HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2003-037 Workforce Development Council Grant RequestRESOLUTION NO. R-2003 - 37
A RESOLUTION approving a $4,625 grant request from the Workforce Development
Council to be made from federal CDBG funds to assist with the costs of renting the
Yakima Convention Center and associated costs pertaining to "Job Fair 2003."
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is a recipient of federal Community Development
Block Grant funds which may be used, among other things, to provide economic
development; and
WHEREAS, Workforce Development Council is requesting a grant of $4,652 in
CDBG funds to assist with the costs of renting the Yakima Convention Center for the
"Job Fair 2003 ", and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to authorize and approve the $4,652 grant request from Workforce Development
Council to assist with the costs of renting the Yakima Convention Center "Job Fair
2003," now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. " A grant of $4,652 in CDBG funds to Workforce Development Council for
the purpose of assisting with the cost of renting the Yakima Convention Center and
associated costs pertaining to "Job Fair 2003" is hereby authorized and approved,
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute all
necessary grant documents, including a grant agreement, between the City of Yakima
and Workforce Development Council. The final form of these documents shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4th day of March, 2003.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
ary Place, Mayor
Why Job Fair 2003?
. Over the past five years, the Tri -County Workforce
Council in partnership with the City of Yakima,
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Yakima
County and many other public and private sponsors
have created an event that is good for the community
and good for business. Job Fair provides the
opportunity for over 100 businesses to find qualified
workers from over 3000 attendees.
Most Importantly It Produces Results!
• From a survey of participating employers ninety-six (96) of one hundred (100)
respondents said yes they will return for future events.
• Of the 100 businesses and 3000 participants surveyed, there was an over -whelming
rating (95%) of positive satisfaction.
• Most importantly, businesses reported having hired 80-90 people on the spot at the Job
Fair and further reported that they planned to fill up to 500 jobs using the pool of
applications collected at the event.
Other Benefits
• This is a true partnership between government
and business that provides a valuable service to
the public.
• The job fair will bring thousands of people to the
downtown core and that's good for local business.
• Our economy is slow and this event will provide a
nudge in the hiring of local unemployed workers
— just good economic development.
How is Job Fair Paid For?
The funds used to finance Job Fair come from both
public and private partners. Cost are covered by both
direct financial and in-kind contributions. Here are the
costs and contributors for last year's Job Fair:
CONTRIBUTIONS
City of Yakima
$5,000
Yakima County — (Supplemental Grant)
$7,500
WA Office of Trade & Economic
Development
$1,800
Yakima Valley Community College
$2,000
Non -Profits
$1,250
Private Businesses
$1,100
TOTAL
$18,650
EXPENDITURES
Facilities
$8,500
Marketing
$6,800
Supplies
$800
Printing / Mailing
$2,100
Misc
$450
TOTAL
$18,650
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W()RK FORCE
CouNciL
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WORKFORCE WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Current as of 2/18/03)
Monday April 21, 2003
Tuesday April 22, 2003
Wednesday April 23, 2003
Thursday April 24, 2003
Friday April 25, 2003
Saturday April 26, 2003
9am Convention Center
8:30-11:30am
llam-4pm Place TBA
6:45 to 8am- West Valley
7-8:30am Ellensburg
9am-4pm Sunnvside
Opening Ceremony-
Proclamations by: Local
Government, Yakima
Rotary President, WDC
Director, Yakima
Chamber President
9:30am Convention
Kittitas County Job Fair
in Ellensburg
Time and Place TBA
Jr. High School
Chamber Breakfast
High School
Convention Center
Business Education
Partnership Summit with
Ed Barlow
8:30-11:30am Davis H.S.
Seminar with County
Government, Business
and Education Leaders
featuring Ed Barlow
Ilam Goldendale/White
ist Annual Conference
"Uniting Families for
the Future" hosted by
the Gear Up Program
Youth Career Fair
Targeting area schools
Time/Place TBA
Business Tax -Credit
Workshop at
WorkSource Sunnyside
11am-ipm Open House
Auditorium Community
Seminar featuring Ed
Barlow (broadcast by Y-
Pac)
11:30am-1:15um
Center
Seminar by "For a
Better Tomorrow" Post-
Secondary Committee
12-7pm Convention
Salmon Luncheon
State of the Workforce
BriefingbyCorporation for
P
a Skilled Workforce
Time/Place TBA
Toppenish WorkSource
Affiliate Open House
1-2pm Perry Tech
featuring Ed Barlow -
Local Government and
Business Leaders
Time TBA-WorkSource
Convention Center
Institute
Yakima Rotary Luncheon
featuring Ed Barlow
Evening- Ellensburg
Center
Open for Tours
2-3pm YVCC
Sunnvside
Yakima Chamber of
Commerce
Focus Forum
7pm Perry Tech
Job Fair
3:30-5pm Place TBA
Lean Manufacturing
Training
1-3pm
Open Tours- Automotive,
Vet Tech, Radiological
Sciences and IT areas
3-4pm YV-Tech
Chamber
Seminar featuring Ed
Barlow
6pm Place TBA
Yakima Chamber of
Commerce
Tuesday Tour
All Day Work Shop-
Auditorium
Goldendale/White
State of the Workforce
Report by Gary Yakimov,
Corporation for a Skilled
Workforce.
9am-2um Open House
Open Tours
9-11am Open House
Salmon Community
Seminar featuring Ed
Barlow
Time TBA Open House
Tri -County Youth Council
Partnership Social
Time TBA Open House
WorkSource Ellensburg
Heritage College
Time and Place TBA
WorkSource Sunnyside
WorkSource Ellensburg
Daily throughout Week
:'Jorkshop on Local Business
Tax Credits hosted by City of
Yakima
Yakima WorkSource
Youth and Adult Job
Shadowing Placement
Created ori 2/12/ 2003 4:03 PM
By Amy N Lane i.ast printed 2/25/2003 i2.:33 PM
COUNTY
Serving Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat Counties
Board of Directors
Cheryl Dale
Chair
Jim Carvo
Vice Chair
Julie Amidon
Peter Ansingh
Jesus Baldovinos
Kevin Chase
Patty Dion
Dennis Flabetich
April Yates Hardy
Carole Justice
Linda Kaminski
Janet Larsen
Rockey Marshall
Debbie Miller
Erik Noel Neslen
Kim Owen
.Dana Peck
emary Putnam
Lazaro Sanchez
Janet St. Clair
J. Tuman
Adam Valdez
Gary Webster
Melody Westmoreland
Youth Council
Julie Amidon
Chair
Mike Hoon
Chair Elect
Nick Parisi
Parliamentarian
Gilbert Calac
Blanca Cortinas
Jane Gutting
Bob Moco
Ken Ray
Rey Ruelas
Maria Valle
*ellen White
Since 1998 I have been a member of the
Workforce Council that serves workers and businesses
in Yakima, Kittitas and Klickitat Counties. Working
alongside business, labor, education, government and
public organization colleagues, we have made great
strides re-engineering workforce programs to meet
the ever-changing need of workers and business.
Cheryl Dale
Board Chairperson
As the newly elected Chair for the council, I am
pleased to report we have made substantial gains and the programs we oversee
are showing positive returns. Our first two performance reports for programs
that serve youth, adult and dislocated workers reveal that the Tri -County programs
have met or exceeded every federal and state target. The Community Jobs
program that serves low-income (TANF) individuals boasts the highest job
placement rate in Washington State. Our project that serves non-custodial parents
tripled in support payments as measured one quarter after implementation.
Our plan for change has included new projects that help our local businesses
stay competitive and strong in a global economy by training incumbent workers.
Over 1,000 workers have been trained in specialized occupations in a number
of food processing plants and packing houses across Eastern Washington. Our
newest endeavor has been in partnership with the Yakima County Development
Association offering lean manufacturing training for incumbent workers from
industries across the tri -county region.
The Tri -County Workforce Council has been highly involved in the development
of a single delivery system that consolidates a myriad of federal and state
workforce programs. WorkSource centers in Ellensburg, Yakima, Sunnyside,
Goldendale and White Salmon now offer a wide range of services to help workers
find jobs and help business find skilled workers.
So what does this all mean? It means that young people, low-income adults
and dislocated workers are receiving training, getting and retaining jobs and are
increasing their earnings. It means services are being improved and streamlined
to meet the needs of both workers and businesses. Finally, it means tax dollars
are being used in a way that is cost effective, efficient and provides a return on
investment.
The Tri -County Workforce Council and I hope you will take the time to
familiarize yourself with the wide range of services available as well as successes
that truly have benefited our local community.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Dale, Chair
Tri -County Workforce Council
Tri -County Workforce Council is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability.
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Tri -County Workforce Council
Program Year 2002 Budget
Total Revenues $15,827,149
Administration
8%
Adult and TANF
42%
One -Stop (WorkSource)
/ 1%
People with Disabilities
4%
Dislocated Worker,
Incumbent Worker and
Skill Shortage
25%
Youth
20%
Program Year 2000-2001 Performance
orkforce Investment Act Programs
The following represents the state negotiated performance level for the period of 2000-2001. The data is collected
and summarized by the Washington State Employment Security Department. This is the second year the Tri -County
area has met and exceeded all negotiated levels since the implementation of the Workforce Investment Act.
Federal
Entered Employment ^�
Employment Retention
Earnings Change
Credential
Younger Youth Retention
Diploma
Skill Attainment
Youth Older Youth Adult
Target Target Target
NA NA 73.9% Exceeded 77.6% Met
NA NA 71.9% Exceeded 81.4% Met
NA NA $2,406 Exceeded $3,978 Met
N/A NA 57.8% Exceeded 66.5% Exceeded
51.1% Exceeded NA NA NA NA
49% Exceeded NA NA NA NA
59% Exceeded NA NA NA NA
State
Employment 3 quarters after exit
Median Earnings
Credential Rate
All Youth
Target
..........._._------
56.6% Exceeded
$8,437 Exceeded
33.2% Exceeded
Customer Satisfaction All Programs
Target
IlImployers_ r__. -- 75Exceeded
Program Participants 65% Exceeded
Adult
Target
68.9% Met
$14,583 Met
25.5% Exceeded
Dislocated Worker
Target
74.5% Exceeded
89.3% Exceeded
102.9% Exceeded
73.6% Met
NA NA
NA NA
NA NA
Dislocated Worker
Target
77.4% rn Exceeded
$22,540 Exceeded
22.8% Exceeded
Tri -County Workforce Council is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability.
WorkSource - One Stop Career Centers:
Employment Security is the operator of WorkSource Columbia Gorge
and WorkSource Goldendale. WorkSource provides employers and
workers with access and resources to obtain employment and training
services at a single location.
Workforce Investment Act Programs:
Employment Security serves adults who are 18 and over and are eligible
for employment and training services. Priority for services is given to
recipients of public assistance and other low-income individuals.
Employment Security provides services to adults who have been
permanently laid off or have received a notice of termination or layoff
from employment due to no fault of their own.
Employment Security provides services to youth who range from age
14 to 21, possibly in a low-income family and face a variety of challenges
in becoming self-sufficient and stable in their careers.
Community Jobs a WorkFirst Program:
Employment Security provides a transitional jobs program for welfare
recipients with the goal of employment.
Special Projects:
United Way of Yakima — collecting and the "mapping" of community-
based resources available for the youth of Klickitat County.
Lean Manufacturing - training offered to local employers. Lean
Manufacturing is a way of thinking; a whole systems approach that
creates a culture in which everyone in the organization continuously
improves facilities, processes, and production.
Business Outreach Project - WorkSource Columbia Gorge integrates
business services by providing a single point of contact for employers
relating to hiring, training, and other personnel related needs.
The Tri -County Workforce Council has oversight, responsibility and
contracts with the above organizations to aid in building a skilled
workforce in Klickitat County.
For more information contact www.co.yakima.wa.us/e&t
Tri -County Workforce Council is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability.
WorkSource - One Stop Career Centers:
People for People is the operator of WorkSource Kittitas County. WorkSource
provides employers and workers with access and resources to obtain employment
and training services at a single location.
Workforce Investment Act Programs:
People for People serves adults who are 18 and over and are eligible for
employment and training services. Priority for services is given to recipients
of public assistance and other low-income individuals.
People for People provide services to adults who have been permanently laid off
or have received a notice of termination or layoff from employment due to no
fault of their own.
OIC of Washington provides services to youth who range from age 14 to 21,
possibly in a low-income family and face a variety of challenges in becoming
self-sufficient and stable in their careers.
Community Jobs a WorkFirst Program:
People for People and Elmview provide a transitional jobs program for welfare
recipients with the goal of employment.
Special Projects:
United Way of Yakima - collecting and the "mapping" of community-based
resources available for the youth of Kittitas County.
Lean Manufacturing - training offered to local employers. Lean Manufacturing
is a way of thinking; a whole systems approach that creates a culture in which
everyone in the organization continuously improves facilities, processes, and
production.
Work Place Safety Project - Partnership with Work Safe Institute of
Washington to provide a comprehensive health and safety training to
workers before they are placed on the job, which increases employer
compliance with State and Federal training requirements.
The Tri -County Workforce Council has oversight, responsibility and contracts
with the above organizations to aid in building a skilled
workforce in Yakima County.
For more information contact www.co.yakima.wa.us/e&t
Tri -County Workforce Council is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability.
WorkSource - One Stop Career Centers:
Employment Security is the operator of WorkSource Yakima and Sunnyside and Northwest
Community Action Center is the operator for the WorkSource Toppenish. WorkSource provides
employers and workers with access and resources to obtain employment and training services at
a single location.
Workforce Investment Act Programs:
People for People serve adults who are 18 and over and are eligible for employment and training
services. Priority for services is given to recipients of public assistance and other low-income
individuals.
Yakima County Department of Employment and Training provide services to adults who have
been permanently laid off or have received a notice of termination or layoff from employment due
to no fault of their own.
OIC of Washington and Northwest Community Action Center provide services to youth who
range from age 14 to 21, possibly in a low-income family and face a variety of challenges in
becoming self-sufficient and stable in their careers.
Welfare to Work and Community Jobs:
S. H. A. R. E. "Support has a Rewarding Effect" - People for People, in partnership with the
Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney and the Division of Child Support, provide services to eligible
welfare -to -work Non -Custodial Parents with the goal of increasing child support payments.
People for People, OIC of Washington, and Northwest Community Action Center provide a
transitional jobs program for welfare recipients with the goal of employment. Employment Security
provides job development services.
Special Projects:
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce - supporting the Business Education Partnership's Job
Shadow Program for the youth of Yakima County and also expanding the program to include the
adult job seekers.
United Way of Yakima - collecting and the "mapping" of community-based resources available
for the youth of Yakima County.
OIC of Washington and Northwest Community Action Center - Academic Curriculum Education
Program (ACE) providing career awareness activities for youth in healthcare, education and
construction industries.
Yakima County Development Association, Yakima Valley Community College, and Perry
Technical provide training to incumbent workers from local manufacturers in Yakima County.
Industries include those from the Plastic, Metals, and processed Wood sectors.
Yakima County Development Association, in coordination with the Workforce Council, provide
Lean Manufacturing training to local employers. Lean Manufacturing is a way of thinking; a
whole systems approach that creates a culture in which everyone in the organization continuously
improves facilities, processes, and production.
The Tri -County Workforce Council has oversight, responsibility and contracts with the above
organizations to aid in building a skilled workforce in Yakima County.
For more information contact www.co.yakima.wa.us/e&t
Tri -County Workforce Council is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability.
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.:Xi 0
For Meeting of: March 4, 2003
ITEM TITLE: 2003 Job Fair
SUBMITTED BY: William Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: William Cobabe, Neighborhood Development
Services, Manager (575-6101)
SUMMARY EXPLANATION
For several years the City of Yakima has declared that its number one budgetary priority is
Economic Development. This is noteworthy because it recognizes that activities to attract new
businesses or help fill jobs, thus preserving existing businesses, are among the best possible
investments of City Funds.
This year, as in the previous three years, a variety of community partners are producing a Job
Fair. Planning for this year's event has expanded the activities to a full week, with events for
employers, employees, and citizens. Partners, contributors, and participants include a Iarge
spectrum of businesses, agencies, non -profits, and others too numerous to itemize.
In each of the preceding years, the Job Fair has resulted in "on the spot" hiring of over 50 job
seekers. (This makes the previous investment of City CDBG funds tremendously cost effective,
less than $77 per job.) Additional jobs are filled as a result of the fair, sometimes months after
the event.
Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Economic Development is an
eligible activity under the Federal Regulations governing the use of these funds. Funds for such
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Funding Source:
APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL: ��.�j--vV
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve request.
BOARD/COMMIS SION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
activities were set-aside in the annual budgeting process. This year the City is being asked to
invest $4,652 from CDBG funds. This represents a reduction in the amount requested over the
previous years, in spite of the ambitious expansion of the program. (FY 2000 $3,588; FY 2001
$2,900; and FY 2002 $5,000.) This amount will be used entirely for rent of the Convention
Center, which the Center will reinvest in local salaries and other items. And it represents a small
fraction of the total budget for the project. Other funding sources include Yakima County, local
businesses, the State and local agencies, the Federal Government, and others.
At a recent meeting of the Neighborhood Development Council Committee this item was
approved for presentation to the full Council. One member recommended approval of the
funding, one member suggested partial funding, and the third member recommended not funding
the event. Because of the tremendous positive impact of this event on local businesses and
citizens, and based upon our local economy, staff recommends full funding of the event.