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1 Workforce Development Board (WDB) UC Merced Downtown Campus Center 655 W. 18 th Street, Rooms 105/106 Merced, CA April 1, 018, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Meeting Agenda 1. Call to Order/Roll Call... Page. Approval of Agenda Approval of February 15, 018 Meeting Minutes Public Opportunity to Speak Chair Comments Director Comments Action/Discussion... a. WDB Membership-Mike Altomare... 4 b. WDB Membership-Steve Newvine... 5 c. WDB Membership-Eric Chu... 6 d. WDB Membership-Tim O Neill... 7 e. WDB Membership-Mark Hendrickson... 8 f. WDB Membership-Greg Vincelet... 9 g. Board Surveys Presentations a. Literacy Coalition of Merced County... Hub Walsh 9. Reports... a. Business Services... Reyna Espinoza 1 b. Fiscal... Brian Baker 3 c. Youth... Reyna Espinoza Information... a. 018 Disability Employment Accelerator.0... Lance Lippincott Next Meeting: 3:30 p.m., June 14, Location: UC Merced Downtown Center, 655 W 18th St, Rooms 105 & 106, Merced, CA Adjourn... 1

2 Draft Workforce Development Board (WDB) Merced County Child Support Services 60 E. 15 th Street, Auditorium Merced, CA February 15, 018, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes Members Present: Michael Altomare Daniel Caris Eric Chu Shelly Conner Shawn Dwyer Members Absent: Margarita Cabalbag Jennifer Cargill David Dees Carol Greenberg Steve Hobbs Others Present: Jessica Acosta Brian Baker Mark Hendrickson John Jepson Joshua Lepper Leslie McGowan Steve Newvine Amie Marchini Daron McDaniel Jack Mobley Terry Nichols Matt Richard Reyna Espinoza Tammy Johnson Tim O Neill Stergios (Steve) Roussos Peter Schuerman Steve Tietjen Tim Robertson Greg Vincelet Lance Lippincott David Mirrione The Chair, Mr. Michael Altomare, called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.; as a quorum had not been achieved, Mr. Altomare opened the meeting with Item 8 Chair Comments. 1. Chair Comments: Mr. Altomare introduced the newest member to the Workforce Development Board, Mr. Eric Chu representing Merrill Lynch/Bank of America. Mr. Altomare also shared his excitement of the hiring of the new Workforce Development Director, Mr. David Mirrione.. Director Comments: Mr. Mirrione stated he is excited to be on board and one of the first items he is focused on with the Workforce Development Board, is creating an informational book for all new members and surveying the board in an effort to increase attendance. 3. National Association of Workforce Boards Forum 018: Three individuals will be attending the conference: Ms. Leslie McGowan, Mr. Altomare, and Mr. Mirrione. Information regarding what is expected at the conference was discussed. 4. Business Services: Ms. Reyna Espinoza reviewed the report and a copy of the report was included in the meeting packet. 5. Call to Order/Roll Call: At 3:54 p.m., a quorum was achieved and roll call was taken.

3 Workforce Development Board Meeting Minutes Page February 15, Approval of Agenda: It was M/S/C McGowan/Dwyer to approve the agenda as modified due to lack of a quorum. 7. Approval of Minutes: It was M/S/C Tietjen/McGowan to approve the December 14, 017 minutes as submitted. 8. Public Opportunity to Speak: None. 9. Reports: a. Fiscal: Mr. Brian Baker reviewed the report and a copy of the report was included in the meeting packet. b. Youth: A youth report was submitted by the contracted youth program provider, the Merced County Office of Education, and Ms. Espinoza reviewed the report. A copy of the report was included in the meeting packet. 10. Next Meeting: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 018, Location: TBD 11. Adjournment: It was M/S/C McGowan/O Neill to adjourn the meeting at 4:37 p.m. 3

4 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Mike Altomare, Agrecom, Inc. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Mike Altomare and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)()(A), the majority of the members of the local board shall be representatives of business in the local area. Mr. Mike Altomare s application is that of a representative of local business. In September 010, Mr. Mike Altomare was nominated for membership on this board by Bill Mattos of the California Poultry Federation. Mr. Altomare is the owner of Agrecom, Inc., a local business whose main businesses are sanitation chemicals, potable water treatment, pest control management, automated chemical controls and data collection. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting. 4

5 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Steve Newvine, Pacific Gas & Electric. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Steve Newvine and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)()(A), the majority of the members of the local board shall be representatives of business in the local area. Mr. Steve Newvine s application is that of a representative of local business. In November 006, Chairman of the Board for the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce Susie Bubenchik nominated Mr. Steve Newvine for membership on the Workforce Development Board as a private sector representative. Mr. Newvine represents Pacific Gas & Electric as a representative to the Merced County Workforce Development Board. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting. 5

6 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Discussion For Action For Information SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Membership Mr. Eric Chu, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch. PROPOSED MOTION(S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Eric Chu and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)()(A), the majority of the members of the local board shall be representatives of business in the local area. Mr. Eric Chu is a financial advisor with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, in downtown Merced. Mr. Chu has extensive experience in the financial industry and can provide the Workforce Development Board with general information on the economic outlook and financial health of Merced County. Mr. Chu is involved in the Merced community, and is a member of several organizations including: the Merced Sunrise Rotary Club, UC-Merced s Planned Giving Council, the University Friend s Circle, and many others. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting. 6

7 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Tim O Neill, Image Masters. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Tim O Neill and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)()(A), the majority of the members of the local board shall be representatives of business in the local area. Mr. Tim O Neill s application is that of a representative of local business. Mr. O Neill is the CEO of Image Masters located in Merced and has served on numerous boards and committees including the Sunrise Rotary, Merced Ahead Steering Committee, and the Children s Movement of Merced County. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting. 7

8 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Mark J. Hendrickson, Director, Merced County Department of Community and Economic Development. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Mark J. Hendrickson and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)()(D), the Workforce Development Board shall include a representative of governmental and economic and community development entities serving in the local area. Mr. Hendrickson is the Director of the Merced County Department of Community and Economic Development. The Department of Community and Economic Development works with private/public sector trends from a land use and economic development standpoint. As the director, Mr. Hendrickson provides leadership on economic development issues facing the County and responsible for the implementation of land use planning decisions. Mr. Hendrickson has been involved with many boards over the years such as the past president of the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce, Vice-Chairman of the Redevelopment Advisory Committee for the City of Merced, and former board member of the Merced College Foundation, among others. Mr. Hendrickson is very familiar with employment and training programs. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting. 8

9 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Greg Vincelet, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 44 Training Center. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Greg Vincelet and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)()(B), the Workforce Development Board shall include a representative of a labor organization of the local area. In September 009, Mr. Greg Vincelet was nominated by The Building and Construction Trades Council of Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties for application to the Merced County Workforce Development Board. Mr. Vincelet is a Training Coordinator for thelocal 44 Training Center of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting. 9

10 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff SUBJECT: Board Surveys For Action For Information For Discussion PROPOSED MOTION (S): Submitted for review and appropriate action. DISCUSSION: Attached please find the surveys of board members regarding various subjects for discussion and relevant action. ATTACHMENT(S): Boar Surveys 10

11 Workforce Development Board of Merced County Board Member Survey Completed Responses 17 Partial Responses 0 Survey Visits 37 Q1 Are you representing a private business on the Workforce Development Board? Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 53% Yes No 47% Response Percent Response Count Yes 5.94% 9 No 47.06% 8 11

12 Q Did you receive a Board Orientation when you were appointed to the Workforce Development Board? Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 71% Yes 18% No Not Sure 1% Response Percent Response Count Yes 17.65% 3 No 70.59% 1 Not Sure 11.76% 1

13 Q3 A Board Member Resource Book would be helpful for to me as a Board Member. Answered: 16 Skipped: 1 19% 6% 6% 69% 1 (Strongly Disagree) (Strongly Agree) Response Percent Response Count 1 (Strongly Disagree) 0.0% 0 6.5% % % 3 5 (Strongly Agree) 68.75% 11 Rating Average:

14 Q4 I understand my role on the Workforce Development Board. Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 9% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 1% 6% 35% (Strongly Agree) 18% Response Percent Response Count 1 (Strongly Disagree) 5.88% % % % 6 5 (Strongly Agree) 17.65% 3 Rating Average:

15 Q5 Currently, the Workforce Development Board meetings bimonthly. Do you believe that the Workforce Development Board should meet... Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 53% Bimonthly Quarterly Three times per year 47% Response Percent Response Count Bimonthly 5.94% 9 Quarterly 47.06% 8 Three times per year 0.0% 0 15

16 Q6 The information I receive at Workforce Development Board meetings is adequate to make Board decisions. Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 35% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 6% 6% 53% (Strongly Agree) Response Percent Response Count 1 (Strongly Disagree) 5.88% % % % 9 5 (Strongly Agree) 0.0% 0 Rating Average:

17 Q7 I would you like to have board member presentations at the board meetings so I can learn more about the work my fellow board members are doing in the community. Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 6% 4% 6% 41% 1 (Strongly Disagree) (Strongly Agree) 4% Response Percent Response Count 1 (Strongly Disagree) 5.88% % % % 7 5 (Strongly Agree) 3.53% 4 Rating Average:

18 Q8 I have a strong understanding of the services that Worknet Merced County offers to adult job seekers. Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 4% 9% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 1% 6% (Strongly Agree) 9% Response Percent Response Count 1 (Strongly Disagree) 5.88% % % % 5 5 (Strongly Agree) 9.41% 5 Rating Average:

19 Q9 I have a strong understanding of the services that Worknet Merced County offers to youth job seekers via our contract with the Merced County Office of Education. Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 18% 18% 35% 1 (Strongly Disagree) % 1% 5 (Strongly Agree) Response Percent Response Count 1 (Strongly Disagree) 17.65% % % % 5 (Strongly Agree) 17.65% 3 Rating Average:.94 19

20 Q10 I have a strong understanding of the services that Worknet Merced County offers to businesses. Answered: 17 Skipped: 0 35% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 6% 1% 4% (Strongly Agree) 4% Response Percent Response Count 1 (Strongly Disagree) 11.76% 5.88% % % 4 5 (Strongly Agree) 3.53% 4 Rating Average:

21 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Business Dashboard PROPOSED MOTION (S): For Information Only & Discussion. DISCUSSION: The new Business Dashboard includes a snapshot of business ser vices activities from July 017 to the present. 1

22 Business Dashboard Average Wage by Sector (All jobs placed) July Present Wage in Dollars $4.5 $6.67 $10.60 $19.6 $35.6 $11.75 $15.00 $15.47 $1.38 Industy Sector Number of Placements Job/Training Placements by Sector July 017-March 31, Industry Sector Hiring Fair Outreach Analytics 017/ EDD Human Services Agency Merced College Hiring Event Placements July December 017 Number of New Hires Employer Workforce Development Board Meeting: 4/1/018

23 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Program Dashboard PROPOSED MOTION (S): For Information Only & Discussion. DISCUSSION: The new Program Dashboard includes a look at the fiscal status of the program as a whole, as well as statistics for center usage and unemployment trends. 3

24 Program Dashboard Millions $ Merced County Workforce Investment Funding & Expenditures thru /8/018 $6.4 $6.13 $5.78 Expended 97% Expended 93% Expended 39% Funding Year Unspent Expended Number of Center Visits 018 1st Quarter Center Utilization January February March (Partial) Merced Center Los Banos Program $1,343,904 30% Admin $181,318 4% Storm $437,369 10% Worknet Merced CountyExpenditures July 017 thru February 018 Regional $394,448 9% Total Expended: $4,494,74 Youth $741,180 16% Business Services $893,73 0% Training $46,31 10% Support Services $40,461 1% Unemployment Rates PY 017/18 Unemployment Percentage 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% July August September October November December January February Merced County California Workforce Development Board Meeting: 4/1/018 4

25 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Youth Dashboard PROPOSED MOTION (S): For Information Only & Discussion. DISCUSSION: The new Youth Dashboard is an overview of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth services being delivered in Merced County. Youth services in Merced County are primarily delivered by the Merced County Office of Education, under contract as a career services provider to Worknet Merced County. 5

26 Youth Dashboard Youth Contract Expenditures through February 8, /18 Total $741, $19, Sum of Expended Sum of Unexpended 0% 10% 0% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 017/18 Quarters 1 & Participant Wages After Entering Employment 50 Youth Served 017/018 to March 15, $10.50 $11.00 $ New Participants 10 * 5 Placed in Post-Secondary Education * 3 Advanced Training $1.86 $13.00 $16.5 $ Exisiting Participants as of 7/1/ /18 Quarters 1 & Participants Entering Employment by Sector *Indicates In-Demand Sector Workforce Development Board Meeting: 4/1/018 6

27 6 Youth Work Experience Placements by Business July 1, 017-March 15, 018 (57 Total) AH Insurance Alex Hernandez Insurance Bristol Hospice Catholic Charities Central Valley Central Valley Crisis Center Claire's Boutique DayOut Adult care Garvey Chiropractic Gateway Edu Care Infant Good Will Industries MCOE MCOE ASSETS MCOE Head Start MCOE Wolfe Ed Center Merced Art Hop Merced Chiropractic Merced Co.Animal Control Merced College Merced Soccer Academy Net Zero Homes PetCo Animal Supplies Rainbow Raley's Grocery Store Rancho San Miguel Restored, Inc. Valley Sierra SBDC VC-1 Concrete & Construction Walgreens Work World Youth Work Experience by Sector July 1, 017-March 15, 018 (57 Total) *Indicates an In-Demand Sector Workforce Development Board Meeting: 4/1/018 7

28 TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/1/018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: 018 Disability Employment Accelerator.0 PROPOSED MOTION (S): For Information Only & Discussion. DISCUSSION: Workforce Investment efforts in Merced County will be boosted by the recent award of the 018 Disability Employment Accelerator.0. This grant is intended to build upon the previously awarded Disability Employment Initiative, for which all goals were exceeded. This grant is specifically targeted at helping college graduates with disabilities to find employment, and is an award in the amount of $50,

29 Merced Office 105 W. 18 th Street Merced, CA (09) Los Banos Office th Street Los Banos, CA (09) DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT David Mirrione - Director DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT ACCELERATOR.0 INFORMATION SHEET Currently, Merced County has a higher percentage of residents with disabilities (11.8%) than the statewide average (6.8%). 1 To help address this situation, Merced County (through Worknet) applied for, and was awarded the 018 Disability Employment Accelerator.0 Grant (DEA) in the amount of $50, This grant is intended to serve forty (40) participants with disabilities and is specifically targeted for college graduates. The DEA Grant will provide participants with the following services: Short term prevocational training Minimum of 40 participants to be served 50% (0 participants with disabilities) must be college graduates Total number of completing earn-and-learn is 15 and 7 out of the 15 must be college graduates with disabilities Average wages rate expected at placement is $13.00 per hours Supportive Services East/West DiverseAbility Hiring Fair Minimum of 0 participants must be in an earn-and-learn/work base training. Total entering employment is 30 This DEA Grant is a continuation of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) that Merced County was awarded in October of 014. The goals of the DEI grant were exceeded as follows: 130 participants served (only 90 required) 84 entered training Accessibility equipment purchased for Worknet offices to improve accessibility Quarterly business breakfasts held concerning employing those with disabilities 75 entered employment First ever DiverseAbility Fair held, serving more than 300 members of the public and 37 businesses 1 Data is from the United States Census Bureau: Equal Opportunity Employer/Programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. 9

30 Merced Office 105 W. 18 th Street Merced, CA (09) Los Banos Office th Street Los Banos, CA (09) DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT David Mirrione - Director This grant is a further opportunity to sustain a proven model to assist those with disabilities to enter into employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. 30