HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08092011 - C.23RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee,
on behalf of the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa to accept Senior Service
America, U. S. Department of Labor, Title V funding in an amount not to exceed $627,700
to provide service supporting older workers in obtaining and maintaining employment for
the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive up to $627,700 Senior Service America, U. S. Department of Labor, Title
V funding. 100% Federal. Required non-federal match $82,275. Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) #17.235 (All Districts).
BACKGROUND:
Senior Service America, U. S. Department of Labor, Title V funding is available to support
older workers below the poverty line in obtaining and maintaining full time employment.
Training slots are developed in non-profit and governmental organizations to assist older
workers to learn new skills and upgrade existing skills. Placement in unsubsidized
employment is the
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/09/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres,
313-1717
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 9, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:August 9, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Senior Service America, U. S. Department of Labor, Title V Grant Funding
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
goal of the program resulting in increased opportunities for self sufficiency for the targeted
senior population.
With the changing demographics of the baby boomer generation retirement, it is anticipated
that programs including education and technical expertise will be essential to meeting the
increased need of older workers as they find themselves unprepared for retirement that may
last 20+ years beyond the customary retirement age.
Statistics indicate that employment keeps individuals connected to their community and is a
major contributing factor in ensuring better overall health and self esteem. The Workforce
Development Board of Contra Costa continues to seek opportunities to expand services to
this population.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without funding, services supporting older workers in obtaining and maintaining
employment would be severely impacted.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.