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Home My WebLink About20212909.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR COLORADO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CWDC) UPSKILLING GRANT WORK PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO. SIGN ELECTRONICALLY 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 an Expenditure Authorization for Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) Upskilling Grant Work Plan 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, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing July 1, 2021, and ending December 31, 2024, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization work plan, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization 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 Expenditure Authorization for Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) Upskilling Grant Work Plan 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, 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 expenditure authorization work plan electronically. cc".HSD, ACT(co) 12/oz/21 2021-2909 HR0093 APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR COLORADO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CWDC) UPSKILLING GRANT WORK PLAN PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 13th day of October, A.D., 2021, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: f C;e1 Weld County Clerk to the Board County Attorney Date of signature: 1O (1 Q / ( 2021-2909 HR0093 N PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM CaytIvact iDO- 5zc1 DATE: October 5, 2021 To: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Employment Services of Weld County Submission of an Expenditure Authorization for the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) Upskilling Grant. Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda. Request Board Approval of the Departments' Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Submission of an Expenditure Authorization. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has issued a funding stream under a Notice of Funding Authorization for the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) Upskilling Grant. The purpose of the CWDC Upskilling Grant is to fund training for unemployed and underemployed Coloradans during this time of substantial unemployment so individuals may obtain the skills required to become gainfully employed. The period of performance and funding amount is as follows: NFA# & WE- Funding Year Period, Performance of Amount Program/Source 21-004 ----------- SFY22 - — SFV22 Grant CVV"DC Upskilling 07-01-21 to 12-31-24 $708,006 __ -- -- - _- I do not recommend a Work Session. 1 recommend approval this Expenditure Authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Perry Buck Mike Freeman Scott James, Pro-Tem Steve Moreno, Chair Lori Saine Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum, October 5, 2021 — CMS 5261 Page 1 2021-2909 YW5 iVi0001 3 WORK PLAN NFA 11WE21-004: Local Area: Weld County i _ Weld County Local Area CWDC Upskilling WORK PLAN i This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys' signature below For the Local Area DigttafysgnedbyAmanda X Steve Moreno ° o oz'tg�p,3y,Steve ` °, ro Amanda Ericson Encson x Date 2021 09 16 10.1948 O6'00' x LWDB Chair or Designee Date: Karina Amaya Dgita[hiy sJ ned try Kanna Amaya Date 20210917091402.0600 Workforce Center Director or Designee Date: I. WORK PLAN SUMMARY Chair, BOCC or Designee Date: For Workforce Development Programs x Operations Director or Designee Date: 10/28/2021 A. THIS WORK PLAN IS FOR (INSERT NM TABLE BELOW) Does this WORK PLAN include a request for Transfer of Funds. OYES ®NO If YES, complete Section V. NFA# WE- Funding Year Program/Source Period of Performance Code Amount Formula CFDA# FAIN # 21-004 SFY22 SFY22 UPSKILLING CWDC 7-1-21 TO 12-31-24 4CLP/ 4CLA $708,006 Y NA NA 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 (!F CHECKED, COMPLETE SECTION V) oTHERClick 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 COORDINATOR WDP LIAISON Name:Karina Phone Amaya or Email:970-400-6763 Name:Gwen Phone Email:gwen.carter@state.co.us Carter or Name:Jesus Phone:303-318-8805 Borrego Name:CeCe Phone Moreno or Email:970-400-6756 WORK PLAN 1.19 07002/ - ,297Y7 WORK PLAN NFA t1WE21-004: Local Area: Weld County III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHE ( K\ OnJf D No changes to previous provisions. Funding provisions included or embedded below: Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Funding Provisions for: 1. Investments for Reskilling, Upskilling and Next-skilling Workers Program as authorized by HB21- 1264 funded through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as established by H.R. 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2O21; hereinafter referred to as ARPA. Released: July 1, 2021 Overview: The Investments in Reskilling, Up-skilling, and Next-skilling Workers Program is an Initiative of the Colorado Workforce Development Council. The funds will be allocated to local Workforce Boards in two tranches with 50% provided beginning in July 2021. The remaining about to be allocated to local workforce areas will be determined through discussion and negotiation of performance targets based on a local area's ability to expend the funds and serve customers. That tranche will be determined and distributed November 1, 2021. Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide eligible entities with a substantial infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs and rebuild a stronger, more equitable economy as the country recovers. Within the categories of eligible uses, recipients have broad flexibility to decide how to best use this funding to meet the needs of their communities provided those uses are allowable and allocable per all federal and state laws and guidelines that have oversight of these funds. NFA Aim: The aim of this NFA is to support individuals in need of reskilling, up-skilling, and/or next skilling. This program offers broad flexibility to recipients to address local conditions. This includes providing assistance to allow individuals to access and participate in short-term training to obtain an industry -recognized credential. Eligible Uses: The determination for allowable costs and other relevant cost principle and standard topics follows OMB Uniform Guidance; Cost Principles and Standards for determining costs for Federal awards carried out through grants, cost reimbursement contracts, and other agreements with State and local governments and federally -recognized Indian tribal governments (government units). As directed by HB21-1264, the following are eligible uses for the following purposes: 1. Career counseling, 2. Career and academic exploration and planning, 3. Tuition, fees, and books, 4. Employer -provided training, 5. Incumbent worker training, 6. Work -based learning, 7. Needs -based services (supportive services), 8. Transportation, WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA fiWE21-004: Local Area: Weld County 9. Equipment (single item cost limited to less than $5,000) 10. Retention services (follow-up services), 11. Personnel costs for a project manager or key staff 12. Program materials and supplies 13. Program outreach and recruitment 14. Travel/lodging fees (reimbursed at the State per mile and per diem rate) for work -based learning events, training, and meeting support. 15. Professional services (speakers, conveners, facilitators, etc.) 16. Rental fees for facilities 17. Business Services 18. Activities to support job quality initiatives with employers and job seekers 19. Program Implementation and administration (up to 10% of the allocation) including reporting activities. Additionally, an individual may receive training program support through The Program for no more than twelve (12) consecutive months while pursuing an industry -recognized credential, and may receive career and supportive services support during training and for up to three months following the completion of training before program exit. Follow-up services may be provided after exit. Ineligible Uses: As indicated above, recipients have considerable flexibility to use ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds to address the diverse needs of communities. To ensure that these funds are used for their intended purposes the U.S. Department of the Treasury Interim Final Rule 31CFR Part 35, Sec. 602 and 603 of the Social Security Act (the Act), as added by section 9901 of ARPA, specifies the restriction on uses of funds. Those include: 1. Funding may not be used to directly or indirectly offset a reduction in net tax revenue due to a change in law from March 3, 2021 through the last day of the fiscal year in which the funds provided have been spent, 2. No recipient, including cities, non -entitlement units of government, and counties, may use funding to make deposits to a pension fund, 3. Funding debt service, 4. Legal settlements or judgements, and 5. Deposits to rainy day funds or financial reserves. 6. Additionally general infrastructure spending is not covered as an eligible use outside of water, sewer, and broadband investments or above the amount allocated under the revenue loss provision. Standard non -allowable uses for any funds granted or issued through the CWDC include: 1. Politically related activities 2. Entertainment 3. Fines/penalties 4. Donations 5. Fundraising activities 6. Individual memberships and subscriptions 7. Any activities related to the marijuana industry WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-004: Local Area: Weld County Timeframe for the Use of Funds A recipient may only use funds to cover costs incurred during the period beginning July 1, 2021 ending December 31, 2024 for one or more purposes enumerated in sections 602 (c) (1) and 603 (c) (1) of the Social Security Act, as applicable. IV. WORK PLAN xl A. WORK PLAN TYPE (SELECT ONE) Annual Compliance Plan is the WORK PLAN and incorporated by reference. Project Plan/Grant proposal is attached as the WORK PLAN. WORK PLAN follows in Section IV, B & C below. WORK PLAN modification follows in Section IV, B&C below and/or Section VI. WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-004: Local Area: Weld County B. WORK PLAN COMPONENTS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 1. Planning 7. Business Services L 0 2. Outreach 8. Sector Strategies ►a ►A 3. Partnerships 9. Career Pathways 0 0 4. Program Integration 10. Evaluation 0 ❑ 5. Service Delivery 11. Other:Supportive Personnel Costs Services and 0 0 6. Work Based Learning 0 C. WORK PLAN COMPONENT OUTLINE DATE RANGE: 7/1/2021-12/31/2024 Note: Component rows will automatically expand to fit multiple bullet points Component # Program/Project AS BULLET Activities POINTS- Completion *If indicate Estimated ongoing, Date "OG" Anticipated -LIST AS BULLET Outcome POINTS (s) -LIST 1 • • Staff WDB Planning Planning Meetings Meetings OG • • Program assignment program. Awareness throughout to the staff program. of Committee the will duties, county, attend as various will planning needed strategize agencies meetings and appropriate, marketing and to all discuss WFC plans to partners the support to types targeted to encourage of the outreach populations upskilling access and 2 • • Marketing Communication OG • job Creation other program. and Use the Notification opportunities services automated workforce marketing and The and of distribution eswc.org system. Event materials activities or emailing other (NEN) Notify website system of for that entrepreneurial system. flyers, participants program offer will to electronic contact be training outreach updated of activities. participants the or newsletters, regularly certification and program's recruitment who social with offerings programs have program media, for registered the through tied and updates, with with the 3 • Chamber Partnerships OG • Convene services with to local local businesses. chambers to market upskilling opportunities and WFC WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-004: Local Area: Weld County • • Economic Partnerships Educator Partnerships Development • Convene opportunities • Convene with with local for upskilling. local economic educators development to collaborate organizations and develop to identify new skilling efforts. 4 Interdepartment coordination enrollment and program co- OG Innovation Coordinate of provide Vocational wrap and with -around Rehabilitation Opportunity appropriate services Act (DVR) programs for (WIOA), the and operated other program. Employment Employment by ESWC First, including Colorado and Training the Workforce Works, grants Division to 5 • • • • • Case Program Increase Offerings Increase Assist completing recognized programs Management student's Tuition Enrollment Workshop industry- credential Cap in • • • • • 12/31/2023 12/31/2023 12/31/2023 OG OG • • • • • Case counseling, placement to Eligible Code Possible workshops. Braid programs. Provide industry have HB21-1264. Management SU. funding less participants tuition, -recognized creation It than career services, is As anticipated to 12 well and increase fees months Services and supportive will as and credential implementation academic a be mental that tuition books remaining for enrolled 170 participants services, health to program exploration cap participants students in to for Connecting of workshop(s) due complete follow-up Financial other enrolled who to and will COVID-19 were planning, the and Colorado be Literacy that in program. enrolled and unable the other lead Pandemic grant testing and employment under services to to in digital certifications. including the finish and the reasons program. pursuant Program literacy their career and training 6 • • • Hiring Expand Experience Registered Apprenticeship Staff Work- Program • • • 12/31/2021 OG OG • • • Hire Expand participants. (DDA) additional Collaborate Professional a Work of work Greeley opportunities -Based with -experience Explore National to Mary Learning assist partnership to Ann Registered opportunities with expand Lawrence Navigator existing Apprenticeship with WBL the to through WE programs offer Downtown or cohorts expanding Workforce locally. in the Development for the local Development Youth program. area. and Authority 50+ Explore 7 • • Management • • and • retention Employer Employer Employer Employer Seminars Registration Case Recruitment Follow-up OG • • • • Provide Connecting Discuss workshops, Active on Emphasis Directing schedule/coordinate skills. recruitment registration job May will marketing Colorado. development, assessment include be placed of efforts of activities employers work employers testing. on provide experience partnership to provide with Document and and job local jobs encourage referrals, or information to chambers; services focusing on-the-job provide labor self on new on in mass -registration market Connecting employers training skilling resources; mailing information, opportunities. to through Colorado. who new and hire hires. cold based calls. WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA t#WE21-004: Local Area: • Provide upskilling, seminars and for new skilling local area talent. employers on the benefits for reskilling, 8 Continue Partnership to support initiatives Sector OG Support industry with the • • • • • • • • • • • emerging sectors Talent Heavy Registered Light Retail Customer Sales Maintenance First Bus Personal Wholesale -Line and Truck Salespersons Representatives to Pipeline and sector Truck Care create Service Supervisors Tractor Nurses or and and to Delivery Mechanics Aides partnerships Manufacturing, career focus -Trailer Representatives Repair of pathway on Service Workers, Retail and the Truck and local Drivers Sales Diesel initiatives. exploration Drivers Except General area's Technical Workers Engine top Collaborate camps Specialists posted and and occupations: with other Scientific representatives events. Products Aligning of 9 • • • Career In Training Upskilling Providers -School Pathway Student Child Care Events Safety OG • • • Provide through Provide First Partnership current Aid, opportunity multiple training employees CPR, with AED opportunities industry ABC and and for Child individuals other new sector Development skilling safety for specific targeted to certifications. for learn new about events. groups Centers hires. to the of career in -school provide pathways upskilling students available for to learn 10 11 • • • Supportive Enhanced Services Personnel Services Supportive Costs OG • • • Provide services, travel/lodging etc., Enhance Personnel administration, speakers, which supportive transportation, supportive conveners, costs may fees including be for services for beyond services key WBL staff facilitators, equipment, reporting including the events, supporting with current training etc., training activities. Tuition, program limitations and program and completion rental fees, Professional materials and meeting of implementation fees WIOA. for packages. books, and support, services facilities. supplies, needs child and such -based care fees, as WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-004: Local Area: Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST (check one) Tier I (Up To 50%) ❑ Tier 2 (Between 51% And 75%) ❑ Tier 3 (Between 76% And 100%) A. REASON FOR REQUEST (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) FOR CDLE USE ONLY: 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. ❑Local Area has met the 70% expenditure requirement for funding available during the prior program year for Adults and Dislocated Workers; and ❑Local 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: Local 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. TIER 3 (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) All Tier 1 and 2 items and: ❑Local area has a documented, significant need to transfer funds; ❑Local 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 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-004: Local Area: Weld County VI. CHARTS (BUDGET & PERFORMANCE) This information will reside in a Workbook, as a separate document from the Work Ian to provide annual and historical data. PROJECTED ,, EXPENDITURES Chart - Cumulative LOCAL AREA: WELD _ . . Grant: Upskilling. Funding Year SFY22 - _ _ NFA#: WE21-004 Period of performance Y Quarters � use additional quprters only if needed Allocation $ $708006 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Date Quarter Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Date Quarter Range 5th Date Quarter Range 6th Date Quarter Range 7th Date Quarter Range 8th Date Quarter Range Program Code(s): Date Ran e: g 7/1/21-9/30 / 21 12/31/21 10/1/21- 1 / 1 22-3 31 / / / 22 4/1/22- 6/30/22 7/1/22- 9/30/22 12/31/22 10/1/22- 1/1/23- 3/31/23 4/1/23- 6/30/23 4CLA Admin $0 $10,114 $20,228 $30,342 $40,456 $50,570 $60,684 $70,800 4CLP Program $0 $191,161 $318,603 $509,764 $637,206 $637,206 $637,206 $637,206 Total $0 $201,275 $338,831 $540,106 $677,662 $687,776 $697,890 $708,006 % Expended 0% 28% 48% 76% 96% 97% 99% 100% ,_ PR • • • ► .10 a ; _ - __ tg a use additional quarters only , if needed y 1st Quarter Range Date 2nd Date Quarter Range 3rd Date Quarter Range 4th Date Quarter Range 5th Date Quarter Range 6th Date Quarter Range 7th Date Quarter Range 8th Date Quarter Range 7/1/21-9/30/21 12/31/21 10/1/21- 1/1/22-3/31/22 4/1/22- 6/30/22 7/1/22- 9/30/22 12/31/22 10/1/22- 4/1/23- 6/30/23 1/1/23- 3/31/23 Participants with Total 1st Quarter Cumulative (include and carry New) -in 0 42 85 I 127 170 170 170 170 New Cumulative Participants 0 42 85 127 170 170 170 170 #DIV/0! 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% WORK PLAN 1.19 Contract Form Entity Name* Emily ID* COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & 800010497 EMPLOYMENT ❑ New Entity? Contract Name* Contract ID COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 5261 (EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION - CWDC UPSKILLING GRANT) Contract Status CTE REVIEW Contract Lead* HLOONEY Contract Lil,x. Email hlooney@weldgov.com,cobb xxlkwveldgov.com Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR CWDC UPSKILLING GRANT. NFA# WE -21-004. FUNDING YEAR: SFY22. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 7/112021-12 ' 31,2024. AMOUNT. S708,006. Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH NORMAL APPROVAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTE 09130, 2021. Contract Type * GRANT Amount* $ 708,©06.00 Renewable * NO Automatic Renewal Department HUMAN SERVICES n Email CM - H umanService sgmeldgov. co m nt Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHeadwveldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY A I I ORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYA I I ORN EYgWELDG OV.COM If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is a enter MSA Contract ID Requested ROCC Agenda Date* 10'06,,`2021 Due Date 10'02;2021 Will a work session with ROCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Effective Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Review Date* 10,2512024 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 12 272024 Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head JAMIE ULRICH DH Approved Date 09(21, 2021 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda. Date 10!13,/2021 Originator HLOONEY Finance Approver CHRIS D'OVIDIO Legal Counsel KARIN MCDOUGAL Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 09'22,2021 09,22'2021 Tyler Ref # AG 101321 Hello