HomeMy WebLinkAbout20161863.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE FOUR (4) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
VARIOUS PARTNERS
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 four (4) Memorandums of Understanding
for Workforce Development and Employment Services 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 various partners listed below, commencing July 1, 2016,
and ending June 30, 2019, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said
memorandums of understanding, and
1. Community Educational Outreach, and Intervention Community Correction
Services of Weld County
2. Aims Community College
3. Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation
4. Right to Read of Weld County, Inc.
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandums of
understanding, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the four (4) Memorandums of Understanding for Workforce Development
and Employment Services 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 various partners listed above be and hereby are, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said memorandums of understanding.
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RE: FOUR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BOARD AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - VARIOUS PARTNERS
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 22nd day of June, A.D., 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: `'fjaV •aCido•ye
Weld County Clerk to the Board
ounty Attorney
Date of signature: -7/ t 1 ( b7O ten
Mike Freeman, Chair
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Sean P. Conway, Pro -Tern
Steve Moreno
2016-1862 thru 2016-1865
HR0087
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 26, 2016
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE:
Weld County Workforce Development Board and
Employment Services of Weld County Memorandum's of
Understanding with Various Partners
Please review this and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing these items on
the Board's agenda.
Request Board Approval of the Weld County Workforce Development Board and
Employment Services of Weld County Memorandum's of Understanding with Various
Partners. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish an
agreement between the parties concerning respective roles and responsibilities for
implementation of the provisions of Section 121(c) of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act of 2014. The parties' performance under the MOU shall commence on July 1,
2016, and shall terminate June 30, 2019 unless previously terminated or updated by one of the
parties pursuant to the terms of the MOU. The MOU's are non -financial and have been
reviewed by Karin McDougal. The partners are as follows:
• Community Educational Outreach, and Intervention Community Correction Services of
Weld County
4e • Aims Community College — �ite•e•r--t- /D
• Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation
• Right to Read of Weld County, Inc.
• Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment (RMSER)
• Service Employment Redevelopment (SER) — Jobs for Progress National, Inc.
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of these MOU's.
Approve Request
I3OCC Agenda Work Session
Sean Conway
Steve Moreno
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Mike Freeman
Julie Cozad
2016-1863
Pass -Around Memorandum; May 26, 2016 (ID#'s 454-459 and TBD) Page 1
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Weld County Workforce Development Board, Employment Services of Weld County, and Aims
Community College
TN THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) made and entered into this
, day of , 2016, by and between the Board of Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, on b alf of the Weld County Division of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld
County, (ESW ), Weld County Workforce Development Board (WDB), and Aims Community
College.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 provides the framework
for workforce investment activities through statewide and local workforce investment systems which
increase the employment, education, occupational skill attainment, and improves the quality of the
workforce, reduces welfare dependency, and enhances the productivity and competitiveness of the
nation; and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, designates required
partnerships in the local workforce development regions and promotes coordinated partnerships and
memorandums of understandings between the partners in delivering workforce development
activities, and
WHEREAS, Aims Community College receives funds and delivers programs, services, and
activities authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20
U.S.C. 2301 et seq), and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Development Board, in conjunction with the Weld County
Board of Commissioners conducts oversight with respect to the local programs and activities of the
workforce delivery system through Employment Services, and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that alignment and coordination will support increased
employment opportunities for individuals needing career and technical education services, and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto Covent and agree as
follows.
I. Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to establish an agreement between the above
mentioned entities concerning respective roles and responsibilities for implementation of the
provisions of Section 121(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.
Additionally, this agreement is to coordinate resources to prevent duplication and ensure the
effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld County. This
agreement also establishes joint processes and procedures which will enable partners to
integrate the current service delivery system, resulting in a seamless and comprehensive array
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of education, human service, job training and other workforce development services to Weld
County residents.
Parties to this document will coordinate and perform the activities and services described
herein within the scope of legislative requirements governing the parties' respective
programs, services and agency requirements. Parties to this document also agree to the
responsibilities, obligations, and accomplishment of the performance standards and desired
outcomes described in Sections III and IV.
II. Term: The Parties' performance under this MOU shall commence on July 1, 2016. The term
is one year, annually renewable by agreement of the parties for one year terms thereafter, not
to extend past June 30, 2019, unless previously terminated or updated by one of the parties
pursuant to the terms of this MOU. Either party who wishes to rescind this MOU must
provide written notice stating their intent to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to
the desired end date of the MOU.
III. Description of Roles and Responsibilities:
A. Joint Responsibilities
• coordinate the scheduling and services of shared clients and develop a shared informal
referral and follow up form;
• cross train staff to increase high quality services, referrals and access to programs;
• jointly case manage customers enrolled in programs under Employment Services and
Aims. Employment Services will provide the customer's release of information to Aims
and it is understood that any assessments taken at Aims will be shared with Employment
Services by the client as appropriate;
• provide informational brochures to customers at each partners main location;
• coordinate job development and employer relations activities;
• review options for coordinating intake forms and data requirements; and
• explore opportunities for coordination and submission of grants or other funding
opportunities to enhance or strengthen employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities;
• provide information on points of entry into ConnectingColorado;
• review job orders and other services and make referrals as appropriate;
• development of career pathways and sector partnerships.
B. Employment Services' Responsibilities
• Provide opportunities for cross training of staff, including but not limited to:
o Use of the One -Stop Resources
o Utilizing the open job orders list
o Assisting job seekers with accessing and completing applications in
ConnectingColorado
o For customers co -enrolled in partner programs, provide the following information
regarding services available at Employment Services:
• orientation to the programs;
• intake and eligibility;
• basic assessment;
• career planning;
■ case management;
• coordinated job search activities;
■ coordinated job development and job placement;
• hiring and career development events;
■ follow-up as required by funding sources
• Maintain a web site that provides on-line information regarding services that are available
at Employment Services
• Provide weekly listings of job orders
C. Aims Community College's Responsibilities
• Train Employment Services and/or other partner staff in the role and mission, goals and
philosophy of the agency;
• Provide program specific assessments for customers. As appropriate, the customer may
share the information with their contact at Employment Services;
• Assist customers in accessing ConnectingColorado at the Aims campus or provide
information to customers on accessing ConnectingColorado at a point of entry that the
customer desires;
• Provide opportunities for Employment Services staff to attend Aims Community College
training as appropriate;
• Assist the WDB and Subcommittee's in an annual review of the systems access for
individuals needing career and technical education services and provide input in
technology assistance.
• Participate in the Business Services strategies to include, but not limited to, hiring events,
career events and job development for co -enrolled clients by targeting business
engagement opportunities and expanding awareness of employment opportunities for
individuals in post -secondary education. This may include participating in the Leadership
Teams for Discretionary Grants, the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership, Healthcare Sector
Partnership of Northern Colorado, the Workforce Development Board subcommittees,
Public Partners Collaboration and Aims Career and Education Expo.
• For co -enrolled customers, provide the full range of services available as appropriate for
the customer which would include:
o Counseling and guidance provided directly by a counselor during the individual's
plan of services;
o Training services
o Placement services
o Supportive services
IV. Performance: The partners jointly agree to high performance for the workforce development
system and individuals in post -secondary education. It is the intent of each partner to support
continuous improvement for program delivery and high quality services through the
workforce system wherever customers access services. To be measured by:
• Sharing results of customer satisfaction surveys;
• Sharing performance expectations by funding sources and the performance outcomes
as requested.
V. Funding of the Services and Operating Costs of the System
A. Employment Services: The following resources are available under the operating costs of the
Workforce Development System:
• Wagner-Peyser: Basic Labor Exchange for employers and job seekers
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Adult, youth, dislocated workers
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: welfare clients
• Employment First Food Stamp Program: food stamp clients
• Weld County Youth Conservation Corps' AmeriCorps
• Other programs and discretionary projects may become available
B. Aims Community College: The following resources will be made available to serve
individuals through the workforce system in Weld County.
• Aims Community College professional training and facility usage will be made
available to Employment Services Staff and the Workforce Development Board
when appropriate;
• Staff resources are available to assist Business Services as appropriate. This may
include participating in the Leadership Teams for Discretionary Grants, the NoCo
Manufacturing Partnership, Healthcare Sector Partnership of Northern Colorado, the
Workforce Development Board subcommittees, Public Partners Collaboration and
Aims Career and Education Expo;
• Staff resources are available to assist customers in accessing one stop services
available in ConnectingColorado such as review of open job orders and quality job
applications;
• Joint case management as appropriate.
VI. Modifications: Any modifications to this MOU, it objectives or specific duties of the parties
must be agreed to in writing and signed by all parties.
VII. Severability: If any term or condition of this MOU will be held invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, this MOU will be construed and enforced without such provision to the extent
that this MOU is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties hereto.
VIII. No Third Party Beneficiary Enforcement: It is expressly understood and agreed that the
enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such
enforcement, will be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing contained in the
MOU will give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not
included in this MOU. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity
other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this MOU will be an
incidental beneficiary only.
IX. Entire MOU: The parties hereby agree that neither has made or authorized any MOU with
respect to the subject matter of this instrument other than expressly set forth herein, and no
oral representation, promise, or consideration different from the terms herein contained will
be binding on either party, or its agents or employees, hereto. This MOU embodies all
MOU's between the parties hereto and there are no promises, terms, conditions, or
obligations referring to the subject matter whereof than as contained herein.
X. No Waiver of Immunity: No portion of this MOU will be deemed to constitute a waiver of
any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor will any portion of
this MOU be deemed to have related a duty of care which did not previously exist with
respect to any person not party to this MOU. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that
no part of this MOU is intended to circumvent or replace such immunities.
Liability: This MOU does not constitute a "partnership" to the extent that term in anyway
encompasses joint liability. Each party to the MOU is responsible for its own employees,
representatives, agents and subcontractors, and indemnifies and holds harmless every
other party for any and all damages caused by the negligent acts or omissions of its
employees, representatives, agents and subcontractors committed in the course and scope
of duties performed hereunder.
XI. Non -Appropriation: None of the parties hereto will be required to expend it public funds'
for any of the undertakings set forth herein, without the express prior approval of its
governing body or director. Any financial obligations of the parties resulting from the
promises, covenants, and/or terms set for therein will be subject to annual appropriations as
provided by law.
ATTEST: 041V
Weld o nt Clerk to the Bard WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BY:
Deputy Clerk t� the : ��d / S�� Mike Freeman, Chair
JUN 2 2 2016
AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
r._L-eah�' --stein, President
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Mdry F/eitag, Chair,
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