~ WOR~FO~CE INVESTMENT BOARD www.sonomawib.org Notice of Meeting & Agenda November 10, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92047560254?pwd=YWJvbitjcFdkTGU4SVJ3eEFhVDNtQT09 Meeting ID: 920 4756 0254 Password: 926886 Call In: +1 669-900-6833 * Vote Required (Discussion) (Action * ) (Discussion) (Discussion) (Discussion) (Discussion) (Discussion) (Discussion) I. Introductions and Public Comment (3:00) II. Approve Minutes of July 14, 2021 * (3:05) III. Announcements (3:10) IV. Job Link Operations (3:15) V. Presentation on Diversity (3:30) Alegria De La Cruz and Dora Estrada of Sonoma County Office of Equity VI. WIB Priority Goal Updates (4:00) VII. Employment For Those Experiencing Homelessness Pilot (4:15) VIII. Apprenticeship Ad Hoc Committee Report (4:35) IX. Adjourn (5:00) Open Meetings: Except as expressly authorized under the Brown Act, all meetings are open to attendance by interested members of the public. If WIB members are unable to attend, please call (707)565-8500 prior to the meeting to leave a message stating you are unavailable. Meeting Materials: Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the WIB after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the WIB Administrative Office at 2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 100, Santa Rosa during normal business hours. Page 1 of 28
Performance Goal Rolling Four Quarters Fourth Quarter 2020-2021
45%
20%
13%
Enrolled WIOA Youth Making
Measurable Progress (I.e. Exam,
Transcript, Report Card, etc.)
Measurable Skill
Gains
42%
56%
0%
22%
Median Quarterly
Earnings
Median Quarterly Earnings for
WIOA Youth 2nd Quarter After Exit
$7k
$3,674
$8k
Employment, Education, or
Training Placement (2nd Quarter)
WIOA Youth Employed or
Enrolled in Education or Training
During the 2nd Quarter After Exit
68%
87%
100%
Employment, Education, or
Training Placement (4th Quarter)
WIOA Youth Employed or
Enrolled in Education or Training
During the 4th Quarter After Exit
75%
78%
83%
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Biographies for Sonoma County Office of Equity Presenters
Alegría De La Cruz, Director
The Board of Supervisors appointed Alegría as the Director of the Office of Equity in August 2020. Prior to this appointment, Alegría served as a Chief Deputy in the County Counsel's Office.
Before joining the County of Sonoma, Alegría worked in public service and public interest for the State of California, the Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment, and at California Rural Legal Assistance.
Alegría identifies as Chicana and recognizes, embraces, and celebrates her responsibility to contribute meaningfully to public service, social justice, and equity. Alegría lives in Santa Rosa with her husband and two children, their chickens, and their dog. Alegría finds joy on early morning trail runs, at the beach with her family, and around a campfire in Sonoma County’s beautiful wild spaces.
You may contact our team by emailing us at [email protected] or calling (707) 565-8980.
Dora Estrada, Administrative Aide
Dora has supported the Office of Equity as an Administrative Aide since its inception, first on a part-time basis and then full-time starting in March 2021.
Before joining the Office of Equity Dora worked as a Program Specialist for the General Services Department in their Energy and Sustainability Division, as an Administrative Assistant at Sonoma Clean Power, and as a Public Relations Intern for University of the Pacific’s SUCCESS TRiO program, a federally funded program serving first generation low-income students.
Dora was born and raised in Sonoma Valley. She is the daughter of immigrants and a former foster youth. At a young age, she learned the importance of community engagement and activism. She is excited to be part of the important work that the Office of Equity will be tackling.
Most afternoons you can find Dora cruising on her bright blue bike, baking, or volunteering. Her tres leches cake is definitely a must try! Some of her favorite weekend activities include camping, hiking, and watching movies.
You may contact our team by emailing us at [email protected] or calling (707) 565-8980.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Discussion Points
o What does equity look like for the WIB?
o What does it look like during our economic recovery?
o What does it look like to you as commitment to your organization?
o Has your group had anyone come in and do training and how did that work
out?
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Progress Report to Sonoma WIB on initiatives serving WIOA priority populations
Initiative: English Language Learner / Construction Cohort
Date: November WIB meeting, Data through September 30, 2021
Partnership with SRJC Integrated Education and Training Program, with letters of support from 9local construction companies
Funding: EDD Grant + WIOA formula funds + Regional Plan Implementation 3.0 funding
Staffing: .5 FTE Coordinator funded through EDD Grant, all other staff time with WIOA formula funds
Timeframe: Fall semester 2021 through Fall semester 2022 (3 semesters)
Target: 12 students co-enrolled in IET class and WIOA each semester – considered a Training Cohort
Process Objectives: Job Link staff engaged in classroom activities throughout each semester;Business partners participate with students in presentations, mock interviews. RPI 3.0 funding usedto augment services and supplies for students. Business Services provides Job Development servicesas needed.
Outcome Goals: 90% successfully complete class, 75% continue in classes and/or move into job inconstruction industry, any occupation.
Update – Fall Semester 2021 part 1 (through September 2021) Target for co-enrollment Fall 2021 12 Class comprised mostly of individuals without
right to work documentation. Number co-enrolled to date 4 12 total students in class Grant amount $182,900 Percent of grant funding used to date 13% • Staff time
• Supportive ServicesOutreach Activities • SRJC outreach via Facebook, current ESL classes, newsletter
for student enrollment• Job Link Counselor attended Class Orientation 8/14 to recruit
students into WIOA Career Services• EDD Field workers taking marketing material into the field
Business Engagement • In August 2021, Grant Coordinator reached out to allemployer partners signed on to grant
Integrated Curricula • Employer partners presenting in class – desirable skills,English level needed for the job, tools required, etc.
Successful completion of Semester 1 Goal: 90%
N/A
Continuing in classes and/or moving into employment
N/A
Other exits N/A Requests of WIB Refer students to the program (is English language acquisition a need
in your field?).
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Progress Report to Sonoma WIB on initiatives serving WIOA priority populations
Initiative: Foster Youth
Date: November WIB meeting, Data through September 30, 2021
Partnership with Family, Youth & Children’s Services, CBOs, employers
Funding: Realignment funding (“STAY”), WIOA formula funds
Staffing: All staff time absorbed by TANF funding
Timeframe: TANF funding is continuous, STAY funding is also continuous depending on utilization and outcomes, P2E funding expires March 2022.
Target: 20 Foster Youth enrolled/served in WIOA Title 1 or other employment services program through Job Link.
Process Objectives: Referral process developed and institutionalized. Participants enrolled in WIOA or other employment services program through Job Link, receiving individualized services. Project is steered by collaborative involving Job Link, CBOs, employers, and participant representative. Business Services provides Job Development services as needed. Additional funding developed to cover disallowed expenses. Other grants, e.g. P2E are leveraged on a routine basis.
Output/Outcome Goals: 10 foster youth referred to Job Link by CBOs. 50% successfully enrolled in WIOA Title 1. 68% employed at program exit.
Update – Fall Semester 2021 part 1 (through September 2021) Target for enrollment July 2021 through June 2022 20
Number enrolled to date 15 Training/supportive services funding utilized Non-discretionary funding utilized Other grant funding leveraged
Outreach Activities • SAY staff are co-located in many Santa Rosa high schools, Juvenile Probation Camp, VOICES, Teen Services Sonoma, and the Sonoma Valley Boys & Girls Club. Their Street Outreach Team connects homeless young people to services.
Business Engagement • Job Link Business Services & Youth Programs staff have connected with numerous (10+) businesses/agencies open to hiring young people, including foster youth, on a permanent or temporary basis.
• Staff are working with EDB Business Representative re: employment opportunities and with the Lime Foundation to connect young people to the NextGen Trades Academy.
Supportive Services provided • Transportation assistance ($100) Total individuals employed at exit N/A Other exits N/A Requests of WIB • Provide work experience opportunities for foster youth
• Participate in youth enrichment events (e.g., mock interviews)
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Progress Report to Sonoma WIB on initiatives serving WIOA priority populations
Initiative: Justice Involved Youth & Adults
Date: November WIB meeting, Data through September 30, 2021
Partnership with Sonoma County Probation and Sherriff’s Departments, CBOs and HumanServices Departments
Funding: P2E grant funds, AB 109 grant funds, WIOA formula funds
Staffing: E&T Program Coordinator supported with grant funds; All ETC staff time absorbed byP2E and WIOA formula funds
Timeframe: P2E funds expire March 2022, AB 109 end June 30, 2022
Target: 60 job seekers with justice system involvement enrolled/served in Adult/DW/other
Process Objectives: Referral process developed and institutionalized. Participants enrolled inWIOA, receiving individualized services. Project is steered by collaborative involving DayReporting Center staff, Sergeant at MADF, Job Link, CBOs, employers, and participantrepresentative. Job Link Business Services provides Job Development services as needed.
Output/Outcome Goals: 100 individuals referred to Job Link. 60% successfully enrolled in WIOAservices. 60% employed at program exit.
Update – Summer 2021 (through September 2021) Target for enrollment July 2021 through June 2022 23
Number enrolled to date 10
(10 enrolled in P2E in 1st quarter July-Sept 2021 31 total clients enrolled since beginning of P2E grant in 2019 through 9/30/21)
Training/supportive services funding utilized
Supportive Services = $950.97
Outreach Activities • Outreach via our partner agencies that are referring justice-involved individuals through our pilot program for individualswho are unsheltered
• Outreach conducted during PACT meetings monthly (Paroleand Community Team) in July-Sept to inform parolees aboutJob Link services
• Ongoing communication with probation officers at DRC aswell as with local jail staff to encourage referrals
• Ongoing promotion of the P2E grant during monthly Job LinkSteering Committee meetings with partner agencies.
• We now have co-located navigators at various areas in theCounty to enhance outreach for Job Link services
Business Engagement • Identifying and connecting with employers who are hiring andare second chance employers to help connect job seekerswith these employers
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Supportive Services provided • Union Initiation fees • Tools • Boots • Expungement Workshop hosted online by Job Link in July to
inform individuals about options for getting their criminal records expunged or have their charges reduced.
Total individuals referred 12 Total individuals employed at exit 4
(for P2E; not necessarily exited
yet)
• One participant obtained union-employment in construction and we assisted him with SS for Carpenter’s union initiation fees, tools, and boots.
• One participant who is unsheltered is now employed as a cashier at a gas station.
• One participant works for a business repairing RVs.
• One jail inmate requested services while in custody. We connected and once released he came in for our full Job Link services. This participant is now employed in the construction industry as a laborer.
Other exits N/A Requests of WIB Work experience placements
Enrichment activities (i.e. mock interviews)
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Progress Report to Sonoma WIB on initiatives serving WIOA priority populations
Initiative: Unhoused Pilot
Date: November WIB meeting, Data through September 30, 2021
Partnership with local community providers serving unhoused individuals
Funding: WIOA formula funds
Staffing: All staff time absorbed by WIOA formula funds
Timeframe: Ongoing
Target: 40 unhoused job seekers referred by CBO partners enrolled in WIOA Title 1
Process Objectives: Referral process developed and institutionalized. Participants enrolled inWIOA, receiving individualized services. Project is steered by collaborative involving Job Link,CBOs, employers, and participant representative. Business Services provides Job Developmentservices as needed. Additional funding developed to cover disallowed expenses. Other grants,e.g. P2E are leveraged on a routine basis.
Output/Outcome Goals: 40 individuals referred to Job Link by CBOs. 50% successfully enrolledin WIOA Title 1. 30% employed at program exit.
Update – Fall Semester 2021 part 1 (through September 2021) Target for enrollment July 2021 through June 2022 40
Number enrolled to date 19 enrolled or
currently engaged in enrollment process
Training/supportive services funding utilized Non-discretionary funding utilized Other grant funding leveraged
• WIOA Title IOJT andTWEX
• P2ESupportiveServices
Outreach Activities • ETCs onsite at partner sites, flyer distributionBusiness Engagement • Presentations to the WIB and to Rotary Club.
• Job Link Business Services has connected with numerousbusinesses/agencies open to hiring people struggling to findpermanent shelter on a permanent or temporary basis.
• Staff are working with EDB Business Representative re:employment opportunities.
Supportive Services provided • TransportationTotal individuals referred 46 Total individuals employed at exit N/A Other exits 17 Requests of WIB • Provide work experience opportunities
• Participate in enrichment activities (i.e. mock interviews)
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Recommendation to Sonoma WIB on Initiatives Serving WIOA priority populations
Initiative: Expand Earn & Learn Opportunities—Apprenticeship Ad Hoc Committee
Date: November 10th WIB meeting
Review Charter for this Ad-Hoc Committee:
The WIB is interested in supporting more Earn & Learn Opportunities for job seekers. To address
this goal, the Ad-Hoc Committee was formed to vet and decide on a new apprenticeship that could
be formed that includes;
a. Creating a workforce pipeline of employees that businesses are interested in hiring
b. Creating employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment
c. Creating a career ladder within the apprenticeship that leads to increased earnings.
Chair: Patricia Andrews, Economic Development Board
Members: Robin Bartholow, Ethan Brown, Susan Cooper, Brad Davis, Keith Dias,
Stephen Jackson, Mike Pickens, Michelle Revecho, Ananda Sweet, and Judy
Oates Overview of Ad-Hoc work:
The Ad-Hoc Committee met three times (8/17, 9/21 & 10/19) to review industry need, local efforts/models and the process of registering pre/apprenticeships.
The group explored two possibilities for apprenticeships in arborist work as well as childcare
The October 19th meeting convened local stakeholders in childcare (4C’s, Community Action Partnership: Head Start Program, First 5, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber and SRJC Early Childhood Education & Children's Centers)
Funding:
- WIOA formula funds- Regional funding- Proposition 98 funds for the California Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) Pre-Apprenticeship
(due December 17th)- Employment Training Panel (ETP)- Montoya Funds
Motion: The Apprenticeship Ad-Hoc Committee unanimously recommends that the WIB approves the formation of a committee to support the application for and ongoing oversight of a registered childcare apprenticeship (as required by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).
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