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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM TO AMEND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION FUNDS 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 Memorandum to amend the
Memorandum of Understanding for One-Stop Career Center system implementation funds
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Human Services Department, and Workforce
Coordinating Council, commencing January 1, 1999, and ending December 31, 1999, with
further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum, 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 Memorandum to amend the Memorandum of Understanding
for One-Stop Career Center system implementation funds between the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of
the Human Services Department, and Workforce Coordinating Council be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said memorandum.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 18th day of January, A.D., 1999, nunc pro tunc January 1, 1999.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Dal K. Hall, Chair
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Dale K. Hall, Chairman DATE: January 18, 1999
Board of Weld County Commissioners '
• FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director of Human Service
COLORADO
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
With the Workforce Coordinating Council
Enclosed for Board approval is an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Workforce Coordinating Council for the One-Stop Career Center Implementation Funds.
The Amendment increases grant funds by One Hundred and Three Thousand, Four Hundred and
Nine Dollars ($103,409.00).
The purpose of the One-Stop grant is to enhance the workforce services provided through
Employment Services of Weld County.
The period of performance for this amended Agreement is January 1, 1999 through December 31,
1999.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3800, extension 3317.
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STATE OF COLORADO
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council
1580 Logan Street.Suite 410 �•
Denver.Colorado 80203 : •
Phone: (303)894-2076
FM: (303)894-2064
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Margaret E Porfido
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Co-Chair
Ledy Garcia-Etksteu,
Exewtive Director
To: Ruth Schuessler, Fiscal Officer
Office of the Governor
From: Ledy Garcia-Eckstein, Executive Director
Workforce Coordinating Council
Date: December 18, 1998
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Re: Amendment Request
The Workforce Coordinating Council (the Council) and the Weld County Board of
Commissioners (the Commissioners) agree to amend the attached Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) regarding One-Stop Career Center system implementation funds,
effective January 1, 1999. The Commissioners shall now ensure that all aspects of the
attached MOU, amendment dated September 9. 1998, and Year 3 Statement of Work, in
addition to the amendments listed below, are completed by December 31, 1999.
The following sections shall be amended as follows:
I. The Council shall grant an additional 5103,409 for a total of$219,525 to the
Weld County Board of Commissioners to fiscally administer, in compliance
with the U.S. Department of Labor One-Stop Career Center Implementation
Grant, the implementation of a One-Stop Career Center model. (Please see
attached budget form.)
2. All One-Stop Implementation Grant funding must be 100% expended by
December 31, 1999.
4c. Provide the Council with a progress report to be due on July 1, 1999, and a
final report to be due on December 10, 1999. The reports should include an
accounting for the funds awarded and a detailed narrative of One-Stop
implementation. The reports must also demonstrate that the regional
implementation process and strategy are in compliance with the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment performance contract for One-Stop
Career Centers.
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15. The period of performance for this amended Agreement shall be January 1,
1999 through December 31, 1999.
Each region shall also be required to submit quarterly cost sharing/match dollar amounts
for the One-Stop implementation funds. A form for reporting this information shall be
provided by the Council and will be due two weeks after the end of each quarter, i.e.
April 15, July 15, October 15, and January 15.
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Dale K. Hall, Chair Date
Weld County Board of Commissioners
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LL‘ly Garcia-Eckstein, Executive Director Date
Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council
J es F. Carpenter, Chie Staff Date
Office of the Governor
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
1551 NORTH 17Th AVENUE
O PO BOX 1805
GREELEY, CO 80632
COLORADO• (970)353-3800
FAX(970)356-3975
November 17, 1998C Co
Ledy Garcia-Eckstein )/
Executive Director • ���///
Office of the Governor
Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council
1580 Logan Street, Suite 410
Denver, CO 80203
RE: Colorado On-Stop Implementation
Year 3 Funding
Statement of Work
Dear Ms. Garcia-Eckstein:
Attached you will find a Year 3 Statement of Work, a Budget Form and narrative to be used for a
modification of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners. Also attached is a complete list of The Weld County Regional Workforce Board
members.
Please contact me at 970-353-3800 ext. 3353 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Linda L. Perez
Director
Employment Services of Weld County
Weld County Workforce Region
Statement of Work
Year 3 Funding
Have there been, or do you plan, any major changes to your original or revised) One-
Stop Implementation Plan? Are you proposing any new initiatives?
Weld County does not plan to make any major changes to their original One-Stop
Implementation Plan at this time.
2. As Colorado 's three-year One-Stop implementation grant comes to a close, sustainability
of the regional workforce system becomes a major issue. Describe what course ofaction
your region will pursue to secure the future of your One-stop system. Components to
consider in responding include: sustaining technology enhancements, increasing the level
offlexible funding, continuing staff development and capacity building, and expanding
program integration to name a few.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-220) requires that the one-stop
delivery system continue and will support Colorado's one stop initiative. Weld County
anticipates increasing partner relationships in 1999 to strengthen the delivery of
streamlined services. The One stop concept will be the foundation of the five year plan
for the Weld County Workforce region.
Weld County has developed a strong staff development and capacity building process.
This process will continue after implementation funds end and will be paid for out of
other grant funds as appropriate.
Weld County will continue to explore other funding options and initiatives as they are
available and as they relate to its mission for workforce development.
The technology enhancements will be completed under the One-Stop funding and will be
maintained and supported through other grant funds.
3. Complete the attached Budget Form. Please note that the "Equipment" line item is only
for purchases of items which cost more than 85,000 per unit. Purchases, such as
computers, which cost less than 85,000 per unit must be charged to "Supplies".
The completed Budget Form is located as Attachment 1.
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4. Submit a budget narrative that provides a detailed cost analysis of each line item in your
budget.
1) Personnel Services
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This will be used to contract for part time, designated staff time, or special project
contracts for the development of resources and enhancements for the programs and goals
of the Weld County One-Stop Career Center System. Examples of these projects include:
School to Career and One-Stop Career Center Services for youth- Provide for a part time
staff person to focus on school to career efforts with the 14 school districts within Weld
County. This will include visiting all schools at least once to provide increased access
and availability to the core services and one stop information available through the Weld
County One-Stop system. Staff will also participate in job fairs, conduct career classes
and provide information on accessing workforce development services through the
Internet including America's Job Bank and Talent Bank. various employment related
home pages, local and regional labor market information. etc.
Multi-media Resource Libraries- Continue the development of multi-media resource
libraries for both job seekers and employers.
Market Growth and Labor Supply - Continue to research the local market growth and
labor supply to better meet the needs of job seekers and employers. Identify and market
services to employers to expand the professional and technical job orders to better meet
job seeker needs. Identify high demand occupations that have a low applicant base and
work with employers to identify appropriate training services to expand the labor supply
in these occupations.
Identify Training and Education Information - Provide a user friendly system in which the
customer can review information on training and education options available within the
region including graduation and placement rates of various training programs and to
correlate this information with the market growth and labor supply information.
Use of Technology - Continue to develop tools which help both employers and job
seekers navigate the Internet including America's Job Bank and Talent Bank, as well as
other sites for accessing employment and training information.
2) Travel
Funds will be used to attend appropriate training and conferences to implement and
enhance the One-Stop Career Center system and to cover mileage costs incurred by staff
in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Implementation Grant.
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3) Equipment
N/A
4) Supplies
Funds will be used to upgrade the PC's at Employment Services, increase Internet
capability for staff and clients, renovate and expand the self assisted resource areas,and
set up work stations that are more ergonomically correct and compatible for working with
clients.
5) Contractual
Funds will be used to continue to expand and build the home page for the Weld County
One-Stop Career Center and expand the workforce and training information available
through technology.
6) Other
Funds will be used to continue the development of brochures and other informational
packets regarding services available in the One-Stop Career Center System and make this
information available county wide. Funds will also purchase advertising space in county
publications to increase the awareness of the One-Stop services in general and support
other public information and/or marketing strategies developed.
8) Indirect Costs
These are costs associated with the administrative and indirect costs of the
Implementation Grant.
5. Provide a complete list of you current Regional Workforce Board members including
title, address, phone and fax numbers.
The list of of current members of the Weld County Workforce Board is located as
Attachment 2.
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Weld County Workforce Region
ITEMIZED BUDGET INFORMATION
One-Stop Career Center Implementation Budget
Year Three
1. Personnel Services
5 42,213
2. Travel
7,500
3. Equipment
-0-
4. Supplies
35,695
5. Contractual
300
6. Other (specify)
2,500
7. Total, Direct Cost
(Lines 1 through 6) 88,208
8. Indirect Cost 15,201
9. Training Cost/Stipend
-0-
10. TOTAL Funds Requested 3103,409
(Lines 7through 9)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD DIRECTORY
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE # E-MAIL
ARGO. WILLIAM. Economic Development Action Partnership. 356-4565 BUS edap@ctos.com
President 822 7th St.. Suite 550, Greeley, CO 80631 352-2436 FAX
ARMOUR. JOHN. Human Golden Aluminum Co., 1405 E. 14th Street (303)654-8337 BUS None
Resource Manager Ft. Lupton. CO 80621 (303)654-8356 FAX
BJORLAND, SUE, Westaff,2300 W 16th Street, Suite B 356-2070 BUS sbjorland
Area Manager Greeley, Colorado 80631 356-0122 FAX @westaff.com
DEAN. B.J., Island Grove Treatment Center. 1140 NI. St., 356-6664 BUS None
Executive Director Greeley, CO 80631 356-1349 FAX
DIECK, FRED, Brewer Steel Company, 2985 1st Avenue 353-3770 BUS
President Greeley, CO 80631 353-3784 FAX
FOWLER. CRAIG, State Farm Ins. Company. 3001 8th Avenue. 351-5370 BUS Craig.fowler.andl
Division Manager Greeley, CO 80638 351-5470 FAX @statefarm.com
GEORGE-HERNANDEZ, WIRS, P.O. Box 2404, 352-9477 BUS wirs@greeleynet
MELANIE. Director Greeley, CO 80632 352-7729 FAX corn
GRIECO, JUDY, Social Services. P.O. Box A. 352-1551x6510 BUS jgriego@co.weld.
Director Greeley, CO 80632 353-5215 FAX co.us
HALL, DALE, Weld County Commissioners. P.O. 758 356-4000x4200 BUS dhall@co.weld.
Commissioner Greeley,CO 80632 353-0242 FAX co.us
JOHNSON, DORA, Baldwin Center, 1623 14th Avenue, Suite 2, 356-0065 BUS djohnson@aims.
President Greeley,CO 80631 304-0988 FAX edu
LESSMAN, BRIAN. School District RE-4, 1020 Main Street 686-7411 BUS blessman@
Superintendent Windsor, CO 80550 686-5280 FAX windsor.k12.co.us
MANTELLI. LUCILLE. Eastman Kodak Company. 9952 Eastman 686-4102 BUS Immkcdpa@
Director of Community Relations Park Drive. Windsor, CO 30551 686-4154 FAX kodak.com
MEYERS. CHARLES Miner& Miner, Consulting Engineers. 352.3706 BUS chuck@miner.
President P.O. Box 548, Greeley, CO 80632 352-3716 FAX com
MILLER, ROBERTA 5601 18th Street, #28, 330-1119 BUS None
Consultant Greeley,CO 80634 None FAX
MORTON, WILLIE, Conditioning Spa,2640 11th Avenue 352-0974 BUS None
Owner Greeley,CO 80631 356-2073 FAX
RUBADIJE, EDWARD Rubadue Wire Co. Inc., 1301 N. 17th Ave. 351-6100 BUS None
General Manager Greeley,CO 80631 351-0355 FAX
STEELE, DWIGHT Colo Div of Employment Sc. Trgn., 1515 Arapahoe (303)620-4718x328 BUS dwight.steele@
Field Director St.,Tower 2, Ste 400, Denver, CO 80202 (303)620-4257 FAX state.co.us
TEAGUE, J.V., Dairy Consulting Services, 1707 353-9812 BUS JVTl1I l@aol.
Consultant 26th Ave,Crt, Greeley, CO 80631 681-9812 FAX corn
WOOD, RICHARD. Dean Aims Community College, P.O. Box 69, 330-8008x6222 BUS dwood@aims.
Continuing Education Greeley,CO 80631 339-6564 FAX edu ,
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STATE OF COLORADO
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council
1580 Logan Street, Sure 410 • iz."2., ,
Denver, Cciorado 80203
Phone: (3031894-2076 •476
FAX: (303 091-2064
Memorandum Roy Romer
Governor
Margaret E.P rfdo
Chair
OO Ledy GraniEck
{� Executive Director To: Ruth Schuessler, Fiscal Officer (`{�►,%�
Office of the Governor
From: Ledy Garcia-Eckstein, Executive Director
Workforce Coordinating Council
Date: September 9, 1998
Re: Amendment Request
The Workforce Coordinating Council (the Council) and the Weld County Board of
Commissioners (the Commissioners) agree to amend the attached Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) regarding One-Stop Career Center system implementation funds.
effective July 1, 1998. The Commissioners shall now ensure that all aspects of the
attached MOU and statement of work, in addition to the amendments listed below, are
completed by December 31, 1998.
The following sections shall be amended as follows:
I. The Council shall grant an additional $2.222 for a total of $116.116 to the
Weld County Board of Commissioners to fiscally administer, in compliance
with the U.S. Department of Labor One-Stop Career Center Implementation
Gram. the implementation of a One-Stop Career Center model. (Please see
attached budget form.)
2. Calendar year 1997 funds must be 100% expended and calendar year 1998
funds must be 85% expended by December 31. 1998.
4c. Provide the Council with a final report to be due on December 4, 1998. The
report should include a final accounting for the funds awarded and a progress
report of One-Stop implementation. The report must demonstrate that the
regional implementation process and strategy are in compliance with the
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment performance contract for
One-Stop Career Centers.
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15. The period of performance for this amended Agreement shall be July 1, 1997
through December 31. 1998.
Each region shall also be required to submit quarterly cost sharing/match dollar amounts
for the One-Stop implementation funds. A form for reporting this information shall be
provided by the Council and will be due two weeks after the end of each quarter, i.e.
April 15, July 15, October 15. and January 15.
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Connie Harbert, Chair Date
Weld County Board of Commissioners
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Ledy Garcia-Eckstein. Executive Director Date
Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council
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'm Carpenter. C . of Staff Date
Office of the Governor
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
1551 NORTH 17TH AVENUE
O PO BOX 1805
GREELEY,CO 80632
• (970)353-3800
COLORADO c*pFAX(970)356-3975
August 10, 1998
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Ledy Garcia-Eckstein
Executive Director
Office of the Governor
Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council
1580 Logan Street, Suite 410
Denver, CO 80203
RE: Colorado One-Stop Implementation
. Year Two Statement of Work
. Year One Budget Modification
Dear Ms. Garcia-Eckstein:
The following describes two (2) actions pertaining to the Weld County One-Stop
implementation:
I. Year Two Statement of Work
1) Weld County does not plan to make any major changes to their original One
Stop Implementation Plan, and at this time does not plan major initiatives till Year Three.
2) The Weld County Budget Farm is attached.
3) Weld County will use Year Two funding to help support travel costs associated with
implementation and planning for the One Stop Initiative.
II. Year One Budget Modification
Attached is a budget modification for Year One implementation funds. The modification •
does the following: •
1) Original budget contained $35,695 for Equipment. This should have been under
Supplies since there was no single purchase of $5,000. Supplies will read $35,659 and
Equipment will read $0.
Correspondence to Ledy Garcia-Eckstein regarding Page 2
Weld County's Colorado One Stop implementation
2) Increase Travel Line by $2,500 and decrease Contractual Line Item by $2,500.
Contractual costs have been less than expected. but costs for travel for meetings and
training for One Stop Implementation have been higher than expected.
Please telephone me at 353-3800, extension 3363, with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
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Linda L. Perez, Director
Employment Services of Colorado
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ITEMIZED BUDGET INFORMATION
One-Stoo Career Center Implementation Budeet
Weld County Year 2 One-Stop Implementation Fund
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Year Two
1.Personnel Services
2. Travel
$2,222
3. Equipment
4. Supplies
S. Contractual
6. Other(specify)
7. Tota4 Direct Cost
(Lines 1 through 6) $2.222
8. Indirect Cost
9. Training CostStipend
10. TOTAL Funds Requested
(Lines 7through 9) $2,222
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STATE OF COLORADO
EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS
136 Stale Capitol ^
Denver,Colorado 80203-1792 V
Phone X3031866-21i1
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MEMORANDUM OF U ERSTANDING
Gorano.
Workforce Coordinating Council
Office of the Governor
and
Weld County Board of Commissioners
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This memorandum of understanding constitutes a complete agreement(the"Agreement") between
the Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council of the Office of the Governor, State of Colorado
(the "Council"). and the Weld County Board of Commissioners (the "Commissioners"),
representing the reeion encompassine Weld count, under which tasks will be performed as
described in the attached Regional Workforce Development Plan (Attachment A),submitted by
the Reeion on May 16, 1997.
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the state to develop a seamless system of One-Stop Career
Centers to meet local employment and training needs; and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Coordinating Council of the Governor's Office has created the vision •
for a system of One-Stop Career Centers; and
WHEREAS, the state received a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for the implementation
of Colorado's One-Stop vision; and
WHEREAS, the funds which are involved in this contract are custodial in nature: and
WHEREAS. the One-Stop Career Center implementation process is a collaborative effort
involving the Workforce Coordinating Council of the Governor's Office and other organizations
and agencies involved in workforce training; and
WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination have been accomplished from and with
appropriate agencies; and
WHEREAS, authority exists in the Law and funds have been budgeted, appropriated or otherwise
made available and a sufficient unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment
through the 1997 One-Stop Career Center Implementation Grant (fund number 1528).
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that:
1. The Council shall grant S113,894.00 to the Weld County Board of Commissioners to fiscally
administer, in compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor One-Stop Career Center
Implementation Grant, the implementation of a One-Stop Career Center model.
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2. The funds awarded by this grant are intended to be obligated by June 30, 1998 and liquidated
by October 31. 1998. Any funds not liquidated by October 31. 1998 shall revert to the
Council.
3. The Council agrees that the payment will be made as follows:
a. This is a cost reimbursable sub-grant Agreement. Payment will be made based upon
reasonable, allowable, and actual costs incurred.
b. The region may bill the Council monthly for expenses incurred during the previous month
and may add an amount equaling up to 48 hours of cash on hand. The invoice must be
approved by the One-Stop Director or designee. The invoice must include line-item costs in
accordance with the budget submitted in Attachment A. In-kind resources expended must be
documented. A format for submitting invoices will be provided by the Council.
4. The Commissioners shall:
a. Provide a qualified fiscaliadm in istrative agent to serve as a contact person for the
Council on this project.
b. Provide the Council with an interim progress report, including program and budget
information, to be due February 28. 1998.
c. Provide the Council with a final report to be due on August 31, 1998. The report should
include a final accounting for the funds awarded and a proeress report of One-Stop
implementation. The report must demonstrate that the regional implementation process
and strategy are in compliance with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
performance contract for One-Stop Career Centers.
5. At all times during the performance of this Agreement, the funds awarded shall be used only
for expenditures pre-approved in the budget and may not be used for any purposes that are
prohibited by federal and state laws. orders, and regulations.
6. To the extent that this contract involves the expenditure of 100 percent federal funds, payment
of funds pursuant to this contract is contingent upon continuing availability of federal funds.
If federal funds are not available, the Council shall not be obligated to provide funds to the
Commissioners.
7. The Commissioners shall perform and administer the objectives set forth under the
supervision of the Council.
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8. The Commissioners agree to submit to the Council all fiscal and programmatic information
required to comply with the laws and regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor.
9. Any funds not expended in compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor shall be returned to
the Council within five days of notification of such non-compliance by the Council.
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ATTACHMENT
t,\ OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-356-4000.Et 4200
WI Far 970352-W42
P.O.Box 758
O GREELEY.COLORADO 80632
COLORADO
May 14. 1997
Ledy Garcia-Eckstein
Executive Director
Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council
1580 Logan Street. Suite 410
Denver. Colorado 80203
Dear Ms. Garcia-Eckstein:
The Board of Weld County Commissioners is pleased to transmit the Regional Workforce Development Plan,
Statement of Work. for the Weld County One-Stop application for imziementation funds.
In 1979, Weld County had the unique opportunity to create an employment and training system responsive to
the citizens of the county. The private sector was the catalyst for building partnerships which allowed for the
provision of a locally integrated work force development system. Utilizing a one-stop location for all the major
employment and training program.job seekers and employers alike are serviced through a single delivery
system.
Weld County has traditionally been committed to the one-stop career center system. The One-Stop Career
Center planning process which occurred in 1995 encouraged the community to review Employment Services of
Weld County's employment and training system design. mission and guiding principals and re-affirmed the
direction of the local employment and training programs and overall o.orkforce development system.
Briefly, the commitment for a high quality one-stop career center system is reflected in the four guiding
principals.
. An integrated system offering as many employment and training services as feasible. The Employment
Services of Weld County (the One-Stop Center will integrate the four major employment and training
programs: Job Training Partnership Act; Wagner-Peyser Job Service: Job Opportunities and Basic Skills
Program (Temporary Aid to Needy Families beginning in July, 1997'i and the Employment First Food Stamp
Job Search Program. Other agencies occupy space at Employment Service, including the Older Worker
Program and the Educational Opportunity Center.
. A Customer Focused System which provides customer choice and is viewed as a place where customers have
a choice in how/where to get information, assessment, education and training, and a region and state-wide
job placement service.
10. All written documents and performance under the Agreement shall be coordinated with and
approved by the Council. Any funds not expended or coordinated with approval by the
Council are subject to being returned within five days of written notification if such non-
compliance exists.
11. The Council reserves the right to withhold and/or terminate payment of funds if the
Commissioners do not comply with the terms of this Agreement or the tasks described in
Attachment A.
12. All materials produced under this Agreement shall be the property of the State for use by the
public.
13. This Agreement may be terminated by mutual consent of the Council and the Commissioners.
Parties must give sixty(60) days written notice to the actual termination date.
14. This Agreement cannot be modified or changed unless those modifications are in writing and
signed by all parties.
15. This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 1997 and shall terminate October 31, 1998.
August 11, 1997
eorge . Baxter, Chair Date
Weld County Board of Commissioners
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Ledy Gacbia-Eckstein, Executive Director Date
Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council)71-1C.1.2 (2-ef 66
Margaret E.Pprfido, Chief o Staff, e of the Governor Date
Chair, Colo do Workforce CoordiAV7ie
Council
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e. Inter-regional Arrangements for Other One-Stop Centers.
Core Services will be made available without regard to residency for all customers. Interagency
agreements have been reached with connecting Service Delivery Areas for the Job Training
Partnership Act Programs. At times when it is more convenient for individuals to be served by
another region, concurrence for these services is given.
2. Services
a. Provision of Core Services
Employment Services of Weld County's Organizational Chart is located as attachment D. This
chart identifies the major units under Employment Services and their major functions.
Attachment E outlines the tiered services system and provides an overview of the major core
services, and how these services are delivered.
Tier 1
The Client Data and Employer Relations Units usually provide the first level of services for both
the job seeker and employer consumer groups. Consumers may have their needs meet through
information available in the reception area, through Internet access, through utilization of the job
line, discussion with the receptionist, etc,. Through the implementation grant, enhancements in
this tier level of services will provide more consistent, accurate and adequate information for
consumers to self assess their employment and training needs and interests.
Tier 2
All units may provide Tier 2 level of services which provide more specific information relating to
stated or identified needs.
Tier3
More specialized services are provided in Tier 3 through either the Learning Lab or the Special
Programs Unit. The majority of these programs are based upon eligibility criteria. The programs
are as follows:
• Title II-A Adult Programs funded under JTPA
• Tide II C Youth Programs funded under JTPA
• Title II-B Summer Youth Programs funded under JTPA
• Title III Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Program funded under
JTPA
• Welfare Reform Employment and Training Programs contracted through the Weld County
Department of Social Services
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Weld Count}' Regional One Stop Career Center Plan
A. Regional One-Stop Career Center Structure
1. Workforce Development Board Members with Affiliations
The Weld County Workforce Development Board Members and their affiliations is located as
• Attachment A.
2. Center Operator
The Board of Weld County Commissioners will continue to operate its employment and training
programs through the Department of Human Services. Employment Services of Weld County,a
division under Weld County Human Services, shall be the One Stop Career Center operator.An
Organization Chart for the Division of Human Services is located as Attachment B. This chart
demonstrates the linkages between Employment Services of Weld County and other major human
service programs.
3. Agency Participation in the One-Stop System. services they will provide, target population, an degree
and nature of involvement.
A chart identifying agencies participating in the One-Stop System, services they will provide, their
target populations, and the degree and nature of their involvement in the One-Stop Center is located
as Attachment C. The Older Worker Program is located in the same building as Employment
Services and utilizes the same resources to help service their customers. Cross referral and co-
enrollment into JTPA Programs occurs as appropriate.
B. Provisions of Required Services.
1. Logistics:
a. How Services will be Delivered.
Employment Services of Weld County, located in Greeley, Colorado, will be a full-service One-
Stop Center. A satellite office will also be located in Fort Lupton, Colorado to serve customers in
the southern part of the county. The majority of the core services will be available at both
locations. Specialized outreach efforts will occur at local schools and other human service
agencies throughout Weld County. Other human service agencies such as Social Services,
Vocational Rehabilitation, and drug and alcohol programs are located within three miles of
Employment Services' Greeley office.
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*Skill Assessment - There are two levels of assessment available. Level 1 is a self-directed
assessment in which the customer determines their current level of skills and compares that level
with what is required in the regional labor market. This self-directed assessment will have
additional tools and enhancements as core service areas are upgraded through the implementation
grant. Examples of the assessment tools which will be available are the Multi-Media Resource
and Regional Employers Resource Libraries, and the education and training program information_
After the self-directed assessment, the customer may choose to enter the Tier 2 level of services
where more intensive assessments may be obtained. This level of assessment would involve the
review of the individual's job skills, education. and past work history as well as an initial
determination for referral to additional services, if needed. to assist the customer in reaching their
employment objectives. Basically this would entail a job skill assessment and the determination
of need for additional career guidance. Information regarding the opportunities at local
community colleges, or other training programs would be provided at this time.
A more intensive assessment would be available to individuals who seek services from
categorical programs. This assessment level usually provides more intensive testing through
instruments as the TABE. VPI, Kuder. etc. Due to resource restriction, these more intensive
assessments are only provided to program eligible individuals. Referrals to Vocational
Rehabilitation. Aims Community College, the university of Northem Colorado, Rocky Mountain
SER or other services providers, may be made for individuals who need or request additional
assessments.
As resources allow, the GATE is available to all customers. Employment Services of Weld
County primarily provides the GATB for veterans and individuals interested in Apprenticeship
Programs.
*Job Referral/Job Placement - Employment Services of Weld County has operated the Job
Service System for over 15 years and is well trained in providing job referrals and job placement
activities under the Wagner-Peyser resources. The Job Match System providing the capability to
conduct computerized searches for qualified applicants based on their specific job skills, level of
experience, and educational attainment for appropriate matching to employer job listings will be
utilized.
*Self-help Resume Preparation Resources - Employment Services plans to add a computer to the
reception area which will include software for resume preparation. In addition, the Resource
Room is available for customer and includes the ability to access the Internet, and review videos
and other materials for self-directed job search activities.
* Veteran's Benefits and Services Information - Veteran information will be made available in the
reception and registration areas. Coordination of services and referrals will be made to the
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program and other veteran service agencies as appropriate.
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*Labor market Information - Including labor pools, comparative wage data,skill levels of
applicant pool, demographic projections, etc., is available to employers who request such
information.
*Educational and Training Program Information - Information such as the Colorado First
Program. Existing Industries Programs, On-the-Job Training, and financial assistance programs,
will be made available to employers. Information regarding training providers which will include
types of training offered, length of training, cost of training, and placement rates will also be
made available to employers upon request. A goal of the implementation grant is to develop
additional information on these program and make it available to the employers.
* Access to Internet-Based Services - Services such as America's Job Bank, Colorado's Job
Bank, and America's Talent Bank will be made available to both employers and job seekers. A
goal of the implementation grant is develop tools which will help the consumers navigate the
systems and to market the availability the these self-directed resources and to access Employment
Services if necessary. This service can be a beneficial resource for individuals in the rural
community who may not otherwise have the resources or accessibility in employment and
training areas.
* Information and/or Referral Services for Community Agency and Social Services Programs-
Information and referral to programs including Welfare-to Work Programs,Local Economic
Development Programs, disabled citizen's employment programs, and senior citizens'
employment programs. Layoff assistance will be made available to employers thorough the
Dislocated Worker Program currently operated by Employment Services of Weld County.
* Information Regarding Other Employment Related Topics - Information on other employment
related topics including worker's compensation, labor laws, Equal Employment Opportunity,
Americans with Disabilities Act, nontraditional recruitment and placement for women. School to
Career Partnerships, Vocational Rehabilitation, CBO's. Adult Literacy, etc. will be made
available to employers. One of the goals of the implementation grant is to develop a Employer
Resource Library which can provide immediate, relevant information to employers upon request.
b. Additional Services
The major services offered by Employment Service of Weld County have been discussed
previously.
c. Fee for Services
Employment Services of Weld County Learning Lab provides its services on a unit cost or fee
basis. Current services includebut are not limited to: resume development and preparation,
assessment testing and interpretation, basic skills remediation, word processing and typing
tutorials,job seeking skills workshops, and career exploration activities. Case Managers, other
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e. Customer Disaereement
The Employment Services of Weld County will follow the grievance/complaint procedures as
established by the following:
• complaint processes required by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for
MSFWs.
• complaint procedures under the Job Training Partnership Act Plan
Unless otherwise notified, customers who wish to appeal decisions may contact the Director of
Employment Services, the \Veld County Board of Commissioners or the funding source of any
categorical program.
3. Performance Standards and Program Requirements
Employment Services has performance standards and programs requirements under all of the major
program. The following standards have been identified by specific programs:
' One Stop Career Center Standards
. Customer satisfaction for job seekers and employers . Customer Outcomes
. Market growth and penetration . Cost-effective delivery of service.
" Wagner Peyser
. Veterans Placement Standards . Migrant and Seasonal Farm worker Program Standards
. Overall job Service Performance
• Job Training Partnership Act Program
. Adult Follow-Up Employment Rate . Adult Follow-Up Earnings . Adult Welfare Follow-Up Earnings
. Adult Welfare Follow-Up Employment Rate . EDWAA Wage at Placement .EDWAA Entered Employment
. Youth Entered Employment Rate Youth Employment Enhancement
• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
The State and locally defined performance measures have not been specifically defined.
• Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program
State and local standards used to measure performance include employment and the number of clients in specific
components.
a. Steps to Ensure that Standards Are Met
Data obtained through the JTPA System, Health and Human Services System, ODDS/ENDS
system, and the Job Link System will be used to analysis performance quarterly and make
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ATTACHMENT A
WELD COUNTY REGIONAL WORKFORCE BOARD MEMBERS
Willie Morton, Board Chairman, School
Sam Leeper,nG Executive Vice President
to Career Partnership Member&
Owner of the Conditioning Spa Bank One, Greeley
Brian Lessman,Superintendent
William Argo, President
Weld County Economic Development Weld County School District RE 4
Partnership
Charles Meyers,President
Dale K. Hall, Commissioner Miner & Miner Consulting
Weld County Board of Commissioners Engineers
Sheila Landfair Mueller, Training Spec.
Sue Bjorland, Area Manager
Western Tem ora EFTC, Contract Manufacturing
P ry Services
B.J. Dean, Director Roberta Miller
Island Grove Treatment Center Consultant
Craig Fowler, Division Manager J.V. Teague, General Manager
Lowell-Paul Dairy
State Farm Insurance Companies
Judy Griego, Director Richard Wood, Director of
Continuing Education with Aims
Weld County Department of Social Services
Community College & School to
Career Partnership Member
Dora Johnson, President
Baldwin Center
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Ron Kauffman, Owner
Neighborhood Grill Lyle Butler, President
Greeley/Weld Chamber of
Lucille M. Mantelli, Director Commerce & School to Career
of Community Relations and Public Affairs Tom Ivory, Area Manager
Eastman Kodak of Colorado Manager of Dept. and Labor
OPEN and Employment
Small Business Representative
Charles McDonald
Union Representative, Local #510
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In addition to service on a Policy Board, Employment Services is committed to serving Weld County
youth through it employment and training programs. Additional services under the One-Stop
Implementation grant will develop expanded resources and information to support school districts
and the public in their school to career efforts.
C. Connections with Other Agencies and Programs in the Region
1. Partnerships with other agencies
The partnerships with other agencies has primarily be described in Attachment C.
Employment Services has also been working with the University of Northern Colorado Career Center
Services. Currently they provide GED testing and were involved in the One-Stop Career Center
Process. We are looking at ways to strengthen the access between each agencies resources to allow
better and easier access into Tier 1 and Tier 2 type resources.
2. Nature and Connection and Degree of Information
The nature and connection and degree of information is also located in Attachment C.
D. Provision of Services for Special Populations
I. Migrant and Seasonal Farm workers (MSFW)
Employment Services is considered as a significant Job Service Office under Wagner-Peyser and
therefore provide extensive employment services and referral to appropriate agencies for assistance to
the MSFW population. Employment Services provides services under a outreach plan and develops
a brochure yearly to provide relevant information to MSFWs and agriculture employers.
2. Veterans
Employment Services will in accordance with Federal law, L.S. Code Title 38 which provide
preference to disabled veterans, Vietnam-Era veterans, veterans and other eligible individuals in the
delivery of employment services.
Employment Services will strive to meet the 14 veteran performance standards and coordinate
services through the Disabled Veterans Outreach program which will be located at Employment
Services.
3. People with Disabilities
Employment Services will provide all core services to people s ith disabilities. Coordination, staff
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
IBoard of Weld County Commissioners I Weld County
Work Force Development Board
Employment Services of Weld County - One Stop Career Center
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IDirector
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/ EMPLOYMENT I
SERVICES / /ADMINISTRATION
Reception
Client Data RegistrationFiscal
Food SlamJob Searcn •
Migrant/seasonal Farmworiers i
TRA/TAA 1
Job Referrals Accounting
Employer Job Placements Building and
Relations Job Match I Computer
Job Listing Maintenance
Marketing
Job Solicitation
Job Development
Summer Job Hunt I
Personnel
Veteran I Veteran's Services
Veteran Service Coordination Representative
1 Veterans Preference Monitoring I
Secretarial
GED Preparation PBX Operator r
Remedial Education
Assessments -
Basic Word Processing
Learning Lab Basic Typing
Resume Development
Employability Skills i
TANF Program
JTPA Adult Programs
JTPA Youth Programs
Summer Youth Program '
Special Dislocated Workers
Programs AmeriCorps
Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention 1
Family Support Program I
Summer of Service I
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Attachant F
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ITE.IIIZ£D BUDGET INFORMATION
One-Sion Career Center Implementation Budget
April 1997
Year One
L Personnel Services
Contract part time or designated staff time for th 61,315
development of resources and enhancement projects
and goals such as , School to Career, :iulti-media .
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Z Travel
Conferences and training $ 3.000
3. Equipment 10 digital V1420 Terminals , Digital $ 35,695
LA75 Printers and HP Laser Jet maintenance
-Computer and printer - self help
-Display case, chair, tables , literature, racks ,etc
4. Supplies
5. Contractual
3,200
Home Page
300 Line
6. Other(spec to)
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Brochure and information development, Advertising,
Public Relations, and other Marketing
7. Total,Direct Cost
(Lines 1 through 6) $ 96,810
8. Indirect Cost and Administrative
9. Training Cost/Stipend I 17.034
10. TOTAL Funds Requested I
(Lines 7 through 9)
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community agencies. The majority of services will be delivered through staff inte views
and discussions. Internet access, utilization of job lines. mailings, employer or school
visits. To the degree possible. self-service access. .:se of Internet and the Home pages,
individuals with computer access and skills will be able to access information through
personal computers and at libraries or schools. Enhancements for the One-Stop,expected
to expand the information and services available through technology linkages, will
include labor market information, referrai to available jobs, employer utilization of the
_ Internet,job lines and other workforce development areas.
8) Please discuss Weld County's marketing plan in more detail.
A marketing plan for the One Stop Career Center has not been completed. Weld County
currently uses the following format for marketing various programs and services.
I. General'Business Development Strategy.
a. Eucation Campaign - to increase the awareness of the services offered through the
One-Stop Career Center System.
• Business and Organization Presentation- including local business organization
and the Chamber of Commerce, school districts. and customers
* Media - to include a display, radio and newspapers.
* Promotional letters and telephone calls - to new and existing employers to use
or.continue to use the services and to provide an awareness of services
available, i.e America's Job Bank, labor market information, etc.
b. Determine effective use of resources in advertisements and promotions of
services. This will also include advertising jobs for specific employers and
generating applicanecustomers response to job orders and recruiting customers
for programs to improve the utilization of services.
c. Seek opportunities to publicize the One Stop Career Center Services through news
releases about special programs, such as, Summer Job Hunt, Older Worker
Programs, Welfare Reform, etc. Develop news releases and distribute them
county-wide to all newspapers, radio stations, and local stations. Promote special
recognition wards or events for staff, programs and successful and satisfied
customers.
d. Design and implement surveys and gather statistical data to assist in determining
program effectiveness and identify target areas for improvement in market effort
and with program design.
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II. New Business and Existing Business Development Strategies
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D EPA RTM ENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
EMPLOYM ENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
1551 NORTH 11Th AVENUE
BOX P.O. 1805
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GREELEY,COLORADO 832
APPLICANT(303)3530815
COLORADO EMPLOYEA(303)3530800
July 2, 1997
Ledy Garcia-Eckstein
Executive Director
Colorado Workforce Coordinating Council
1580 Logan Street, Suite 410
Denver, Colorado 80203
Dear Ms. Garcia-Eckstein:
With regard to the Weld County Regional One Stop Career Center Plan, submitted on May 14,
1997, the following provides additional information on the `Issues to be Addressed'.
1) Will the ex-officio members of the Regional Workforce Board be voting or non-voting
members?
The ex-officio members are non-voting members. A union voting member as identified
in the Regional Workforce membership requirements will be recruited.
2) The list of all partner agencies is incomplete (e.g. Wagner-Peyser and JTPA are missing
from the list of programs) - moreover, a referral system for many of these services is not
true integration.
The Job Training Partnership Act Titles IIA - Adult; Title IIC - Youth; Title III EDWAA,
and Wagner-Peyser Basic Labor Exchange are fully integrated in the Weld County One
Stop Career Center.
Other programs fully integrated in the Weld County One Stop Career Centers are
identified in Attachment A.
program which is most convenient while best meeting their needs.
Dislocated Workers Program - Employment Services of Weld County is the Sub-State
Area for the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Program for Weld County.
Programs are operated through Employment Services.
12) The description of services for Migrant and Seasonal Farm workers is inadequate. Please
elaborate.
Attachment 1 contains Weld County's Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Outreach Plan
for the period beginning July 1, 1997.
13) The wording for Veterans' services on page 5 is wrong - please correct
Employment Services of Weld County will continue to provide veteran preferences and
high quality services to its veterans population. In July, 1997, Weld County will have a
Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist located in its office.
Employment Services will follow established guidelines which outline the "triage"
procedures to be implemented in screening those veterans in need of case management
services provided by the office DVOP. The provision of services to veterans and the
priority of services for veterans, will remain the responsibility of Employment Services of
Weld County in the provision of the Wagner-Peyser services.
14) The budget figures do no add up correctly- the proposed budget is 11,900 over the stated
total. Please re-do and also provide a budget narrative.
An adjusted budget is located in Attachment 2.
Budget Narrative
Personnel Services
This budget amount will be used to contract pan time, designated staff time or
special projects contracts for the development of the resources and enhancements
programs and goals for the One Stop Career Center System.
School to Career and One Stop Career Center Services for youth- a part time staff
person to focus on school to career efforts with the 14 school districts in Weld
County. This will include visiting all schools at least once per year and provide
increased access and availability of core services and One-Stop Career Center
Information; participate in job fairs and career classes; provide information on
accessing workforce development through the Internet to include America's Job
Bank, and home pages; provide local and regional labor market information, etc.
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Wagner Peyser
Staff and Unit supervisors review veteran Placement Standards and Migrant and
Seasonal Farm worker Programs Standards monthly. Strategies are developed, (i.e.,
employer contacts, outreach methods. client flow system, follow-up with customers,
etc.) to address any deficient areas and improve performance. •
Job orders and registration sampling is performed weekly to ensure correct data entry,
quality job orders and quality applications and skill screens are being conductded.
Customer satisfaction surveys are completed by the Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment. Staff follow-up immediately and provide customer services on any
areas of concern.
An employer survey is completed semi-annually with employers listed with
Employment Services. Customer Satisfaction areas include timely response to job
orders. quality of referrals. timeliness of referrals, satisfaction with the office and to
what degree the office met their expectations. For any employer, less than satisfied,
staff follow up with an employer phone call or visit.
. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
The same type of reports will be used to monitor the Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families program as those used for the Job Training Partnership Act Programs.
. Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program.
The Director, Unit Supervisor and staff review monthly reports from the Department of
Health and Human Services on performance standards. If the program is not meeting a
standard, strategies are developed to bring the program to standard and subsequently
monitored the program for success. The Unit Supervisor also randomly selects files
monthly to determine the quality of paper work and appropriate component
assignment.
. One Stop Career Center Standards
The standards will be measured in part by the specific performance and measurements
discussed previously.
Employment services will review additional measurements of satisfaction for •
services provided more specifically under the One Stop. This will include surveys,
services, evaluations etc.
The market growth and penetration standards have not been defined.
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line data entry.
5. Contractual
A Weld County One Stop Career Center home page will be developed to expand
workforce and training information available through the use of technology. This
will also include linkages to information on adult education and literacy
programs. training information, and supportive services areas, such as child care
and transportation, as well as connecting with other community networks.
A 800 line will be used to allow increased access to the One Stop Career Center.
This will allow rural community citizens to contact the office, at no cost to the
client, to either register, get referrals to jobs, connect to the job line or obtain
other employment and training information.
6. Other
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To develop brochures and other information packets regarding services available
in the One Stop Career Center System and make this information available county
wide. To purchase advertising space in all county publications to increase the
awareness of the one stop services in general and support other public information
or marketing strategies as developed.
8. Indirect Costs
These costs are associated with the administrative and indirect costs associated
with the Implementation Grant.
It is anticipated that each of the issues initially indicated have been fully addessed through this
correspondence. Should you have any questions regarding the preceding information, or if I may
be of further assistance, please telephone me at 353-3800, extension 3363.
Sincerely,
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Lin a L. Perez,Director
Employment Services of Weld County
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46V/ Employment Services of Weld County.
° , 1 A Department of Human 5envices
1551 tl-17th Ave- . P•o garInn
tineGreeley,Colorado_80632
COLORADO 353-38o0 .�� aX(9I07,35&3S75r ...��
May 14, 1997 Tl
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Lupe Fenters
Colorado Department Of Labor
1515 Arapahoe Street, T_ "400
Denver, Colorado 80202-2117
Dear Ms. Fenters:
As per your instruction we are submitting this letter as notification to the Department of Labor,
Migrant Programs that Employment Services of Weld County will not be making any
modifications to this years Migrant Plan. It is our goal to continue to use as a guide the 1996 PY
Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker plan for the new program year 1997.
If you have any additional questions, please contact me at 353-3800, extension 3363.
Sincerely,
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Linda Perez
ESWC Director
Other services will be continued by providing referrals to outside agencies such as Catholic Community
Services, Salvation Army, Sunrise Health Clinic. SER. and Weld Information and Referral Services_
Rocky Mountain SER will be providing rehabilitation counseling and job training.
2. Numencal Goals •
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a. The total number of MSFWs to be personally contacted by our staff through outreach is expected
to be 800. Some MSFWs will be contacted more than once.
b. The total number of staff days to be spent on outreach is expected to be 70.
c. The total number of MSFWs to be contacted by other community agencies is expected to be about
250.
3. Proposed Outreach Activities
In addition to the efforts described previously, specific goals have been set for the 1996 Program Year.
The tools and staff resources have also been identified.
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a. Method of outreach contact to employers •
The methods to conduct outreach to employers with information regarding the recruitment of
temporary agricultural workers shall include the following:
o During the agncultural season outreach staff will provide information as well as technical
assistance through personal contact phone, and mail conducted during outreach activities.
b. Coordinated plans
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Although we do not anticipate a surplus of workers in the coming year we plan to work closely
with neighboring agencies to ensure that MSFWs are provided with labor exchange information
as well as supportive services. The following efforts will be made on our behalf to insure that
MSFWs are provide quality services:
o Employment Services of Weld County is a member and an active participant in the Northern
Colorado Migrant Coalition. The Coalition meets on a monthly basis to discuss upcoming
migrant issues such as housing, new and available supportive services, and available
employment and training programs that can be of service to the MSFW population in our
area.
o We also plan to coordinate efforts with various agencies within the community on an
individual basis as client needs arise.The efforts will be pursued through referral to agencies
on the part of the outreach worker. The agencies expected to be involved are as listed.
1. Weld County SDA/Private Industry Council(PIC)
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Empioymert Serrc rof Weld County
Grp"elev dot Service
1996 MIGRANT AND SEASONALFARMWORKER OUTREACH PLAN -
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Employment Services of Weld County (Employment Services)/Greeley Job Service Center#7131 has been designated
a significant Migrant Seasonal Farmworker(MSFW) office for PY '96. We shall make every reasonable elfortfo meet
all requirements and stated goals for such an office. We are cognizant of our responsibility to assist the Stabatomeet
its requirements and goals.
The Employment Services outreach workers will be responsible for the area north of Platteville. The ana south of
Platteville, including Fort Lupton, will be covered by the Brighton office outreach workers. It is important to nate that
while the Weld County Job Service Office has been designated a significant MSFW office,its geographieatjkeisdetisy
is limited to Platteville and north.
The number of MSFWs coming into Weld County has been steadily decreasing each year. Weld County has failed to
see an increase in the number of MSFW coming to the area due to a lack of housing experience in the last three yew
The number cf acres planted in field crops remains about the same but acres requiring hand labor has decreased the
to mechanizacon. We have received one request for interstate clearance orders for field labor in the past fdlhteen(15)
years.
The following plan is submitted to outline our activities for PY'95:
A Needs As „L.=
1. Review of 1995 Agricultu al A tvity in Weld Cn,
LABOR FORCE NUMBER OF
CROPS GROriM I OPENINGS MONTHS OF
ACREAGE Mann Name
RECEIVED AOTTRiY
Sup.9..v 7J.]00 150 I 130 S Met Ann AAA
PAY. A1pu.
1.400 Na I ,00
3 ASS
Onvw 12.000 .Op I B50 Ma a.r
3 AOPAI
FOIL.. iAm 50 I 203 ' Isom wSeptemberlams s.oH.ne
703 NA I so
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1.003NA I rs a ,
Cone S. an
GramGram511000 NA I .
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730 29 Neverner
Amami HIa
CAMP 2000 w I 350
s.a.r e.
Other Croce 4214 NA
1293 125 I v.,..
3. Prciected level of aoricuiurat acav!rr for 1995
ICROPS AGRICULTURAL
ACREAGE LABOR FORCE I OPENINGS
Sugar Beets 23.000 I 25O 5
Pickles I 1,400 I 100
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Onions 12.000 I 900 3
Potatoes 3,800 250
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Lettuce 500 100 0
Spinach l 1,000 75 0
Corn: Sweet,
Grain,Silage 314.000 .350 7
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Carrots 2.000 ( 390 0
Other Crops I 4,000 1,280 125
There will be approximately 100 agncultural related job openings. It is anticipated that crop job openings
will decrease from last year due to more farm mechar,zauon. In 1995, pickle acreage stayed about the
same. unfortunately the same amount of acres or less were done by hand, all others were done by
machine. Housing shortages will also contribute the a reduction in agricultural openings for the pidde
crop for the PY 1996. One of the labor camps was sold and it has opened mainly for onion workers.
There is still only one labor camp designated for pickle workers.
4. Projected MSFlNActivity for 1995
Approximately 1,100 MSFWs are expected for the corning year. The level of support from Salvation
Army, Family Educational Network(Head Start), JTPA and Catholic Community Services will remain the
same. Rocky Mountain SER anticipates the level of training services will remain stable. Housing will
continue to be a problem. There are 5 labor camps in our area which include one in FL Collins, two in
Gilcrest Peckham and one in Wellington. We are unsure if all 5 labor camps will open this year.
B. MSFW Outreach Plan.
1. Assessment of Avaihtii Resouj ae
a. Staffing Available for Delivery of MSFW Services
Outreacn workers snail be alert to observe the working and living conditions of MSFWs. Theywiii report
any apparent violations to their supervisor, wno will in turn report this to the Office Managerfor referral
to the proper agency in accordance with state and federal employment laws. This shall bdocumented
and a record kept in :re outreach staffs records.
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Copies of the outreacn logs shall be suomittec :o the Employment Services Director and maintained on
file in the office for two (2) years.
Outreacn workers are trained in local office procedures and in the services, benefits,and protection to
MSFWs. Specifically, these training areas include the definition of an MSFW, how to make job referrals.
how to register crew leaders, exactly what the client flow system is:how to complete full and partial
applications, the circumstances under which a job development effort is appropriate, how to review
agricultural job orders. process for complaints, placement and inactivation of MSFWs, and basic
Fatmworkers rights.
Outreacn workers shall keep their sucervisor informed of all relevant circumstances, collect crop data
for reports, establish rapport with farmers, and assist in conducting housing inspections as needed.
Outreach workers are trained in the complaint system which will include a procedure for the informal
resolution of complaints
All MSFW complaints received by an outreacn worker shall be recorded on a Complaint Log even when
they are resolved informally or not Jcb Service related. Quarterly, a copy of the Complaint Log will be
forwarded to the State Monitor Advocate. All Employment Services internal procedures and pnlb*as for
complaints shall be followed as well.
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Outreach workers shall be provided with identification (10) cards, which they will carry and display upon
request. Each worker also has a Weld County ID card, and a distributable business card. This will be
augmented by a Colorado ID Card. These are the services unique to MSFWs:
1. MSFWs must receive services proportionately equal to the non-MSFWs in the applicant
pool.
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2. It is cur goal to provide at a minimum, to each MSFW a job referral and/or a reportable service.
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I. Data Analyeie
a. Previous Program Year
I) There were 82 job orders received
2) There were 96 job openings received
3) There were 79 agncultural job orders filled
4) The percent of job orders filled was 96%
5) The were 79 agricultural openings filled
6) The percent of job openings filled was 82%
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3. Process for linking available workers with Employers
The outreach staff plan to make initial contact with unemployed MSFW while conducting nSeads
activities outside of the office. MSFW will also be linked to employment at the lime theyvisittpeloddm
Service Center. The Department of Labors Job Match automated system*.be used as aresoutaiit
identifying the unemployed MSFW's and referring them to unfilled job orders.
Staff will continue to participate in the interagency coalition which addresses awes facing MSFWs The
coalition is made up of representatives from 402 grantees. migrant education groups, nugratt heat
groups, Catholic Community Services, etc. Many of these groups are contacted when needed to awed
available workers with an employer.
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4. Promotion of ES Services to Employers
The Greeley Job Service will promote services to the agriculture employer through parhapaloo in
meetings, basic labor marxet and labor exchange information, recruitment and advertising,and employer
relations. Approximately 10% of all job orders listed in the agricultural field will be re contacted on a
quarterly basis to ensure that good customer satisfaction is obtained.
5.. H-2A workers
There were not H-2A workers in the Greeley Office area.
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