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1 Monterey County Economic Development Department Workforce Development Board (WDB) ERIK CUSHMAN, WDB CHAIR YOUTH COMMITTEE America s Job Center (formerly One-Stop), OET Conference Room (1 st Floor) 730 La Guardia Street, Salinas, CA Monday, November 30, 2015, 4:00pm AGENDAA Youth Council Members: Diana Carrillo, Chair Sharon Albert Vivian Brennand Alan Crawford Mark Gonzalez Andy Hartmann Hunter Harvath Roxannaa Hernandez Eileen McCourt Salvador Muñoz Aaron Oskolkoff Ginger Pierce Tina Rosa Joanne Webster Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) Joyce Aldrich, WDB Executive Director 730 La Guardia Street, 2 nd Fl Salinas, CA (831) CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS: Diana Carrillo, Chair CHANGES TO AGENDA: PUBLIC COMMENT/TESTIMONIAL: CONSENT CALENDAR: Diana Carrillo 1. ACTION: Approve September 28, 2015 Youth Committee minutes. DISCUSSION OR REVIEW OF BUSINESS CALENDAR ACTION ITEMS: 1. Presentation on the Bright Futures Cradle to Career Initiative. Cynthia Nelson Holmsky 2. ACTION: Approve the FINAL Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I Youth Program Monitoring Report for Program Year Marleen Bush 15 for the Office for Employment Training and forward the action to the full WDB for final approval. 3. ACTION: Receive and accept Program Year report updates on the Workforce Innovationn and Opportunity Act Terri Gallardo Pearl Sanchez (WIOA) Youth, Youth Employment Program, Silver Star, Workforce Innovation Fund and Workforce Accelerator Fund Alma McHoney (WAF) 2.0 Programs and grants Update on the Youth Summit. Summary of current and potential youth grant opportunities. Review and discuss the draft Youth Committee agenda for the All members Joyce Aldrich Diana Carillo meeting scheduled for January 25, ANNOUNCEMENTS: Diana Carrillo SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS: Business Services: 12/8/2015, MBEST WDB MEETING: 12/2/2015 Marina Library Executive: 12/16/2015 Marina Library Oversight: 1/14/2016 Marina Library Youth: 1/25/2016 TBD ADJOURNMENT: Diana Carrillo To request information, please contact the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) staff at (831) or visit our website at ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternativee formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec ), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Secretary to the WDB at (831) A proud partner of America s Job Center of California SM network.

2 UNADOPTED Monterey County Workforce Development Board Youth Committee Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA Monday, September 28, 2015 Members Present: Diana Carrillo (Chair), Sharon Albert, Vivian Brennand, Alan Crawford, Mark Gonzalez, Eileen McCourt, Aaron Oskolkoff, Tina Rosa and Joanne Webster Members Absent: Andy Hartmann, Hunter Harvath, Roxanna Hernandez, Salvador Munoz and Ginger Pierce Staff Present: Joyce Aldrich, Marleen Bush, Flor Galvan and Terri Gallardo Others Present: Dana Edgull, Alma McHoney and Pearl Sanchez Call to Order/Introductions: Ms. Carrillo called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m. and asked for introductions. A quorum was established. Changes to Agenda: None Public Comment/Testimonials: None Consent Calendar: 1. Action: Approve July 27, 2015 Youth Committee minutes. Motion: Ms. Webster motioned to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Rosa Approved unanimously by those in attendance Discussion or Review of Business Calendar Action Items: 1. Action: Receive and accept Program Year report updates on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth and Silver Star Programs. Receive an update on the progress of the Workforce Innovation Fund and Workforce Accelerator Fund (WAF) 2.0 grants. Turning Point: Ms. Sanchez reported as of September 28, 2015 Turning Point met their enrollment goal at 100%; work experience placements are at 66% of goal with three more youth anticipated to be placed. Turning Point is meeting its geographic goals and is in the process of working with West County participants on their eligibility and enrollment. Ms. Sanchez reported that Turning Point is working with Wells Fargo to provide Financial Literacy Workshops for their participants and their staff is also pursuing a law office as a possible work experience worksite. Office for Employment Training: Ms. McHoney reported that OET enrolled 19 new youth; 13 of which are out of school. She also reported that 1 youth was placed in the Creative Technology Industry and 3 were placed in the Hospitality Industry. Silver Star Program: Ms. McHoney reported that Silver Star received 24 youth referrals of which 20 have been enrolled into work experience. Twelve of these youth are carried over from PY She reported that 4 of the referred youths had GPA s of below 2.0 and were not qualified. Youth Ambassadors for Peace: Ms. Gallardo reported that the DOL Youth Ambassador s for Peace program will be rolled out and an blast would be sent out today, September 28, She reported that the program is experimental utilizing innovative strategies that have not been tested. The program is required to have an evaluation component throughout the 36 months of the program. Each cohort is 12 to 18 months long and includes 6 months of alumni services to serve and support 240 youth. She reported that the program hopes to assist out of school youth or in school youth that have involvement in the juvenile justice system. It will have a wide range of services including intense work readiness training, personal money management; life skills education and incorporating mentoring/community service components. She reported that participants will be placed in job opportunities that match their interest for youth to obtain 10 to 15 hours of work time during the week. It s anticipated that workshops will be offered in three different areas throughout Monterey County in Salinas, Marina and Greenfield. Motion: Ms. Webster motioned to accept the action item as stated. Second: Mr. Gonzalez Approved unanimously by those in attendance

3 2. Action: Discuss and move forward the recommendation from the Youth Summit Ad-Hoc Committee regarding the Youth Summit Venue, Date and Curriculum to the full Workforce Development Board for consideration on October 7, Ms. Carrillo reported that after several ad-hoc meetings it was suggested that the Youth Summit be held at Hartnell College on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 pm. She reported that the Summit would contain businesses, and local speakers that represent the major industries in Monterey County as well as booths pertaining to Agriculture, Healthcare, Culinary, Public Safety, Drone presentations and Pre-Apprenticeships. Mr. Oskolkoff stated that he would be willing to donate snacks and water for the summit. It was discussed that additional donations would be needed for food. To entice youth to attend, Ms. Albert emphasized the format needs to involve food, fun and facts. Ms. Albert recommended inviting inschool youth to bring a friend who is out-of-school to the Youth Summit. The in-school youth in-turn would be able to gain community service hours for participating and/or perhaps volunteering. The members also suggested promoting the event through YouTube videos, public service announcements and social media. Ms. Carrillo recommended contacting the Epicenter for ideas on how they successfully host events. She also recommended inviting the Epicenter to present at the next full Board meeting. Motion: Ms. Webster motioned to accept the action item as stated. Second: Ms. Albert Approved unanimously by those in attendance 3. Update: Summary of current and potential youth grant opportunities. Mrs. Aldrich reported that the WDB met with the California State Board staff and they indicated that the Prop 39 Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunity will be released within the next two weeks. She also reported that additional funding for those that have been incarcerated will be released within the next two months. Final directives will be released in May 2016 for all allocation requirements. 4. Review and discuss the draft Youth Committee agenda for the meeting scheduled for November 23, Ms. Carrillo discussed and reviewed the agenda. Ms. Webster requested that Cradle to Careers present at the next Youth Committee meeting. Announcements: Ms. Carrillo announced the WDB meetings. Mrs. Aldrich announced the opportunity to be hired by Peninsula Security for the Super Bowl. The members asked that Ms. Galvan them information on the Super Bowl announcement. Mr. Gonzalez announced a Career Fair (CareerGPS) scheduled for October 1 and 2, 2015 at the Cal Expo. He reported that over 6,000 students are expected to attend. Mrs. Brennand stated that the Housing Authority is accepting applications for the housing program until October 3, She also reported that the Housing Authority as well as Goodwill Central Coast will be holding their 3 rd Annual Biggest Little Job Fair in Salinas on North Main Street on October 7, 2015 from 9am-Noon. Adjournment: Ms. Carrillo adjourned the meeting at 5:45 pm Motion: Mr. Gonzales motioned to adjourn the meeting Second: Ms. Albert Approved unanimously by those in attendance

4 BUSINESS #1 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD YOUTH COMMITTEE JOYCE ALDRICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: PRESENTATION ON THE BRIGHT FUTURES CRADLE TO CAREER INITIATIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2015 INFORMATION: Cynthia Nelson Holmsky, Director, The Bright Futures Education Partnership for Monterey County, will give an introductory presentation on the Bright Futures Cradle to Careers initiative and data that will be used to shape the priorities for the community to help improve educational outcomes for children in Monterey County. The ultimate goal is to ensure every child is prepared for school, succeeds in school and enters a promising career.

5 BUSINESS #2 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD YOUTH COMMITTEE JOYCE ALDRICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SUBJECT: APPROVE THE FINAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) TITLE I YOUTH PROGRAM MONITORING REPORT FOR PROGRAM YEAR FOR THE OFFICE FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND FORWARD THE ACTION TO THE FULL WDB FOR FINAL APPROVAL DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Youth Committee consider and approve the FINAL Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I Youth Program Monitoring Report for Program Year for the Office for Employment Training (OET) and forward the action to the full WDB for final approval. BACKGROUND: The Monterey County WDB receives an annual allocation of WIA Title I funds to administer a comprehensive workforce investment system by way of streamlining services through the America s Job Center of California (AJCC) delivery system. OET is a division of the Monterey County Economic Development Department. OET is the primary WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth program provider in Monterey County and provides employment and training services through the AJCC in partnership with CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES) and the Employment Development Department Workforce Services Division. For PY , OET received $1,244,472 to serve 274 Youth participants. DISCUSSION: This is to report the results of the WDB compliance monitoring review of the activities performed by OET for Program Year The review covered the entire program year period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, WDB staff sent a draft monitoring report on September 28, 2015 advising OET of two observations concerning: participant timesheets and youth enrollment goals. The protocols and monitoring guidelines provide up to 15 working days after the receipt of the draft monitoring report for OET to submit a response. No response was received to the draft report; therefore the report stands as final. All observations will be subject to annual review by the WDB monitor as part of the fiscal and programmatic oversight process. ATTACHMENT: FINAL WIA Title I Youth Program Monitoring Report for Program Year for OET

6 MONTEREY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Monterey County Workforce Development Board ERIK CUSHMAN, CHAIR JOYCE ALDRICH, WDB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR October 20, La Guardia Street Salinas, CA Phone (831) Fax (831) Mr. Rod Powell, Program Manager Office for Employment Training (OET) 730 La Guardia Street Salinas, CA RE: FINAL Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I Youth Program Monitoring Report, Program Year (PY) This is to report the results of our compliance monitoring for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth activities performed by the Office for Employment Training (OET) for PY The fiscal and program review covered the entire program year from July 1, 2014 to June 30, Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) analyst Marleen Bush conducted the monitoring review. The purpose of this review is to evaluate OET s compliance with the provisions of WIA, local policies, and the provisions of the Monterey County Local Plan. Information collected for this report was provided through a desk review of OET s expenditures and enrollments; interviews with OET staff, as well as the results of a participant case file review. WDB staff also performed a follow-up on all open concerns and findings identified during the previous monitoring review, related to Youth programs. Monitoring Dates: April 20 24, 2015; and through June and July 2015 to cover the entire PY Background: The Monterey County WDB receives an annual allocation of WIA Title I funds to administer a comprehensive workforce investment system by way of streamlining services through the America s Job Center of California (AJCC) delivery system. OET is a division of the Monterey County Economic Development Department. OET is the primary WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth program provider in Monterey County and provides employment and training services through the AJCC in partnership with CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES) and the Employment Development Department Workforce Services Division. For PY , OET received $1,244,472 to serve 274 Youth participants. I. DESK REVIEW: Table 1: For Program Year , OET expended $1,073,339 (86%) of its planned budget to serve Youth participants. i. Expenditures Table 1: YOUTH PY Total Plan Budget Expenditures % of Plan Program Salaries & Benefits $682,320 $608,832 89% Services & Supplies $265,820 $231,518 87% Participant Training $254,364 $197,315 78% Participant Non-Training $41,968 $35,674 85% Total $1,244,472 $1,073,339 86% WIA Title I Youth Program Monitoring PY Page 1 of 3

7 Table 2: For Program Year , OET enrolled 190 youth participants, representing 69% of its planned goal. Sixty-two (62) youth were placed in work experience during the review period, representing 52%, below its planned goal. ii. Enrollments Table 2: ENROLLMENTS PY YOUTH Enrollments Plan** % Carry-Ins % New Enrollments % Total % **Plan based on new enrollment goals for PY iii. Common Measures Performance As of the 4 th Quarter period for the Youth program OET exceeded the 80% minimum goal at 86.87% for youth who entered employment or education and 82.32% for youth who increased a literacy and or numeracy level. OET exceeded 100% above goal at % for youth who attained a certificate or degree. Final performance outcomes for the 4th Quarter period are subject to change pending updates to the CalJOBS state system. II. FIELD REVIEW: A file sampling of 11 Youth participant case files were reviewed to ensure compliance with the provisions of WIA, local policies, and the provisions of the Monterey County Local Plan. Summaries of the case file reviews were provided to OET s program manager on April 30, The file monitoring conducted by WDB staff included a review of eligibility, assessment, supportive services, work experience agreements, case management, follow-up and performance. The files were organized and easy to navigate with checklists and file review memorandums to include supervisor approval for eligibility and assessment, Right to Work documentation, proof of selective service registration, and signed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) forms. A fiscal review was conducted. A sample of expenditures was reviewed to assess accurate application of cost allocations and adequate documentation of supportive services, training contracts, timely posting and adherence to established fiscal procedures and WDB policies. III. CONCLUSION: We conclude that overall OET is operating its WIA Youth Program in compliance with the provisions of the WIA, local policies and the Local Plan with the exception of the following areas concerning: participant timesheets and youth enrollment goals. An exit interview was conducted on June 16, 2015 with OET Program Manager Mr. Rod Powell and OET Youth Supervisor Ms. Maria Castillo. Program staff was advised of the following observations: Observations: 1. Errors noted related to two WIA youth participant timesheets: While wages to youth in work experience must conform to Federal and State requirements, according to the OET Work Experience Worksite Agreement, accurate timesheets should be kept for each participant and the timesheet should be signed by the participant and the supervisor, which certifies its accuracy. Additionally, the local employment office case manager is required to review and approve timesheets before submitting them for payment. Observation: Of the 11 files reviewed, it was observed that one participant s timesheet was not verified for accuracy prior to the initial payment, but was corrected on the subsequent pay period. Another participant worked over 5 hours on more than one occasion during a workday without receiving a break. Subsequent to our review, WDB staff met with OET Youth Supervisor Ms. Maria Castillo to discuss proposed actions that ensure procedures are strengthened concerning the verification and WIA Title I Youth Program Monitoring PY Page 2 of 3

8 accuracy of participants timesheets and participant mandatory work breaks. Since the review, OET has developed an electronic timesheet to ensure that all entries are accurately tracked and documented. Additionally, OET case managers reiterated the necessity to provide mandatory breaks and lunch periods to both the participant and Worksite Supervisor and revised the timesheets accordingly. Both issues have been addressed with OET staff involved and have been documented in the participant case files. 2. New youth enrollments are below plan: Total new and work experience enrollments are not in alignment with the local Board s participant plan goals. Observation: OET s total new youth enrollments are below its participant plan goals at 62 of 120 (52%) of plan. Additionally, only sixty-two (62) youth were placed in work experience during the review period, representing 52%, below its plan goal. Subsequent to our review, OET Program Manager Mr. Rod Powell submitted a youth enrollment plan to WDB staff on August 31, 2015 for Program Year The plan outlined OET s WIOA enrollment goal of 120 youth. Of these enrollments, 96 will represent out-of-school youth and 24 will represent in-school youth. OET will focus on enrolling youth from the following geographic regions: 17 (North County); 60 (Central); 24 (South County); and 19 (West County). OET recognizes that it needs to change and realign its youth program model to focus on outreach and recruitment efforts for work experience year-round versus during the summer period. This will help to increase the enrollment of out-of-school youth while also ensuring that youth participants in the program have a meaningful work experience. Follow-up State and Local Monitoring: As a follow-up to the Monterey County s response to the State of California Employment Development Department s Compliance Review Office on all opening findings and local monitoring reviews of previous observations, OET s program was reviewed and found to be in compliance with the following: OET ensures that the Virtual One Stop (VOS) system is updated with the appropriate activity codes prior to upload into the State CalJOBS system. Because the methodology for the WDB staff monitoring review included sample testing, this report is not a comprehensive assessment of all the areas included as part of OET s Youth program. It is OET s responsibility to ensure that their systems, program, and related activities comply with the WIA related regulations and applicable State directives. Therefore, any deficiencies identified in subsequent reviews, such as an audit, would remain OET s responsibility. WDB staff sent a draft monitoring letter to OET on September 28, 2015, addressing the observations above. The protocols and monitoring guidelines provide up to 15 working days after the receipt of the draft monitoring report for OET to submit a response. No response was received to the draft report; therefore the report stands as final. Please extend our appreciation to your staff for their cooperation and assistance during our review. If you have any questions regarding this report or the review that was conducted, please contact me at (831) Sincerely, Joyce Aldrich, Executive Director Monterey County Workforce Development Board cc: Marleen Bush, WDB Management Analyst Maria Castillo, OET Supervisor WIA Title I Youth Program Monitoring PY Page 3 of 3

9 BUSINESS #3 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD YOUTH COMMITTEE JOYCE ALDRICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RECEIVE AND ACCEPT PROGRAM YEAR REPORT UPDATES ON THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) YOUTH AND SILVER STAR PROGRAMS. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION FUND AND WORKFORCE ACCELERATOR FUND (WAF) 2.0 GRANTS DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2015 INFORMATION: It is recommended that the Youth Committee receive and accept the Program Year report updates on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth and Silver Star Programs and receive an update on the progress of the Workforce Innovation Fund and Workforce Accelerator Fund (WAF) 2.0 grants. DISCUSSION: Expenditures: As of October 31, 2015, Monterey County expended 33% or $547,526 of its WIOA Youth formula funds, as follows: Local WIOA Budget WIOA Youth Carry-In funds from Program Year (PY) $212,828 PY Allocation $1,454,577 Total Budget $1,667,405 Year to Date () Expenditures through October 31, 2015 $547,526 Balance $1,119,879 Percent Expended 33% Enrollments: As of October 31, 2015, Monterey County enrolled 110 (39%) new/carry-in participants. Of those enrollments, 55 (50%) represent new youth participants as shown below. Youth Local Plan * Enrollments (includes carry-in) % Local Plan Carry-In % New % Total % *Plan numbers represent the State approved participant plan for Program Year The Plan numbers also include carry-in enrollments from the previous program year. Performance Measures: For the first quarter period of Program Year , the following table displays Monterey County s local success levels with meeting the Common Measure Youth performance goals. To date, Monterey County exceeded the minimum 80% target level goals for youth that attained a degree or certificate at 83.33% and youth that increased their functioning levels in literacy (reading) and/or numeracy (math) at 84.75%. Performance for youth that entered employment or education is below the minimum target goal at 54.94%. The actual numbers of participants that are calculated in the performance measures are included in the table below. Page 1 of 2

10 BUSINESS #3 Youth Performance Measures Target Goal % and # of Participants Local Success Level Met 100% Goal? Met 80% Target? Entered Employment or Education 70.0% 38.46% (5 of 13) 54.94% No No Attained Degree or Certificate 64.0% 53.33% (8 of 15) 83.33% No Yes Literacy and/or Numeracy Gains 59.0% 50.00% (3 of 6) 84.75% No Yes Program Provider Reports: The following reports provide a summary of the youth provider s performance for PY Youth Ambassadors for Peace Program Office for Employment Training Reference WIOA Youth Program performance at the meeting. Office for Employment Training Reference attached Youth Employment Program update. Office for Employment Training Reference attached Silver Star Program update. Turning Point of Central California Reference attached WIOA Youth Program performance. Page 2 of 2

11 INFORMATION #03a Workforce Innovation Fund Youth Ambassadors for Peace The Monterey County Workforce Development Board was one of eleven areas Nationwide awarded through a competitive process a Round 2 Workforce Innovation Fund Grant from the Department of Labor. The Grant Award was $3,000,000 to serve 240 Disconnected Young Adults in Monterey County. The Ambassadors for Peace project will recruit at risk youth into an intensive youth development program that reestablishes connections with education and career pathways by strengthening program partnerships and increasing cooperation across funding streams. Initiative Goals Decrease community violence. Increase engagement with training and education for youth, leading to increased credential obtainment. Increase workplace skills leading to employment in targeted industries. Increase positive community and civic engagement for youth. Approach Using cross system data, the Monterey county Workforce Development Board will proactively recruit atrisk teens to identify those who are at risk for becoming involved with violence in their communities. Once youth are identified and recruited for the project, multi disciplinary case management will be used to ensure that participants have access to all of the support services they need to succeed, and that they can access these services in one place. An intensive youth development curriculum follows, with connections to education and career pathways planning. Additionally, youth are connected with mentors, and an alumni program links graduates to adult programs and continued professional support. Target Population Justice Involved Youth and Young Adults (age 16 21) Out of School Youth and Young Adults (age 16 21) Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Eligible Milestones Development of marketing materials and initial program materials. Initiation of Outreach and eligibility determination. Development of a holistic approach assessment tool. Collaboration with ancillary agencies for the provision of services outside of the area of expertise of Workforce Development program staff. Development of a sustainable and cost efficient series of Career Awareness Workshops. Projected System Development Expanded Career Awareness Workshops. Life Skills Workshop series. Financial Literacy training. Mentor opportunities to include peer to peer and intergenerational options. Paid/Unpaid Internships. 1

12 Community Service options. The Youth Ambassadors for Peace Program began Outreach efforts on October 1, Over 380 applications were distributed througho7ut the County at the sites listed below. In addition, applications may be accesses from the Workforce Development Board website. To date, 42 applications have been received with 24 assigned to staff for eligibility determination with the remaining 18 screened to be not eligible for Youth Ambassadors for Peace. Each applicant deemed not eligible for Youth Ambassadors for Peace has been provided with alternative program service recommendations. Alisal High School North County Recreation and Park District Natividad Medical Center Choice Program North Monterey County Recreation and Park District MILPA The EpiCenter Gonzales Collaborative Meeting Loaves, Fishes and Computers 4 Cities for Peace Natividad Health Department Peacock Acres Turning Point South County YMCA Door to Hope North Salinas High School Seaside Youth Resource Center Job Fair Rancho Cielo Construction Presentation Rancho Cielo Culinary Presentation Seadie The Village Project Gonzales Community Showcase & Health Fair California Youth Authority Marina Teen Center United Way Juvenitle Probation Field Services Community School at Juvenitle Probation Confidence Pregnancy Center Gonzales Unified School District Grid Alternatives Central Coast Fighterz Corner SUHSD Mission Trails ROP Mo. Co. Public Health Bureau Mo. Co. Probation Department Seaside Seaside Community Organizer Mo. Co. Blue Star Mothers Mo. Co. Probation Youth Center Manager Housing Authority Housing Resource center Hebbron Heights Family Resource Center Community Alliance for Safety and Peace 2

13 INFORMATION #03b Monterey County Workforce Development Board Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Youth Subcontract Monthly Report Subcontractor: Turning Point of Central California (located at Rancho Cielo) Budget: 110,000 Program Design: to provide services to 40 WIOA eligible youth, 16 to 24 years of age, with barriers to education and employment. 28 will receive paid or unpaid work experience opportunities. 80% of the enrollments must be out-of-school youth in order to meet the 80% youth expenditure goal. For the period ending: October 31, 2015 Program Year ENROLLMENT GOALS Total Monthly Participant Plan Summary TARGET GOAL Cumulative Monthly Plan Monthly Monthly % 1. Total # of CARRY-IN enrollments % 2. Total # of NEW enrollments % 3. Total # of ALL enrollments % 4. Total # of paid and unpaid work experience enrollments % 5. Total # of youth who complete certification program 0 0 0% INDUSTRY CLUSTERS PLACEMENTS Work Experience Monthly Placements Total # % of Total Total # and percentage of work experience placements, based on the following industry clusters % Agriculture 3 30% Tourism/ Hospitality 0 0% Education & Research 0 0% Health & Social Assistance 0 0% Other: (Construction, Clerical, Maintenance, Walgreens, CVS, McDonald s, Foot Locker) 7 70% GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED Period ending: October 2015 *Turning Point is contracted to meet these target goals focusing on Central/South County areas: TARGET GOAL* (15) % of Central (Salinas) 40% 8 53% South 30% 3 20% West 16% 1 07% North 14% 3 20% TARGET POPULATIONS SERVED Period ending: October 2015 * Turning Point is contracted to meet these target goals: TARGET GOAL* (15) % of Out-of-School Youth 80% 9 60% Disabled Youth 35% 8 53% Offenders 35% 11 73% Foster Care 30% 1 7% Other: TANF/Food Stamps, Homeless No Min 10 67% PERFORMANCE GOALS Quarter ending: September 2015 Plan 1. Total number of exits Placement in Employment, Education or Training 70%* 0 3. Attainment of a Degree or Certificate 64%* 0 4. Literacy and Numeracy Gains (Out-of-School Youth) 59%* 0 5. Retention in Employment, Education or Training NEW!* * 6. Earnings NEW!* * 7. In Program Skills Gain NEW!* * *Pending guidance from State on the target goals and clarification on the periods of measurement. YOUTH ACTIVITIES A total of (4) additional youth have been enrolled for the month of November: (2) Foster, (2) Out of School (3) Salinas (1) North County (2) Youth were placed in a paid work experience/unsubsidized employment (4) Additional Students are in the process of being placed in a paid work experience/unsubsidized employment. (2) Additional youth from (West County) are in the eligibility process. (2) Additional youth from (South County) are in the eligibility process. (2) Additional Out of School & Foster Youth are in the eligibility process Financial Literacy Workshop from Wells Fargo continue pending TP obtained a Law Firm Office for clerical work experience options as a new worksite- A Youth has been placed and she is doing great. Page 1 of 1 Rev

14 Monterey County Workforce Development Board Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES Provider: Office for Employment Training INFORMATION #03c For the period ending: July October, 2015: Program Year ENROLLMENT GOALS Monthly Participant Plan Summary TARGET GOAL % of Goal 1. Total # of CARRY-IN enrollments % 2. Total # of NEW enrollments 131* 19 15% 3. Total # of ALL enrollments % OUT-OF-SCHOOL ENROLLMENTS: 4. NEW enrollments - Out-of-School (min 80%) % 5. NEW enrollments - In-School % * Based on local plan PROGRAM SERVICES Participant Plan Summary Target Goal (107) % of 1. Total # of NEW work experience enrollments 120** 24 20% **Based on target goal. INDUSTRY CLUSTERS PLACEMENTS Work Experience Placements % of Total # and percentage of work experience placements, based on the following industry clusters 24 Agriculture Building/Design: construction Healthcare 1 4% Education Hospitality/Tourism: Driver, Host Creative/Technology Other (Finance, Retail, Sales, etc.) 23 96% GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED Period ending October 2015 TARGET POPULATIONS SERVED Period ending October 2015 CURRENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TARGET GOAL MINIMUM GOAL (107) % of Central (Salinas) 55% 10% 74 69% North 11% 10% 4 4% South 18% 10% 21 20% West 16% 10% 7 7% Outside of Monterey County 16% 10% 1 1% TARGET GOAL (107) % of Homeless 2% 12 11% Out-of-School Youth 80% 62 58% Offenders 20% 14 13% Individual with Disability 20% 33 31% TANF/GA/RCA/SSI/Food Stamps 20% 4 4% Foster Care 5% 2 2% Continued Case Closures and Retention Activities NRF Customer Service and ServeSafe Certification Life Skills Workshops (Nov.) Academic Monitoring County-wide Outreach and Pre-application distribution Eligibility and Orientation Sessions Employment Partner recruitment and confirmation Vocational Training Assessment & IEP Follow-up/Retention (so insure outcomes) Job Search Resumes & Mock Interviews Page 1 of

15 INFORMATION #03d Monterey County Workforce Development Board SILVERSTAR PROGRAM SERVICES Provider: Office for Employment Training For the period ending: July 1 October 31, 2015 Program Year ENROLLMENT GOALS YOUTH (Ages 14-21) Target Goal % of Goal 1. Total # of Referrals n/a* 51 n/a* *There are no minimum referral goals established for this program. PROGRAM SERVICES Participant Plan Summary (based on total referrals) 1. Total # of youth enrolled in work experience (12 carry over from ) 2. Total # of those HIRED at end of work experience (2-Walgreen s, Carl s Jr.) 3. Total # of those who got a JOB ON THEIR OWN (2-McDonalds, Greenfield Winery, Zumie s) Target Goal % of Goal % n/a** 3 n/a** n/a** 3 n/a** ** Employment after work experience is not a target goal. Upon completion of a work experience opportunity, many youth return to high school or enter post-secondary education full time and are not looking to secure employment after they complete their work experience. EDUCATION & REFERRAL SERVICES GPA must be at least 2.0 to qualify Total Youth % of (51) 1. GPA below 2.0; too low to qualify 4 8% 2. Incarcerated 3 6% 3. No I-9 documents 2 4% 4. Referred to Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) 0 5. Referred to KickStart AB Referred to CWES Youth Employment Program (YEP) 0 7. Entered Hartnell College as full time student 1 2% WORK EXPERIENCE LOCATIONS Carl s Jr. Foot Locker Animal Hospital of Salinas Laguna Seca NMC Materials NMC - Reception Salinas Animal Shelter Soledad Library Toyota Walgreen s Marina Walgreen s N. Main Walgreen s Sanborn Walgreen s Seaside Page 1 of AMc

16 SILVER STAR JULY 1 OCTOBER 31, 2015 Work Experience Hires: 1. Walgreens, Seaside 2. Walgreen s Sanborn Rd 3. Walgreen s Sanborn Rd Found Employment on Own: 1. Zumies 2. Greenfield Vineyard 3. McDonald s Page 2 of 2 10/31/2015

17 Monterey County Workforce Investment Board Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I YOUTH YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (DSS/YEP) INFORMATION #03e Provider: Office for Employment Training For the period ending: July 2015 October 2015: Program Year ENROLLMENT GOALS Monthly Participant Plan Summary TARGET GOAL % of Goal 1. Total # of NEW enrollments (started in September 2015) n/a 9 2. Total # of ALL enrollments % PROGRAM SERVICES Participant Plan Summary Target Goal (9) 1. Total # of Youth enrolled in Year-Round Work Experience % % INDUSTRY CLUSTERS PLACEMENTS Work Experience Placements % Total # and percentage of work experience placements, based on the following industry clusters 5 100% Agriculture Building/Design: construction Healthcare Education Hospitality/Tourism: Driver, Host Creative/Technology Other (Finance, Retail, Sales, etc.) 5 100% GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED Period ending October 2015 TARGET GOAL MINIMUM GOAL All (9) % of Central (Salinas) 55% 8 89% North 11% 1 11% South 18% West 16% Outside of Monterey County 16% TARGET POPULATIONS SERVED Period ending October 2015 TARGET GOAL All (9) % of CURRENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Employment Partner Recruitment Life Skills Workshops Academic Monitoring Eligibility and Orientation Sessions Homeless 2% Out-of-School Youth 20% Offenders 20% Individual with Disability 20% 1 11% TANF/GA/RCA/SSI/Food Stamps 20% 8 89% Foster Care 5% Page 1 of 1 11/10/2015 Final

18 BUSINESS #4 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD YOUTH COMMITTEE JOYCE ALDRICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATE ON YOUTH SUMMIT DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2015 INFORMATION: At the Youth Committee meeting, the chair will continue facilitation on the upcoming Youth Summit including those present from the Youth Summit Ad-hoc Committee. Ideas that transpired from the last Youth Committee meeting include: Proposed date/time/location: Wednesday, February 10, pm Hartnell College or CSUMB (TBD) However, at the full Board meeting held on October 7, 2015, the members suggested that the Youth Committee pick an alternate date two weeks later than the current suggested date and institute a passport where participants must visit a certain amount of booths to qualify to win a drawing. Proposed topics of interest: Invite local speakers that represent the local industries, coordinate a youth panel, and set up booths pertaining to Agriculture, Healthcare, Culinary, Public Safety, Drone presentations and Pre-Apprenticeships. This would include on-site demonstrations to involve the youth to get real-world hands-on experience. Potential presenters: Mr. K-Rahn Valentine or Edward DeJesus; however, at the last ad-hoc committee meeting the members expressed greater interest in having local presenters that have lived the life and moved in a positive career path to where they are now. The members recommended Eric Lemonaco as a potential local presenter. Refreshments: Several members of the Youth Committee and full Board offered to donate water and light refreshments. Promotional ideas: YouTube videos, public service announcements and social media Transportation: Coordinate with MST

19 BUSINESS #5 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD YOUTH COMMITTEE JOYCE ALDRICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATE: SUMMARY OF CURRENT AND POTENTIAL YOUTH GRANT OPPORTUNITIES DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2015 INFORMATION: Grants / Funding Source Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 Youth Formula Funds CA Department of Labor / Employment Development Department Purpose: Award Date Amount Terms Lead / Partners 4/1/2015 $1,454,577 4/1/2015-6/30/2017 WIB/Youth Council, Office for Employment Training, Turning Point and their mandatory partners. Serve eligible youth ages 16-24; low income, that have at least one or more barriers to education or employment. At least 75% of all youth participants enrolled under WIOA must be considered out of school at the time of enrollment. Strongly encouraged to require operators and subcontractors to enroll a minimum of 80-85% of out-of-school youth in order to reach the 75% requirement. Programs must offer the following WIOA fourteen (14) youth program elements: tutoring, alternative secondary school services, paid and unpaid work experience, occupational skills training, education offered concurrently with workforce preparation activities, leadership, supportive services, mentoring, follow-up, comprehensive guidance and counseling, financial literacy education, entrepreneurial training and activities that help youth prepare for transition into post-secondary education. Grants / Funding Source Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I Youth Formula Funds CA Department of Labor / Employment Development Department Purpose: 20% carry-in from previous year to the FY. Award Date Amount Terms Lead / Partners 4/1/2014 $1,384,902 4/1/2014-6/30/2016 WIB/Youth Council, Office for Employment Training, Turning Point and their mandatory partners. Serve eligible youth ages 14-21; low income, that have at least one or more barriers to education or employment... Programs must offer the following WIA youth program elements: tutoring, alternative secondary school services, summer employment, work experience, occupational skills training, leadership, supportive services, mentoring, follow-up, and guidance and counseling. Page 1 of 4

20 BUSINESS #5 Grants / Funding Source Silver Star (non-wia) Youth Funds Department of Social Services Purpose: Award Date Amount Terms Lead / Partners 7/1/15 $250,000 7/1/2015-6/30/2016 WIB/OET/Silver Star Resource Center Partners including Probation, Department of Social Services, Health Department, and others. This grant project is a multi-agency collaborative of community-based organizations and county agencies of the Silver Star Resource Center whose purpose is to provide prevention services for youth and their families. The programs mission is to provide prevention and early intervention services to prevent and reduce gang association, membership and activities among youth. The Office for Employment Training provides services that are extended to transitional age youth Services and programs provide a combination of job preparation and placement, youth corps work experience, and gang outreach and gang intervention. Grants / Funding Source U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration Award Date Amount Terms Eligible Applicants September 24, 2014 $3 million 60 months State Workforce Agencies; Local Workforce Investment Boards; entities eligible to apply for WIA Section 166 grants. Workforce Innovation Fund Grants Youth Ambassadors for Peace Purpose: On September 24, 2014, the Monterey County EDD/WIB was awarded a WIF grant by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), DOL, to support the Monterey County EDD/WIB s Youth Ambassadors for Peace project. The grant was awarded through a competitive grants process to provide intensive, relationship-oriented, hands-on leadership and career preparation experience to youth ages 16-21, with multiple barriers. These youth include those with academic truancy issues, out-of-school youth, or those involved in misconduct or criminal delinquency. Monterey County EDD/WIB will be evaluating the impact of this program through a multi-year, third-party evaluator design. One of the overarching goals of the WIF is to better assess the effectiveness of each workforce strategy. Specifically, as part of the grant, all applicants are required to contract with a third-party evaluator to conduct an evaluation of the funded initiative that will build on and expand the relevant base of evaluation literature. The importance of evidence-based practices is reflected in WIF s grant structure, where the amount of funding for WIF grantees is linked to the availability and quality of existing evaluation evidence supporting the proposed program. UPDATE: WDB staff are on the verge of rolling this program out to new participants! All documentation getting ready for roll out has been successfully completed with the leadership of Terri Gallardo and her team. They have done significant work with high quality outcomes. Meeting with Rancho Cielo one of the original partners to the grant application, meeting to be held September 29 th on how partnership can effectively support program participants. Page 2 of 4

21 BUSINESS #5 Grants / Funding Source California Workforce Accelerator Fund 2.0 California Workforce Investment Board Purpose: Award Date Amount Terms Lead / Partners 06/18/14 $55,000 Closed 4/30/15 LWIB s, labor organizations, K-12 education entities, community colleges and adult schools, communitybased organizations, business-related non-profit organizations, and workforce intermediaries The California WIB and the Employment Development Department (EDD) announced the availability of up to $3 million for grants to develop and implement projects that accelerate employment for California job seekers. The Workforce Accelerator Fund (WAF) 2.0 will support projects that bridge education and workforce gaps for targeted populations and build workforce system capacity through the following: Collaboration among regional partners in the development and delivery of earn and learn and preapprenticeship models in the energy efficiency/construction sector. Innovation that creates new, adopts existing approaches, or accelerates application of promising practices in workforce development and skill attainment. System change that utilizes these sub-grants to incentivize adoption of proven strategies and innovations that are sustained beyond the grant period. The WAF 2.0 will support projects that accelerate skill development and employment for individuals with barriers to employment, including the long-term unemployed, low-income workers, disconnected youth, veterans, individuals with disabilities, ex-offenders, parents involved in family reunification, and CalWORKS participants. Project Goals include: Improve labor market and skills outcomes for the target groups through the development of strategies that fill gaps, accelerate processes, or customize services to ensure greater access to workforce services and employment opportunities. Create new models for service delivery and funding alignment that can e replicated across the state and tailored to regional needs. Implement, replicate, and/or scale successful innovations that emerged from WAF 1.0 projects. Leverage state investment with commitments from industry, labor, public, and community partners. Grant awarded June 2015 for $100,000 to support paid work experience of Workforce Innovation Fund youth participants. Page 3 of 4

22 BUSINESS #5 Grants / Funding Source U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration TechHire Grant Competition FOA-ETA Purpose: Closing Date 3/11/2016 $100 millionindividual grants range from $2-$5 million Amount Terms Lead / Partners 48 month grant Workforce Investment System, Education & Training providers; Businessrelated non-profit organizations (all 3 entities must be partners to the application with one lead This grant program is designed to equip individuals with the skills they need through innovative approaches that can rapidly train workers for and connect them to well-paying, middle- and high-skilled, and high-growth jobs across a diversity of H-1B industries such as Information Technology (IT), healthcare, advanced manufacturing, financial services, and broadband. Projects funded by this grant program will help participants begin careers in H-1B occupations and industries which are in-demand and/or high growth in the area applicants are proposing to serve. On a limited basis, this grant program will also enable applicants to work with companies on increasing the skills of existing workers in lower-skilled jobs to move into more highly skilled positions requiring technology-related skills. These grants will pilot and scale public-private partnerships among the workforce investment system, education and training providers, and business-related nonprofit organizations to address the following goals for the target populations: 1) Expand access to accelerated learning options that provide the fastest paths to good jobs, such as bootcamp style programs, online options, and competency-based programs to give people the skills required for employment in three months to two years among people with historic barriers to accessing employment and training; 2) Improve the likelihood that those populations complete training and enter employment, through specialized training strategies, supportive services and other focused participant services that assist targeted populations to overcome barriers, including networking and job search, active job development, transportation, mentoring, and financial counseling; 3) Connect those who have received training or who already have the skills required for employment, but are being overlooked, to employment, paid internships, or Registered Apprenticeship opportunities that allow them to get work experience and prove themselves to hiring employers; 4) Demonstrate strong commitment to customer-centered design and excellence in customer experience, so that the programs and services reflect real need of employers and participants, through human centered design methodology and other methods of design thinking; and 5) Ensure that innovations form the basis for broader change and sustainability over time and that a clear strategy exists for adapting to rapidly changing market needs after the initial period of the grant. Page 4 of 4

23 Monterey County Economic Development Department Workforce Development Board (WDB) ERIK CUSHMAN, WDB CHAIR Youth Council Members: Diana Carrillo, Chair Sharon Albert Vivian Brennand Alan Crawford Mark Gonzalez Andy Hartmann Hunter Harvath Roxanna Hernandez Eileen McCourt Salvador Muñoz Aaron Oskolkoff Ginger Pierce Tina Rosa Joanne Webster Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS: CHANGES TO AGENDA: PUBLIC COMMENT/TESTIMONIAL: CONSENT CALENDAR: YOUTH COMMITTEE Location? Monday, January 25, 2016, 4:00pm AGENDA 1. ACTION: Approve November 30, 2015 Youth Committee minutes. DISCUSSION OR REVIEW OF BUSINESS CALENDAR ACTION ITEMS: 1. Special presentation?. 2. ACTION: Receive and accept Program Year report updates on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth and Silver Star Programs. Receive an update on the progress of the Workforce Innovation Fund and Workforce Accelerator Fund (WAF) 2.0 grants. 3. Update on the Youth Summit. 4. Summary of current and potential youth grant opportunities. 5. Review and discuss the draft Youth Committee agenda for the meeting scheduled for March 28, Other topics. 7. Other topics. 8. Other topics. ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS: Business Services: 2/9/16 - TBD Executive: 2/17/16 - TBD Oversight: 3/10/16 - TBD Youth: 3/28/16 - TBD WDB MEETING: 3/3/16 - TBD Diana Carrillo, Chair Diana Carrillo Diana Carrillo Diana Carrillo ADJOURNMENT: To request information, please contact the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) staff at (831) or visit our website at ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec ), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Secretary to the WDB at (831) Joyce Aldrich, WDB Executive Director 730 La Guardia Street, 2 nd Fl Salinas, CA (831) A proud partner of America s Job Center of California SM network.