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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03141995 - H.B t H.A & H.B THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DATE: ' March 14, 1995 MATTER OF RECORD ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ H.A Mr. David Travers, Chair, Substance Abuse Advisory Board, presented the annual People Who Make A Difference awards to individuals recognized for their contributions in the .efforts against substance abuse. H.B The Board heard a presentation from the Private Industry Council and the Area Agency on Aging on Older Worker Week. THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN February 16, 1995 TO: Dean Lucas, Deputy County Administrator From: Pete R, Zaragoza, PIC Deputy Director Subject: OLDER WORKER WEEK PRESENTATION ON MARCH 14, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ in a collaborative effort to observe "OLDER WORKER WEEK" the Private Industry Council and Area Agency On Aging, is requesting approval to make a ten minute presentation before the Board of Supervisors, on March 14, 1995. The following scenario describes the proposed presentation: PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL & AREA AGENCY ON AGING IV k OLDER WORKER WEEK MARCH 12-18, 1995 FORMAT 1 ��' 1. MR. BOB SESSLER, DIRECTOR, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, AND/OR \\� A PIC MEMBER WILL MAKE INTRODUCTION ON: RECOGNITION AND AWARENESS OF THE OLDER WORKER AS THE LARGEST GROWING POPULATION IN OUR NATION; THE NEED FOR EMPLOYERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO THE OLDER WORKER BY RECRUITING FROM POOL OF SKILLED WORKERS; 2. NEXT, THE SPEAKER WILL INTRODUCE AN EMPLOYER AND SENIOR WORKER WHO WILL SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH BOARD MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC IN SUPPORT OF THE COUNTY'S OLDER WORKER PROGRAMS; 3. SPEAKER WILL REQUEST THAT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAIR, PRESENT THE EMPLOYER AND SENIOR EMPLOYEE WITH A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. (END OF OLDER WORKER WEEK PRESENTATION). Should you have any questions regarding the County's Older Worker Programs or the Governor's Proclamation March 12-18, 1995, please contact me at 646-5244. Thank You. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECEIVED cc: Joan Kelly-Williams Arthur C. Miner Bob Sessler FEB 2 1 Jack Bartlett OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ��'•••/ '•.�•e CSS A PR0CLAMATION by the Governor of the State of California WHEREAS. Californians are living longer and healthier lives; and WHEREAS, older workers in California are working longer and making major contributions in the job market; and WHEREAS, California's baby boomers, the largest segment of our population, are entering middle age; and WHEREAS, this group of health-wise people, with modern medical advancement to support them, have a projected life span exceeding all others to date; and WHEREAS, this large and physically active group will not only change the complexion of California's work force, but misperceptions about growing older; and WHEREAS, this growing work force pool will soon be placing increased demands on available employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, as times and technology advance, this group must enhance its skills to respond to developing employment needs, and here in California we have a wide arrn.: of training and employment programs available to help meet that goal; NOW, THEREFORE, I. PETE WILSON, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim March 12-18, 1995, as Employ the Older Worker Week in California, and I urge eligible older workers to take advantage of California's employment training _ programs. FURTHER. I encourage employers and community leaders to recruit workers from ;his pool of candidates to help meet California's changing work force needs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 23rd day of January 1995. Governor of California ATTEST: Sec a yo Sta M STATE OF CALIFORNIA—HEALTH AND WELFARE AGENCY PETE WILSON, Governor DEPARTMENT OF AGING - 1600 K STREET SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 TDO Only (916) 3238913 FAX Only (916) 327-3661 (916) 327-0575 February 3, 1995 TO: MEMBERS OF THE AGING NETWORK SUBJECT: OLDER WORKER WEEK - MARCH 12-18, 1995 Governor Pete Wilson has proclaimed the week of March 12- 18, 1995, as OLDER WORKER WEEK in the State of California. The California Department of Aging,which administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program(Title V of the Older Americans Act),takes this opportunity to encourage all in the aging network to observe this special week. Inasmuch as we are all committed to the improvement of the status of older workers,this is an excellent opportunity to bring our program to the attention of senior citizens,the business community, and the general public alike. We have enclosed a copy of the Governor's Proclamation, a news release,poster,two brochures developed by the Employment Development Department,fact sheets about the Department's Title V Program,the Job Training Partnership Act(JTPA) Older Worker Program, and Private Industry Council (PIC). You may want to use this material to publicize the Senior Community Service Employment Program and the State's observance of OLDER WORKER WEEK, March 12 - 18, 1995. We encourage you to forward copies of the news release to your local newspapers,radio and television stations. Please use it in your own newsletters and/or community bulletins. Thank you, in advance, for your conscientious efforts in this cause. If you should have any questions or need assistance in any way,please contact Beth Mann, Senior Community Service Employment Program Coordinator, at(916) 327-0575. Sincerely, -� Rebeil P. nez Director Enclosure(s) cc/enc: TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra SROM: Arthur C. Miner, Executive Director Wa Contra Costa County Private Industry Council Q DATE: February 16, 1995 tir SUBxCT•. OLDER WORKER WEEK -MARCH 12-18, 1995 SPECIFIC REOUEET(E)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)i BACKOROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Proclaim the week of March 12-18, 1995, as OLDER WORKER WEEK in Contra Costa County and encourage the employer community to provide employment opportunities and recruit workers from this growing mentally and physically active work force pool. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: Whereas; Governor Pete Wilson has proclaimed the week of March 12-18, 1995, as OLDER WORKER WEEK in the State of California; and Whereas; Contra Costa County Private Industry Council (PIC) and Social Service Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Department's administer the Job Training Partnership Act (DTPA) and Title V of the Older Americans Act, in a collaborative manner, to promote and improve the status of the Older Worker; this is an opportune time to bring these Contra Costa County programs to the attention of all senior citizens, the business community, and the general public: CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _Y[E s10NATURE: "I ( GL•it _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMIMSTRAT011 RECOMMENDATION Of BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE -OTHER SIONA REar - ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS 1 HERESY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY Of AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ASSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Pete Zaragoza, 646-5244 ATTESTED C C: Private Industry Council PHIL BATCHELOR.CLERK OF THE BOARD OF County Administrator SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Auditor-Controller Area Office on Aging #11:/board/OldWkr BY DEPUTY M]SI (10/11)