Special Response Grant MODIFICATION Dislocated Worker Program Identification Summary

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1 Special Response Grant MODIFICATION Dislocated Worker Program Identification Summary Grant #: DWSWIA1109SRR Date Submitted Revised: 3/1/11 Program Operator Identification Summary Program Operator: Workforce Connections, Inc. Phone: Address: 402 North 8 th Street, La Crosse, WI Zip: Contact Person: Beth Sullivan, Director of Corporate Planning and Research Program Summary Target Groups Previously Approved: Cardinal IG, Northern Engraving, Toro, Miniature Precision Components, NCR Consumables, Trane Company and PACAL Additional Target Groups: Everbrite, Quillin s Village, Inc. Types of Business or Industry: Manufacturing, Retail (Grocery) Store Geographic Area Served: Western Wisconsin WDA #9, (Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon counties) Performance/Award Period Start Date: 7/1/2010 End Date: 6/30/2011 Proposed Funding Current (%) Added (%) Total (%) Administration $23, $ 5,919 $29, Program Costs $245, $ 46,568 $292, Total $269, $ 52,487 $321, Proposed Outcomes Current Added Total Participants Carried In From Prior Program Year Total Enrollments 105 N/A 155 Total Exits 80 N/A 110 Total Employed at Exit 68 N/A 94 % Employed at Exit 85% N/A 85% Cost/Participant $3,066 $2,077 Date of Review by: WDB 5/17/2010 (Executive Committee Review) LEO: 5/14/2010 (Mailed) Labor Organization (if applicable) The application was ed to the following on 5/13/2010, with a request to have comments sent to Beth Sullivan by May 26, No comments received. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers-District Lodge 66UAW Lodge 36 approved on 5/21/2010/ Sent to IBEW local 953 on February 14, 2011 DWSW E (R. 04/2007) 1

2 Dislocated Worker Program Performance Summary - Special Response Grant For PY10 Local Program and Special Response Grant provide participant enrollment and accrued expenditures through Month Ending 07/24/2010 Local Program Current Year PY2010 7/1/2010 6/30/2011 Local Program Prior Year PY2009 7/1/2009 6/30/ SRR Modification February 2011 Special Response Grant PY2010 7/1/2010 6/30/2011 Participant and Performance Data Plan Actual Plan Actual Plan Actual *Enrolled *Exits *Exits to Employment **Entered Employment Rate 84% 82.9% 84% 82.8% **6 mos. Earnings Change $14,400 $16,459 $14,400 $13,459 **Employment Retention Rate 93% 85.4% 93% 87.8% Financial Data Plan Actual Plan Actual Plan Actual Allocation/Award Current Year 414, , , Carry-In Funds Transferred In Funds Transferred Out -149,429 ***Expenditures 26, , ,667 N/A 127, % of Planned 2% 100% 2% Funds Available 388, , , Cost/Participant N/A 1, N/A Cost/Entered Empl. N/A 2, , Acceptable Sources of Data: *DWD Job Center Systems Data Warehouse (webi); **DWD issued quarterly performance reports and ***DWD CORe reporting system Participant Data is most current monthly information available through DWD produced data sources. The following definitions apply: Enrolled eligible dislocated worker receiving at least a staff-assisted service Exits exited from dislocated worker services (all fund sources) Exits to Employment - total employed at the time of exit from dislocated worker services Performance Data is most current quarterly information available through DWD produced data sources performance data has not been reported to WDA 9 Entered Employment number employed in the 1 st quarter after exit divided by the number who exited in the quarter Entered Employment Rate number employed the first quarter after exit divided by the number exited during the quarter Average 6 mos. Earnings earnings in 2 nd and 3 rd quarters after the exit quarter divided by the number who exited in the quarter Employment Retention Rate number employed in both the 2 nd and 3 rd quarter after exit divided by the number who exit during the quarter Financial Data is most current monthly information as reported to DWD through the CORe system DETW E (R. 06/2008)

3 SRR Modification February 2011 Special Response Grant Summary of Affected Groups (new and continuing target groups) Please include all continuing and all new target groups. Update information, as needed, for continuing groups. Name of Company Cardinal IG Northern Engraving Toro Miniature Precision Components, Inc. Tomah, WI Sparta, WI Tomah, WI Prairie du Chien, WI Facility Location Number Affected ( ) 100 ( ) Manufacturing Manufacturing Manufacturing Manufacturing Type of Business n/a n/a n/a n/a Union Involved February 1, 2009 Between January 1 April 20, 2009 January 20, 2009 Layoff/Closing Date(s) and May 1, 2009 Initial Rapid Response Date January 21, 2009 February 16, 2009 April 13, 2009 December 16, 2008 March 4, 2009 Worker Orientation Dates January 21, 2009 February 16, 2009 April 13, 2009 December 16, 2008 and March 4, total Number at Orientations Number Surveyed Total interested in services WIA enrollment status TAA Status n/a n/a n/a Eligible certification date Total to be served this PY DETW E (R. 06/2008) 3

4 SRR Modification February 2011 Special Response Grant Summary of Affected Groups (new and continuing target groups) Please include all continuing and all new target groups. Update information, as needed, for continuing groups. Initial Rapid Response Date Worker Orientation Dates Number at Orientations Number Surveyed Total interested in services WIA enrollment status TAA Status Total to be served this PY DETW E (R. 06/2008) January 22, 2009 February 1, 2009 March 2, 2009 April 13, March 6, 2009 March 10, 2009 January 5, 2011 February 9, 2011 January 22, 2009 Feb.6, March 5 and March 6 and March January 5, 2011 February 9, April 16, , total n/a Eligible-approved February 2009 n/a Name of Company NCR Consumables Trane Company PACAL Everbrite Quillin s Viroqua, WI La Crosse, WI La Crosse, WI La Crosse, WI La Crosse, WI Facility Location Number Affected Type of Business Manufacturing Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Sign Mfg. Supermarkets & Other Grocery Stores Union Involved n/a International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers- District Lodge 66 UAW-Local 316 IBEW Local 953 n/a March 31, 2009 February1, 2009 January 30, 2009 February 4, March 31, 2011 Layoff/Closing Date(s) March 2, June? 2011 April 13, 2009 Eligibleapproved n/a

5 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant Cardinal IG Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group 1. Occupations Prod./Assembly 25 Glass Handler 19 Quality Control 3 Other 5 2. Wages Less than $9:00 0 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills Equipment Maintenance, problem solving, operation monitoring, quality control, operation and control 4. Educational Levels Less than High S. 10 GED/HSED 7 High school 26 Some College 9 Associate Degree 3 Bachelor Degree 1 Graduate Degree 0 5. Demographics Age Over 55 0 Gender Male 36 Female 22 Race/Ethnicity White (not 54 Black (not Hispanic) 0 Hispanic 1 American Indian 0 Hispanic) Pacific Islander 1 More than 1 race Disability that may Yes 1 No 51 Not Sure 4 affect Job Search 6. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 0 Over 20 years 0 Earning Status One wage Earner 28 Other earner in 24 household 7. Plans Immediate Employ 26 ST training 16 LT Training 22 Retire 1 Summary of Services 1. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings and worker orientation, intensive and training services.. 2. Planned services: Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensivecomprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Services-dependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 3. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable. DETW E (R. 06/2008) 5

6 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant Northern Engraving Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group 1. Occupations Administrative 7 Customer Service 3 Supervisory 5 Machinist 3 2. Other 7 3. Wages Less than $9:00 1 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills Equipment Maintenance, problem solving, operation monitoring, quality control, operation and control 5. Educational Levels Less than High S. 1 GED/HSED 1 High school 11 Some College 9 Associate Degree 4 Bachelor Degree 1 Graduate Degree 0 6. Demographics Age Over 55 9 Gender Male 6 Female 19 Race/Ethnicity White (not 54 Black (not Hispanic) 0 Hispanic 0 American Indian 0 Hispanic) Pacific Islander 1 More than 1 race 0 Disability that may affect Job Search Yes 1 No 22 Not Sure 2 7. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 4 Over 20 years 7 Earning Status One wage Earner 28 Other earner in household Plans Immediate Employ 13 ST training 10 LT Training 2 Retire 0 Summary of Services 1. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings and worker orientation, intensive and training services.. 2. Planned services: Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensive-comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Servicesdependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 3. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable. DETW E (R. 06/2008) 6

7 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant - TORO Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group 1. Occupations Welding 12 Assembly 11 Forklift 4 Clerical 2 Other 4 2. Wages Less than $9:00 0 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills Equipment Maintenance, problem solving, operation monitoring, quality control, etc. 4. Educational Levels Less than High S. 0 GED/HSED 3 High school 20 Some College 9 Associate Degree 0 Bachelor Degree 0 Graduate Degree 1 5. Demographics Age Over 55 4 Gender Male 22 Female 11 Race/Ethnicity White (not 32 Black (not Hispanic) 0 Hispanic American Indian 1 Hispanic) Pacific Islander 0 More than 1 race 0 Disability that may affect Job Search Yes 1 No 29 Not Sure 2 6. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 0 Over 20 years 0 Earning Status One wage Earner 13 Other earner in household Plans Immediate Employ 13 ST training 13 LT Training 6 Retire 0 Summary of Services 1. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings. 2. Planned services Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensivecomprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Services-dependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 3. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable DETW E (R. 06/2008) 7

8 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant Miniature Precision Components Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group 8. Occupations Quality Engineer 3 Molding 3 General Labor 8 Supervisory 2 Other 4 9. Wages Less than $9:00 1 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills Equipment Maintenance, problem solving, operation monitoring, quality control, etc. 11. Educational Levels Less than High S. 12 GED/HSED 7 High school 54 Some College 35 Associate Degree 7 Bachelor Degree 6 Graduate Degree Demographics Age Over Gender Male 61 Female 59 Race/Ethnicity White (not 115 Black (not Hispanic) 1 Hispanic 3 American Indian 1 Hispanic) Pacific Islander 0 More than 1 race 0 Disability that may Yes 5 No 106 Not Sure 8 affect Job Search 13. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 13 Over 20 years 2 Earning Status One wage Earner 65 Other earner in 55 household 14. Plans Immediate Employ 55 ST training 37 LT Training 49 Retire 3 Summary of Services 4. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings. 5. Planned services Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensivecomprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Services-dependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 6. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable DETW E (R. 06/2008) 8

9 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant NCR Consumables Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group 1. Occupations Press Operator 30 Maintenance 6 Supervisory 9 Packer 7 2. Resource Planner 7 Other Wages Less than $9:00 1 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills Equipment Maintenance, problem solving, Operations monitoring, quality control. 5. Educational Levels Less than High S. 4 GED/HSED 7 High school 44 Some College 156 Associate Degree Bachelor Degree 9 Graduate Degree 0 6. Demographics Age Over Gender Male 50 Female 30 Race/Ethnicity White (not Hispanic) 79 Black (not Hispanic) 0 Hispanic 0 American Indian 0 Asian/Pacific Isl 1 More than 1 race Disability that may affect Job Search Yes 4 No 70 Not Sure 6 7. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 22 Over 20 years 28 Earning Status One wage Earner 26 Other earner in household Plans Immediate Employ 41 ST training 42 LT Training 20 Retire 3 Summary of Services 7. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings. 8. Planned services Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensive-comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Services-dependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 9. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable 9

10 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant Trane Company Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group 9. Occupations Assembly/Laborer 25 Machinist 20 Welder 19 Other Wages Less than $9:00 0 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills Equipment maintenance, problem solving, operation monitoring, quality control, operation and control, etc 12. Educational Levels Less than High S. 0 GED/HSED 6 High school 39 Some College 34 Associate Degree 8 Bachelor Degree 4 Graduate Degree Demographics Age Over Gender Male 56 Female 36 Race/Ethnicity White (not Hispanic) 79 Black (not Hispanic) 1 Hispanic 1 American Indian Pacific Islander 10 More than 1 race Disability that may Yes 1 No 75 Not Sure 11 affect Job Search 14. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 55 Over 20 years 1 Earning Status One wage Earner 39 Other earner in 46 household 15. Plans Immediate 25 ST training 30 LT Training 47 Retire 2 Employ Summary of Services 10. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings. 11. Planned services Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensive-comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Services-dependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 12. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable 10

11 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant PACAL Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group Occupations Welders Wages Less than $9:00 0 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills Equipment maintenance; math. Critical thinking, equipment selection, quality control, reading comp 3. Educational Levels Less than High S. 32 GED/HSED 9 High school 4 Some College 15 Associate Degree 2 Bachelor Degree 1 Graduate Degree 3 4. Demographics Age Over 55 3 Gender Male 34 Female 3 Race/Ethnicity White (not Hispanic) 21 Black (not Hispanic) 1 Hispanic 0 American Indian 1 Pacific Islander 14 More than 1 race 0 Disability that may affect Job Search Yes 3 No 31 Not Sure 2 5. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 9 Over 20 years 0 Earning Status One wage Earner 23 Other earner in household Plans Immediate Employ 11 ST training 17 LT Training 24 Retire 0 Summary of Services 13. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings. 14. Planned services Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensive-comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Services-dependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 15. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable 11

12 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant Everbrite Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group Occupations 7. Wages Less than $9:00 1 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills 9. Educational Levels Less than High S. 3 GED/HSED 2 High school 13 Some College 6 Associate Degree 4 Bachelor Degree 3 Graduate Degree Demographics Age Over 55 4 Gender Male 18 Female 14 Race/Ethnicity White (not Hispanic) 31 Black (not Hispanic) 0 Hispanic 0 American Indian 0 Pacific Islander 1 More than 1 race 0 Disability that may Yes 4 No 23 Not Sure 5 affect Job Search 11. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 13 Over 20 years 13 Earning Status One wage Earner 9 Other earner in 20 household 12. Plans Immediate 10 ST training 17 LT Training 12 Retire 1 Employ Summary of Services 16. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings. 17. Planned services Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensive-comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Services-dependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 18. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable 12

13 Special Response Grant PY Special Response Grant Quillin s Target Group Profile complete a profile for each new target group (company) included on the Summary of Affected Groups. Describe the Characteristics of the affected work group Occupations 13. Wages Less than $9:00 21 $9.01 to $ $11.01 to $ $14.01 to $ $18.01 to $$ Over $ Skills 15. Educational Levels Less than High S. 0 GED/HSED 5 High school 31 Some College 22 Associate Degree 7 Bachelor Degree 6 Graduate Degree Demographics Age Over Gender Male 37 Female 36 Race/Ethnicity White (not Hispanic) 70 Black (not Hispanic) 1 Hispanic American Indian 1 Pacific Islander 0 More than 1 race 0 Disability that may Yes 4 No 64 Not Sure 4 affect Job Search 17. Other Features Tenure Less than 5 years Years years 16 Over 20 years 23 Earning Status One wage Earner 36 Other earner in 36 household 18. Plans Immediate 51 ST training 27 LT Training 16 Retire 1 Employ Summary of Services 19. Services provided to date: initial rapid response meetings. 20. Planned services Core-outreach and intake, job search and placement assistance, initial skills assessment, labor market information, supportive services information, resume development, job application assistance and follow-up services. Intensive-comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, individual employment plans, case management, career counseling and planning, workshops, job development/coaching, prevocational training, interviewing and supportive skills. Training-customized short-term training, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, workplace training, skills upgrading and retraining and job readiness training. Supportive Services-dependent care, work related uniforms and tools, transportation assistance and work related physical exams. 21. Coordinated services: services will be coordinated with TAA and WIA grants when applicable 13

14 Dislocated Worker Program Quarterly Activity Plan Special Response Grant Program Operator: Workforce Connections, Inc. Total Funds: $321,921 Effective Dates: From: 7/1/2010 To: 6/30/2011 Note: Quarterly figures are cumulative. 1 st quarter 2 nd quarter 3 rd quarter 4 th quarter Quarter Ending 09/30/ /31/2010 3/31/ /30/2011 a. Participant Activity Enrolled Core Services Intensive Services Training Services Supportive Services b. Total Exits c. Total Employed at Exit d. Expenditures Administration 13, , ,675 29,594 Core Services 59, , , ,316 Intensive Services 67,368 84,210 Training Services* 5, ,698 51,800 Supportive Services ,640 30,000 Total Expenditures 78, , , ,920 * Training Services includes only the direct costs of occupational classroom training (tuition, fees, books, required supplies and equipment) and OJT; this budget category does not include any staff costs. DETW (R. 06/2008) 14

15 Budget Summary Format - Special Response Grant Administration Program Total Staff Salaries 18, , ,046 Staff Fringe Benefits 6,639 69,898 76,536 Staff Travel 2,000 2,000 Communications 2,000 2,000 Facilities Office Supplies 2,000 2,000 Testing & Instructional Materials Tuition Payments 48,500 48,500 OJT Reimbursements 13,300 13,300 Relocation Assistance Out-of-Area JSA Supportive Services 20,000 20,000 Allocated Costs 4,500 21,938 26,438 Other (specify) 100 3,000 3,100 TOTAL 29, , ,920 DETW (R. 06/2008) 15

16 Staffing Pattern - Special Response Grant List position title, annual salary, % time charged; months charged to the grant, and specific duties performed for this grant. Position/Title Monthly Salary/Wage x % Charged x # Months = Total Charged to Grant Duties Performed in Grant ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS Executive Director/Director of Admin Support $ 7, % 12 $ 4,558 Grant oversight and employer relations Director of Finance $ 4, % 12 $ 2,682 Fiscal management and reporting Director of Program Operations $ 4, % 12 $ 5,364 Oversight, coordination, supervision and technical assistance Director of Corporate Development and Research $ 4, % 12 $ 2,682 Grant planning and modifications Planning Coordinator $ 2, % 12 $ 1,534 Planning and Marketing Accounting Coordinator $ 2, % 12 $ 1,534 Total Administrative $ 18,355 Voucher payment, payroll, accounts payable PROGRAM COSTS Program Manager $ 3, % 12 $ 6,174 Supervision and technical assistance Workforce Development Manager $ 3, % 12 $ 2,368 Rapid response activities, customized training & job development Management Information Specialist $ 2, % 12 $ 2,981 Clerical support to case managers and participants Employment/Training Coordinator - LAX $ 2, % 12 $ 32,723 Case management activities Employment/Training Coordinator - LAX $ 2, % 12 $ 6,361 Case management activities Employment/Training Coordinator - CR $ 2, % 12 $ 8,181 Case management activities Employment/Training Coordinator - MN $ 2, % 12 $ 32,723 Case management activities Employment/Training Coordinator - VN $ 2, % 12 $ 8,181 Case management activities Total Program Staff Cost $ 109,691 Staffing Grand Total $ 128,046 16

17 Supplemental Narrative Supplemental Narrative A. Provide a brief narrative describing pertinent features of the proposed project or target groups that are not addressed elsewhere in your proposal. This could include for example, characteristics of the dislocated worker population that require special services, innovative service strategies, etc. The individuals in training and supportive began services in a recessive economy and sought services at higher levels than previous years. To help combat this, Workforce Connections, Inc. is adding a OJT component to this request.. B. New grants. Please provide the following information at the time your WDA makes the first request for Special Response funds in a program year. Provide updates to this information at the time of a grant modification if significant changes have occurred. 1. Describe how Special Response funds are coordinated with and used to supplement the resources and services available through the local formula allocation funded dislocated workers program and how the need for Special Response funds is determined. Local formula allocations are used throughout the program year to fund services to dislocated workers affected by layoff. Once a dislocated workers enters the program, the Employment Coordinator works with the worker to outline an employment re-entry and retraining program. Projections of spending are made for the program year for dislocated workers in a re-training plan and/or job search plan. Funds are then allocated to the participant to cover his or her plan. Special response funding is used to cover workers from larger layoffs, when local formula funding is not sufficient to enroll all affected employees in the local grant. This is done to ensure that all affected employees from the dislocation can access the same level of services. 2. Description of local policies and processes: a. That ensure that all available sources of funds for training and supportive service are identified and used before the expenditure of WIA funds (Pell, TAA, veteran s benefits, etc.); WIA funding is used only after all possible avenues of funding have been explored. Employment Coordinators are reminded to look for other sources of funding. Coordinators need to verify that other sources of funding were used first or that other sources of funding were not available and include this in writing on training vouchers and within the participant files. Training and supportive assistance is provided only to WIA individuals who are registered for services and enrolled, or in WIA follow-up services. Supportive services are provided based on activities that have been pre-approved within the WIA Individual Employment Plan. 17

18 b. For determining local eligibility for and prioritizing services to dislocated workers, including how any local waiting lists for services are established and managed; Local eligibility and services are prioritized using the WIA local plan and the direction that was provided by the (WDB) via the planning committee. Priority preference should be given to veteran s and veteran s spouses. Additional direction includes: 1. An individual meeting low income or recipient of public assistance who is also a veteran or veteran s spouse would receive the highest priority; 2. Recipients of public assistance would receive the next priority of services; 3. Eligible veterans and spouses have priority over non-veterans for the third priority; Other local discretionary target population groups or weighted criteria process. Waiting lists are established when funds to serve current enrollees are obligated or exhausted. Names and phone numbers are will be entered into a spreadsheet so that individuals can be contacted if funds become available either through special response or other initiatives.. c. How labor market information is used to determine that dislocated workers are unlikely to return to the previous industry or occupation and to determine appropriate service options. Identify in-demand and targeted occupations in your WDA. Employment Coordinators and front line staff are trained on using current local labor market information to assess the growing and in-demand occupations. Publications from the Office of Economic Advisors and projections on WorkNet are used. The WDB also produced a Regional Innovations Grant Asset Mapping report (AIM2WIN) that outlines the demand industries and occupations in the tri-state area. The AIN2WIN report as well as State of the Workforce Reports on-line through both the WDB and Workforce Connections, Inc. websites. Occupations in the following industries are in-demand in the area: o Advanced Manufacturing (equipment and metal manufacturing; food manufacturing and furniture manufacturing) o Life Sciences (Biotechnology and healthcare) o Renewable Energy o Business and Professional Services. The WDB uses industry data, including those on growing industries, to plan strategies for workforce development. The AIM2WIN Report has outlined the current in-demand industries as well as the emerging industries. This information is used by economic developers as well as workforce professionals to steer job seekers toward in demand training. In addition, Workforce Development Consultants use labor market information when speaking with employers about wages in the area and current and future training needs. 18

19 C. Provide a brief narrative explanation for any of the following that apply to your application. 1. Cost per participant exceeds $2,500. N/A 2. Target group(s) are TAA eligible. Identify what services this project will provide that are not available through the TAA program. Describe the process for coordinating services across the WIA Local Dislocated Worker Program/Special Response Grant and TAA programs. Include a description of customer flow and the role of each program in providing assessment, employability plan development, case management, placement services, training and follow-up. TAA funding will be utilized when applicable for TAA eligible participants. The TAA program is coordinated with WIA in the service delivery area. Referrals are made to the TAA program, when a dislocation is certified for services. Case managers from both programs provide cooperative case management. TAA funds are used for qualified training, with the WIA program providing support services as necessary. The coordination is effective. 3. Initial rapid response or worker orientation meetings have not been held. Explain why these meetings have not been held. Include any information you have about the affected group that justifies their inclusion in the grant. All rapid response meeting have been held. DETW E (R. 06/2008) 19