HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.63RECOMMENDATION(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 Bay Area Community Resources, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $675,000 for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) In School Youth Services for the period July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$675,000 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
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. 63
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 24, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Bay Area Community Resources, Inc. for In School Youth Development
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
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 Bay Area Community Resources, Inc. (BARC) for these services. BACR will provide comprehensive
workforce training, placement and wraparound services to 185 out-of-school youth in East and West County. BACR
will provide both educational and workforce development strategies that assist youth in returning to and completing
High School, and prepare disconnected youth for ongoing education and training, long-term careers and entry into
the workplace. BARC will connect with partners from postsecondary institutions to provide pathways to
postsecondary education and training, enabling youth to earn a degree and/or an industry-recognized certification or
credential in a high growth occupation. (#18-357-0)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
In 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.