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE 1998/1999 YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
APPLICATION 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 1998/1999 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, with
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 1998/1999 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 29th day of June, A.D., 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
Constance L. Harb rt, Chair
Weld County Cle t i - l ), ry 7 )
W. H. We ter, o-Tem
BY:
Deputy Clerk to oa?d r. �
George E. Br
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APP D 0 FORM:
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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 that this continues to be an accurate statement of youth who are at risk of
committing acts of violent behavior, becoming involved with gangs, or continuing with gang activity. We believe that one
way to address this problem in Greeley and surrounding areas is to provide youth with positive options for education and
employment and training, as well as provide them with other opportunities designed to assist in achieving positive
outcomes in their lives. The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Research
Report"Desktop Guide to Good Juvenile Detention Practice," indicates that there are five categories that current research
has identified as causes and correlates of delinquency. This proposal strongly addresses two of those categories by
attaching youth to computerized assisted educational programs which provide them with the educational background
required to obtain and retain employment and exposure to the world of work through Limited Internships with private sector
employers as well as through participation in the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps.
The Colorado Department of Education indicated that there were 12,146 students in grades 7-12 in Weld County in 1994-
1995 and the dropout rate was 605 youth or 5.0%. Additional information from Greeley/Evans School District 6 indicates
that school attendance has decreased by 5%, the dropout 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 alternative education program in Weld County.
There has been a steady increase in the number of juvenile arrests from 1992 to 1997. Additionally, 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.
Although the economy is generally good and the unemployment rate in Weld County has held steady at around 4%, 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 academic and job specific
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, or 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 toward 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 computer aided instruction. Youth
receive an in-depth assessment which include interest inventories, aptitude tests, and skills assessments. For those youth
whose next step is entry into the workforce system, pre-employment and work maturity skill development activities will be
offered which may include limited internship opportunities in the private sector or opportunities to become members of the
Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Program.
C. Targeted Population
The targeted population will be at risk youth, between fourteen (14) and twenty-one (21) years of age, residing in Greeley
or the surrounding areas. Youth will have already dropped out of school, been on a waiting list for alternative school, been
expelled from school, or graduated from school without appropriate workforce skills. Other target groups will include teen
parents or young adults between 16 and 24 who would benefit from participation in the Weld County Youth Conservation
Corps/AmeriCorps Program. 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. All youth will be assessed to determine their
essential skill levels. The selection process will ensure the diversity of the group in age, sex, cultural and ethnic
backgrounds.
D. Proposed Services
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 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 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 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 person's 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, or access tutorial services through Right to Read. Tutorial services for youth at Right
to Read will be paid from funds under the operating line item of this grant. Right to Read will also provide in-kind services
as a match requirement.
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 job openings.
Youth will have the opportunity to complete a Work Keys Assessment to determine their current functioning level as it
relates to skills needed to perform specific jobs. Based on the results of this assessment, specific training will be offered to
raise 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 functioning level of the youth, and lessons will be assigned to provide instruction aimed at
increasing the youth's 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 will
include 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's specified employment goals and the potential for the employer to retain the youth after the paid
internship is completed.
Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCoros Program
The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Program will not only provide youth with the opportunity to obtain
valuable work experience, team work and job specific skills, but also connect them with their community by involving them
in projects which directly improve low income neighborhoods. improve parks and the environment, and assist at risk
elementary age students in academic and conflict resolution skills. Individuals will be provided a modest living allowance,
health insurance and the opportunity to earn a $4,725.00 educational award through their completion of 1700 hours of
service to the community.
E. Proposed Service Outcomes
This program is designed to ensure that the following measurable goals and objectives are met:
1. Approximately 20 youth will obtain 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.
8. 4 youth will be recruited to participate in the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Program.
It is anticipated that youth who participate in this project will have less involvement in gangs and fewer incidences of crime
because of the positive alternatives they experience in their lives.
Although there are still three (3) months remaining in the current project, Employment Services feels that it has made
some remarkable impact with the youth involved. A total of 73 youth have been served as of this date of which, 52 have
entered employment, 10 have continued on to higher education, 16 have obtained their GED's, and 8 are currently testing
for their GED. 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 obtain a GED or return to school, the
number who gain essential workforce skills, and the number who enter 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 this project:
Right to Read: a private non profit which provides ESL and remedial activity to individuals in need of one-on-one tutorial
services.
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.
Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps: will provide youth with the opportunity to earn money for post
secondary education, earn a modest living stipend and provide valuable community services to Greeley and the
surrounding areas. The AmeriCorps Program will provide youth with a portion of their living stipend and health insurance
costs.
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 dropout youth. 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 of the Weld County Government. Employment Services has been
operating employment and training programs for more than 20 years and has extensive capabilities 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.
RISK & PROTECTIVE FACTORS
Circle no more than five (5) Risk or Protective factors:
RISK FACTORS: PROTECTIVE FACTORS:-
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Community 1. Availability of firearms & drugs 1. Norms & public policies support non-use
2. Community laws & norms favorable among youth.
toward drug use, firearms & crime. 2 Provides access to resources (housing,
3. Transitions & mobility. healthcare, child care, job training,
Low neighborhood attachment; employment & recreation).
community disorganization. Q Provides supportive networks & social
5. Extreme economic & social bonds.
deprivation 4. Involves youth in community service.
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 8. Manages stress well.
involvement. 9. Spends quality time with children.
10. Uses a high warmth/low criticism
parenting style (rather than authoritarian
or permissive).
11. Is nurturing & protective.
0 Has clear expectations.
13. Encourages supportive relationships with
caring adults beyond the immediate
family.
14. Shares family responsibilities.
School 10. Early & persistent antisocial Expresses high expectations.
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behavior. Encourages goal-setting & mastery.
11. Academic failure in elementary 17. Staff views itself as nurturing caretakers.
school. 18. Encourages pro-social development.
03 Lack of commitment to school. 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.
Individual/Peer Alienation & rebelliousness. 24. Involved in drug-free activities.
14 Friends who engage in problem 25. Respect authority.
behavior. 26. Bonded to conventional groups.
15. Favorable attitudes toward the 27. Appreciate the unique talent that each
problem behavior. person brings to the group.
16. Early initiation of problem behavior.
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Budget Summary Form:(For YCPI Amount Requested Only)
1) PERSONNEL Annual Pull-time Annual Fringe Sub-Total %ottlmeler Total
Salary Benefit-Cost this project
Youth Staff('/2) 520,967.46 4 $5,241.00 = $26,209.46 x 45 % $11,794.05
Fiscal Staff $42,008.55 - $11,869.00 = $54,262.00 x 3 % $ 1,627.88
+ = x $
%
CONSULTAt4T/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES + = x $
TOTAL PERSONNEL COST $13,421.93
2)OPERATING: Assessments-EA,Can I?Series,VPI,Kuder,CAPS,EMOJ $ 2,000.00
Employment Services Lab Costs&Right to Read tutorial $27,150.00
costs (GED,Assessments, Basic Skills Training,
Marketing Skills,Work Maturity Skills)
3)SUPPLIES GED Books $ 400.00
4)EQUIPMENT.
$ 0
5)TRAVEL Staff Travel(Outreach, Recruitment, Placement,Follow-up) $ 540.00
2,000 miles @.27 per mile
6)OTHER 4SPECIFY) Limited Internship Placements $ 5,625.00
AmeriCorps Member Costs $ 8,000.00
TOTAL YCRI PROJECT COSTS(1 thru 6) $57,136.93
TOTAL MATCH FUNDING INCLUDING OTHER STATE OR FEDERAL FUNDING $14,400.00
Source Cash In-Kind TOTAL
JTPA $0 ❑Committed $3,000.00 )(Committed $3,000.00
['Pending °Pending
Right to Read $0 ❑committed $1,000.00 committed $1,000.00
['Pending ['Pending
WCYCCIAmeriCorps $0 ❑Committed $4,000.00 )(Committed $4,000.00
['Pending ❑Pending
Educational Opportunity Center $0 0 Committed $6,4000.00 )(Committed $6,400.00
OPending ❑Pentling
TOTAL COST OF PROPOSED PROJECT $71,536.93
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ORGANIZATION $2,208,629.00
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BUDGET NARRATIVE Page 1
1) Personnel
Youth Staff(.45 FTE) -YCPI Funds $11,794.05
The youth staff person will provide recruitment, client orientation/enrollment activities and be the main contact person for
youth enrolled in the program. This person will facilitate the enrollment of youth into the Weld County Employment
Services Learning Lab and refer individuals to Right to Read when necessary. This staff will also arrange limited
internships for youth in need of job specific and work experience training, do job development for youth who are enrolled in
the project, and maintain records of participation for all youth enrolled into the program.
Fiscal Staff(.03 FTE) -YCPI Funds $ 1,627.88
The fiscal staff person will provide direct services regarding the processing and issuance of checks to those youth involved
in Limited Internships and the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Program.
2) Operating
Assessments -YCPI Funds $2,000
All youth will be assessed with the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine reading and math functioning levels,
and the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) and Kuder Occupational Inventory to determine interests and aptitudes for
occupation areas. Youth will have the opportunity to explore careers and the English and math requirements for those
occupations by utilizing the Conover English and Math on the Job series (EMOJ).
Assessment results will determine the appropriate levels for the computerized learning lab lessons as well as provide staff
with the information needed for developing job opportunities, working with the youth in work maturity areas, and developing
limited internship opportunities.
Learning Lab Costs-YCPI Funds $24,150.00
Funds will cover costs for youth to access the Invest Learning System and other related educational programs to work on
their GED, increase their basic skills, improve their reading and math skills for selected occupations, and improve their
Marketing and Work Maturity Skills. The Learning Lab will also test youth with the GED Predictor examinations to
determine readiness for the official GED
Funds in this line item will also pay for the testing fees for youth taking for their GED test at Aims Community College or
the University of Northern Colorado.
Right to Read Costs -YCPI Funds$3,000.00
Funds will cover the cost of tutors for youth in need of additional one-on-one assistance with either ESL or basic skills
components of the program.
3) Supplies
GED Books -YCPI Funds $400.00
Funds will pay for the purchase of GED books for additional assistance to individuals pursuing their GED.
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4) Equipment
None
5) Travel
Travel -YCPI Funds $540.00
Funds will cover the cost for staff travel for outreach, recruitment activities, follow-up, placement activities etc.
6) Other
Limited Internship Placements-YCPI Funds $5,625.00
Funds will pay for wages of youth in a Limited Internship placement with private sector employer to allow the youth to gain
job specific and work maturity skills. Youth will earn $5.15 per hour and placements will not exceed 250 hours for any one
youth. This activity is designed for those youth who would otherwise not have the opportunity to become employed in the
private sector.
AmeriCorps Member Costs -YCPI Funds $8,000.00
Funds will be used for partial funding of member costs for four youth to be incorporated into the Weld County Youth
Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Program. Funds will partially cover member living stipends and health insurance costs
for a one year period. Youth who are successful in completing 1700 service hours through the AmeriCorps Program will
be eligible for$4,725 in educational award through the AmeriCorps Program.
Total Match Funding
Right to Read: a private non profit which provides ESL and remedial tutorial activities to individuals in need of such
services will provide $1,000.00 in in-kind services to those youth who need additional one-on-one assistance in ESL or
basic skills for them to obtain their GED.
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 will provide $6,400.00 in in-kind services to
provide youth with additional career assessments and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education.
Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps: will provide $4,000 in in-kind to youth for uniforms, assistance in
living stipends, and health insurance costs to provide four youth with the opportunity to earn money for post secondary
education, earn a modest living stipend and provide valuable community services to Greeley and the surrounding areas.
The National AmeriCorps Program will provide youth with a portion of their living stipend and health insurance costs.
Job Training Partnership Act(JTPA): will provide in-kind staff and service costs in the amount of$3,000 for youth who are
eligible for the JTPA Title II-C Program and who are co-enrolled.
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Attachment 1
CDJNTY OF WELD
STATE OF COLORADO
Property Tax Levies and Collections
(Unaudited)
Last Ten Years
Total
Total Current Percent Delinquent Total Levy Collection Original Tax Tax of Levy Tax Outstanding
Delinquent
Year Year Levy Collections Collected Collections Collections Taxes
1997 1997 $ 18.005,273 $ 17.756.037 $ 98.62 $ 296.802 $ 18.052.839 $ 439.749
1988 1988 18,931.528 18.506.143 97.75
.92066.022 18.572.165 376.500
1989 1989 20.534.080 20,153 98.15 61.419 20.215.339 420.669
1990 1990
21.336.977 21,037.446 98.60 87.901 21.125.347 862.040
1991 1991 22.459.831 22.228.600 98.97 311.671 22.540.271 886.342
1992 1992 23.752.395 23.608.438
99.39 104.726 23.714.109 968.201
1993 1993 23.773,780
23.653.525 99.49 60.584 23.714.109 978.926
1994 1994 24.920,742 24.793.121 99.49
1995 1995 27.473.515 27.308.264 65.403 24.858.524 905.474
1996 1996 29.618.111 29.460,936 9999.40 64.220 27.372.484 781.720
.47 121.172 29.582.108 457.518
COUNTY OF WELD
STATE OF COLORADO
Assessed and Estimated Actual Value of Property
(Unaudited)
Last Ten Years .
Real Property (1) Personal Property (2) Total
Levy Assessed Estimated Assessed Estimated Assessed Estimated
Year Value Actual Value Value Actual Value Value (4) Actual Value
1987 5 899.649.790 s 4.998.054,388 S 02,078,810 $ 283.030,379 S 981.728.600 $ 5.281.084.767
1988 876,322.790 5.477.017.437 87.082,300 300.283.793 963.405.090 5,777,301.230
1989 815.536.790 5,436,911,933 97.066.530 334.712.172 912.603.320 5.771.624.105
1990 807.052,260 5.627.979.497 93.979.210 344.755.897 907.031.470 5.972.735.394
1991 845.519,470 5.896.230.613 109.525.160 377.672.966 955.044.630 6.273.903,579
1992 820.834.330 5,724,088,773 135,566.770 467,471,621 956.401.100 6,191.560,394
1993 859,726,540 6.685.276.361 142.446.590 491,195,138 1.002.173,130 7.176,471,499
1994 958.849,570 6.836.859.318 160.423,580 553.184.759 1.119.273,150 7.390.044.077
1995 1.027.364.600 7.317.227.471 177.752.250 612.938.793 1.205.116.850 7,930.166,264
1996 987,014,993 6,971,201,156 184.390,364 635.828,841 1.171.405.357 7.607.029,997
(1) Residential improved land and improvements at 12.86% of 1991 to June 30. 1992 replacement costs as
determined by State law.
(2) Commercial improved land, improvements, and personal property at 29X of 1989 to June 30. 1990 replacement
costs, as determined by State law.
(3) Total includes audit of oil and gas values understated by producers in 1990.
(4) State assessed value is deducted from total assessed value as state property is not taxable.
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Attachment 1
COUNTY OF WELD
STATE OF COLORADO
General Long-term Debt Account Group
Comparative Schedules of Long-Term Debt
December 31. 1996 and 1995
1996 1995
Amounts to be Provided for Retirement
Of General Long-Term Debt $ 1,308.558 $ 1.531.698
Liabilities:
Vacation and sick-leave accrual 1,096,757 1.119.282
Obligation on long-term lease 211.801 412.416
Total General Long-Term Debt $ 1.308.558 $ 1.531.698
Attachment 2
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Linda L. Perez, Director, Employment Services of Weld County
Twenty years of experience in the development, administration, management, and
implementation of social welfare, human resources, and educational related programs.
Responsible for the administration, planning and implementation of Employment
Services of Weld County which is a national model encompassing the merger of the
principle public employment and training programs of the Job Service, Job Training
Partnership Act (both youth and adult) Programs, Colorado Works in Weld County (The
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, TANF Program in Weld County), and the
Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program.
Charles G. Dalpra, Vocational Education Supervisor, Employment Services of Weld
County
Twenty-seven years experience in vocational and adult education as a supervisor,
coordinator, and instructor. Nineteen years direct management including development,
implementation, and supervision of educational programs. A proven innovative record
in education focused on computer assisted learning. Responsible for the development,
implementation and supervision of the Weld County Learning Lab which utilizes the
Invest Learning System in addition to other computer learning software applications.
Ted A. Long. Special Programs Coordinator, Employment Services of Weld County
Seven years of experience in the development, management, implementation, and
supervision of adult and youth employment and training programs. Director of the Weld
County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps program and also responsible for the
development of other youth corps programs and models operated by Employment
Services of Weld County.
Right to Read of Weld County, Inc.
818 Eleventh Avenue
Cfj� Greeley, Colorado 80631
352-7323 352-READ
"Each one, Teach one"
1998-1999 Youth Crime Prevention & Intervention Grant Program
Right to Read of Weld County, Inc. Services:
Instruction:
English as a Second Language instruction for 160 hours
TOTAL: $3,000.00
In-kind Match:
Classroom space TOTAL: $ 600.00
for 12 months
Materials and supplies TOTAL: $ 400.00
$1 ,000.00
Right to Read of Weld County, Inc. agrees to provide an in-kind match of a
classroom, materials and supplies valued at $1 ,000.00.Q
A United Way Suppoed Agency
Coln
June 25. 1998 University
Center for Educational Access and Outreach
Centro para Acceso y Extension Educacional
Mr. Ted Long
304 Student Senices Building
Special Program Coordinator Fort Collins.Colorado 80523
Employment Services of Weld County f3o3149t-6473
1551 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Mr. Long:
It is with genuine interest that I write this letter to continue our collaborative efforts with the Youth
Crime Prevention Initiative(YCPI) coordinated by the Employment Services of Weld County.
The Educational Opportunity(EOC) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-
income, and first generation individuals to further their education. During the last year we have been
an active participant with YCPI and this interaction documents the success of collaborative efforts.
EOC will provide the following in kind services that total $6,400 per year to twenty-five YCPI
participants.
1. EOC services orientations;
2. Intake assessment;
3. Interest inventories;
4. Occupation and labor market printouts;
5. Career planning;
6. Financial aid application assistance:
7. Admission application assistance;
8. Scholarship search assistance;
9. Referral of ten EOC participants to YCPI GED services.
In addition to the above, we will conduct two workshops per year for the YCPI program. Assistance
with these vital beginnings such as basic academic deficiencies are necessary if individuals wish to
continue their postsecondary educational needs with the Educational Opportunity Center. Together we
can assist many of the individuals we serve to continue to change their lives positively; to succeed in
education and in the job market.
I again extend my sincere support and commitment for such a deserving and beneficial service. Please
feel free to let us know if there is anything more we can do to make this service a success.
Sincerely,
VivrArz-9-aN-4- (J
Connie Jaime<Lujan
Interim Director,
Educational Opportunity Center
Upward Bound•Educational Talent Search•University Jtentoring Program
First Generation Award Program•Educational Opportunity Center
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Attachment 3
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
1551 NORTH 17TH AVENUE
PO BOX 1805
GREELEY, CO 80632
COLORADO• (970)353-3800
FAX(970)356-3975
June 23, 1998
Community Partnership Office
YCPI Application
•
1313 Sherman Street#323
Denver, Colorado 80203-2236
To Whom it may Concern, •
This letter is being written to verify commitment of Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)/AmeriCorps
in-kind services in support of the Youth Workforce Skill Development YCPI Project. The WCYCC/AmeriCorps
program agrees to commit$4,000.00 of in-kind services to this project. This support will be in the form of
AmeriCorps staff time, living stipend costs, uniforms items, and health care costs for those youth who selected to
become members of the WCYCC/AmeriCorps program.
Additionally, an application to pay for pro-rated educational awards is pending with the Colorado Environmental
You Corps Initiative. If received, the in-kind amount available from the WCYCC/AmeriCorps will be increased.
Ted A. Long
Director
Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps
Employment Services of Weld County
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
C 1551 NORTH 17TH AVENUE
O PO BOX 1805
GREELEY,CO 80632
COLORADO (970)353-3800
FAX(970)356-3975
June 23, 1998
Community Partnership Office
YCPI Application
\1313 Sherman Street#323
Denver, Colorado 80203-2236
To Whom it may Concern,
This letter is being written to verify commitment of Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Title II-C in-kind services
in support of the Youth Workforce Skill Development YCPI Project. The Weld County JTPA Title II-C program
agrees to commit $3,000.00 of in-kind services to this project. This support will be in the form of JTPA staff time,
educational services tuition costs, and limited internship costs for those youth who are eligible and co-enrolled into
the JTPA Title II-C program.
Linda L. Perez
Director
Employment Services of Weld County
Attachment 4
WELD COUNTY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
John Armour Manfred A. Dieck
Human Resource Manager, President Roberta Miller
Consultant
Golden Aluminum Company Brewer Steel Company
Edward C. Rubadue Melanie George-Hernandez Charles Meyers
General Manager Director
Rubadue Wire Company WIRS President
Miner& Miner CE
B.J. Dean J.V. Teague
Director Dora Johnson
General Manager President
Island Grove TC Lowell-Paul Dairy Baldwin Center
Craig Fowler Brian Lessman
Division Mana Lucille Mantelli
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g Superintendent Comm. Relations, Eastman-
State Farm Insurance District RE-4
Kodak
Willie Morton, Chair William Argo Sue Bjorland
Owner President
Area Manager. Western Staff
Conditioning Spa EDAP
Judy Griego Dale K. Hall
Director Dr. Richard Wood
Commissioner Dean
Social Services Weld County
Aims Community College
STATE OF COLORADO
1998-99 YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION and INTERVENTION APPLICATION
Please type responses on this application or duplicate the application on your computer.
Organization ! Employment Services of Weld County
(in case of multi-jurisdictional application,name of local organization)
Number of Years the Weld County Government has existed for over 100 years.
Organization has
existed:
Number of Staff with Employment Services consists of 31 employees (includes full and part time).
the Organization:
Project Name:
Youth Workforce Skill Development Project
Is this an Early Childhood project(ages 0-8)? ❑ Yes a No
Number of years the
Proposed Project has Two (2) Years
been operating:
Number of staff
assigned to the One half time staff
Proposed Project:
Project Start Date: October 1, 1998
Address: Employment Service of Weld County
P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue
City/StatelZip: Greeley, Colorado 80632
COUNTY: WELD
Phone Number: (970) 353-3800
FAX: (970) 356-3975
Federal Employer#: 846000-813
Amount Requested: $ 57,136.93 Would accept partial funding? Yes z No ❑
Has the Organization and/or Project previously been awarded YCPi funds? If so,indicate the amount received
o No
z Yes 1994-95 $00 1995-96 $00 1996-97 $50,000.00
1997-98$57,673
In the case of multi-jurisdictional application, names of non-profits, municipalities,counties, school districts or
others directly participating:
N/A
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Type of Applicant: • ❑ Non-profit C City/Town ❑ State o Other(specify):
(Select Only ONE) ❑ School District o Special District ra County
• Category;of Project: .Academic/Education Gang Intervention_
• Circle ONE Primary Information/ReferraL..L Counseling_._
check all Secondary Mentoring_X_ Creative Arts
that apply
Domestic Violence Parenting_
Recreation— Employment_X.
Training (Specify). Limited Internohips
Community Services (Specify).
Other(Specify):Vocational Assessments
Implementing Agency: S/A
y (if same as Organization indicate S/A)
Weld County Employment Services
Address: • P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue
City/State/Zip: •! Greeley, Colorado 80632
COUNTY' WELD
Phane/FAX: • (970) 353-3800 FAX: (970) 356-3975
Executive Officer: Walter J. Speckman
(Name&Title) '; Executive Director
Weld County Division of Human Services
Address: Weld County Division of Human Services
P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue
•City/StatelZip:
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Phan®/FAX:
(970) 353-3800 FAX: (970) 356-3975
Contact;Person: . Linda L. Perez, Director, Employment Services of Weld County
(if different from Chief Executive Officer)
Address: Employment Services of Weld County
P.O. Box 1805, 1551 North 17th Avenue
City/State/Zip:
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Phone/FAX:
(970) 353-3800 FAX: (970) 356-3975
Grant Author: Ted A. Long, Special Programs Coordinator, Employment Services of Weld County
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Number of Volunteers to be directly None
involved in proposed project:
Number of Children/Youth to be 60
Served by proposed project
Number of Parents to be Served None
by proposed project!
Number of Others to.be Served Specify "Other": None
by proposed project
Ethnic Breakdown-of those to be %Asian
Served by proposed project:
% Black 40 % Caucasian
60 % Hispanic/Latino % Native American
% Other(specify).
Target ages of those to be Served ❑ 0-2 years 0 3-5 years ❑ 6-8 years ❑ 9-11
by proposed project
o 12-14 years ® 15-18 years ® 19-22 years ® Teen Parents
❑ Other(specify).
Average Income Level of those to It is anticipated that the majority of the youth will be low to middle income.
be Served by proposed project
Proposed Service Area(S)by: COMPLETE ALL THREE CATEGORIES
City(ies) Greeley, Evans, Eaton, Kersey
• County(ies) Weld
Zip Code(s) 80631, 80620, 80615, 80644
"I hereby certify that,the forgoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In the event that this application
is selected for 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."
06/29/92
Authorized Signature (Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners) Date
Constance L. Harbert
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Constance L. Harbert
W mpe To Board of Country Commissioners Date June 24, 49
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COLORADO From Walt Speckman, Executive Director, Human Services \ \
Subject Youth Crime Prevention Progoram Plan v
Enclosed for Board approval is the 1998-1999 Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention
Program ,Youth Workforce Skill Development Project Plan, The plan requests $57,136.93 to
provide a range of workforce development options for youth who have been unsuccessful in
the regular school system. Youth will be provided services such as GED preparation,
improving essential work skills in reading, math, and writing, and other services which will
assist them in obtaining needed workforce skills.
If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800 ext. 3317.
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