HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.62RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the
Workforce Development Board (WDB), to execute a contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education in an
amount not to exceed $625,000 for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Out of School Youth Services for the period
July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$625,000 No County Costs; 100% Federal Workforce Investment Act Youth Funding.
BACKGROUND:
In March 2014 the Employment and Human Services Department, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board of
Contra Costa (WDB) and The Youth Council, awarded contracts under Request for Proposal #1134 for in-school,
out-of-school, and follow-up youth services as mandated by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The Youth
Council and WDB awarded one of three contracts to Contra Costa County Office of Education for the provision of
comprehensive Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth development services to 116 eligible in-school and
out-of-school youth ages 16 to 21 years old who are most in need, including Foster youth, Homeless youth, and other
in-risk youth. CCCOE will partner with the Chavez Center to deliver services to out-of-school youth in the
Reconnecting Youth to Their Futures category in Central County. Youth Development Services (YDS) and the
Chavez Center will provide a broad range of case management, coordinated services and skill development
opportunities that promote educational goals both in attainment of diploma/GED and certificates in
industry-recognized sectors.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Stephen Baiter, 2-6820
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 24, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 62
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 24, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education for Out of School Youth Development
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
YDS will connect with the career pathways and career technical education in each district and provide avenues for
students to connect and thrive. (#18-356-0)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Out of School Youth will not receive assistance in overcoming barriers to employment, job readiness, educational
programs, or career training.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The contract supports all five of the community outcomes established in the Children’s Report Card: 1)”Children
Ready for and Succeeding in School”, 2) “Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for productive Adulthood”, 3)
“Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient”, 4) “Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing”, and 5)
“Communities that are safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families by training and providing
employment opportunities for youth.