HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06032014 - C.94RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the
Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa to execute a contract with City of Richmond, Workforce Investment
Board, to pay County an amount not to exceed $100,000 from Proposition 39, Clean Energy Job Creation,
Pre-Apprentice Support, Training and Placement grant funding, for Future Build programs for the period July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive up to $100,000 from City of Richmond, Workforce Investment Board, Proposition 39 Clean Energy
Job Creation funding.
BACKGROUND:
Funding from Proposition 39 will focus on partnerships with employers, educators, government, community, and
other stakeholders to continue to strengthen and expand the construction/energy efficiency career pathways for young
adults age 18 to 24 years, veterans, and other disconnected workers with barriers to employment enabling them to
explore and gain well-paid employment. The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa (WDBCC) will
provide, through the One-Stop Centers, assistance with recruiting and pre-screening applicants interested in
construction and energy
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/03/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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: June 3, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 94
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 3, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Richmond Workforce Investment Board, Proposition 39 funding
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
sectors of employment, and as appropriate, co-enroll Proposition 39 participants with Workforce Investment Act
(WIA) programs to access the broader energy array of services and resources; participate in the Industry Employer
Advisory Council ; and, develop partnerships and strategies for sustaining the training programs beyond Proposition
39 funding. The outcomes of Proposition 39 projects include: 1) Strengthened communications and connections
between education and industry; 2) Increased understanding on the part of K-12 and community college systems for
construction/energy efficiency fields; and,3) Increased engagement by employers in the education system through
contributing curriculum development, work-based learning opportunities for students and providing financial support
for construction-related education and training.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Services funded by Proposition 39, Pre-Apprenticeship Support, Training and Placement grants, could not provided.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.