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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08051997 - P1 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra Arthur C.Miner,Executive Director !z =_, FROM: Contra Costa County Private Industry Council ; Costa July 16, 1997 CQt,,Jy DATE: y SUBJECT: Proclaim the Week of August 4, 1997 through August 8, 1997 as "National JTPA Alumni Week" in Contra Costa County. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. RECOMMENDED ACTION Proclaim August 4, 1997 through August 8, 1997 as National JTPA Alumni Week, and accept annual presentation by the Private Industry Council on Tuesday, August 5, 1997, to honor JTPA Alumni and their employers. This week long celebration is in recognition of the success of people that have participated in the JTPA program. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. 100 percent federal funds. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONBACKGROUND The Board of Supervisors, having joint powers of authority as grant recipient and grant administrator, established the Private Industry Council under the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982, on June 28, 1983, which implemented the operation of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program, effective October 1, 1983. The Private Industry Council in partnership with the County. Board of Supervisors continues to provide services to our economically disadvantaged county population, such as the homeless, public assistance recipients, dislocated workers, unskilled and unemployed adults and youths, disabled individuals, older workers, displaced homemakers, unemployed veterans, and all other economically disadvantaged individuals faced with barriers to employment. The purpose of promoting National JTPA Alumni Week is to give recognition to those individuals who have participated in the JTPA employment and training programs and to the employers who have hired them. Each year the County Board of Supervisors proclaims a week in August as National JTPA Alumni Week and hears a presentation from the JTPA Alumni and their employers at the Tuesday board meeting during that week. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATUREIS): ACTION OF BOARD ON August 5, 1997 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT II AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc Rita Hays 646-5254 ATTESTED August 5. 1997 Private Industry Council PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF County Administrator SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Auditor-Controller M382 (10/88) BY .DEPUTY Contra Costa Private Industry Council usc® 0 13 a r 02 CO "T Portraits of Success '97 Making a Difference: Meeting Local Employers'Needs he Contra Costa Private Industry Council, a county-wide business-focused service, manages local programs for skills training and job placement assistance to unemployed county residents,while providing area employers with the quality workforce they seek. ' Since 1982, employment and training programs of the federally funded Job Training Partnership Act have helped more than 8 million laid off workers and economically disadvantaged job seekers to find employment. More than 11,000 individuals.in Contra Costa County alone have gained the skills necessary to find and keep jobs. In this booklet,we salute a few of the successful employees and businesses who participated in this year's Contra Costa PIC programs. r r w Joan.Boyd(I.)is one of many employees that Woody Showalter(r..),of AMOT Controls, Inc. in Richmond, has ' r hired through PIC. s oanBoyd went to the Private "AMOT gave me a chance to grow.That's what Industry Council to find employment that I wanted,"she said. would help her"make ends meet." Boyd's supervisor at AMOT,Woody "I had been married to an abusive husband Showalter,said PIC provided him with a and for my safety,I left him,"she said."I had number of resumes of qualified people for the a part time job in an auto parts store,but it position. In interviewing Boyd,he said he didn't provide enough income." found her to be someone who wanted to work "Once I explained my situation, PIC really and someone with"get up and go." assisted me,"she said. "And she's worked out fine,"he said. "She Boyd had taken a semester of data entry in couldn't be better." college and enjoyed it. Seeing it was offered by Showalter said using PIC has provided AMOT PIC, she jumped at the chance to upgrade her with some of the best people who have stayed training. In addition,PIC offered her job with their positions. Those coming in response preparedness training, including what to wear to newspaper advertising,he said, didn't fit and how to answer interview questions and the ideal employee. But,he said, "the prepare a resume. employees we've hired through PIC have all "Basically I'd never interviewed at places like been keepers." this before,"she said. "They helped me get prepared." Boyd is now employed at AMOT Controls Inc.in Richmond where she is a material control clerk. She said AMOT offered a chance for advancement. Boyd handles inventory control, data entry on shipping orders,billing, and The Private Industry Council's West County other office duties at AMOT. Regional Office is operated by Worldwide Educational Services. 2� S t' Jaci Cecil(r.)owner of Ribbons and Roses Florist in71, a _ Brentwood, found employee Maria Elena Ordaz(I.) through the Private Industry Council. When looking for a new employee, Jaci "I thought I wouldn't get the job,"she said."I Cecil, owner of Ribbons and didn't know anything about flowers.But the Roses Florist in Brentwood,didn't put an ad PIC counselors had helped me prepare for the in the paper.Instead, she contacted her local interview and write my resume, and they gave Private Industry Council office and received me a lot of encouragement to go." successful results. Her new employee,Maria With their urging, Ordaz went through the Elena Ordaz,is now training on-the-job as a interview process and was surprised when she floral designer. was called to start work. "I've hired people in the past,but I was just "I really like doing this job,"she said. "I'm not keeping them,"Cecil said."They weren't doing arrangements already,putting together long term for me. Maria wants something dozen roses, and enjoying it a lot." permanent. She showed real interest in the Ordaz said she sees her job with Ribbons and job. So it worked out well for both of us." Roses as a career she enjoys doing. "I went to PIC because I hadn't worked for five "I'll stay here as long as they want me,"she years and I had nothing to go back to."Ordaz said. said."I was looking for training.I wasn't sure Ordaz said she really recommends the Private what I wanted to do,but I wanted Industry Council to those looking to change employment that would last." career fields. Ordaz said PIC tested her and offered her training in school or on-the-job. The mother of three girls, she chose employment. When she was sent to Ribbons and Roses to The Private Industry Council's Far East County interview, Ordaz said she was nervous and Regional Office is operated by United Council of afraid. Spanish Speaking Organizations. e '" � sgg PIC helped Jason Kearney(I.) land his job as assistant x manager for Jim Morgan (r.) of Telecom Services Inc.of Concord. y � E t VN n�as �E a t � o ason Kearney feared that "And I'm not done yet,"he said. "I basically employment would be out of his reach. live at this job 12 hours a day.I'm here first. On parole and a former Diablo Valley The more time on the phone, the more money Ranch drug rehabilitation resident,his record later on.And I really enjoy the job." was not one he felt would open many doors. Kearney's employer,Jim Morgan,has praise "I got out of prison and went to Valley Ranch," for Kearney's work and the Private Industry he stated. "It was there I learned about PIC. I Council. was afraid I couldn't get a job because of my Always hiring, Morgan said PIC has listened record but they helped me find this job." to his needs and continually sent him"good Kearney said it also helped that PIC found an quality people."He added, "I don't have to go employer who was an alumni of Valley Ranch. through the rigmarole of advertising because "That helped out a lot because he was open to PIC sends me quality." me,"he said of his employer,Jim Morgan."I Kearney agrees,from an employee's angle. wouldn't have found this place without PIC's With PIC,he said,you can gain quality help." employment, and get headed in the right Kearney has worked since last December at direction. Telecom Services Inc.in Concord,where he "And I plan to keep going in that direction," was recently promoted to assistant manager. he said. "In less than six months I get off Prior to his applying for the position at parole and before I get off, I may just have my Telecom Services,PIC assisted Kearney with own office here!" his resume. "I didn't realize all the things I'd done,"he said. "And with their help I was able to put together a good resume." PIC worked with him to find something he would be good at and qualify for.With Telecom he works in an office and does professional fundraising. Being promoted has been the highlight of his employment so far. The Private Industry Council's Central County Regional Office is operated by Worldwide Educational Services. " a d ,. aqE rfrw"5 e. " � NiJM,F `4 s" et£udIM'i f s Clayton Gibson (right)was hired by John Badger(not pictured),of West CCC Salesian Boys&Girls Club in Richmond, through PIC's n Worker Assistance Center. „ Y t N P 94`.a Ln When Clayton Gibson was laid off clean windows, and to handle chemicals from his temporary postal job,he properly.Training,he said,that can be helpful ought training for a dependable, if necessary for future employment. full time job. However,Gibson pointed out,he doesn't plan "The unemployment office recommended I go to leave the center."I plan to hold this position through the Contra Costa PIC's West County for a long time,"he said. Regional Office," Gibson said. "PIC sent me to The Salesian Boys and Girls Club in classes to write a resume,told me what Richmond where Gibson is employed is part of employers were looking for in employees, Boys and Girls Clubs of America,and serves taught me how to fill out an application and youth from West Contra Costa County. how to interview for the job,"Gibson said. It is Gibson's responsibility to keep the entire He also learned to use the Internet for job facility up to par for activities. The facility searches. Gibson hoped to go through school to includes a gymnasium, commercial kitchen, learn maintenance,.but no classes were three game rooms, arts and crafts center, available. So, the Contra Costa PIC office career center,offices, and three outside play helped him find an employer willing to hire fields. him and train him on-the-job in maintenance. In March Gibson was interviewed and hired by John Badger,Director of the West CCC Salesian Boys and Girls Club in Richmond. "Clayton came to us for training in building maintenance,"said Badger."He is an outstanding worker and has learned his job very well." Gibson said he has learned to use all The Private Industry Council's Worker maintenance equipment such as buffers, to Assistance Center is operated by Worldwide Educational Services. L . '+✓ ice' +;. t ,.,„..+•+ CAR KID ft 4 _ L Linda Paoli (r.), administrator s Y for the YMCA Kids Connect- Pro u t $b 4 t $ - �� ion in Antioch,has hired Windell Johnson (I.)through U?:—q, PICs youth program for eight r 'g ss L s k summers. �.r 4 . EtE" x o sr• *'G 1 indell Johnson has worked the past kids,"she said. "They've been around so long eight summers as a teacher's aide at and are so responsible.." the YMCA Kids Connection in Johnson said he started working at the YMCA Antioch. Kids Connection at the age of 14. "I selected According to the center's administrator, the YMCA because it was close to home and Linda Paoli,Johnson started working at the because I like working with kids,"Johnson YMCA as part of the County Office of said. He stayed because he enjoyed the job and Education Neighborhood Youth Corps program liked working for his boss. headed by PIC. Johnson joined this PIC program because he "He worked here six years,then went to wanted a chance at a future.He learned how college,"Paoli said. "I hired him back during to go through an interview,write his resume, summer vacation." and dress for success. Johnson works with kindergarten through "It was all stuff I could use for employment" fifth grade students as an aide and helper.His Johnson said. "Before that, I didn't even know brother, Ontario,had also been hired by Paoli my Social Security number,"he added. and worked six years with the program. Today,in addition to his job,Johnson attends As a teacher's assistant, Paoli said Johnson college, majoring in communications with the does just about everything. hopes of becoming a sports broadcaster.His "He runs youth sports with the students,helps employment at the center,he said,has helped them with their homework, makes snacks... him gain communication skills, confidence, basically everything I do with the kids,he and people skills. does,"she said. "He puts in a lot of supervision time.And he must enjoy the job—he's still here," Paoli said employee Johnson has worked out The Private Industry Council's youth programs very well for the center, and for her. (Educational Youth Employment Service and Summer Youth Employment and Training)are "Wendell and his brother are like my own operated by the Contra Costa County Office of Education's Neighborhood Youth Corps. e f Maureen Perriello (r.) of Adtranz in Pittsburg, hired Michael Boon(L)for on- the-job n the-job training. PIC helped Boon find his job, ; where he recently was PP �,q promoted to a leads L manufacturing technician. � � r ichael Boon found his job as a lead Perriello said, "a large majority did come manufacturing technician for ABB through the Pittsburg PIC office." Daimier-Benz Transportation (Adtranz) Boon came to PIC with a strong background in in Pittsburg after contacting the Private assembly work. Industry Council in search of a new career.A "In Michael's case,they were able to provide former air conditioning installer for automobiles Boon said "I had been an on-the-job training program for him,"she unemployed for two years so I was kind of said. "He was very qualified too;he'd been discouraged. When something came up I part of a plant closing but he really had would go out for it, but I was really getting qualifications." discouraged."But, he added, "PIC worked out And those qualifications have paid off. Joining perfectly... it was just boom,boom,boom, and I Adtranz in October 1996, Boon was promoted had the job." within the first six months, she said, and since Boon said he enjoys his position at Adtranz has again been promoted to a lead which"is different everyday on the job."He is manufacturing technician. also pleased with the fast response he received "He's really worked out well,"she said. through the Private Industry Council and recommends the job placement center to those seeking to change careers or looking for training in new careers. Maureen Perriello, Human Resources Administrator at Adtranz,said when her company opened the facility in Pittsburg, it entered into a partnering agreement with the City of Pittsburg to assist with the massive recruiting effort.As part of that effort,the Private Industry Council screened applicants and,in some cases, provided training. The Private Industry Council's East County "While not all hires came through PIC," Regional Office is operated by the City of Pittsburg. Contra Costa Private Industry Council pusrR ycoG 0 ® r n .G' o2�Rq COST P G0J2 Partnering countywide to serve local workforce needs. ® One access point ® Customized services ® Efficient response to ever-changing employer needs Matching classroom theory with real world application; providing first time employment opportunities for youth; stimulating adult workers with exciting new career options; enhancing old skills from obsolete jobs with sharpened skills for creating new ones. A call to the Private Industry Council is an investment in human potential. Local employers hire from the Contra Costa Private Industry Council. (510) 646-5080 Web Site: wwwwork-web.com/contracosta . . . Helping Your Business!