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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: - 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 • W()RK FORCE CouNciL • • 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. • 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 Continued on next page Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other Specify 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.