HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150636.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 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 an Expenditure Authorization 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, Employment Services of Weld
County, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing upon execution of
signature, and ending June 30, 2016, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said
expenditure authorization, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure
authorization, 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 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, Employment Services of Weld County, 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 9th day of March, A.D., 2015.
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RE: Weld County Department of Human Services' Employment
Services Expenditure Authorization (EA)
Enclosed for Board approval is an Expenditure Authorization (EA) for Employment Services.
The EA covers the 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds and includes the Budget
Information Summary for the program. The authorization was reviewed under the Board's Pass-
Around Memorandum dated February 26, 2015, and approved for placement on the Board's
Agenda.
The funds are in the amount of$114,180.00 with a Period of Performance from 1/22/15 to
6/30/16. Per the Governor's Long Term Unemployment Initiative announced in January of 2015,
ESWC projects to assist 30 long-term unemployed individuals in gaining employment using key
strategies such as on-the-job training, assessments, core and intensive services
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
�QR 41:1 El. WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams:
Workforce Region: Weld CMS#
Funding Source Term Vat# S Amount
FY15 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker 1/22/15 to 6/30/6 2549 $114,180.00
—Hire For Colorado Initiative
Total EA $114,180.00
This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be
incorporated into the Workforce Development Programs (WDP) Agreement as an attachment and is subject to
the provisions of the executed WDP Agreement referenced above. This Expenditure Authorization is not valid
until it has been approved by the State Controller or designee.By BY,&raKirkm4V'
Date William B. Dowling,birector Date
Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners Division of Employment and Training
Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment
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Weld County Workforce Investment Board Title:
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• Linda Perez, Divisionlead Date Date
Employment Services of Weld County Title:
ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER
CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts. This contract is not valid until the State
Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it. Subject to the provisions of the executed WDP Agreement,
the contractor is not authorized to begin performance until the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins
prior to the date below, the State of Colorado may not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services provided.
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
NFA# 14-17
I. BUDGET CHARTS:
Workt'orce Region:Weld I
Funding Stream: FY15 25%Enhanced Period of Performance: 1/22/15 to 6/30/16
Dislocated Worker——I lire For Colorado
Initiative
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation: $114,180.00 Vax#2549
Original Program Budget: $102,762 Original Admin Budget: $11,418
Transfer In(+): $00.00 From Fund Year and Name:
Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:
Cost Category Approved Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget
Current Budget Or
Adjustment(+/-)
Admin(25% Enhanced DW) $0.00 $0.00
Program(25% Enhanced DW) $0.00 $0.00
Admin(Hire for Colorado) $11,418.00 $11.418.00
Program(Hire for Colorado) $102,762,00 $102,762.00
Total Program $114,180.00 $114.180.00
II. BUDGET INFORMATION:
A. ❑ This EA includes a transfer between the Adult and Dislocated Worker/25`%
Enhanced Dislocated Worker funding streams.
B. ❑ This EA covers a Discretionary Grant.
1. ❑ The Line Item Budget for this Discretionary Grant is included in the
Approved Grant Proposal which is attached to this EA (required).
2. El The The Line Item Budget for this Discretionary Grant is as follows:
Budget Line Items Planned Expenditures
Salaries,Fringe Benefits,Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Subcontracting arrangements
Operating/Overhead
Direct Training
Program Related Supportive Services
Other Participant Related Services
Total Cumulative Expenditures
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
III. STATEMENT OF WORK:
Project Contact Information:
For each funding stream listed on this EA, complete the chart below.
Program #1 NAME: Region Project Coordinator CDLE Project Coordinator
FY15 25%Enhanced Name: Ann Stelling Name:Toni Morgan
Dislocated Worker— Phone: 970-353-3800 x6777 Phone:303-318-8191
I lire For Colorado
Initiative
A. ® The Statement of Work for this EA is as follows:
1. Describe the services, program activities, and/or training that will be provided using these
funds. Identify whether the primary focus is participant services, program planning,
capacity building, supportive services, training, etc., and/or if there are specific intended
outcomes.
Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC)will use 100% (S114,1$0.00)of the
FY 15 Enhanced Dislocated Worker Funds issued under NFA#14-17 to implement
the "Hire for Colorado" project for 30 Weld participants. The objective of this
project is to place individuals in employment using key strategies such as OJT's,
assessments, core and intensive services, described further below.
Services will be focused on job seekers who meet the eligibility as defined in the
funding provisions and PGL 15-03-WIA which are as follows:
• 18 or older and legally present in the United States
• Registered with the United States Selective Service,if male
• Long-term unemployed,defined as out of work 6 months or more(26 weeks or
more) or individuals who have exhausted unemployment benefits,AND
• Are determined eligible in one of the WIA Dislocated Worker eligibility
categories.
Within the above eligibility groups, ESWC will target services to Veterans,
individuals age 50 and older,youth ages 18 to 24, ex-offenders/parolees, and
individuals with disabilities however will not limit services to those target groups
only.
Recruitment efforts to reach eligible job seekers will involve multiple methods
(contact with job seekers indentified in the Hire for Colorado Job Seeker
spreadsheet, targeted mailings to registered UI recipients, phone calls,job fairs, etc.)
all of which may be used simultaneously. Although UI profiling potentially may be
used as a recruiting effort, it will only be used if other efforts do not develop
adequate clients to meet the identified goals
All eligible job seeker participants will be assessed to determine the type and level of
services needed to help the participant in gaining the skills needed by employers. A
focus will be made to engage eligible job seekers in a variety of services designed to
rapidly re-engage them in activities that will lead to re-employment. These Services
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
will include referral to workshops designed to focus on issues that are important to
job seekers. The goal of these workshops will be to assist job seekers to upgrade or
acquire relevant job search skills needed to re-enter the workforce.
The following workshops are offered:
• Resumel (Resume Seminar) -Resume writing is a critical skill for job seekers.
Learning how to make a job winning resume, cover letter and follow up job
search plan are vital skills for everyone in the job market today. In this
workshop customers will learn what makes a good resume and what makes a
great one. Discussions will include what employers expect from a resume and
how to sell the customer effectively to prospective employers. Information is
presented in an interactive lecture style workshop where participants will learn
all the ins and outs of how to make a resume.
• Resume 2 (Resume Lab)-After completing the Resumel workshop,
participants may sign up for Resumel. This workshop allows the customer to
. apply their knowledge of resume creation. During this workshop, participants
will create an actual resume on a computer with instructor guidance and will
walk away with a resume specific to their job search needs. (Prerequisite for
this workshop is Resume 1)
• Interviewing—This workshop will consist of an interactive and lively discussion
on the basics of interviewing: preparation, behavioral/tough questions, and
follow-up. Participants will learn more about the intricate dynamics of
interviews, including how to dress, how to answer difficult questions and what
every jobseeker should do at an interview.During the workshop, participants
will also practice using effective interviewing techniques and host mini-mock
interviews.
• Transferable Skills—Participants will learn how to use current skills to explore
other career options,write a resume or talk about themselves during interviews.
During the workshop, participants will use evaluation forms, internet sites and
interactive class assignments to discover the skills necessary in today's
workplace.
• Job Applications—During this workshop, participants will learn the key to
landing an interview is how the job application is completed. Information
shared includes information such as the key to successfully completing an
application is not only in what information is written down, but also in what
information is not. Participants will learn the techniques of selling themselves
in the job application.
In addition to the workshops noted above, participants will be provided a variety of
assessments through the Employment Services Assessment and Learning Lab.
These will include: Prove It testing, Whole Person Assessment, Success Profiler,
Behavioral Traits Assessment, etc. The intent of assessments will be to assist the
participant in identifying and expanding upon their skills and proving them
certificates and results that they can then utilize in interviews.
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
If after the receipt of these more focused core and intensive services it is determined
the participant has been unable to rapidly re-connect to employment and is in need
of additional assistance, individuals will he provided additional services and
activities. The services and activities that will be targeted to eligible participants in
this initiative will be the same whether enrolled and funded by FY 15 Enhanced
Dislocated Worker Funds or the Dislocated Worker program. Participants will be
able to access core, intensive, and training services and activities authorized under
Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment Act through Employment Services of
Weld County's Workforce Center. Participants will also be able to access
information regarding partner programs and will be referred as appropriate to the
customers' needs
The following activities and services will be available to eligible participants:
Core Services
a. Determination of eligibility to receive assistance under Title I of WIA.
b. Outreach, intake(including worker profiling), and orientation to the
information and services available through the One-Stop system at Employment
Services of Weld County.
c. Initial assessment of the skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and supportive service
needs of customers.
d. Job search and placement assistance.
e. Career counseling,where appropriate.
f. Labor market information which will include information related to the local,
regional, and national labor markets including job vacancy listings, information
on the job skills necessary to obtain the jobs, and information regarding
occupations in demand in the local area and the earnings and skill requirements
for those occupations.
g. Performance and program cost information on eligible training providers
furnished for each training program.
h. Information regarding the One-Stop Center's performance.
i. Information regarding the availability of supportive services, including daycare
and transportation services, in the local area and when appropriate, the referral
to such services.
j. Information regarding filing claims for unemployment compensation.
k. Assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for
training and education programs not funded by WIA.
I. Follow-up services, including counseling regarding the workplace,for
participants placed in unsubsidized employment for not less than 12 months.
Intensive Services
Intensive services will be provided to Hire for Colorado participants who: 1) have
been unable to obtain employment through the provision of core services; and 2)
have been determined to be in need of more intensive services in order to obtain
employment; or 3) have been determined to be in need of intensive services in order
to retain their employment or obtain employment which allows for self-sufficiency.
The following intensive services may be provided to customers who meet the above
criteria:
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region'. Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
a. Comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs
of customers including:
(a) diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and
(b) in-depth interviews and evaluations to identify any employment barriers
and appropriate employment goals.
b. Development of an individual employment plan (LEP) which identities an
employment goal,appropriate achievement objectives, and the appropriate
combination of services to allow the customer to achieve their employment
goals.
c. Individualized counseling and career planning
d. Case management for customers seeking training services
e. Short term pre-vocational services to prepare customers for unsubsidized
employment or training which may include
(1) development of learning skills;
(2) improvement of basic skills (i.e. reading and math levels);
(3) GED preparation;
(4) development of communication skills and other job preparation services
such as;
• Interviewing Techniques
• Resume Development
• Transferrable skills
• Labor Market Information
• Application Completion
• How to Dress for Interviews
• Effective Communication
• Other Related Activities
(5) development of interviewing skills;
(6) development of resume and cover letters;
(7) punctuality;
(8) development of personal maintenance skills;
(9) professional conduct; and
(10) Paid short term work experience or limited internship placements.
Training Services
Training services will be provided to individuals who: 1) have met the eligibility
requirements for intensive services and who have been unable to obtain or retain
employment through the receipt of such services; 2) after an interview, evaluation,
assessment, and case management are determined to be in need of training services
and have the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the selected
training services; 3) select programs of training services that are directly linked to
employment opportunities in the local area or in an area where the participant is
willing to relocate; 4) are unable to obtain other grant assistance for such services as
required by law; and 5) are determined eligible in accordance with the established
Weld County priority of service policy if enacted.
The following training services may be made available to customers:
a. occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
b. on-the-job training, apprenticeships and paid internships
c. training programs operated by the private sector
d. programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, including
cooperative education programs
e. skill upgrading and retraining
f. entrepreneurial training
g. job readiness training
h. customized training conducted with commitments from an employer or
employers to hire the individual upon successful completion of the training
i. adult education and literacy activities provided in combination with the above
listed services
Supportive Services
The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services have
adopted a supportive services policy to ensure that services are provided on a
consistent and equitable basis for those individuals who need such services to assist
them in obtaining or retaining employment or to participate in and complete core,
intensive, or training services and who are unable to obtain such services through
other programs or means.
The supportive services that may be provided are:
• transportation
• child care/dependent care
• job related medical expenses
• special clothing
• license costs
• assistance to secure bonding
• books, and supplies for training
• work tools
Cost per client under NFA#14-17 is allowable up to $10,000; this includes all direct
and indirect costs but does not include tax credits such as the Work Opportunity
Tax Credit.
2. Program Integration. If this is a discretionary grant, describe how this discretionary grant
is leveraged by and integrated with other workforce development and/or other partner
programs. Include a description of the value added as a result of this leveraging and
integration.
This is not a discretionary grant.
3. If this EA includes a transfer between the Adult and Dislocated Worker/25% Enhanced
Dislocated Worker funding streams, explain the impact of this transfer on program
activities and performance outcomes for each program (e.g. how will the participant
numbers or carry in numbers change, what will the impact be on the program versus
administrative budgets, projected quarterly expenditures, etc.).
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
This does not include a transfer between the Adult and Dislocated Worker/25%
Enhanced Dislocated Worker funding streams.
B. The Statement of Work for this EA is included in the attached Discretionary Grant
Proposal.
Refer to page numbers:
C. ® The Performance Outcomes for this EA are identified in the Program Charts in
Section VII of this EA.
D. ❑ The Performance Outcomes for this EA are included in the attached Discretionary
Grant Proposal or are included in D.I. below in an Alternative Performance
Outcomes Chart required by the specific discretionary grant.
Refer to page numbers:
1. If the Performance Outcomes are not identified in the Program Charts or in the attached
approved Discretionary Grant proposal, describe the performance outcomes that shall be
completed with these funds and insert the Alternative Performance Outcomes Chart here.
IV. EA MODIFICATION(S):
A. This EA Increases the amount of funding.
B. This EA Decreases the amount of funding.
C. ❑ This EA Modifies the Budget
1. The Purpose and Rationale for this modification is:
D. ❑ This EA modifies the Budget Line items for the Discretionary Grant as shown in the
Table Below:
Budget Line Items Planned Expenditures
Salaries, Fringe Benefits, Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Subcontracting arrangements
Operating/Overhead
Direct Training & Program Related Supportive Services
Other Participant Related Services
Total Cumulative Expenditures
E. ❑ This EA Modifies the Statement of Work
1. The Purpose and Rationale for this modification is:
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
2. The Impact of this modification on the Delivery of Services, Program Activities, and
Training is:
F. Changes to the Performance Outcomes are shown in the modified Program Charts in
Section VII of this EA or here in the Alternative Performance Outcomes Chart required
by the specific discretionary grant.
V. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIFIC FUNDING PROVISIONS
The services provided and work performed as described in this EA document shall be completed
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the WDP Agreement and any Federal and State laws and
requirements, including, but not limited to, Federal guidance documents, relevant State-issued
Policy Guidance Letters, Program Information and Operations Manuals, and/or specifications
identified in the Notice of Fund Availability (NFA) or in the funding provisions below.
A. ® The following Additional Funding Provisions apply to this EA:
(Add NFA funding provisions here).
WIA TITLE I(25%) Enhanced Dislocated Worker/Rapid Response
Funding Provisions for the WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker Funds are already included in
Exhibit D of the current executed WDP Agreement. The local workforce region shall follow
those funding provisions with the following MODIFICATIONS - see items below in Section
3.3 (c):
3.1 Statutory Reference: Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title I, 20 CFR Part 652 et al.,
effective August 7, 1998; Workforce Investment Act of 1998, §§132 through 134.
3.2 Purpose of Funding: WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker/Rapid Response funds are
formula allocated to the Local Workforce Region pursuant to the WIA §132,to provide enhanced
services to dislocated workers or to provide rapid response activities in the local workforce
region. These funds are allocated to the Local Workforce Region to address local needs and
program preferences for dislocated workers pursuant to the WIA §§133 and 134.
3.3 Required Program Elements:
•
a. Enhanced Dislocated Worker Services: These funds may provide additional dislocated
worker services pursuant to the required program elements outlined in Part III §C.3.3 above.
b. Rapid Response Activities shall include:
1. On-site contact with the employer, representatives of the affected workers, and
the local community, to develop a layoff plan and schedule with the employer; to assess
the potential for averting the layoff; and to assess the assistance needs of and
reemployment opportunities for the dislocated workers;
2. The provision of information and access to unemployment insurance
compensation benefits and comprehensive One-Stop delivery system services;
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
3. The provision of financial assistance and guidance to establish a labor-
management committee to oversee the layoff and reemployment process;
4. The provision of emergency assistance adapted to the needs of the particular
layoff;
5. A coordinated response to the dislocation event which may include linkages with
federal, state, and local economic development activities; collaboration with local
business associations, technical councils, and labor organizations, to address local
dislocation events; and other activities which ensure the rapid access to a broad range of
allowable assistance to dislocated workers.
c. Hire for Colorado—Governor's Long Term Unemployed (LTU) Initiative
A portion of these FY 15 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds shall be set aside to
implement`I lire for Colorado", the Governor's Long Term Unemployed Initiative which
shall meet the following requirements:
1) Purpose of Funding: Funds are targeted, but not limited to, Long Term
Unemployed who are unemployed for 26 weeks or more who are eligible dislocated
workers according to the WIA.
2) Required Program Elements:
a. The Local Workforce Region shall work collaboratively with the State to
speed up the delivery of services to those individuals registering for services and
businesses pledging to hire the long-term unemployed on the Hire for Colorado
website(www.hireforcolorado.com). The State shall assist the Local Workforce
Region staff in identifying individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for this
Initiative. The Local Workforce Region shall immediately contact such
participants to coordinate rapid enrollment and participation in services provided
at the Local Workforce Centers and immediately contact businesses pledging to
hire the long-term unemployed.
In addition to the participants and businesses identified by the State staff, the
Local Workforce Region shall also identify eligible participants for this
Initiative. The Local Workforce Region shall then coordinate project activities
and deliver services to those participants.
b. The Local Workforce Region shall assess and document participant skill
levels to help determine participant interests, soft skills, and career goals to assist
with the placement process.
c. The Local Workforce Region shall provide the following services:
• Intensive case management
• Specialized workshops
• On the Job Training (OJT's)
• Customized training
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
• Work Experience (WE)*
• Paid or unpaid internships**
• Volunteer training opportunities with employers
• Training for high-demand, high growth industries (including courses
for local union certifications)
• Supportive Services
• Follow-up services for individuals and businesses
NOTE: Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage:
*The Local Workforce Region shall be responsible to pay for workers'
compensation insurance coverage for participants involves in these services.
•
**If an internship is part of a community college training program, the
community college shall be responsible to pay for the workers'
compensation insurance coverage.
d. The Local Workforce Region is encouraged to provide enhanced or expanded
intensive services to strengthen participants' work search efforts and hasten
participants' reemployment.
3) Program Codes. The Local Workforce Region shall be required to enroll and track the
number of participants served with these funds by utilizing the following project codes:
• Project code: DW—Dislocated Worker Formula Program
• Subcode: GL—Governor's Long-Term Unemployed Initiative
4) Allowable Costs: Funds may be used for the following allowable costs:
a. Direct and indirect costs related to the administration of the Local
Workforce Region's program activities identified in the Statement of Work of an
executed Expenditure Authorization document. Up to 10% of the Local
Workforce Region's allocation may be used to cover these costs.
b. Outreach, intake, assessments, case management,job fairs, and business
•
services (including On-the-Job-Training (OJT), and work experience(WE)
agreement negotiations);
c. Monitoring activities that directly support the activities and functions of
this project;
d. Staffing costs that are charged as a direct cost to this project;
e. Direct customer costs, such as, Individual Training Accounts (ITAs),
customized training (CT), On-the-Job-Training(OJT), work experiences (WE),
Internships, and other short term trainings for in-demand occupations;
Supportive Services that shall directly support the activities related to the
training, Work Experiences, and project activities, such as:
• Participants' gas/travel/transportation costs to training site;
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
• Child-care costs;
• Cost of purchasing work-appropriate clothes, tools and materials;
• Costs to purchase the license for a skills evaluation tool, such as
Prove It!, or to purchase additional WorkKeys assessments=
through ACT, Inc. as necessary;
• Costs of Workers Compensation Insurance coverage for
participants in work experience, internships, or volunteer
training positions while on Ul benefits; and
• Mental health counseling and support groups.
• 5) Reporting: The Local Workforce Region shall submit monthly expenditure reports and
enter data into Connecting Colorado in a timely manner so that periodic reports reflect up-to-date
enrollments, activities, and program outcomes. In addition, during the period of performance, the
Local Workforce Region shall provide follow-up services for all individuals and businesses
referred to them by the State. A status report of follow-up services provided shall be submitted to
the State upon request.
6) Performance outcomes: The Local Workforce Region shall meet or exceed the
Dislocated Worker Common Measures for PY14 as follows:
a. Dislocated Worker Entered Employment—68% or higher
b. Dislocated Worker Retention - 84% or higher
c. Dislocated Worker Average wage$17,000 or higher
The Local Workforce Region's specific negotiated Performance Outcomes for the Dislocated
Worker Program shall be identified in the Program Charts in Section V. of an executed
Expenditure Authorization (EA).
7) Limitations on Funding:
a. None of these FY15 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds shall be transferred
to the WIA Adult Program without the prior consent of the CDLE; and
b. Cost per participant of up to $10,000 is allowed to encourage work-based
learning opportunities such as On-the-Job Training and paid internships and work
experiences
3.4 Restrictions on Funding: Pursuant to 20 CFR 667.107(b) of the Workforce Investment Act,
funds allocated by the State to the Local Workforce Region under the WIA §§128(b) and I33(b) for any
program year are available for expenditure only during that program year and the succeeding program
year. Funds which are not expended by the Local Workforce Region in the two-year period shall be
returned to the State. Funds so returned may be redistributed by the State for other statewide projects or
to other workforce regions that have fully expended their allocation of funds for the same program year
within the two-year period.
The Local Workforce Region shall determine how much of the allocation will be budgeted for Enhanced
Dislocated Worker services and how much will be budgeted for Rapid Response activities. Up to 10% of
the allocated Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds may be used for administration expenses.
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
For funds budgeted for Rapid Response Activities, no administrative expenses are allowed.
B. ❑ This EA includes the following subcontracting arrangements for delivery of
services: (See definition in the EA PGL Attachment A).
C. ❑ This EA includes the following Other Internal Financial Resources to support this
initiative/discretionary grant: (See definition in the EA PGL Attachment A).
D. ❑ This EA includes the following Other External Financial Resources to support the
initiative/discretionary grant: (See definition in the EA PGL Attachment A).
E. ❑ There is a Cost Sharing/Match Requirement for this Grant.
•
Cost Sharing/Matching/Leverage Summa)' Table
Name of Planned Match Source Type of Leverage(Cash,In-
Collaborating Contribution(s) (Federal/State/Private) kind,Staff Time,
Entity Materials/Supplies;Other)
•
VI. PROJECTED QUARTERLY EXPENDITURES-CUMULATIVE FOR PY14
Funding Stream: FY15 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker—Hire For Colorado Initiative(include
all years of DW and Enhanced DW funding estimated to he spent during PY 14)
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
July 1 to September 30,2014 October 1 to December 31, January 1 to March 31, April 1 to June 30,2015
2014 2015
DW
$10,100 $23,994 $37,888 $47,799
Administration
DW Program $85,500 $233,057 $309,502 $391,504
Total $95,600 S257,051 $347,390 $439,303
Carry In/Carry Out $246,682 N/A NIA $82,551
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: _ 54599
Expenditures 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
January 1 to March 31. April l to June 30,2015
2015
(lire For Colorado $420.00 $2.620.00
Administration
Hire For Colorado 52.750.00 $22,750.00
Program
Total $3.170.00 $25.370.00
•
Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections
July 1 to September 30, October 1 to December January l to March 3 I, April 1 to June 30,2016
2015 31,2015 2016
Hire For Colorado $4.820.00 $7,020.00 $9.220.00 $11,418.00
Administration
l lire For Colorado $42,750.00 $67,750.00 $92,750.00 $102.762.00
Program
Total $47,570.00 $69,770.00 $91,970.00 $114,180.00
VII. PLANNED PARTICIPATION SUMMARY-CUMULATIVE
Program and Year: FY15 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker
In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Dislocated workers to be served with all years
of WIA funds being spent during the current Program Year. Submit a revised chart when changes in
planned participant numbers occur.Note: Performance outcomes shall not be changed for any quarter that
has already been completed or is within one month of being completed.
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
July I to October l to January 1 to April 1 to
September 30,2014 December 31,2014 March 31.2015 June 30.2015
Total DW Participants* ' 55 83 110 . 123
Carry In 39 48 48 48
New 16 35 62 75
Entered Employment Rate*- - - - 80.5%
Employment Retention Rate*2 - - - 89.5%
Average Earnings/Wage*2 - - - $19,500
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
CATEGORY 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
January 1 to April 1 to
March 31.2015 June 30,2015
Total Film for Colorado 2 9
Participants*
Carry In n'a 1 la
New 2 9
Entered Employment Rate*2 68%
Employment Retention Rate*2 84%
Average Earnings/Wage*2 517,000
CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
July 1 to October I to January 1 to April 1 to
September 30,2015 December 31,2015 March 31,2016 June 30,2016
Total Hire for Colorado 16 23 30 30
Participants*
Carry In 9 Enter total carry in Enter total carry in Enter total carry in
from first quarter from first quarter here from first quarter
here here
New 7 14
21 0
Entered Employment Rate*2 68%
Employment Retention Rate*2 84%
Average Earnings/Wage*2 517,000
NOTE: Only those items with an ASTERISK. * above will be formally monitored based on planned
versus actual numbers. All other items are for the purpose of reviewing program delivery strategies.
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Exhibit C
Local Workforce Region: Weld
WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599
PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES-CUMULATIVE
1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4111
CATEGORY July 1 to October 1 to January 1 to QUARTER
September 30. December 3 I. March 31,2015 April Ito
2014 2014 .lone 30,2015
DW Training Services Participants(4) 28 40 53 60
DW Training Completions(4) r n/a n/a n/a 36
DW Training Related Placements(%) n n?a . n/a 60%
CATEGORY January
QUARTER 4T11 QUARTER
January 1 to April Ito
March 31,2015 June 30,2015
Hire for Colorado Training 0 2
Services Participants(#)t
Hire for Colorado Training n/a n/a
Completions(4)
Hire for Colorado Training n a n'a
Related Placements(%)►
1ST 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER
CATEGORY
QUARTER October 1 to January I to April 1 to
July l to December 31.2015 March 31,2016 June 30,2016
September 30.
2015 l
hire for Colorado Training 5 8 10 10
Services Participants(4) r
Hire for Colorado Training nr;r 6
Completions(#)►
Hire for Colorado Training I_a n/a n a 60%
Related Placements(%)I
NOTE:
1. CDLE uses the ConncctingColorado Activity Summary Report(AS) to track planned versus
actual for this item
2. CDLE uses the ConnectingColorado WIA Common Measures Report(CO)to track planned
versus actual for this item
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JOHN HICKENLOOPER oF,CpI DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Governor p
ELLEN GOLOMBEK
Nc•� -,• r DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAIN•.NG
y
Executive Director ' i - ':r OI. 633 17th Street,71"Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202-3627
KRISTIN M CORASH
Deputy Executive director
WILLIAM B DOWLING
Director
January 22,2015
'The Board of County Commissioners
Of Weld County
Barbara Kirkmeyer,Chair
1 150 O Street, P. O. Box 758
Greeley,CO 80632
Re: Notice of Fund Availability: :r14-17 for Employment Services of Weld County
Dear Commissioner Kirkmeyer:
This Notice of Fund Availability(NFA)provides you with formula allocated funding available for expenditure for the
period(s) identified below.This NFA provides the following funding allocations:
Workforce Region:Weld WDP Agreement
CMS#54599
Funding Source Period of Vax# S Amount
Performance
FY I5 25°o Enhanced Dislocated Worker • 1 22 15 to 6 30 16 2549 51 14,180.00
Hire For Colorado Initiative
Total NFA S1141,180.00_
The State and Local Workforce Region agree that only formula allocated funding provided through this NFA is available for
expenditures on the beginning date of the period of performance for each specific funding source listed herein. Formula
allocated funding that is effective prior to the date of this NFA shall be considered retroactive and retroactive payments may be
made. Retroactive pay lnents shall be handled in the manner stated in the applicable provisions of Exhibit D.
Pursuant to the Workforce Development Programs(WDP)Agreement#14 KAA 54599 the Local Workforce Region shall
submit to the State an original Expenditure Authorization (EA)or Informal EA modification that includes a defined statement
of work for each funding allocation identified above. The attached Fund Availability Summary shows the Total Fund
Availability for all funding allocations issued under WDP Agreement ff 14 KAA 54599.
The maximum funding for Weld County under WDP Agreement#14 KAA 54599 shall not exceed Four Million Seven
Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars(S4,729,384.00), The funding allocations identified
herein are provided to the local workforce region subject to an executed WDP Agreement and appropriately executed EAs.
This NFA shall become part of Attachment E to the fully executed WDP Agreement for your workforce region.
If you have any questions,please call Workforce Development Programs at(303)318-8800.
Sincerely,
William B. Dowling, Director
Division of Employment and Training
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment cc: Linda Perez,CeCe Moreno
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090/5-0434
Fund Availability Summary
Workforce Re ion: Weld I Fundin Year startin 10/1/13 CMS#54599
I Funding Source Vax CFDA CURRENT Increase/ REVISED or FINAL
# # Allocation Decrease Allocation
PY13 Federal NEG- Disaster 2414 17.277 $520,595.00 $520,595.00
Grant Ex Tres 9/30/15
PY13 25% Enhanced i 2422 17.278 $66,426.00 $66,426.00
Dislocated Worker
FY14 ‘,VIA Adult # 2361 17.258 $514,669.00 $514,669.00
FY14 WIA Dislocated 2363 17.278 $437,889.00 $437,889.00
Worker
FY14 DVOP 2408 17.801 $14,000.00 S 14,000.00
FY 13 DVOP Operating— 2294 17.80 i $8,000.00 $8,000.00
Computer Equipment
PY I 1 H-1 B Training Grant 2155 17.268 $57,904.00 $57,904.00
PY 13 WP 10% Migrant 2498 17.207 $30,226.00 $30,226.00
Seasonal Farm Worker
(MSFW)
PY13 WP Suppemental 2364 17.207 $80,798.00 $80,798.00
6/30/16
[1OTAL $1,730,507.00 $1,730,507.00
i
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Workforce Region: Weld Funding Year starting 7/1/14 CMS#54599
r
Funding Source Vax 1 CFDA# CURRENT Increase! REVISED or FINAL
Allocation Decrease Allocation
PY14 WIA Adult 2492 I7.758 $38,029.00 $38,029.00
PY 14 Youth 2493 17.259 $691,153.00 $691,153.00
PY14 WIA Dislocated Worker 2494 17.278 $78,207.00 $78,207.00
PYI4 Wagner I'eyser 2495 17.207 5517,995.00 $517,995.00
PY14 ESF 2496 N/A 5421,715.00 $421,715.00
12Y14 TAA Case Management 2497 17.245 $14,422.00 $14,422.00
FY 15 Adult 2492 17.258 $499,187.00 $499,187.00
FY 15 Dislocated Worker 2494 17.278 5472,136.00 S472,136.00
FYI 5 DVOI' 2500 17.801 $8,000.00 $8,000.00
PY14 25%FAA Case Mgmt 2523 17.278 $20,000.00 $20,000.00
PY:4 WP(10%)Summer Job Hunt 2537 17.207 $40,000.00 $40,000.00
PY14 Federal NEC- I>Haster Grant 2541 17.277 1 583,853.00 $83,853.00
Fxpires 9/30/15
FYI 5 25%Enhanced DW-LTU 2549 17.278 $114,180.00 S 1 14.180 00
TOTAL $2.998,877.00 $2,998,877.00
FUNDING PROVISIONS
The Local Workforce Region shall provide services pursuant to the terms and conditions of the executed
WDP Agreement and any Federal and State laws and requirements, including, but not limited to, Federal
guidance documents, relevant State-issued Policy Guidance Letters(PGLs), Program Information,and/or
specifications identified in the provisions below.
E. WIA TITLE I (25%) Enhanced Dislocated Worker/Rapid Response
Funding Provisions for the WIA 25%Enhanced Dislocated Worker Funds are already included in Exhibit
D of the current executed WDP Agreement. The local workforce region shall follow those funding
provisions with the following MODIFICATIONS-see items below in Section 3.3 (c):
3.1 Statutory Reference: Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title I, 20 C:FR Part 652 et al.,effective
August 7, 1998; Workforce Investment Act of 1998, §§i 32 through 134.
3.2 Purpose of Funding: WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker/Rapid Response funds are formula
allocated to the Local Workforce Region pursuant to the WIA §132, to provide enhanced services to
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dislocated workers or to provide rapid response activities in the local workforce region. These funds are
allocated to the Local Workforce Region to address local needs and program preferences for dislocated
workers pursuant to the WIA §§133 and 134.
3.3 Required Program Elements:
a. Enhanced Dislocated Worker Services: These funds may provide additional dislocated worker
services pursuant to the required program elements outlined in Part Ill §C.3.3 above.
b. Rapid Response Activities shall include:
1. On-site contact with the employer, representatives of the affected workers,and the local
community, to develop a layoff plan and schedule with the employer; to assess the
potential for averting the layoff; and to assess the assistance needs of and reemployment
opportunities for the dislocated workers;
2. The provision of information and access to unemployment insurance compensation
benefits and comprehensive One-Stop delivery system services;
3. The provision of financial assistance and guidance to establish a labor-management
committee to oversee the layoff and reemployment process;
4. The provision of emergency assistance adapted to the needs of the particular layoff;
5. A coordinated response to the dislocation event which may include linkages with federal,
state, and local economic development activities; collaboration with local business
associations,technical councils,and labor organizations,to address local dislocation
events; and other activities which ensure the rapid access to a broad range of allowable
assistance to dislocated workers.
c. Hire for Colorado - Governor's Long Term Unemployed (LTU) Initiative
A portion of these FY 15 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds shall be set aside to implement"Hire
for Colorado", the Governor's Long Term Unemployed Initiative which shall meet the following
requirements:
1) Purpose of Funding: Funds are targeted, but not limited to, Long Term Unemployed who are
unemployed for 26 weeks or more who are eligible dislocated workers according to the WIA.
2) Required Program Elements:
a. The Local Workforce Region shall work collaboratively with the State to speed up the delivery of
services to those individuals registering for services and businesses pledging to hire the long-term
unemployed on the Hire for Colorado website(www.hireforcolorado.com). The State shall assist
the Local Workforce Region staff in identifying individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for
this Initiative. The Local Workforce Region shall immediately contact such participants to
coordinate rapid enrollment and participation in services provided at the Local Workforce Centers
and immediately contact businesses pledging to hire the long-term unemployed.
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In addition to the participants and businesses identified by the State staff,the Local Workforce
Region shall also identify eligible participants for this Initiative. The Local Workforce Region
shall then coordinate project activities and deliver services to those participants.
b. The Local Workforce Region shall assess and document participant skill levels to help determine
participant interests, soft skills, and career goals to assist with the placement process.
c. The Local Workforce Region shall provide the following services:
• Intensive case management
• Specialized workshops
• On the Job Training(OJT's)
• Customized training
• Work Experience(WE)*
• Paid or unpaid internships**
• Volunteer training opportunities with employers
• Training for high-demand, high growth industries(including courses for local union
certifications)
• Supportive Services
• Follow-up services for individuals and businesses
NOTE: Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage:
*The Local Workforce Region shall be responsible to pay for workers'compensation insurance
coverage for participants involves in these services.
**If an internship is part of a community college training program, the community college shall
be responsible to pay for the workers' compensation insurance coverage.
d. The Local Workforce Region is encouraged to provide enhanced or expanded intensive services to
strengthen participants'work search efforts and hasten participants' reemployment.
3) Program Codes. The Local Workforce Region shall be required to enroll and track the number
of participants served with these funds by utilizing the following project codes:
• Project code: DW—Dislocated Worker Formula Program
• Subcode: GL—Governor's Long-Term Unemployed Initiative
4) Allowable Costs: Funds may be used for the following allowable costs:
a. Direct and indirect costs related to the administration of the Local Workforce Region's program
activities identified in the Statement of Work of an executed Expenditure Authorization
document. Up to l0%of the Local Workforce Region's allocation may be used to cover these
costs.
h. Outreach, intake, assessments, case management,job fairs, and business services(including On-
the-Job-Training(OJT), and work experience(WE)agreement negotiations);
c. Monitoring activities that directly support the activities and functions of this project;
d. Staffing costs that are charged as a direct cost to this project;
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e. Direct customer costs,such as, Individual Training Accounts(1TAs),customized training(CT),
On-the-Job-Training(OJT), work experiences(WE), Internships,and other short term trainings
for in-demand occupations;
f. Supportive Services that shall directly support the activities related to the training, Work
Experiences,and project activities, such as:
• Participants' gas/travel/transportation costs to training site;
• Child-care costs;
• Cost of purchasing work-appropriate clothes,tools and materials;
• Costs to purchase the license for a skills evaluation tool, such as Prove It!,or to purchase
additional WorkKeys assessments through ACT, Inc. as necessary;
• Costs of Workers Compensation Insurance coverage for participants in work experience,
internships,or volunteer training positions while on Ul benefits;and
• Mental health counseling and support groups.
5) Reporting: The Local Workforce Region shall submit monthly expenditure reports and enter data
into Connecting Colorado in a timely manner so that periodic reports reflect up-to-date enrollments,
activities, and program outcomes. In addition, during the period of performance,the Local Workforce
Region shall provide follow-up services for all individuals and businesses referred to them by the State. A
status report of follow-up services provided shall be submitted to the State upon request.
6) Performance outcomes: The Local Workforce Region shall meet or exceed the Dislocated
Worker Common Measures for PY14 as follows:
a. Dislocated Worker Entered Employment—68%or higher
b. Dislocated Worker Retention - 84% or higher
c. Dislocated Worker Average wage $17,000 or higher
The Local Workforce Region's specific negotiated Performance Outcomes for the Dislocated Worker
Program shall be identified in the Program Charts in Section V. of an executed Expenditure Authorization
(EA).
7) Limitations on Funding:
a. None of these FY15 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds shall be transferred to the WIA
Adult Program without the prior consent of the CDLE;and
b. Cast per participant of up to$10,000 is allowed to encourage work-based learning
opportunities such as On-the-Job Training and paid internships and work experiences
3.4 Restrictions on Funding: Pursuant to 20 CFR 667.107(b)of the Workforce Investment Act,
funds allocated by the State to the Local Workforce Region under the WIA §§128(b)and 133(b) for any
program year are available for expenditure only during that program year and the succeeding program
year. Funds which are not expended by the Local Workforce Region in the two-year period shall be
returned to the State. Funds so returned may be redistrihuted by the State for other statewide projects or
to other workforce regions that have fully expended their allocation of funds for the same program year
within the two-year period.
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The Local Workforce Region shall determine how much of the allocation will he budgeted for Enhanced
Dislocated Worker services and how much will be budgeted for Rapid Response activities. Up to I O% of
the allocated Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds may be used for administration expenses.
For funds budgeted for Rapid Response Activities, no administrative expenses are allowed.
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