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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250222.tiffResolution Approve Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) and Work Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program, and authorize Chair, Department of Human Services, and Workforce Development Board 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 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) and Work Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program between 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, the Workforce Development Board, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing upon full execution of signatures, and ending June 30, 2025, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said NFA and work plan, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said NFA and work plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) and Work Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program between 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, the Workforce Development Board, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said NFA and work plan. CC: HSD, ACT(cP/Rw/cD) .2./i9/a5 2025-0222 HR0097 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) and Work Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt Program Page 2 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 22nd day of January, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro -Tern: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Aye Lynette Peppler: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-0222 HR0097 Con-h'ack- rah BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Submission of a Work Plan and Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE24-003A for the WIOA Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt (GSJH) DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: January 14, 2025 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: WIOA Section 116(e) requires that the State, local boards, and state agencies conduct evaluations to "promote, establish, implement, and utilize methods for continuously improving core program activities in order to achieve high-level performance within, and high-level outcomes from, the workforce development system" and "use designs that employ the most rigorous analytical and statistical methods that are reasonably feasible". The Department is requesting approval for Employment Services of Weld County's (ESWC) submission of a Work Plan and Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE24-003A for the Governor's Summer Job Hunt (GSJH). GSJH funding will provide job fairs, workshops, labor market information, assessment testing, job placement services and employment opportunities to youth seeking unsubsidized jobs for the summer. Services provided through the grant complement services currently provided under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and also includes those Veterans who do not qualify for WIOA programs. Program funding is as follows: NFA #WE Funding Year Program/Source Period of Performance Amount 24-003A PY24 Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt 07/01/2024 through 06/30/2025 $21,000.00 What options exist for the Board? • Approval of the Work Plan and NFA for the WIOA Governor's Summer Job Hunt. • Deny approval of the Work Plan and NFA for the WIOA Governor's Summer Job Hunt. Consequences: Program funds will not be distributed. Impacts: ESWC will not have the opportunity to administer these programs to their fullest and would be required to utilize their limited Federal resources. 2025-0222 Pass -Around Memorandum; January 14, 2025 - CMS ID 8993 t/ZZ IT2-0T1-1 Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): • Total NFA: $20,000.00. • Funded through the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment. • Period of Performance: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Recommendation: • Approval of this Work Plan and NFA and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Perry L. Buck Scott K. James Jason S. Maxey Lynette Peppier Kevin D. Ross Support Recommendation Place on BOCC Agenda -101 Schedule Work Session Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum; January 14, 2025 - CMS ID 8993 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-003A: Local Area: Weld County i _ Weld County Local Area Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt WORK PLAN i This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys' signature below: For the Local Area PerryBuck Digitally signed by Perry Buck Date: 2025.01.22 16:07:39 X -07'00' X LWDR Chair or Designee Date: 12/19/2024 Elizabeth Barber Digitally signed by Elizabeth Barber Date 2024 12.19 Q91552-07'00' Workforce Center Director or Designee Date: I. WORK PLAN SUMMARY Chair, BOCC or Designee Date: For Workforce Development Programs James A. Newb James A. Newby y 2025.01.30 09:34:55 -07'00' A. THIS WORK PLAN IS FOR (INSERT NFA TABLE BELOW): Operations Director or Designee Date: Does this WORK PLAN include a request for Transfer of ands between AD and DW. DYES DNO If YES, complete Section V. NFA# WE- Funding Year Program/ Source Period Performance of Code Amount Formula CFDA# FAIN # 24- 003A PY24 Summer Wagner Peyser Governor's 10% Job 07/01/2024 06/30/2025 - WAG24W E-WSJH $21,000 Y 17.207 24A55WP000101 Hunt B. THIS WORK PLAN MODIFICATION IS FOR : SELECT APPROPRIATE CHECK BOX AND INCLUDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION HERE: CLICK OR TAP HERE TO ENTER TEXT. ■ • • ■ CHANGE TO WORK PLAN COMPONENTS OR PROJECT PLAN CHANGE TO BUDGET CHANGE TO PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES TRANSFER BETWEEN AD & DW (IF CHECKED, COMPLETE SECTIDN V) OTHER Click or tap here to enter text (complete all changes in review/track changes/strikethrough mode and highlight new information) II. PROGRAM CONTACTS LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR WDP PROGRAM COCRDINATOR WDP LIAISON Name: Phone Greg or Email: Cordova 970-400-6762 Name: Phone Steve or Wright Email: (303) 947-6736 Name: Phone: Jesus 720-550-1792 Borrego III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHECK ONE) ■ No changes to previous provisions. ® Funding provisions included or embedded below: WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #1WE2L -003: Local Area: Weld County Subject Funding Provisions Program Governor's Summer Job Hunt Date 7/1/2024 1. FUNDING PURPOSE/USE OF FUNDS Funds will be used to provide staff support in workforce centers to serve youth seeking job opportunities for summer and year round. This long-standing program will work in partnership with year round workforce partner youth initiatives to address the higher unemployment rate for youth that are 14-24 years of age, which has been exacerbated by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. la. Part 2 of PY24 funds through 6/30/25 NFA 24-003(Part 1) NFA 24-003A(Part 2) for PY24 Total Local Area Funding Amount Registration Goal Funding Amount Registration Goal Funding Amount Registration Goal Adams $21,000 1550 $20,000 1550 $41,000 3100 AD Works $21,000 1650 $20,000 1650 $41,000 3300 Boulder $18,000 575 $17,000 575 $35,000 1150 Denver $23,000 2750 $23,000 2750 $46,000 5500 Larimer $22,000 1100 $21,000 1100 $43,000 2200 Mesa $14,000 1050 $14,000 1050 $28,000 2100 El Paso/Teller (PPWFC) $23,000 2050 $22,000 2050 $45,000 4100 County $21,000 1500 $21,000 1500 $42,000 3000 Tri Weld $21,000 1350 $21,000 1350 $42,000 2700 Rural Consortium $170,000 4000 $170,000 4000 $340,000 8000 2. USE OF FUNDS Funding is provided for staffing, direct operating costs, and outreach and promotional activities for Program participation by youth and business. Outreach and promotional activities are subject to the dollar limit and guidelines set forth in the following PGLs: WP -2024-02: Governor's Summer Job Hunt PGL FIN -2019-01, Change 1 3. PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY AND DOCUMENTATION WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-003: Local Area: Weld County A. Youth participation is limited to ages 16-24. Local Areas may, and are encouraged to serve youth ages 14-15 in accordance with their Local Area policies. B. Youth eligibility is not limited by geographic boundaries, income, schooling status (in or out), or special needs. Registrations should be tracked via www.connectingcolorado.com C. Supplemental data tracking shall be provided via Google sheet administered by the Grant Coordinator at CDLE. This sheet will capture data related to participation in larger group activities and events such as workshops, presentations, career and job fairs, industry tours, resume sessions, mock interviewing sessions, and other local area offerings where individual registrations are not captured, includ ng business, industry, and community resource participation. Local areas shall review and update this sheet within 14 days of the end of the prior month. 4. PROGRAM SERVICES AND STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES The Summer Job Hunt will assist the youth population to access virtual career exploration, job search and job training resources. The program will also align with career pathways initiatives and a variety of innovative programs, such as: Recruitment of youth and businesses Partnership development and collaboration Career exploration (in person and virtua , as determined locally) Workforce preparation through job search and job training resources. Group activities should include items such as job fairs, industry tours, workshops (industry events, resume, mock interviewing, job search activities, etc.). Services prioritized by the Governor for 2024 include referrals and access to : • Paid internships with stimulus funding • Summer Safari Program in partnership with School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) for youth with disabilities • Disability Program Navigator Program that guides individuals with disabilities and justice involved individuals to Vocational Rehabilitation, Human Services, and other partner agencies whose services can be leveraged to support their career goals • Youth work -based learning and appreiticeships Program staff shall participate regularly in State sponsored meetings, training, teleconferences, and other activities, including the Think Big Youth Conference, when offered. Meeting minutes and resources will be documented in the program Google folder established for each calendar year. Local areas will identify local staff that will be added to the folder by the grant coordinator. Future funding under the Program is subject to fund availability and participation and performance outcomes of the Program. 5. ALLOWABLE COSTS WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24 003: Local Area: Weld County This allocation is the second half of the PY24 allocation, which will begin on 7/1/2024 and end on 6/30/25. Part 1 was effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/25. Allowable costs for the program include: Staff salaries, fringe benefits, and travel costs Direct operating costs Administrative costs Outreach and promotion costs, up to $2,500 per grant period Non -allowable costs (most common, but not all-inclusive): • Youth wages, stipends, and supportive services • Food and beverage costs for meetings, events, workshops • Costs for promotional items that would be considered for personal use and are not needed for the youth to participate in the program • Other non -allowable costs as identified in the OMB Uniform Guidance for federal grants (2 CFR Part 200) 6. COST REIMBURSEMENT Cost reimbursement shall apply to the actual program and administrative costs incurred to operate the Governor's Summer Job Hunt program within the local area The Local Area shall use the invoice process for cost reimbursement in accordance with CDLE Finance procedures and requirements. Upon request, local areas shall provide detailed accounting of their monthly/quarterly expenditures. 7. PROGRAM COORDINATOR Steve Wright steve.wright@state.co.us I (303) 947-6736 IV. WORK PLAN A. WORK PLAN TYPE (SELECT ONE) ■ ■ Annual Compliance Plan is the WORK PLAN and incorporated by reference. (skip Sec:ion IV. B. below) Project Plan/Grant proposal is attached as the WORK PLAN. (skip Section IV. B. below) WORK PLAN follows in Section IV, B below. WORK PLAN modification follows in Section IV, B below and/or Section VI WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-003: Local Area: Weld County B. WORK PLAN COMPONENTS AND OUTLINE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Note: Component rows will automatically expand to fit multiple bullet points Components Program/Project —LIST AS BULLET Activities POINTS- Estimated "OG" if Date Anticipated -LIST AS BULLET Outcome (s) POINTS- Completion * ongoing Planning • Planning Meetings OG • • Youth to county, all program Program meetings and to assignment appropriate. youth WFC discuss other Committee various partners for with staff community populations youth. the youth to types duties will encourage will Greeley strategize -serving recreation attend of throughout as Youth agencies access outreach needed programs outreach planning Initiative and to and and the the Z the of Outreach • • Outreach Communication OG • • Update upddles, youth tied entrepreneurial program tracked tracked document. Use youth workforce events (NEN) provide counseling. automated training with eswc.org services activities in the system. job referrals Connecting Community have Contact or emailing dud opportunities performed, website certification activities. Notify activities youth and system youth Colorado, Outreach job with that by preparation that programs or Additional to with of phone program of are contact Efforts special other Event offer not are the to in who through system. job registered Notification Z the WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA t#WE24-003: Local Area: Weld Count Partnerships • • City Weld of Greeley County School Partnership Districts OG • • interviewing. Partner Young county Partnership Districts writing, Adult high to with job Job schools. provide City with applications Fair. of Greeley Weld workshops Target County for outreach and on Annual School resume to ` mock • Interdepartmental program coordination OG • Coordinate with appropriate programs operated by ESWC including Weld County U Program Integration Youth Conservation Corps programs — AmeriCorps and TIGHT along with ESWC Chafee Program. • Participant Registration OG • Provide registration of youth and • Participant Case Management encourage self -registration through Connecting Colorado for 2,700 youth. Introduce to Case Managers. Service Delivery • Discuss job development, complete one - Z on -one job search, provide job referrals, labor market information, workshops, assessment testing (Workforce Readiness Credential). Document services in Connecting Colorado. Work -Based Learning • Employer Registration OG • Provide registration of employers and • Employer Case Management encourage self -registration through • Employer Recruitment Connecting Colorado. • Employer Follow-up • Discuss job development, provide job • Workshops referrals, labor market information, workshops, assessment testing. Document Business Services services in Connecting Colorado. • Active recruitment of employers and jobs focusing on employers who traditionally hire youth for part-time or summer work. May include work experience or internship opportunities. will be placed on Emphasis quality job orders and referrals. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA NWE24-003: Local Area: Weld County • • Directing youth resources; with calls; Federal workers. Provide on the applicable schedule local employer hires; and workshops chambers; outreach schedule/coordinate State allows. Child provide and for efforts mass rules Labor public local information regarding mailing area Laws and education visits activities and employers in 2021 young cold for on on if Sector Strategies ❑ Career Pathways • Career Exploration Camp OG • Provide to available public Officer), learn safety opportunity aviation, about in healthcare, (EMT, the welding, Fire for career area automotive, Fighter, and pathways students more. Police X Evaluation • Reporting OG • Collect analysis Fair. data for the and Annual create Young post Adult -event Job iX Other: specify • Professional Development OG • Participate meetings Big. and in State trainings such sponsored as Think Xi WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24 003: Local Area: Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST (BETWEEN AD AND DW) (CHECK ONE) r Tier I (Up To 50%) 1 Tier 2 (Between 51% and 75%) A. REASON FOR REQUEST (SEE PGL W1OA 2017-01) Tier 3 (Between 76% And 100%) FOR CDLE USE ONLY: (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) 1. TIER 1(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Local Area has a documented need to transfer funds in order to respond to market conditions and use resources effectively that is based on labor market information, Worker Readjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices, or one -stop center data. OLocal Area has met the 70% expenditure requirement for funding available durirg the prior program year for Adults and Dislocated Workers; and OLocal Area is on track to meet participant measurements for the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs. TIER 2(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) All Tier 1 items and: JLocal area is on track to meet priority of service requirements for the Adult program; ❑Local area is enrolling participants in Work -based Training (On the Job Training, Apprenticeships, Internships, Work Experiences, etc.) as part of the plan; and ❑Local area is conducting outreach activities to Dislocated Workers, such as participation in Rapid Response or Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), across all eligibility categories applicable to the local area and to those with barriers to employment. 3. TIER 3 (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) All Tier 1 and 2 items and: ❑Local area has a documented, significant need to transfer funds; OLocal area has collaboration with Partner Agencies demonstrated by co -enrollments and leveraging of multiple funding streams and program referrals; and Local Area has met or is on track to meet its goals for discretionary grants that serve adults and dislocated workers. WORK PLAN 7.23 WORK PLAN NM #WE24-003: Local Area: Weld County VI. CHARTS (BUDGET & PERFORMANCE) Attach all applicable workbook charts. The Workbook is a separate document from the Workplan. Charts must be maintained on the workbook and attached here to provide ann dal and historical data. - Cumulative LOCAL AREA WELD PROJECTED EXPENDITURES Chart Grant: PY24 WP10% GSM Period of perforn 4 - t #1si Qua al 1 - Funding Year: PY24 N FA4: WE24-003A .Allocation 5 521,000 1St 4zm n Date Ram 2nd Quarter Date Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarter Date Range Date Range: r . 7/1/24-9/30,124 � �� 10,"1; 24-12.13:24 ; I. L _, .�S-_ '� I ,__ �};1 �25�-6'3025 ; Program Code (s): SO IAdmin $0 SO SO WAG24WE-WSJ ri SO T C 510,&00 S21,000 Program Total So So $10,500 $21,000 %Expended 0% 0' 5096 100:; PROJECTED PERFORMANCE Chart -Cumulative 4 _ Carry-ln Part ap arrt3 0 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Quarter Date Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarte r Date Range Date Range: 7/1/24-9/30/24 1/1/25-3f31/25 4f1125f-6f34/2R .1.0,:$.1,, -4-12;31/24 a Toti Participants (Cumulative) 0 C' 1350 675 0 675 1350 New Participants (Cumulative) I % N-ew MY WO" #0i WO' 1 100% 100% WORK PLAN 5.23 Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name* COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Entity ID* @00010497 Contract Name* Contract ID COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT 8993 (GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION WE24-0013A) Contract Lead* WLUNA Contract Status CTB REVIEW New Entity? Contract Lead Email wluna@weld.gov;cobbxxl k@weld.gov Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* CDLE NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR THE GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT GRANT. TERM: 07/01 /2024 THROUGH 06/30/2025. AMOUNT $21,000.00. Contract Description 2 PA WILL ROUTE WITH THIS ENTRY INTO CMS/ONBASE. Contract Type* GRANT Amount* $21,000.00 Renewable * NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date HUMAN SERVICES Date* 01/18/2025 01/22/2025 Department Email CM- HumanServices@weld.gov Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weld.gov County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Review Date* 04/30/2025 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 06/30/2025 Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel JAMIE ULRICH CHERYL PATTELLI BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 01/16/2025 01/16/2025 01/16/2025 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 012225 BOCC Signed Date Originator WLUNA BOCC Agenda Date 01/22/2025 Hello