A G E N D A BROWARD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC. & CAREERSOURCE BROWARD COUNCIL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS

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1 Look! Same Location as Last Month A G E N D A BROWARD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC. & CAREERSOURCE BROWARD COUNCIL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS Partnership Meeting #206 Thursday, April 26, 2018 CareerSource Broward Vision Room, 2600 West Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, The Board and Council are reminded of conflict of interest provisions. In declaring a conflict, please refrain from voting or discussion and declare the following information: 1) Your name and position on the Board, 2) the nature of the conflict and 3) who will gain or lose as a result of the conflict. Please also fill out form 8B prior to the meeting whether or not you are able to attend the meeting if you have a conflict with any agenda items. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION A volunteer will provide the invocation. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Board member spotlight to get to know each member and the business/sector they represent. Staff spotlight for Board to get to know various team members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the March 22, 2018 Broward Workforce Development Board/CareerSource Broward Council Partnership Meeting #205. RECOMM ACTION EXHIBIT Approval Motion for Approval Minutes of the Partnership Meeting Pages

2 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda items are items that may not need individual discussion and may be voted on as one item. Any member wishing to discuss an item may move to have it considered individually. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA RECOMM ACTION Approval Motion for Approval 1. Monthly Performance Report The current performance for the month of February is provided. This month s data reflects that within the Big 7 Regions CSBD is in a five-way tie for 1st in WIOA Entered Employment Rate (EER), ranks 1st in WTP Two Parent Participation Rate and 1st in WTP EER, and ranks 2nd in WTP All Family Participation Rate. ACTION EXHIBIT Review Performance Report for February Pages BWDB Committee Summary Summary of actions taken at the following meetings: Employer Services April 2, 2018 One Stop Services & Special Populations Committee April 3, 2018 ACTION EXHIBIT None Memo #17 17 (Exec) Pages

3 3. Acceptance of Additional National Dislocated Worker Grant Funds Consideration to accept an additional $292,446 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act National Dislocated Worker Grant funds from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. These funds provide services to individuals who relocated to Florida from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands due to Hurricane Maria. Funds will provide temporary employment and training services to people impacted by the hurricane, bringing the total funding to $812,267. Approved at the 4/3 One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee meeting. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to Align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) ACTION EXHIBIT Motion for Approval Memo #17 17 (QA) Revised Page Acceptance of Additional Welfare Transition Program (WTP) Funds Consideration to accept an additional $400,000 in WTP funds. These funds will be used to help Welfare Transition customers gain and/or retain employment through assistance with 1) job skills training 2) job search 3) support services and 4) for youth at-risk of needing welfare services in the future. The increase in funding will bring the total award to $4,458,282. Approved at the 4/3 One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee meeting. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to Align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) ACTION EXHIBIT Motion for Approval Memo #29 17 (OPS) Page Suspension of Three Individual Training Account (ITA) Providers The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and CareerSource Florida policy require that eligible training providers re-apply every two years to remain on the ITA list. The deadline to submit applications was 4/1. Three (3) providers 1) Florida National University 2) International Institute of Healthcare Professionals and 3) Orion College missed the deadline and did not comply or respond to staff requests to submit their applications. We subsequently found out that Orion is no longer a school. We did not have any students there. As a result Mason Jackson, President/CEO directed staff to suspend referrals until further notice. Letters have been sent to the providers informing them of the action we have taken due to their noncompliance. ACTION EXHIBIT None None 3

4 REGULAR AGENDA These are items that the Council and Board will discuss individually in the order listed on the Agenda. Individuals who wish to participate in these discussions may do so merely by raising their hand during the discussion and being recognized by the Chair. The Chair will determine the order in which each individual will speak and the length of time allotted. NEW BUSINESS 1. School Board of Broward County Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant Consideration to award 1) the School Board of Broward County is requesting an IWT Grant in the amount of $142,824 for 65 teachers to earn their regular Teaching Certificates. The teachers will be dislocated workers as without the training they will be laid off and 2) obligate funds from next year s allocation. The amount requested is not expected to impact budget decisions we ll make for next program year. The Employer Services Committee was ed the IWT grant request for review and comment. The only comments received were in support. Because a BWDB member, Ms. Enid Valdez is employed by the School Board of Broward County this recommendation must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the BWDB members present with an established quorum at the Board meeting. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to Align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) RECOMM ACTION EXHIBITS Approval 2/3 Vote for Approval Memo #10 17 (CBR) Revised Pages Summer Youth Work Experience Contract for Advanced Roofing, Inc. A 2/3 vote is required to approve entry into a summer work experience contract with Advanced Roofing. Because a BWDB member, Mr. Kevin Kornahrens works for Advanced Roofing, Inc. this recommendation must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the BWDB members present with an established quorum at the BWDB meeting. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) RECOMM ACTION EXHIBIT Approval 2/3 Vote for Approval Memo #14 17 (LS) Revised Page 37 4

5 3. Region 22 Targeted Occupations List (TOL) for Program Year (PY) Consideration to approve the TOL for PY We sent the preliminary TOL for PY provided by the state to local education and business stakeholders to get input and gather additional relevant labor market data. We also held publicly noticed meetings to review the occupational changes to region 22 s TOL and gather additional information. CSBD recommends 1) retaining thirteen occupations proposed by the State for removal 2) adding nine new occupations and 3) maintaining an effective date of 7/1 in line with our program year. Approved at the 4/3 One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee meeting. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to Align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) RECOMM ACTION EXHIBITS Approval Motion for Approval Memo #28 17 (OPS) Region 22 PY TOL List of occupations to be retained Pages New Course for Current ITA Provider The Academy of South Florida Consideration to approve The Academy of South Florida s request to add its 1) Business Analyst 2) Cloud and Security Network Administrator and 3) Full Stack Web Developer Test Preparatory programs to the Customer ITA list. CSBD reviewed the applications for completeness and to ensure that Board mandated criteria were met for the training programs and related occupational titles. Approved at the 4/3 One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee meeting. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to Align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) RECOMM ACTION EXHIBITS Approval Motion for Approval Memo #30 17 (OPS) ITA Course Summary Spreadsheet Pages

6 5. Start-Up NOW Sustainbility Douglas Sáenz, Project Manager, to provide an overview of the Start-Up now program. Our current successful Entrepreneurship program Startup Now expires in February We need to begin work on funding sources to continue the good work and the established partnership with Broward College. Consideration of approval to 1) go forward with the plan to seek community support through grants, donations, sponsorships, in-kind contributions or other forms of support and 2) your active involvement in suggesting sponsors and donors. We need your support in suggesting donors and opening doors and we will need to open a new 501C3 to receive the donations. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to improve the sustainability of the workforce system through increased funding, efficiency, and relevancy.) RECOMM ACTION EXHIBIT Approval Motion for Approval Memo #18 17 (EXEC) Draft Sustainability plan Presentation Pages REPORTS 1. Disaster Relief Temporary Worker Grants In response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria CSBD was awarded disaster relief funds to provide temporary jobs. The temporary workers are placed by contracted staffing companies not related to the BWDB. Because some of the worksites are with entities represented on the BWBD we are providing this report to assure transparency in our actions. This does not fall within the State s Contracting Policy requiring a 2/3 s vote as the BWDB is not entering into contracts with the worksites. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) ACTION EXHIBIT None Memo #13 17 (LS) Pages

7 2. Employer Services Infograph February 2018 CSBD hosted 8 mass recruitment events for employers seeking to fill over 117 vacant positions. Also through the industry intermediaries, CSBD posted 63 available jobs for employers in Broward s targeted industries during this time period. ACTION EXHIBIT None CSBD Employer Services Update Info-graph Pages Broward County Unemployment The unemployment rate in Broward County was 3.5 percent in March Lower by 0.4 percentage point over the year. In March 2018, Broward County s unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage point lower than the state rate (3.8) and 0.3 percent point lower than the national rate (4.1percent). Out of a labor force of 1,037,489 there were 36,167 unemployed Broward County residents. ACTION EXHIBIT None Broward County Labor Market Information Pages MATTERS FROM THE CAREERSOURCE BROWARD COUNCIL MATTERS FROM THE BOARD MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR MATTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT BROWARD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD/CAREERSOURCE BROWARD COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR May 24, 2018 AT 8:00 A.M. 7

8 MINUTES BROWARD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC. & CAREERSOURCE BROWARD COUNCIL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS Partnership Meeting #205 Thursday, March 22, 2018 CareerSource Broward Vision Room, 2600 West Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, The Board and Council are reminded of conflict of interest provisions. In declaring a conflict, please refrain from voting or discussion and declare the following information: 1) Your name and position on the Board, 2) the nature of the conflict and 3) who will gain or lose as a result of the conflict. Please also fill out form 8B prior to the meeting whether or not you are able to attend the meeting if you have a conflict with any agenda items. Attendees: Mayor Josh Levy, Commissioner Tim Ryan (via phone), Mayor Frank Ortis, Gary Arenson, Josie Bacallao, Silvia Beebe, Dr. Ben Chen, Dr. Mildred Coyne, Paul Farren, Cynthia Gaber, Frank Horkey, Dr. Lisa Knowles, Francois LeConte, Gertrudis Perez-Dusek (via phone), Samuel Robbin, Pam Sands (via phone), Cynthia Sheppard (via phone), Anna Silva, John Simmons, Bob Swindell, Steve Tinsley, Enid Valdez, Marjorie Walters (via phone). Members who were unable to attend were: Gina Alexis, Carlos J. Arboleda, Bob Birdsong, Michael Carn, Kristen Cavallini-Soothill, Kevin Kornahrens, David Svetlick, Patricia West, Janet Wincko, Mayor Dean Trantalis. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Dr. Lisa Knowles gave the invocation. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Dr. Mildred Coyne gave the Board member spotlight. Yvonne Kobrin, VP of Finance, gave the staff spotlight. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the February 22, 2018 Broward Workforce Development Board/CareerSource Broward Council Partnership Meeting #204. A motion to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2018 BWDB Partnership/CareerSource Broward Council meeting #204 was made by Frank Horkey and seconded by Gary Arenson. The Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the minutes. 8

9 CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda items are items that may not need individual discussion and may be voted on as one item. Any member wishing to discuss an item may move to have it considered individually. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA RECOMM ACTION Approval Motion for Approval On a motion made by Francois LeConte and seconded by Frank Horkey, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the Consent Agenda of March 22, Monthly Performance Report The performance for the month of January is provided which is not current data. This month s data reflects that within the Big 7 Regions CSBD is in a six-way tie for 1 st in WIOA Entered Employment Rate (EER), ranks 1 st in WTP Two Parent Participation Rate, and ranks 2 nd in WTP All Family Participation Rate and WTP Entered Employment Rate. 2. BWDB Committee Summary Summary of actions taken at the following meetings: One Stop Services & Special Populations Committee March 6, 2018 Youth Committee March 7, 2018 Audit Committee March 12, 2018 Executive Committee March 12, 2018 REGULAR AGENDA These are items that the Council and Board will discuss individually in the order listed on the Agenda. Individuals who wish to participate in these discussions may do so merely by raising their hand during the discussion and being recognized by the Chair. The Chair will determine the order in which each individual will speak and the length of time allotted. NEW BUSINESS 1. Grau & Associates Audit for FY Presentation The firm Grau & Associates has completed its Audit Report for the CareerSource Broward fiscal year. Raquel McIntosh, the engagement partner, will present the audit report. The audit was a clean opinion with no material weaknesses. There was one finding regarding the AmeriCorps grant described below which had no fiscal consequences. Approved at the 3/12 Audit and Executive Committee meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to improve the sustainability of the workforce system through increased funding, efficiency, and relevancy.) 9

10 Mason Jackson introduced Raquel McIntosh of Grau & Associates to present the audit findings for FY Ms. McIntosh reported the audit was a clean opinion with no material weaknesses. There was one finding regarding the AmeriCorps grant which had no fiscal consequences. On a motion made by Gary Arenson and seconded by Mayor Levy, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the Fiscal Year Audit Report. 2. WIOA Local Plan Two-Year Modification Consideration to approve required WIOA updates to our existing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan. In accordance with law we posted the plan on our web page to allow for a thirty day public review period. We also held a publicly noticed meeting on 3/6 to allow community input, and no additional comments were received. There were no material changes made to the WIOA Local Plan two-year modification, only minor updates such as 1) labor market information 2) inclusions of the WTP flexibility the Board approved for this year 3) performance measures and 4) adult priorities. The final plan is due to the state on 3/29. Approved at the 3/6 One Stop Services & Special Populations and 3/12 Executive Committee meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to maintain our roles as workforce development leaders.) Mason Jackson mentioned there were no material changes made to the WIOA Local Plan twoyear modification. We provided the new labor market and new performance measures from the Department of Labor. Mason further noted the information is located on our website for review. On a motion made by Dr. Mildred Coyne and seconded by Frank Horkey, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the WIOA Local Plan Two-Year Modification. 3. New Courses For Existing ITA Provider Atlantic Technical College Consideration to approve current ITA provider, Atlantic Technical College s request to add its 1) Automotive Collision Technology Technician and 2) Carpentry ITA programs to the Individual Training Account (ITA) list. Students who successfully earn the NCCER Carpentry 1 & 2 certifications may be eligible to enter the Carpentry Apprenticeship program at an accelerated level. CSBD reviewed the application for completeness and to ensure that Board mandated criteria are met for the training program and related occupational title. Because a BWDB member, Enid Valdez is employed by the School Board of Broward County this recommendation must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the BWDB members present with an established quorum at the BWDB meeting. Approved at the 3/6 One Stop Services & Special Populations and 3/12 Executive Committee meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations). Mason Jackson advised this is a short term program for carpentry. Students who successfully earn the NCCER Carpentry 1 & 2 certifications may be eligible to enter the Carpentry Apprenticeship program at an accelerated level. Mayor Josh Levy indicated this certification is very important. 10

11 Enid Valdez declared a conflict of interest for this item as she is employed by the School Board of Broward County. She abstained from voting and submitted a conflict of interest form at the meeting. On a motion made by Francois LeConte and seconded by Gary Arenson, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved current ITA provider, Atlantic Technical College s request to add 1) Automotive Collision Technology Technician and 2) Carpentry ITA programs by a 2/3 vote of the seated quorum. 4. Summer Youth Work Experience Contract for National Jets, Inc. A 2/3 vote is required to approve entry into a summer work experience contract with National Jets. Because a BWDB member, Mr. Samuel Robbin works for National Jets, Inc. this recommendation must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the BWDB members present with an established quorum at the BWDB meeting. Approved at the 3/7 Youth and 3/12 Executive Committee meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) Mason Jackson thanked Samuel Robbin for leading the way by participating in the summer work experience program CSBD offers. Mr. Robbin declared a conflict of interest for this item as he is the President of National Jets. He abstained from voting and submitted a conflict of interest form at the meeting. On a motion made by Gary Arenson and seconded by John Simmons, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved entry into a summer work experience contract with National Jets, Inc. by a 2/3 vote of the seated quorum. 5. Families Ascent to Economic Security (FATES) Demonstration Project Consideration to accept an award of $230,831 from CareerSource Florida to fund the first year of a three year demonstration project. The FATES regional initiative, is designed to integrate access to child care and workforce development services to further strengthen the support of of families and address the fiscal cliff that occurs when family income slightly exceeds the limit for continued eligibility. Approved at the 3/6 One Stop Services & Special Populations and the 3/12 Executive Committee meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to Align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) Mason Jackson mentioned CareerSource Florida awarded CSBD $230,831 for a three year demonstration project. He further noted this is a three year demonstration project that will serve up to 50 families. Bob Swindell asked if the $230,000 will go directly to the families in the first year. Mason responded that the monies are designated to go to families, staff and project managers. On a motion made by John Simmons and seconded by Anna Silva, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the acceptance of $230,831 in funding from CareerSource Florida, as part of the FATES regional initiative. 11

12 6. Additional Funds for Summer Youth Employment Program Consideration to accept funds from 1) the Town of Davie in the amount of $29, to serve 10 youth and 2) the City of Fort Lauderdale in the amount of $190, to serve 66 youth, and a 3) report on the Summer Program to date. Approved at the 3/7 Youth Committee meeting. Approved at the 3/7 Youth and 3/12 Executive Committees meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) Mason Jackson mentioned that we are reaching out to chambers to get private sectors more involved in the summer youth programs. Mason indicated that private sectors will shape the future for these youngsters. On a motion made by Frank Horkey and seconded by Anna Silva, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved to accept funds from 1) the Town of Davie in the amount of $29,321 2) the City of Fort Lauderdale in the amount of $190,000 and 3) report on the Summer Program to date. 7. Next GEN & Beyond Youth Forum CareerSource Broward held The Next GEN & Beyond Youth Forum on February 21, 2018 at the Global Event Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The forum was well attended by educational institutions, representatives from hospitality, healthcare, and the technology industry. The key note speaker, Catherine Rampell, provided information on the challenges millennials face in today s workforce. Attendees provided suggestions on how to improve multi-generational relationships at work and increase awareness of the benefits millennials bring to the talent pool. Consideration to 1) accept report and 2) referral to the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance, Six Pillars steering committee for the development of action steps. Approved at the 3/7 Youth and approved at the 3/12 Executive Committees meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to maintain our role as local workforce development leaders.) Mason Jackson thanked the BWDB members for taking the time to come to the Next Gen & Beyond. We had an abundance of community dialogue. We will refer the recommendations to the Six Pillars steering committee for the development of action steps. On a motion made by Mayor Josh Levy and seconded by Bob Swindell, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved 1) acceptance of the report and 2) referral to the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance, Six Pillars steering committee for the development of action steps. 8. Additional Disaster Relief Funds Consideration to accept an additional $200,000 in Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief Funds. These disaster relief funds provide temporary jobs to assist with humanitarian aid, clean-up, and restoration activities to certain areas in Broward County affected by Hurricane Irma. The grant period is from 9/6/2017 to 9/30/2018. This brings the total funding received to date for Hurricane Irma relief at $425,000. Approved at the 3/6 One Stop Services & Special Populations and 3/12 Executive Committee meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to align Broward s services to improve the sustainability of the workforce system through increased funding, efficiency, and relevancy.) 12

13 Mason Jackson stated the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) wants to give us an additional $200,000 in Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief Funds. Mason indicated that CSBD is working with staffing companies to serve as the employer of record for individuals affected by the hurricane to fill the temporary jobs. On a motion made by Mayor Josh Levy and seconded by Anna Silva, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the acceptance of the additional $200,000 in Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief Funds. 9. Disability Disaster Grant Funds Consideration to accept $952,634 from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to fund the Disability Disaster Grant, which is designed to respond to the unmet needs of individuals with disabilities impacted by Hurricane Irma and/or evacuees impacted by Hurricane Maria throughout the State of Florida. Approved at the 3/6 One Stop Services & Special Populations and 3/12 Executive Committee meetings. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) Mason Jackson stated that the DEO has approached us for the Disability Disaster grant. DEO asked CSBD to manage the grant for all the counties. The grant is to assist those whom have lost hearing aids, glasses or in need of a wheelchair. Gary Arenson stated that the fact that DEO came to us and asked us run this program shows we do good work for the community and state. On a motion made by Gary Arenson and seconded by Bob Swindell, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the acceptance of $952,634 from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to fund the Disability disaster Grant. 10. Discontinue Use Of ITA Saturation Report Consideration to discontinue the use of the Individual Training Account (ITA) saturation criteria and quarterly report. As a result of the improving local economy we have not brought a recommendation to suspend referrals due to saturation since November, At this time there is no utility to keep applying the saturation criteria. We will revisit the policy if we enter another recession. Approved at the 3/12 Executive Committee meeting. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to align Broward s services to maximize employment and training opportunities for targeted populations.) Mason Jackson mentioned this report was more useful during the recession. He further noted since the local economy has been improving we do not believe there is a need to keep applying the saturation criteria. We can revisit the policy if we enter another recession. On a motion made by Paul Farren and seconded by Enid Valdez, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the discontinued use of ITA Saturation Report. 13

14 11. President/CEO Evaluation In accordance with the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. and CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Official's policy, the Executive Committee evaluates the President/CEO. The evaluation instrument was distributed to the Executive Committee by the Legal Department. The combined overall rating totaled 4.16 out of a possible 4.0. Approved at the 3/12 Executive Committee meeting. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to maintain our role as local workforce development leaders.) Mason Jackson stated the evaluation instrument was distributed to the Executive Committee members by the Legal Department in December and then distributed to the board. On a motion made by Francois LeConte and seconded by Josie Bacallao, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved the President/CEO s evaluation. REPORTS BWDB State Legislative Agenda Update Review of 2018 BWDB State Legislative Agenda and updates are provided. (This is in alignment with the BWDB goal to maintain our role as local workforce development leaders.) Mason Jackson advised this is an update on our state legislative agenda. One of the items that were brought up was the Appropriations language. Mason stated that Mayor Seiler made several calls and Commissioner Tim Ryan sent a personal note to some legislators. Mason noted that Frank Horkey wrote a letter to the chairs. He further noted that all the efforts made worked because the legislators aligned the report with the federal guidelines and did not add any restrictions. 2. General Fund Balance Since July 1, 2017, the beginning of the program year, we have realized gross revenues of $239,097. As of December 31, 2017 the current General Fund net balance is $1,680,296. Mason Jackson mentioned this is our unrestricted funds. We are continuing to earn money our in general fund. 3. Budget vs. Expenditure Report The Budget for Program Year vs. Expenditure Report is presented in accordance with BWDB former Chair Mr. Horkey s request. The report covers the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, The date of this report represents expenditures at 50% of the program year. 14

15 4. Letter to Representative Richard Corcoran The CSBD Council of Elected Officials and the Board Chair wrote a joint letter to Representative Richard Corcoran on the proviso language in the House Appropriations bill. The bill would limit staff salaries to a low level. The letter requested that he reconsider this proviso language. Mayor Seiler texted and ed several members and Commissioner Ryan wrote a personal transmitting the letter. Past Chair Frank Horkey, as Chair of the Chairs statewide, was instrumental in getting other chairs to write letters as well. Language was amended. 5. Update on Youth Program Activities PY An update on youth program sub-recipient performance from July 2017 to date is provided. All sub-recipients have met their recruitment goals and are actively engaging youth in their contract activities. All sub recipients are on track to meet required performance. Mason Jackson stated the providers are successfully implementing their programs, and meeting with CSBD staff regularly to address challenges and program updates. 6. Collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation and the School Board to Serve Youth CSBD will be discussing a tri-party partnership between Vocational Rehabilitation, the School Board of Broward County, and CareerSource Broward to serve disabled in-school youth. Approved at the 3/7 Youth Committee meeting. We are seeking ways of continuing to serve our in-school youth. We have discussed the possibility of entering into a tri-party agreement between CSBD, Vocational Rehabilitation and the School Board of Broward County to serve disabled youth needing additional assistance to complete their high school diplomas. 7. Individual Training Account Performance Report All ITA providers are contractually required to a have a minimum 70% training related placement rate for graduates who complete their programs within 180 days of graduation. CSBD conducted its semi-annual analysis of ITA provider performance the third week in February and found all courses from all eligible training providers meet the placement criteria. Mason Jackson advised that the ITA providers maintained a 70% training related placements. This is a bi-annual analysis of the ITA provider performance. 8. Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Financial Monitoring Report The State s Financial Monitoring report was issued on January 8, 2018 after their 2nd bi-annual desk review in November There were no findings or issues of noncompliance and 2 observations, which have been addressed. Mason Jackson stated there were no findings or issues of non-compliance and two observations, which have been corrected. 15

16 9. Strategies to Help Broward County s Special Populations Find Jobs Based on a request from a One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee member CSBD reviewed unemployment rates to see if we could develop and deploy additional strategies and initiatives to improve employment outcomes for special populations. CSBD has initiated and deployed several re-employment strategies targeted to assisting individuals who remain on the outside of the economic recovery. In general, these job seekers need more intensive and different re-employment services since their barriers (such as justice involvement, lack of education, lack of a solid work history, low skills and discrimination) differ from other groups within the workforce. 10. CSBD Info-graph Calendar YTD Through December 2017 CSBD s Info-graph was created to assist BWDB members with information to discuss with elected officials about CSBD. The info-graph summarizes key data points on Labor Market Information, customers served, business services delivered, community involvement, and reflects the numbers calendar year to date through December, Broward County Unemployment The unemployment rate in Broward County was 3.8 percent in January Lower by 0.7 percentage point over the year. In January 2017, Broward County s unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage point lower than the state rate (4.1) and 0.4 percent point lower than the national rate (4.5 percent). Out of a labor force of 1,029,067 there were 39,469 unemployed Broward County residents. Mason Jackson stated the unemployment rate of 3.8 percent in January went up from 3.4 from the previous month because of the end of seasonal jobs. Compared to last year s unemployment rate at 4.3% employers are now competing for employees. 12. Broward College Awarded Funds From the Florida Job Growth Grant On 3/6 Governor Rick Scott announced nearly $23 million in awards for eleven additional Florida Job Growth Grant Fund projects across the state. Projects will help Florida aggressively fight to be the best destination for businesses to succeed and meet infrastructure and workforce training needs across the state in order to promote economic development. These projects are also slated to add more than 18,600 jobs for Florida families. Broward College is one of the awardees and will receive $3,187,500 to create the Critical Occupation Response through Education program to provide workforce training for advanced manufacturing, aviation and information technology. Mason Jackson stated Broward College is one if the awardees of the Florida Job Growth Grant. Dr. Mildred Coyne stated that this grant will help provide 700 students certificates in workforce training for advanced manufacturing, aviation and information technology. 16

17 13. Transportation Industry Job Fair On 3/8 CSBD held a Transportation Industry Job Fair with an emphasis on marine and aviation industry jobs. There were 13 employers and about 45 jobs to fill. One hundred seventy-eight job seekers attended the career fair. It is too soon to determine hiring information as most employers will schedule follow up interviews and complete the hiring process with candidates from the event. We will continue to monitor and follow up on the hiring activity. 14. Congressional House and Senate Appropriations for FY Outreach campaigns were initiated by local workforce development board leaders across the nation, involving letters sent to their respective legislative delegations to urge US House and Senate Appropriation Committees to fully fund the federal workforce system structured under WIOA to its authorized levels. The appropriation language also gives the Governor enough authority to undo the local, private sector controlled workforce system. Mayor Frank Ortis requested that this item be changed from report to action. Mason Jackson stated there is language in the Federal Appropriations bill for Training and Employment Services that gives the Governor the ability to reduce the number of local boards or to declare the state as a single state entity. Mason further noted he would like to distribute a letter to Broward s Congressional representatives signed by of the Chair. Frank Horkey advised that he would send the letter to the Florida Workforce Chairs Alliance. On a motion made by Gary Arenson and seconded by Paul Farren, the Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. /CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials unanimously approved distributing a letter to the our Congressional representatives. MATTERS FROM THE CAREERSOURCE BROWARD COUNCIL Commissioner Tim Ryan mentioned that Senator Bill Nelson was instrumental in the approval of an $80 million dollar new state of the art Courthouse located in Broward County. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD Sam Robbin mentioned that National Jets worked with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance on the skills gap survey and saw potential openings for pilots and mechanic jobs. He further noted that Boyd Anderson brought 35 kids to the airport for a presentation and tour of the airport. Sam Robbin thanked Dr. Mildred Coyne, Bob Swindell and Enid Valdez for their collaboration with the BOYD Anderson High School field trip to National Jets. Bob Swindell mentioned that Sam Robbin did a great job. Bob further noted that area code (954) in the aviation industry connotes quality work, integrity and detail of parts. Enid Valdez mentioned that approximately 70 parents came to Miramar high school on 3/21 for an aviation simulation lab hosted by Broward College and airline partners. 17

18 Enid Valdez stated that she is working with Atlantic Technical College on pre-apprenticeships in the construction fields. She noted that she had funding to provide tool kits to participants. Broward County School Board is looking for summer employers in the construction field. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR Nicole Willis from Atlantic Technical College mentioned the Spring Career Fair on 4/20 at Atlantic Technical College. CareerSource, Broward College, Urban League, McFatter and Sheridan will all be exhibiting at this event. MATTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO Mason Jackson pointed out that we found out late in the budget cycle that monies in the legislative appropriation for Florida Ready to Work were in danger of a veto. The Florida Workforce Development Board wrote a letter to keep it in the budget. It survived the veto and had additional money for the soft skills certification component. Mason Jackson mentioned that on the legislative update there was $182 million dollars swept from the Sadaowski Act for Affordable Housing to fund school safety projects and other general revenue needs. Mason Jackson stated that several board and staff members are going to the NAWB Forum in Washington D.C. on 3/23. ADJOURNMENT 9:25 A.M. THE NEXT BROWARD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD/CAREERSOURCE BROWARD COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR April 26, 2018 AT 8:00 A.M. 18

19 Performance Report Month-to-Month Rolling 12 Month Period & Program Year-to-Date as of February

20 Entered Employment Rate Trending Summary across all Big Seven Regions WTP Wagner-Peyser Veterans WIOA Adult/DW Region 8 - Jacksonville 35.30% 35.70% 34.00% 99.00% Region 12 - Orlando 36.60% 42.10% 38.10% 97.50% Region 14 - Pinellas 41.80% 63.00% 48.90% 99.90% Region 15 - Tampa 39.40% 60.60% 59.00% % Region 21 - WPB 42.60% 32.70% 31.60% % Region 22 - Broward 47.60% 1.10% 37.40% 38.90% -0.50% % Region 23 - Miami 34.10% 26.30% 19.40% 68.40% Statewide 36.50% 36.90% 35.40% 95.00% Note: Arrows indicate direction of change since previous month's figures. Flat line indicates no change. Legend / Abbreviation Key WTP Welfare-Transition Program DW Dislocated Worker WIOA Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 20

21 Welfare Transition Program (WTP) All-Family Participation Data for the Big 7 Regions Month-to-Month Participation Rate for Rolling 12 Month Period Program Year-to-Date (YTD) Participation Rate as of Feb % 70.00% Good 80.00% 70.00% 50% is the state mandated target % 60.00% 59.00% 50.00% 50.00% 49.10% 43.50% 49.70% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 34.70% 24.60% 31.30% 35.70% 10.00% 0.00% Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Month R08-Jax R12-Orlando R14-Pinellas R15-Tampa R21-WPB R22-Broward R23-Miami Statewide 10.00% 0.00% 21

22 Welfare Transition Program (WTP) Two-Parent Family Participation Data for the Big 7 Regions Month-to-Month Participation Rate for Rolling 12 Month Period Program Year-to-Date (YTD) Participation Rate as of Feb % 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% Good % 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 90% is the state mandated target % 70.10% 60.00% 60.00% 58.10% 50.00% 40.00% 50.00% 40.00% 43.80% 38.70% 38.30% 30.00% 30.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Month 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% 14.40% R08-Jax R12-Orlando R14-Pinellas R15-Tampa R21-WPB R22-Broward R23-Miami Statewide 22

23 Welfare Transition Program (WTP) Entered Employment (EE) Data for the Big 7 Regions Month-to-Month EE Rate for Rolling 12 Month Period Program Year-to-Date (YTD) EE Rate as of Feb % 60.00% 50.00% Good 50.00% 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 35.30% 36.60% 41.80% 39.40% 42.60% 47.60% 34.10% 36.50% 40.00% 30.00% 25.00% 30.00% 20.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 0.00% Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Month R08-Jax R12-Orlando R14-Pinellas R15-Tampa R21-WPB R22-Broward R23-Miami Statewide 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% 23

24 Analysis of Welfare Transition Program (WTP) Performance WTP Program Performance At-A-Glance Measure Goal Month (February) PYTD All Family Participation 50% 51.2% 49.7% Two-Parent Family Participation 90% 78.6% 80.2% Entered Employment Rate (EER) 39% 57.0% 47.6% In relation to the Big 7 Regions: All Family Participation Rate Region 22 ranks 2 nd in performance for the month and ranks 2 nd Program Year-To-Date. Two Parent Participation Rate Region 22 ranks 1 st in performance for the month and ranks 1 st Program Year-To-Date. Current Situation and Performance Summary Entered Employment Rate Region 22 ranks 1 st in performance for the month and ranks 1 st Program Year-To-Date. The Entered Employment Rate (EER) is calculated by cases closed due to employment divided by the number of overall case closures during the month. Note: Hurricane Irma hit Florida on September 10 th - and caused large-scale evacuations, power outages and, severe damage to many homes and businesses. Our performance for the month of September showed a sharp over-the-month decline due to the impact of Hurricane Irma as many of our customers temporarily relocated out of the area. Additionally the state did not sanction customers for non-compliance. As a result many customers chose not to participate. In October, you can see that our performance began to recover. With a low unemployment rate and greater opportunities for employment in Broward County, February 2018 saw a marked increase in customers gaining employment. To improve EER and All Family participation rate CSBD is taking proactive measures to continually reinforce the benefits of participating in the program through motivational speakers and offering new training courses. These engagement strategies will improve All Family, and EER performance. Strategies and Action Steps To improve efficiency CSBD is analyzing software that we can procure to give our Success Coaches new tools to handle routine tasks and enhance case management. Case management is essential for the success of WTP, and upgrading our case management software should increase staff efficiency in areas such as 1) inputting case notes, 2) scheduling appointments and reminders and 3) following up with customers on their individual responsibility plans. This will allow staff the ability to spend more quality time coaching and motivating customers to employment success. This will improve our WTP program performance. 24

25 Wagner-Peyser (WP) Program Entered Employment (EE) Data for the Big 7 Regions Month-to-Month EE Rate for Rolling 12 Month Period Program Year-to-Date (YTD) EE Rate as of Feb % % 90.00% Good 60.00% 63.00% 60.60% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 35.70% 42.10% 32.70% 37.40% 26.30% 36.90% 30.00% 20.00% 20.00% 10.00% 10.00% 0.00% Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb % Month R08-Jax R12-Orlando R14-Pinellas R15-Tampa R21-WPB R22-Broward R23-Miami Statewide 25

26 Analysis of Wagner-Peyser Program (WP) Performance WP Program Performance At-A-Glance Measure Goal Performance* Month (February) PYTD Entered Employment Rate TBD% 37.8% 37.4% *Please note: The performance detail is based on the Monthly Management Report (MMR). Due to lagging measurement, our true YTD rate may adjust slightly at the end of the program year. Current Situation and Performance Summary Since the beginning of the program year : 4,341 WP customers have entered employment 17,551 WP customers actively utilizing CSBD services 86,973 reportable WP employment services have been provided to customers. Average Hourly Wage Rate for February was $11.38; $11.14 PYTD. As the job market continues to tighten, CareerSource Broward is partnering with Employers in high growth industries to recruit jobseekers with specialized skills. Strategies and Action Steps On March 8 th we hosted a Transportation Industry job fair at our South office in Hollywood. 13 Employers (including Broward County s Aviation, Port Everglades and Transportation Divisions, Tropic Ocean Airways, Swissport, Tow Boats US and North American Transport Services) were recruiting for high wage career opportunities as Project Managers, Engineers, Marine Electricians and Machinists, Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Technicians, as well as Passenger Service Agents, Dispatchers, Deckhands and Drivers. Over 40 of the jobseekers that attended are being considered for hire. To increase the number of customers who get staff assisted services we tasked Wagner Peyser staff to increase the number of fully register job seekers in the Wagner Peyser program. This allows us to assist jobseekers with career services such as 1) skill and interest assessments, 2) labor market and wage rate analysis, 3) building strong profiles and resumes in Employ Florida and 4) making referrals to job orders and recruitment events. Providing more intensive staff assisted services to customers will increase placements and improve our entered employment rate. 26

27 Veterans' Entered Employment (EE) Data for the Big 7 Regions % 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Month-to-Month EE Rate for Rolling 12 Month Period Good Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Month R08-Jax R12-Orlando R14-Pinellas R15-Tampa R21-WPB R22-Broward R23-Miami Statewide 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Program Year-to-Date (YTD) EE Rate as of Feb % 38.10% 48.90% 59.00% 31.60% 38.90% 19.40% 35.40% 27

28 Analysis of Veterans Performance Veterans Program Performance At-A-Glance Measure Goal Performance Month (February) PYTD Entered Employment Rate (EER) TBD% 31.3% 38.9% Since the beginning of this program year: Current Situation and Performance Summary 429 Veterans have entered employment 1,448 Veteran customers are actively utilizing CSBD services 10,975 reportable Veteran employment services have been provided to Veteran customers (including job referrals, résumé assistance, career planning, etc.) While we have changed our strategy to focus on Veteran job seekers who are 1) barriered and / or 2) motivated and engaged with us the data used by the state to calculate Entered Employment Rate (EER) still includes customers who only occasionally search in Employ Florida. Strategies and Action Steps To improve performance we reviewed our sign-in kiosks and found that we have Veterans who come in to use our resource room but who do not meet the criteria to be seen by a DVOP. To increase staff assisted services to these Veterans we will implement a change that requires our Wagner Peyser Placement Specialists to work in our resource rooms throughout the day. The Placement Specialists will 1) provide resume critique 2) assist with setting up virtual recruiters in Employ Florida and 3) make referrals to open job orders and recruitment events. We created a report that allows us to monitor the services provided to Veterans that we will use for continuous improvement. This should improve our EER. The Department of Labor requirement is that 50% of the Veterans with significant barriers to employment (SBE s) will receive intensive services and a written, individualized employment plan. Because we know that veterans who receive these services are more likely to find employment we are raising the bar. Locally we have established a Key Performance Indicator goal that requires 70% of Veterans with SBE s will receive intensive service follow up with their employment plans. This will improve the job readiness rate for our veterans who are the most heavily barriered and lead to better employment outcomes. 28

29 110.00% % Comparison of the Workforce Inovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Entered Employment Rate for Adult & Dislocated Workers across the 7 largest Regions in Florida for the Rolling 12 Month Period.Note: Data presented as bar graph due to strong overlap of all regions in the near-100% range Good % of exiters who enter employment 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 R08-Jax R12-Orlando R14-Pinellas R15-Tampa R21-WPB R22-Broward R23-Miami Statewide 29

30 Analysis of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Performance WIOA Program Performance At-A-Glance Measure Goal Performance Month (February) PYTD Entered Employment Rate TBD% 100% 100% In relation to the Big-7 Regions: Region 22 is in a 5 way tie for 1 st place in the Big 7 Regions. Current Situation and Performance Summary Since the beginning of the program year July, 2017: 523 WIOA customers entered employment Average Wage Rate is $ Dislocated Workers & $ Adults CSBD has enrolled 378 customers into WIOA-funded training Note: While our rate is high we want to continue enrolling customers into basic and individualized services to increase the number special populations customers receiving WIOA training related services to assist with increasing their employment and wage rates. Strategies and Action Steps To improve customer service in the centers, we have started inviting our eligible training providers from our ITA list to come in and train our WIOA Success Coaches on the programs and services provided at the schools. These presentations will provide greater knowledge to the staff regarding the 1) types of programs offered 2) the demands of the various curriculums and 3) other insights on additional services offered like labs, test prep, resume writing and placement services. This will enhance the suitability assessment process and allow customers to make a more informed choice for their training. 30

31 Memorandum #17 17 (Exec) Administrative Office 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL To: From: Subject: Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials Mason Jackson, President/CEO BWDB Committee Summaries Date: April 3, 2018 SUMMARY This memorandum provides a summary of BWDB Committee activities for March DISCUSSION Employer Services Committee Meeting Minutes April 2, 2018 Employer Services Committee Goal: To provide a broad range of workforce information, job matching and employee training services customized to meet industry demands; develop initiatives that educate employers on best practices critical for maintaining a strong; stable workforce; foster collaborative partnerships with the business community. Chair: Paul Farren On April 2, 2018, the Employer Services Committee met and approved: Minutes of the February 5, 2018 Employer Services Committee meeting Updates to the 2018 Strategic Plan Matrix The Local Awareness and Satisfaction Survey Reports presented to the committee included: Update on Sector-based Strategies, Employer Services Infograph for February 2018 and Broward County Unemployment Information. The next Employer Services Committee meeting will be held on June 4, One Stop Services & Special Populations (OSS & SP) Committee Meeting April 3, 2018 OSS & SP Committee Goal: To maximize employment and training opportunities for all job seekers, including those with multi-faceted barriers. Chair: Gary Arenson The April 3, 2018, OSS & SP Committee met and approved: The Minutes of March 6, 2018 OSS & SP Committee Meeting Acceptance of an additional $400,000 in Welfare Transition Program (WTP) funds Acceptance of an additional $292,446 in National Dislocated Worker Grant funds 31

32 Approval of the Region 22 Targeted Occupations List (TOL) for PY The addition of new courses for existing ITA Provider The Academy of South Florida Updates to OSS & SP Committee Strategic Planning Matrix Reports presented to the committee included the: Discontinued Use of ITA Saturation Report and Monthly Performance Report February The next OSS & SP Committee Meeting will be held on May 1, RECOMMENDATION None, For Informational Purposes only. 32

33 Administrative Office 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, Florida To: From: Subject: Memorandum #17 17 (QA) Revised Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials Mason Jackson, President/CEO Acceptance of Additional National Dislocated Worker Grant Funds Date: April 5, 2018 SUMMARY Consideration to accept an additional $292,446 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) National Dislocated Worker Grant funds from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). These funds provide services to individuals who relocated to Florida from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands due to Hurricane Maria. These disaster relief funds provide temporary employment and training services to people impacted by the hurricane, bringing the total funding to $812,267. Approved at the 4/3 One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee meeting. BACKGROUND CSBD was previously awarded $425,000 for Hurricane Irma and $94,821 for the Governor s Challenge Grant to begin providing disaster relief assistance. Due to the effects of Hurricane Maria some residents of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands relocated to Florida and Broward County and are in need of employment and training services. In response, DEO released additional WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grant Funds. DISCUSSION On 2/20/2018, CSBD received notice of $292,446 in additional National Dislocated Worker Grant funds to serve Hurricane Maria evacuees. CSBD will use these funds to 1) contract with staffing agencies to place workers in temporary disaster relief positions to perform clean-up, restoration, and humanitarian aid work and 2) place workers in Work Experience (WEX) and On-the-Job Training (OJT). Wages paid and benefits for these workers must be comparable to the same or similar positions within the host agencies (generally between $12 and $20 per hour). The grant period is from 10/1/2017 to 9/30/2018. With the addition of this grant CSBD has received a total $812,267 for disaster relief. RECOMMENDATION Accept the additional $292,446 in National Dislocated Worker Grant funds to serve Hurricane Maria evacuees. 33

34 Memorandum # (OPS) Revised Administrative Office 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL To: From: Subject: Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials Mason Jackson, President/CEO Acceptance of Additional Welfare Transition Program Funds Date: April 5, 2018 SUMMARY Consideration to accept an additional $400,000 in Welfare Transition Program (WTP) funds. The funds will be used to help Welfare Transition customers gain and/or retain employment through assistance with 1) job skills training 2) job search 3) support services and 4) for youth at-risk of needing welfare services in the future. The increase in funding will bring the total award to $4,458,282. Approved at the 4/3 One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee meeting. BACKGROUND CareerSource Florida and the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) have identified $400,000 of state-level Welfare Transition funding available for reallocation to CSBD. Use of these funds must follow all applicable US Department of Health and Human Services laws, rules, and regulations, including the Florida Administrative Code, 65A-4 (Temporary Cash Assistance). Use of these funds must also be consistent with the TANF State Plan and Annual Funding Agreement between the Department of Health and Human Services and the State of Florida. DISCUSSION On 3/6/18, CSBD received the notice of the additional $400,000 in WTP funding. The funds must be spent before the current program year ends of 6/30/18. These funds will be used to help Welfare Transition customers gain and/or retain employment through assistance with 1) job skills training 2) job search 3) support services and 4) for youth at risk of needing welfare services in the future. These characteristics are the same as those used to determine Out of School Youth eligibility for WIOA. Approval to accept these funds will maximize the use of the funds available for our workforce area. RECOMMENDATION Accept $400,000 in additional Welfare Transition Program funds. 34

35 Memorandum # (CBR) Revised Administrative Offices 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL To: From: Subject: Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials Tony Ash, Vice President of Communications and Business Relations School Board of Broward County Incumbent Worker Training Grant Application for PY 18/19 Date: April 17, 2018 SUMMARY The School Board of Broward County (SBBC) is requesting an Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant in the amount of $142, for 65 teachers to earn their regular Teaching Certificates. The teachers will be eligible dislocated workers as without the training they will be laid off. The training is projected to start 08/2018 and will end 06/2019. It is recommended that the School Board of Broward County 1) be awarded an IWT Grant in the amount of $142, to train 65 teachers so they can earn their regular Teaching Certificate and not be terminated and 2) obligate funds from next year s allocation. Because a BWDB member, Ms. Enid Valdez is employed by the School Board of Broward County this recommendation must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the BWDB members present with an established quorum at the Board meeting. Ordinarily, IWT grants in excess of $50, are reviewed in the Employer Services Committee (ESC) meeting prior to coming to the Board. However, to meet the timeline needed for the Board, the ESC was ed the IWT grant request for review and comment. The only comments received were in support. BACKGROUND We have worked with the SBBC for the past three program years assisting them in training temporary teachers in need of credits to obtain a regular Teaching Certificate without which they would have to be laid off. Training under the first two grants resulted in 69 teachers retaining their jobs at an average wage of $24.00 per hour. The training under the third IWT grant will be completed in June and we expect similar performance. DISCUSSION SBBC has again identified a need to train teachers who have a temporary teacher s certification. They are requesting funds to train 65 teachers who need to convert their temporary certification to a regular license or lose their jobs. Broward College is the trainer of choice for SBBC, who offers coursework that is best suited for their training needs and was the most cost effective among the training vendors they considered. Ordinarily, IWT grants in excess of $50, are reviewed in the ESC meeting prior to coming to the Board for approval. However to meet the timeline needed for the Board, the ESC was ed the IWT grant request for review and comment. The only comments received were in support. 35

36 The grant application meets all criteria for receiving an IWT Grant including the required 50% match based on the WIOA guidelines. The occupation to be trained is listed on the Targeted Occupations List for Broward County. This IWT grant will positively impact our WIOA wage rate as the average wage for the teachers to be trained is $27.00 per hour. The training is projected to start in 08/2018 and end in 06/2019. This is being brought at this time in order to provide sufficient time for the SBBC to process the contract. The amount requested is not expected to impact budget decisions we ll make for next program year. This training contributes positively to the state s required 50% training expenditure rate. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the School Board of Broward County 1) be awarded an IWT Grant in the amount of $142, to train 65 teachers so they can earn their regular Teaching Certificate and not be terminated and 2) obligate funds from next year s allocation. 36

37 Administrative Office 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL Memorandum #14 17 (LS) To: From: Subject: Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. / CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials Mason Jackson, President/CEO Summer Youth Work Experience Contract Approval for Advanced Roofing, Inc. Date: April 17, 2018 SUMMARY A 2/3 vote is required to approve entry into a summer work experience contract with Advanced Rooking, because Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc. (BWDB) member, Mr. Kevin Kornahrens works for Advanced Roofing, Inc. BACKGROUND State rules require that the BWDB approve entry into contracts with board members by a 2/3 vote of the majority after a quorum is seated and a conflict of interest has been declared. While the funds associated with this item are not federal funds, we are following our conflict of interest policy and seeking a 2/3 vote. DISCUSSION On the BWDB, Advanced Roofing, Inc., is represented by Mr. Kevin Kornahrens. Advanced Roofing, Inc. would like to participate in the summer youth employment program supported by the Children Services Council (CSC) of Broward County. Advanced Roofing, Inc. is seeking to participate in our private sector initiative to employ youth during the summer months. Under the initiative, Advanced Roofing pledges an amount equal to 50% of the youth s wages for the 8-week summer program, which is about $990. To comply with our conflict of interest policy a 2/3 vote is needed and Mr. Kevin Kornahrens, if present, should declare a conflict of interest and complete the State Form 8B. RECOMMENDATION Approve the recommendation to enter into a summer youth work experience contract with Advanced Roofing, Inc. 37

38 Memorandum #28 17 (OPS) Revised Administrative Office 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL To: From: Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials Mason Jackson, President/CEO Subject: Region 22 Targeted Occupations List for Program Year Date: April 5, 2018 SUMMARY Consideration to approve changes to our local area s Targeted Occupations List (TOL) for Program Year (PY) CareerSource Broward (CSBD) received its preliminary TOL from the State on 2/2/2018, which proposed a variety of changes. As we always do, CSBD researched the preliminary list and compared it to the Board approved criteria. We held public meetings and invited comment from eligible training providers, community partners, business leaders, industry intermediaries, and regional schools. Based upon our review and community input CSBD recommends 1) retaining thirteen occupations proposed by the State for removal 2) adding nine new occupations proposed by the State and 3) maintaining an effective date of 7/1/2018 in line with our program year. Approved at the 4/3 One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee meeting. BACKGROUND Annually the State evaluates each local area s workforce board s TOL and sends a preliminary list of the demand occupations. CSBD received its preliminary TOL from the State on 2/2, which proposed a variety of changes. The TOL governs the provision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded training programs being offered to individuals needing training assistance within the workforce system in compliance with federal law. Once the TOL is approved by the governing boards it becomes final and requires no further ratification by the CareerSource Florida (CSF), Inc. Board of Directors. The Board may approve and add new occupations to the TOL throughout the year and CSBD is required to submit a quarterly update to the State whether or not changes have occurred. For an occupation to be included on Region 22 s TOL for PY 18-19, the occupation must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Have a minimum of 25 job openings in Broward County, 2. Broward County entry wage rate equal to or greater than $12.29, 3. Require more than a high school diploma but less than a Master s degree or higher, 4. Require occupational training at a minimum that results in a postsecondary adult vocational training certificate, college credit certificate, applied technology diploma, Associates of Applied Science, or Associates of Science degree. DISCUSSION For the PY TOL, the State proposed changes through the issuance of the preliminary TOL to 1) add occupational titles and 2) remove occupational titles. In addition, based on the Florida Price Level Index the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors approved an increase in the minimum entry wage rate from $12.08 per hour to $12.29 per hour. 38

39 CSBD sent the preliminary TOL to local education and business stakeholders to get input and gather additional relevant labor market data. CSBD also conducted public meetings on 3/19 and 3/27 and invited eligible training providers, community partners, business leaders, industry intermediaries, and schools to participate. During the meetings, participants were provided with an overview of the PY TOL and the governing board s criteria and, were given the opportunity to share information and provide feedback on the State s proposed list. Based on the feedback from the public meetings, and our own research using tools such as Help Wanted On-Line (HWOL) and Employ Florida supporting evidence and information was established to retain thirteen (13) occupations proposed by the State for removal. Each of the occupations recommended for retention meet all the criteria for inclusion on the PY TOL. Table A is a list of the 13 occupations CSBD is recommending to be retained. A. The retention of 13 occupations: 1. Architectural and Engineering Managers 6. Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2. Automotive Service Technicians 7. Industrial Engineers and Mechanics 3. Bookkeeping, Accounting and 8. Information Security Auditing Clerks Analysts 4. Cardiovascular Technologists 9. Painters, Construction and Technicians and Maintenance 5. Computer Programmers 10. Pharmacy Technicians 11. Physician Assistants 12. Producers and Directors 13. Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers The State proposed adding nine (9) occupations to this year s list that were not on the TOL last year. CSBD recommends that they be added since the TOL presents local labor market information may be useful to others for research etc. CSBD always maintains our process that prior to adding any new training provider or occupational training course we re-confirm that occupations meet all the regional criteria. Table B is a list of the 9 occupations proposed by the State that CSBD is recommending be added. B. The addition of 9 new occupations proposed by the State: 1. Clergy 4. Glaziers 7. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 2. Directors, Religious Activities and Education 5. Human Resources Assistants, Exc. Payroll 8. Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, & Applicators, 3. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers 6. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Vegetation 9. Real Estate Brokers CSBD is also recommending the maintenance of a 7/1 effective date for the PY TOL which is in line with our program year and funding for training consistent with the TOL schedule. Exhibit A is the PY TOL per the State that includes the addition of nine (9) new occupations. Exhibit B is the list of the 13 occupations CSBD is recommending to be retained. Both exhibits will be posted to our website upon Board approval. RECOMMENDATION Approve the PY TOL with the following changes from the preliminary TOL provided by the State 1) retain thirteen occupations proposed by the State for removal 2) add nine new occupations and 3) maintain an effective date of 7/1 in line with our program year. 39

40 OPS #28-17 Exhibit A Workforce Development Area 22 - Broward County Regional Demand Occupations List Sorted by Occupational Title Workforce Estimating Conference Selection Criteria: 1 FLDOE Training Code 3 (PSAV Certificate), 4 (Community College Credit/Degree), or 5 (Bachelor's Degree) 2 80 annual openings and positive growth 3 Mean Wage of $15.12/hour and Entry Wage of $12.29/hour 4 High Skill/High Wage (HSHW) Occupations: Mean Wage of $23.70/hour and Entry Wage of $15.12/hour Annual FLDOE In EFI Percent Annual 2017 Hourly Wage Training Targeted Data SOC Code HSHW Occupational Title Growth Openings Mean Entry Code Industry? Source HSHW Accountants and Auditors , Yes R HSHW Administrative Services Managers Yes R HSHW Advertising Sales Agents Yes R HSHW Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Yes R HSHW Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers NR NR NR NR 4 Yes R Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Yes S Automotive Body and Related Repairers No R Brickmasons and Blockmasons No S HSHW Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Yes R Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Yes R HSHW Business Operations Specialists, All Other No R Cargo and Freight Agents Yes S Carpenters No R Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers , No S HSHW Chefs and Head Cooks , No S HSHW Chief Executives Yes R HSHW Civil Engineers Yes R HSHW Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Yes R Clergy No R HSHW Commercial Pilots Yes S HSHW Compliance Officers No R HSHW Computer and Information Systems Managers Yes R HSHW Computer Network Architects Yes R HSHW Computer Network Support Specialists Yes R HSHW Computer Systems Analysts Yes R Computer User Support Specialists Yes R Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers Yes R HSHW Construction and Building Inspectors No R HSHW Construction Managers No R HSHW Correctional Officers and Jailers No R HSHW Cost Estimators No R HSHW Database Administrators Yes S Dental Assistants Yes R HSHW Dental Hygienists Yes R HSHW Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Yes S Directors, Religious Activities and Education No R Electricians No R HSHW Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education No R HSHW Executive Secretaries and Executive Admin. Assistants Yes R HSHW Financial Analysts NR NR Yes R HSHW Financial Managers Yes R HSHW Firefighters No R First-Line Superv. Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers No R HSHW First-Line Superv. of Construction and Extraction Workers No R First-Line Superv. of Food Preparation & Serving Workers No R First-Line Superv. of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers , No S HSHW First-Line Superv. of Material-Moving Vehicle Operators Yes R HSHW First-Line Superv. of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers No R HSHW First-Line Superv. of Office and Admin. Support Workers , Yes R HSHW First-Line Superv. of Production and Operating Workers Yes R HSHW First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers Yes R First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers No R First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers , No R HSHW Food Service Managers No R HSHW General and Operations Managers Yes R Glaziers No S HSHW Graphic Designers Yes R Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other Yes S Heating, A.C., and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers No R 40

41 OPS #28-17 Exhibit A Annual FLDOE In EFI Percent Annual 2017 Hourly Wage Training Targeted Data SOC Code HSHW Occupational Title Growth Openings Mean Entry Code Industry? Source Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Yes R Human Resources Assistants, Exc. Payroll Yes R HSHW Human Resources Specialists No R HSHW Industrial Machinery Mechanics Yes R Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Yes R HSHW Insurance Sales Agents Yes R Interior Designers Yes R HSHW Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education No R Legal Secretaries Yes R Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Yes R Loan Interviewers and Clerks Yes R HSHW Loan Officers Yes R Machinists Yes R Maintenance and Repair Workers, General No R HSHW Management Analysts Yes R HSHW Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Yes R HSHW Marketing Managers Yes R Massage Therapists No R Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Yes R HSHW Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Yes R HSHW Medical and Health Services Managers Yes R Medical Assistants Yes R Medical Records and Health Information Technicians Yes R Medical Secretaries Yes R Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners , No S HSHW Middle School Teachers, Exc. Special & Voc. Education No R Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Yes S HSHW Network and Computer Systems Administrators Yes R Operating Engineers/Construction Equipment Operators No R Opticians, Dispensing Yes S Paralegals and Legal Assistants Yes R HSHW Personal Financial Advisors Yes R Pest Control Workers No R Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, & Applicators, Vegetation No S Phlebotomists , Yes S HSHW Physical Therapist Assistants Yes S Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters No R HSHW Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers No R Private Detectives and Investigators NR NR No R HSHW Property, Real Estate & Community Association Managers No R HSHW Public Relations Specialists Yes R HSHW Purchasing Agents, Except Farm Products & Trade Yes R HSHW Radiologic Technologists Yes S Real Estate Brokers No S Real Estate Sales Agents No R HSHW Registered Nurses , Yes R HSHW Respiratory Therapists Yes S Roofers No R HSHW Sales Managers Yes R HSHW Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Mfg, Tech. & Sci. Prod Yes R Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Other , Yes R HSHW Secondary School Teachers, Exc. Special and Voc. Ed No R HSHW Securities and Financial Services Sales Agents Yes R Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers No R Sheet Metal Workers No R Social and Human Service Assistants No R HSHW Software Developers, Applications Yes R HSHW Software Developers, Systems Software Yes R Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors No R Surgical Technologists Yes S HSHW Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers Yes R HSHW Training and Development Specialists Yes R Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Yes S HSHW Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary No S HSHW Web Developers Yes R Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Yes R HSHW Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Yes S SOC Code and Occupational Title refer to Standard Occupational Classification codes and titles. HSHW = High Skill/High Wage. Data Source: R = Meets regional wage and openings criteria based on state Labor Market Statistics employer survey data. Regional data are shown. S = Meets statewide wage and openings criteria based on state Labor Market Statistics employer survey data. Statewide data are shown. NR = Not releasable. EFI - Enterprise Florida, Inc. 41

42 OPS #28-17 Exhibit B The list of the 13 occupations CSBD is recommending to be retained Sorted by Occupational Title Workforce Development Area 22 - Broward County SOC Code HSHW Occupational Title Entry Wage HSHW Architectural and Engineering Managers $ Automotive Service Technicians and $12.34 Mechanics Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing $15.53 Clerks Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $ HSHW Computer Programmers $ HSHW Detectives and Criminal Investigators $ HSHW Industrial Engineers $ HSHW Information Security Analysts $ Painters, Construction and Maintenance $ Pharmacy Technicians $ HSHW Physician Assistants $ HSHW Producers and Directors $ HSHW Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers $26.97 HSHW = High Skill/High Wage SOC Code and Occupational Title refer to Standard Occupational Classification codes and titles. 42

43 Memorandum #30 17 (OPS) Revised Administrative Office 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL To: From: Subject: Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials Mason Jackson, President/CEO Addition of New Courses for Existing ITA Provider The Academy of South Florida Date: April 5, 2018 SUMMARY The Academy of South Florida, an existing Individual Training Account (ITA) provider, has submitted applications to Career Source Broward (CSBD) to add its 1) Business Analyst 2) Cloud and Security Network Administrator and 3) Full Stack Web Developer Test Preparatory programs to the Customer ITA list. CSBD reviewed the applications for completeness and to ensure that Broward Workforce Development Board (BWDB) mandated criteria were met for the training programs and related occupational titles. CSBD recommends approval of the addition of these three occupational training programs to the ITA List. Approved at the 4/3 One Stop Services and Special Populations Committee meeting. BACKGROUND The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires classroom or online training to be provided through ITAs at schools and for courses approved by the local workforce board. Additionally, all occupational training must prepare students for in demand occupations appearing on the Targeted Occupations List (TOL) and meet the BWDB established minimum evaluation criteria. This includes but is not limited to licensure, accreditation, and issuance of an industry recognized credential, and reporting to the Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP). All of our current ITA training providers meet these criteria. DISCUSSION The Academy of South Florida, an approved CSBD eligible training provider, submitted applications to add their 1) Business Analyst 2) Cloud and Security Network Administrator and 3) Full Stack Web Developer Test Preparatory programs to the Customer ITA list. The courses meet the ITA criteria requirements because they are Microsoft Certified Gold, Cisco and CompTIA Partners which are industry-recognized credentials and prepares students for careers in Computer Network Support which is an in-demand occupation. This occupation pays entry wages of $17.36 per hour, which is above the minimum entry wage of $12.08 for the current TOL. 43

44 Additionally, the requested program additions will provide students with the ability to earn Microsoft, CompTIA and/or Project Management Institute certifications as summarized below: Program Certifications Earned 1. Business Analyst Microsoft 1. Implementing a SQL Data Warehouse 2. Developing SQL Data Models 3. Designing and implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions CompTIA 1. CompTIA Security+ 2. CompTIA Project+ Project Management Institute 1. Business Analyst (PBA) 2. Cloud and Security Network Microsoft Administrator 1. MCSA: Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server MCSA: Networking with Windows Server MCSA: Identify with Windows Server MCSE: Security Windows Server 2016 CompTIA 1. CompTIA A+ 2. CompTIA Network+ 3. CompTIA Security+ Cisco 3. Full Stack Web Developer Test Prep 1. Cisco Certified Network Associate v 5.0 Microsoft 1. MCSA: Querying Data with Transact-SQL 2. MCSA: Developing SQL Databases 3. MCSA: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 4. MCSA: Developing ASP.Net MVC 4 Web Applications 5. MCSD: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions 6. MCSD: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services 7. MCSE: Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions A cross-functional CSBD review team comprised of staff from Finance, Operations, Management Information Systems and Quality Assurance evaluated the applications. The committee has determined that all BWDB mandated criteria have been met for the training programs and related occupational title. CSBD recommends the addition of The Academy of South Florida s 1) Business Analyst, 2) Cloud and Security Network Administrator and 3) Full Stack Web Developer Test Preparatory programs to the Customer ITA list. RECOMMENDATION Approve the addition of The Academy of South Florida s 1) Business Analyst, 2) Cloud and Security Network Administrator and 3) Full Stack Web Developer Test Preparatory programs to the Customer ITA list. 44

45 ITA Course Summary Spreadsheet Attachment to OPS Memo #30-17 School Name / Location Course Title Online or Classroom DOE License Tuition cost Other costs Certification Costs Program Length Is School Enrolled in FETPIP? On TOL Entry wage meets standard ($12.08 per hour) Type of credential offered In biz min of 2 years Accreditation / State Agency Approval Business Analyst Combined - Online & Classroom Y $11, $2, $1, months Y Y Y Certificate Y Microsoft, CompTIA and Cisco Partner The Academy of South Florida Cloud and Network Security Administrator Combined - Online & Classroom Y $15, $1, $1, months Y Y Y Certificate Y Microsoft, CompTIA and Cisco Partner Full Stack Web Developer Test Prep Combined - Online & Classroom Y $11, $2, $1, months Y Y Y Certificate Y Microsoft, CompTIA and Cisco Partner 45

46 Administrative Office 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL Memorandum #18 17 (EXEC) To: From: Subject: Broward Workforce Development Board, Inc./CareerSource Broward Council of Elected Officials Mason Jackson, President/CEO Start-Up Now Sustainability Plan Date: April 18, 2018 SUMMARY Our current successful Entrepreneurship program Start-Up Now expires in February We need to begin work on funding sources to continue the good work and the established partnership with Broward College. We need board approval to solicit funds including through sponsorships, to apply for grants and to approach foundations. We need your support in suggesting donors and opening doors. BACKGROUND We have been operating entrepreneurial training programs since The grant from Alachua County was called Start-Up Quest and the second grant was under the Department of Commerce (DOC) i6 Challenge grant called Start-Up Now which was for three years. We have run approximately four entrepreneurial training programs at various times with a variety of dollars since Entrepreneurship is one of the activities allowed under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) which is the board s authorizing legislation. We do not run the programs with WIOA money because the success rate, in general, of these types of programs is below the goals set by the state under WIOA s common measures. However, the law and common sense suggest that one of the solutions to employment, selfsufficiency, a livable wage and economic development is to start a business and grow your own job. The founder could then become an employer themselves and create even more jobs which would be a desired outcome for all stakeholders. Start-Up Now is a partnership grant with Broward College which has a sequence of tiered services designed to test whether the entrepreneurs have the skills to bring their ideas to market. We have been more successful than projected and we feel it is an excellent model. Broward College has commented that it is one of the more solid models out there. In addition, the new entrepreneurs are Broward College students and can earn credits for some of the classes. Broward College has been a great partner contributing a lot of in-kind space and services which constitute about 38% of the cost of the operation of the program. 46

47 The grant ends at the end of February 2019, less than a year away. Currently, the Department of Commerce has signaled that this was one-time funding. We therefore need a sustainability plan for continued operation beyond February of next year and it is not too soon to begin the quest for continued funding. With Department of Commerce permission we have hired a fund raising professional with the grant dollars to work on getting that support. A draft plan is attached. Please realize that the plans and especially the timelines are tentative and subject to change as some doors close and others open. As President Eisenhower once said Plans are nothing, planning is everything. The fund raising professional is Margaret Sanchez Belmont who formerly worked in a similar capacity for Hispanic Unity of Florida before starting her own business. By the way, she is a graduate of Start-Up Now. DISCUSSION The sustainability plan focusses on finding grants, donors and sponsors, in-kind contributions and other supports. WIOA funding might be a part of the funding mix but for right now we are hoping not to enroll the entrepreneurs in WIOA. We are therefore requesting that the governing boards approve the solicitation of contributions from outside sources such as but not limited to: banks, law firms, foundations, entrepreneurs who want to support efforts like these, philanthropists and governments. We will, of course, explore on going funding with the Department of Commerce. We would also appreciate your suggestions about who we can approach along with an active introduction to those entities to pave the way. RECOMMENDATION Approval to 1) go forward with the plan to seek community support through grants, donations, sponsorships, in-kind contributions or other forms of support and 2) your active involvement in suggesting sponsors and donors. 47

48 Sustainability & Communications Plans 48

49 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Vision 3 Mission 4 Program Goals 4 Core Team 4 Sustainability Strategy 5 Target Audiences 5 Key Messages 5 Key Focus Areas and Objectives 6 Communications Strategy 7 Target Audiences 7 Key Messages 7 Key Focus Areas and Objectives

50 Executive Summary Start-Up Now is a federally funded entrepreneurship training program overseen by CareerSource Broward (CSBD), the administrative entity of the Broward Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the Innovation Broward College. The funding entity is the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The seven month program is a rigorous four phase training that continually screens participants to determine their commitment to starting an innovative business. Starting with a mandatory orientation before being accepted, and continuing through a constant review of attendance, completion of assignments, interviews and milestones, the goal is to help committed participants launch their businesses while referring others to entrepreneurship resources that provide a better fit for them. Start-Up Now instructors have experience often extensive - in one or more of the following areas: Entrepreneurship Equity Investment Mergers & Acquisitions Authorship of bestselling business books Private sector employment This experience provides invaluable wisdom and practical guidance for participants in the program. Along with mentors recruited for the program, their experience is a premium benefit for the budding entrepreneurs. In addition, the resources, network and events available through the Innovation Broward College create an environment that supports and encourages launching new businesses. The sustainability and communications plans provide information and actionable steps to: 1. increase awareness of the program 2. recruit new participants & mentors 3. identify additional funding resources in order to apply for funding Successful completion of these goals will allow CareerSource Broward to continue offering this program and contribute to the economic growth of the county, as well as the professional and personal development of the entrepreneurs. Vision Start-Up Now is the premier South Florida entrepreneurship training program for first-time entrepreneur hopefuls. 3 50

51 Mission To support entrepreneur hopefuls in launching their businesses while providing them with the methodology to determine product-market fit, write a solid business plan and develop an effective pitch. Program Goals Start-Up Now program goals are: 1. Help entrepreneur hopefuls launch their businesses by: a. Providing them with the methodology to determine product-market fit. b. Teaching them how to write a solid business plan. c. Coaching them on how to develop an effective pitch. 2. Recruit committed entrepreneur hopefuls for the program. 3. Recruit experienced entrepreneurs and C-level professionals as instructors and mentors. 4. Raise $190,000 by developing sustainable sources of funding for continued program implementation. Core Team Douglas Saenz - Project Manager, Start-Up Now Margaret Delmont Sanchez - Sustainability Coordinator, Start-Up Now Jerilyn Ward - Administrative Assistant, Start-Up Now Enrique Triay - Director, Innovation Broward College 4 51

52 Sustainability Strategy 1. Hire an individual experienced in development and sustainability or contract with a firm that specializes in same. 2. Research private and public entities that will fund entrepreneurship programs targeting an inclusive and broad demographic. This includes foundations, banking institutions and governmental agencies. 3. Explore optional funding streams, such as charging tuition, partnering with a College or University in order for participants to be eligible for ITAs. 4. Meet with targeted contacts to identify colleagues who have access to appropriate people/funding entities for entrepreneurship programs. 5. Contact potential funders to meet and discuss program-funding alignment and determine best fits in order to apply for funding. 6. Submit timely applications and/or proposals to selected funding entities requesting funding or seeking permission to submit proposals. Sustainability Target Audiences 1. Private foundations that fund entrepreneurship training 2. Banking and related financial institutions, companies and organizations that support entrepreneurship and seek exposure. 3. Public entities that fund entrepreneurship training, including federal, state and local agencies (e.g., Dept. of Commerce; Community Reinvestment Agencies, etc.) 4. Individuals affiliated with or who know private or public entities that fund entrepreneurship training Sustainability Key Messages 1. Start-Up Now is a rigorous and successful entrepreneurship training program that has helped launch ten businesses in the first two cohorts. 2. Start-Up Now is highly inclusive, and has trained individuals from a variety of (H.S. to PhD and professional degree), demographics (race, gender) and representing different countries and cultures (at least seven). 5 52

53 educational backgrounds Sustainability - Key Focus Areas and Objectives A. Develop Strategy Action Item Timeframe 1 Onboard Sustainability Coordinator Develop strategy and form Sustainability Committee B. Research funding opportunities: Action Item Timeframe 1 Investigate minimum of 15 private funding sources that target entrepreneurship training Research minimum of 15 public funding opportunities for entrepreneurship training Approach individuals within the Start-Up Now and Innovation Hub network to discover possible contacts that are engaged with or have access to people working for funding entities. 4 Continue researching private and public funding opportunities Continuous C. Determine mission alignment: 1 Action Item Screen researched funders to select those whose missions and goals align with Start-Up Now s mission. Timeframe Arrange 15 meetings with screened funders to discuss program-funding alignment and determine best fits in order to apply for funding Continue meeting with screened funders as these are identified Continuous D. Submit applications and/or proposals: 1 Action Item Submit timely applications and/or proposals to selected funding entities to request funding or gain approval to submit proposals. Timeframe Continuous 6 53

54 Communications Strategy 1. Effectively use media to promote the program and its successes, pitch human interest stories and recruit participants, mentors and funders. 2. Media to be used include the web page, social media, YouTube, press releases, radio and other available channels. 3. Maximize the Start-Up Now web page and social media pages by including testimonials to 1) tell the story of what the program has done for them, and 2) promote their successes and accomplishments. 4. Effectively promote Start-Up Now sponsors on program web page, on social media and other relevant print and digital media. Communications Target Audiences 1. Potential sponsors (companies, foundations, government agencies and other funding entities) 2. Elected officials 3. Entrepreneur hopefuls 4. Entrepreneurs, CEO and other C-level executives 5. Media 6. Colleges and universities 7. CRAs Communications Key Messages The key messages we want Start-Up Now s target audiences to hear as a result of the activities in this plan are: 1. Start-Up Now is South Florida s premiere entrepreneurship training program for firsttime entrepreneurs. 7 54

55 2. Start-Up Now provides solid instruction, coaching and mentoring within the framework of a rigorous and effective program. 3. Start-Up Now has success stories of new entrepreneurs who have completed the program and launched their businesses. Communications - Key Focus Areas and Objectives A. Marketing/PR Efforts: Action Item Create and distribute at least one monthly Start-Up Now electronic newsletter each month and distribute it to target audiences. Cross-promote events and successes with the Innovation Broward College at each opportunity to reach a broader audience. Partner with other entrepreneurship entities with a philosophy of promoting the ecosystem in Broward County and South Florida Timeframe May 2018 Ongoing Ongoing B. Print/Marketing Materials: 1 Action Item Print materials will be developed and/or updated and used at conferences and presentations. Timeframe Ongoing C. Social Media: Action Item Timeframe Continue daily/weekly posting to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for distributing relevant and timely information. Ongoing Decision on creating a Linked In page or using CSB for promotion. June 2018 Decision on the creation of a YouTube account to distribute information about the program, its successes and entrepreneurs. Feb 2018 Coordinate, retweet/repost and cross-promote events and successes with the Innovation Broward College and other partners. Ongoing D. Web Page: 1 Action Item Maintain Start-Up Now page current with latest and relevant information. Timeframe Ongoing 8 55

56 Memorandum #13 17 (LS) Administrative Office 2610 West Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, Florida To: From: Subject: Mason Jackson, President / CEO Rochelle Daniels, General Counsel Disaster Relief Temporary Worker Grants Date: April 4, 2018 SUMMARY In response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria CSBD was awarded disaster relief funds to provide temporary jobs. The temporary workers are placed by contracted staffing companies not related to the BWDB. Because some of the worksites are with entities represented on the BWBD we are providing this report to assure transparency in our actions. This does not fall within the State s Contracting Policy requiring a 2/3 s vote as the BWDB is not entering into contracts with the worksites. BACKGROUND In response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria CSBD was awarded disaster relief funds. 1 The funds are used to provide assistance to governmental units charged with clean-up and to governmental and not for profit entities providing humanitarian aid to individuals affected by the Hurricanes. Assistance is provided in the form of temporary workers affected by the storms. The workers are assigned to clean up or to humanitarian jobs for which they receive a wage. To facilitate the recruitment and assignment of the workers CSBD released an open Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking staffing companies which would be responsible to serve as the employer of record, help develop the worksites, manage the payroll, provide legislative required training and place the participants. To date CSBD has contracted with three staffing agencies to place workers in these temporary positions. 2 DISCUSSION CSBD placed the acceptance of the grant funds on the joint CSBD Council of Elected Officials / Broward Workforce Development Board Inc. (BWDB) Agenda for approval on October 26, At that time contracts with the staffing companies had not yet been negotiated and worksites were not identified. Recently in reviewing the worksite assignments CSBD staff noted that some of the workers are being assigned to entities also represented on the BWDB. The State s 1 CSBD has received $812,267 to date 2 The staffing companies are EmpHire Staffing, David Woods, and Alpha Staffing 56

57 contracting policy requires a 2/3 vote when CSBD contracts directly with an organization or individual represented on the board. We do not interpret these work assignments as subject to the state contracting policy, as the contracts for this initiative are between CSBD and the staffing companies none of which are represented on the BWDB. However, in the interest of assuring transparency with respect to our relationships with these organizations we are bringing this report to the BWDB. The following is a list of entities represented by BWDB members providing worksites to temporary workers: Worksite Broward County Coordinating Council of Broward City of Oakland Park Hispanic Unity Type of Positions Clean Up and Humanitarian Humanitarian Clean Up and Humanitarian Humanitarian RECOMMENDATION None. For Information Purposes Only. 57

58 Employer Services Update February 2018 Employ Florida Statistics Rapid Response 1 Company 25 Affected workers Employer-based Training Grants 1 Employer assisted Mass Recruitment Events Mass Recruitments 117 Available positions 126 Jobseekers in attendance 107 Jobseekers considered for hire 20,000 15,000 10,000 5, ,342 1,067 1,283 1,193 New Job Orders entered in EFM Total Active Broward County Job Orders New Employers registered in EFM ,672 23, Total number of Broward employers registered in EFM ,658 1,638 New jobseekers registered in EFM for Broward County