HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07162013 - C.40RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the
Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County to accept funding from Senior Service Of America, Inc. as a
recipient of U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Division of Older Workers
Programs funding to provide low income adults paid community service and training in an amount not to exceed
$602,705 for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive up to $602,705, U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Division of
Older Worker Program funding. 100% Federal. Required non-federal match $69,432.
BACKGROUND:
Senior Service America, Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Division of Older Worker
Programs funding supports low income older workers to obtain and maintain 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
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/16/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, 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: July 16, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 40
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:July 16, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Senior Service of America, Inc., U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Division of
Older Workers Programs Funding
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
employment is the goal of the program resulting in increased opportunities for self sufficiency for the targeted senior
population.
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, proposed services to be provided with the grant funding will not be provided to low income older
adults.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.