NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA CONSORTIUM BOARD MEETING AGENDA July 15, 2015 I. Call To Order –Chair Hutchins II. Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Draft PY’15 Budget B. Approval of May 20, 2015 Executive Committee Action V. Public Comment Period VI. Workforce Investment Board Update – Lynn White, Chair VII. Operational Summary – Ronnie Martin VIII. Executive Summary – Marty Holliday IX. Informational Items A. May 20, 2015 Informational Minutes B. March 18, 2015 Adjusted Minutes C. Workforce System Updates 1. One-Stop Operator - Betty Segal 2. Goodwill Adult Workplace Toolkit Project - Lee Williams 3. Just Hire One - Adult Offender Re-Entry Project - Betty Segal, Lee Williams 4. Grants Update X. Consortium Board Members Time XI. Travel Reimbursement XII. 2015 Consortium Board Meeting Schedule XIII. Next Meeting Date–September 16, 2015–Elizabeth Brown Park –10:00 a.m. XIV. Adjournment
Transcript
NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA CONSORTIUM BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
July 15, 2015
I. Call To Order –Chair Hutchins
II. Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Draft PY’15 Budget
B. Approval of May 20, 2015 Executive Committee Action
V. Public Comment Period
VI. Workforce Investment Board Update – Lynn White, Chair
VII. Operational Summary – Ronnie Martin
VIII. Executive Summary – Marty Holliday
IX. Informational Items
A. May 20, 2015 Informational Minutes
B. March 18, 2015 Adjusted Minutes
C. Workforce System Updates
1. One-Stop Operator - Betty Segal
2. Goodwill Adult Workplace Toolkit Project - Lee Williams
3. Just Hire One - Adult Offender Re-Entry Project - Betty Segal, Lee
Williams
4. Grants Update
X. Consortium Board Members Time
XI. Travel Reimbursement
XII. 2015 Consortium Board Meeting Schedule
XIII. Next Meeting Date–September 16, 2015–Elizabeth Brown Park–10:00 a.m.
Attorney Fees 5,000Assistive Technology 2,362DARS "Train the Trainer" 333Asset Development Summits 1,167Mystery Shoppers Training 833Mystery Shoppers 127ADA Consultant Workforce Center 1,500Adult Ed Instructors 5,000WIB Cost to Participate 7,333Asset Building 267Registration for Trade Shows 2,266Co Sponsor WIB Sponsored Events 500Sponsored Employment Network 375Flexible Funding Account 45,159AZTEC Software Licenses 2,000Total $74,222
"DRAFT" PY'15 BUDGET
Board Reserved Funds
Page 2 of 5
Formula Administration $152,479Formula Adult Program 45,747Formula DLW Program 64,778Formula Youth Program 77,292WIOA Total $340,296
DEI $178,100Non-WIOA Total $178,100
Grand Total $518,396
Page 3 of 5
Budget Breakdown by Program
Fiscal Agent Services - $60,000
Formula Administration Funds - $60,000
Board Reserved Funds - $50,000
Formula Administration Funds - $50,000
WIOA Expenses
Funding Source Projected Funding % of Funds
Formula Administration $351,901Formula Adult Program $750,147Formula DLW Program $708,552Formula Youth Program $858,416DEI $178,100Projected Totals $2,847,116
Distribution of WIOA Expenses
Formula Administration $152,479Formula Programs $187,817DEI $178,100Total $518,396 18.5%
Fiscal Agent Services $60,000 2%
Board Reserved $50,000 2%
"DRAFT"New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area
Summary of Funding Allocations/Carryover/DistributionsProgram Year 2015
Page 4 of 5
Distribution to Program Operators % of Funds
Administration:One-Stop Administration $50,000Program Costs: Formula Adult $670,755 Formula DLW $570,000 Formula Youth $750,000 $1,990,755Total to Program Operators $2,040,755 73.5%
Non Designated Funds
Formula Administration $39,422Formula Adult Program $33,645Formula DLW Program $73,774Formula Youth Program $31,124Total Non Designated $177,965 4%
"DRAFT"New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area
Summary of Funding Allocations/Carryover/Distributions
New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area Consortium Board Executive Committee
MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2015
A meeting of the NR/MR WIA Consortium Board Executive Committee was held on May 20, 2015 at the Wytheville Meeting Center in Wytheville, VA. Those in attendance were as follows: Board Members Staff David Hutchins- Chair Bill Brown - Montgomery Andy McCready - Pulaski Catherine Brillhart – Bristol City
Marty Holliday Ronnie Martin
At 12:20, Chairman Hutchins called the meeting to order.. Chairman Hutchins asked for any changes or comments on the Consent Agenda. Ms. Brillhart asked for an adjustment to the Minutes, noting that although Mr. Bartholomay of Universal Fibers was nominated by the Bristol Chamber, but she just wanted it noted that they were not technically in the City limits. Mr. McCready made the motion to approval the following Consent Agenda items with the adjustment to the minutes:
• March 18, 2015 Meeting Minutes • New WIB Appointments • Revised Workforce Development Board composition • PY Contract Extensions and Recommended Funding
Mr. Brown seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 12:35PM. Respectfully Submitted,
Marty Holliday Executive Director
Operational Summary – July 15, 2015 Service Levels: Thru June 30, 2015 our Program Operators have served the following: DLW – 294 Adults – 243 Youth – 226 These service levels are the following percentage of planned PY’14 enrollments for the 4th quarter of the program year: Plan Actual DLW – 104% of plan 284 294 Adult – Goodwill – 86% 105 90
Performance: Thru June 30, 2015 Program Operators have achieved the following performance levels: Attained Total Standard Exclusion* DLW – Placement Rate – 88% 166 142 5 Average Wage at Placement - $12.75
Attained Total Standard Exclusion* Adults:
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
Placement Rate – 86% 35 25 6 Average Wage at Placement - $10.37 People, Inc. of Virginia
Placement Rate – 82% 76 60 3 Average Wage at Placement - $11.07 Youth:
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
Placement Rate – 84% 46 36 3 Literacy/Numeracy Gains – 54% 13 7 0 Attained a Degree or Certificate – 70% 46 30 3 People Inc. of Virginia
1. Institutionalized 2. Health/Medical or Family Care 3. Deceased 4. Reserve Forces Called to Active Duty 5. Relocated to a Mandated Program 6. Invalid or Missing Social Security Number
Operator performance is in line with contract planned performance goals.
Transition from WIA to WIOA
A. While PY’14 WIA contracts are being extended for PY’15, new Statements of Work, Certifications and Budgets are being required to bring all PY’15 contracts in compliance with WIOA provisions and State policies. Once final WIOA regulations are received, all contracts will be reviewed and adjustments made to insure compliances with final regulations.
B. New Adult/DLW contract budgets have been revised to insure proper budgeting of “Training Expenditures” in compliance with State requirements concerning 40% of all PY’15 fund expenditures be for “Training” as defined in State policy. Once new monthly expenditure reporting forms are received from the State, adjustments will be made to contract budgets to insure that both documents are capturing the same data.
40% training expenditure requirements do not apply to carry-over PY’14 funds.
C. WIOA allocations for PY’15 are slightly less than for PY’14 as follows:
Executive Summary – July 15, 2015 Staff Activities
• System Building/Backbone Organization Support o Continued support of all four, and leadership of two, Business Solution Units o Provided leadership and guidance for the PY15-PY17 Wytheville One-Stop
Campus MOU Extension/Modification (lacking one signature) o Continued participation on the Vision 2020 Steering Committee o Participated in the development of a State-wide Department of Labor NEG grant
application (Virginia was not awarded the grant) o Participation in the development of a Collaborative Communities Grant (on-
going) • Business Engagement/Outreach
o NRV Job Fair Expo May 21 o McAllister Mills Tour May 22 o Core Fitness Tour May 22 o Classic Creations Tour May 22 and June 4 o iPad for Business workshop - Abingdon May 27 o Roving Lab supported Red Sun's Job Fair - June 29 o Roving Lab supported Harbor Freight Tools for new-hire orientation & training o In discussions with McAllister Mills for an employee digital literacy program o In discussions with Volvo on a "Women in Manufacturing" digital story o Various company visits of DEI staff with Disabled Veterans Reps (with VEC) on a
special OJT project • Staff training and development
o Beverly Burke is a Registered Apprentice for Workforce Development Operations Coordinator
o Continuing MOS Certification - Administrative Assistant (Della Meadows) Leadership Academy (Capstone Project Presentation and Final Class June
25 final report due July 31) o National/State Workforce Development Professional Certifications
Beverly Burke's National Application has been submitted M. Holliday, K. Simmons & R. Sturgill will be registered for the State
Certification Program o Disability Etiquette - Board & Program Operator Staff o 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - staff is reading the book and doing personal
workbook activities
New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area Consortium Board
INFORMATONAL MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2015
A meeting of the NR/MR WIA Consortium Board was held on May 20, 2015 at the Wytheville Meeting Center in Wytheville, VA. Those in attendance were as follows: Board Members Staff David Hutchins- Chair Jay Williams - Giles Bill Brown - Montgomery Andy McCready - Pulaski Howard Burton - Smyth Catherine Brillhart – Bristol City
Marty Holliday Ronnie Martin Beverly Burke Guest Martha Samples – WIB Chair Traci Mitchell – People, Inc Lee Williams – Goodwill Ind. of the Valleys Mark Rowh - New River Community College
At 10:10 AM, Chairman Hutchins called the meeting to order. The meeting was opened with a prayer and all present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Hutchins asked Ms. Burke to call the roll. A quorum was not present. Due to a lack of a quorum, the Consent Agenda Items were not addressed. The Executive Committee would convene immediately following the Consortium Board meeting to address these items. Chairman Hutchins opened the floor for public comment. Hearing none he proceed with the agenda. Chairman Hutchins announced that this was the last Consortium Board meeting that Martha Samples would attend as WIB Chair, as she was stepping down as of June 30, 2015. On behalf of the Consortium Board Chairman Hutchins thanked Ms. Samples for her work and dedication. Chairman Hutchins asked Ms. Samples, WIB Chair, to give an update on WIB activities. Ms. Samples brought the Board up-to-date on WIB activities that had taken place in recent months. A brief discussion followed.
2
Chairman Hutchins made an adjustment to the agenda to allow Mr. Rowh to give his presentation. Mr. Rowh thanked the Board for the opportunity to tell them about activities going on at New River Community College (NRCC). He highlighted the Workforce Development Department's customized training programs for area businesses, the expansion of the New River Mall site and NRCC's new Fabrication Lab with the 3D printers. Mr. Rowh invited the members to contact him if they would like to have a tour of the "Fab-Lab." Chairman Hutchins asked Mr. Martin to give an Operational Summary. Mr. Martin gave an overview of program activities, budget and funding issues through April 30, 2015. A brief discussion followed. Chairman Hutchins asked Ms. Holliday to give an Executive Summary. Ms. Holliday gave a brief overview of the Governor's Workforce Agenda, the JLARC study from 2014 and staff activities. Chairman Hutchins brought the members attention to the informational items in their packet. Mr. Martin discussed the documents that needed to the changed due to WIOA and would need to be reviewed by legal council: The Consortium Board Agreement, the Consortium Board and WDB Joint Agreement and the Fiscal Agent Agreement. He explained that he was making all the changes and/or adjustments that he could identify before they were sent to Sands Anderson for review, in an effort to save time and money. He would update the Board on time-lines once he knew more. Ms. Mitchell gave an overview of the One-Stop Operator report and presented two success stories. A brief discussion followed. Ms. Williams gave an update on the Goodwill Adult Workplace Toolkit Project. Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Williams gave an update on the Just Hire One (Re-entry) Project. Ms. Holliday updated the members on the DEI and Roving Computer Lab grant funded projects. Chairman Hutchins allowed each Member to share information about their areas.
• Mr. Williams: Land was purchased near GHS to have about 10 head of cattle and to grow fruit trees and other food for the schools. Still needs to be certified before that can happen..
• Ms. Brillhart: New Life Glass is opening in Bristol and a new boutique hotel.
• Mr. Burton: Noted that everything the Board does really does help the local
citizens
3
• Mr. McCready: Phoenix Packaging and Red Sun Farms to be expanding. • Mr. Brown: Two new companies coming to Montgomery County - InMotion and
Polymer Solutions. • Chair Hutchins: Several small announcements, but good building use in the
industrial park. Ms. Holliday reminded the members about the Travel Reimbursement request form to be completed and signed if members wanted to get reimbursed for their travel to the meeting. Chairman Hutchins continued with the agenda noting that the next meeting will be on July 15, 2015 at the Wytheville Meeting Center beginning at 10:00AM. With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 12:15PM. Respectfully Submitted,
Marty Holliday Executive Director
New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area Consortium Board
MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2015
A meeting of the NR/MR WIA Consortium Board was held on March 19, 2015 at the Wytheville Meeting Center in Wytheville, VA. Those in attendance were as follows: Board Members Staff David Hutchins- Chair Jay Williams - Giles Bill Brown - Montgomery Andy McCready - Pulaski Howard Burton - Smyth Catherine Brillhart – Bristol City John Garner - Galax City
Marty Holliday Ronnie Martin Beverly Burke Guest Martha Samples – WIB Chair Betty Rowe – People, Inc Lee Williams – Goodwill Ind. of the Valleys Karen Akers - Virginia Employment Commission
At 10:06 AM, Chairman Hutchins called the meeting to order. The meeting was opened with a prayer and all present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Hutchins asked Ms. Burke to call the roll. A quorum was present. Chairman Hutchins asked for any changes or comments on the Consent Agenda. After reviewing the WIB Composition document, Ms. Brillhart commented that technically Universal Fibers was not in the city limits of Bristol. Mr. Martin explained that although the Bristol Chamber had nominated Mr. Bartholomay, he could represent Washington County Business or the City of Bristol as both had an open slot. Mr. McCready made the motion to approve all Consent Agenda items, with the correction requested by Ms. Brillhart. Ms. Brillhart seconded the motion. The vote was called:
Chairman Hutchins opened the floor for public comment. Hearing none he proceed with the agenda.
2
Chairman Hutchins asked Ms. Samples, WIB Chair, to give an update on WIB activities. Ms. Samples brought the Board up-to-date on WIB activities that had taken place in recent months, noting her concern over the legislative approval HB 1986 and the 40% training expenditure rule. A brief discussion followed. Chairman Hutchins asked Mr. Martin to give an Operational Summary. Mr. Martin gave an overview of program activities, budget and funding issues through February 28, 2015. A brief discussion followed. Chairman Hutchins asked Ms. Holliday to give an Executive Summary. Ms. Holliday gave a brief update on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, upcoming new State laws and policies that affect the workforce system and an overview of staff activities since the Board met last. A lengthy discussion followed on the potential impact of House Bill 1986 that passed the House (and it's companion bill that passed the Senate) with regards to the new 40% in Training Expenditure ruling. Chairman Hutchins reminded the members that several years ago the Board had rotated meeting at business locations, allowing for the Board to learn more about the region's businesses. He asked members if they might like to start doing that again and that it would be discussed at the May meeting. Chairman Hutchins brought the members attention to the informational items in their packet. Ms. Holliday asked the members to review the documents attached to a copy of a letter that Mr. Ronnie Martin sent to Delegate Israel O'Quinn. She reminded the members that at the January meeting they had requested that Mr. Martin send this letter to all of the Virginia Senators and Delegates that serve our area, to bring their attention to this very important issue. She then asked that they flip to the back of the packet and follow the email trail to the email response from Mr. George Taratsas, WIOA Administrator for the Virginia Community College System. Ms. Holliday noted that the important statement was that they would soon be issuing guidance to the WIB Directors that the "current competitively procured contracts could continue into the first year of WIOA." She reminded the members that at the December Joint Meeting both the WIB and the Consortium Board voted to extend the current contracts should we be allowed to do so. Ms. Rowe gave an overview of the One-Stop Operator report and presented a success story on Mr. Sherman Hall. A brief discussion followed. Ms. Williams to give an update on the Goodwill Adult Workplace Toolkit Project. She noted that Mr. Hall was a participant of this program. Ms. Rowe and Ms. Williams gave an update on the beginning activities of the Just Hire One (Re-entry) Project. Ms. Akers gave an overview of Wagner-Peyser and Veterans activities taking place at the Wytheville One-Stop Campus.
3
Mr. Martin gave a brief update on the NEG Grant activities. Ms. Holliday updated the members on the DEI and Roving Computer Lab grant funded projects. Chairman Hutchins asked the staff and operators to document any and all changes that were caused by the 40% Expenditure Rule. Chairman Hutchins allowed each Member to share information about their areas.
• Mr. Williams shared that for the Summer Youth Employment Program that was sponsored Giles County (in partnership with Goodwill) had 28 participants last year and that this year 48 had already signed up.
• Ms. Brillhart asked Ms. Holliday to send her more information on the 40% Rule
• Mr. Burton stated that in working with Utility Trailer, they had only one in every
six applicants that could pass the drug test and that this continues to be a major issue in the region. He noted that he had, at one time, thought that this was just a problem with folks on some type of social assistance, but he has since changed his mind and realized that drug usage is happening in all walks of life.
Ms. Holliday reminded the members about the Travel Reimbursement request form to be completed and signed if members wanted to get reimbursed for their travel to the meeting. Chairman Hutchins continued with the agenda noting that the next meeting will be on May 20, 2015 at the Wytheville Meeting Center beginning at 10:00AM. With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 11:45AM. Respectfully Submitted,
Marty Holliday Executive Director
NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA ONE-STOP OPERATOR REPORT
JULY 15, 2015
*Data listed below includes Wytheville One Stop Campus and Radford Workforce Center only Annual Comparison Data July 2013 – June 2014 65,915 served July 2014 – June 2015 65,572 served Net decrease of 343 Monthly Comparison Data May 2015 – 4,445 served June 2015 – 6,455 served Net increase of 2,010
PEOPLE INCORPORATED PROGRAM ACTIVITY – PY 2014 MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Dislocated Worker Program 294 Participants; 166 Closures/142 Employed/5 Neutral (88%); 128 Current; 127 Trained/96 Credentials (76%); Average Wage at Placement $12.75; 19 CRC Adult Program 153 Participants; 76 Closures/60 Employed/3 Neutral (82%); 77 Current; 35 Trained/33 Credentials (94%); Average Wage at Placement $11.07; 41 CRC Youth Program 140 Participants; 65 Closures/49 Employment/Education/4 Neutral (80%); 75 Current; 33 Credentials (75%); Average Wage at Placement $8.53; 28 Literacy/Numeracy Gains; 17 CRC GOODWILL PROGRAM ACTIVITY – PY 2014 MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Adult Program 90 Participants; 35 Closures/25 Employed/6 Neutral (86%); 58 Current; 19 Trained/11 Credentials (58%); Average Wage at Placement $10.37; 9 CRC Youth Program 86 Participants; 46 Closures/36 Employment /Education/3 Neutral (84%); 40 Current; 30 Credential (70%); Average Wage at Placement $9.10; 8 Literacy/Numeracy Gains; 2 CRC REGIONAL ACTIVITY NR/MR WIB requested a one year extension of the current MOU for the Wytheville One stop Campus (WOSC) which expires June 30, 2015. Partners have or plan to sign the MOU extension.
Rad
ford
C
urre
nt
Mon
th
Rad
ford
Ye
ar to
Dat
e
Wyt
hevi
lle
C
urre
nt
Mon
th
Wyt
hevi
lle
Year
to D
ate
TOTA
L
Y
EAR
TO
DA
TE
2,757 29,656 3,698 35,916 65,572
1
Center Activities: Wytheville One Stop Campus workshops – June 12 & June 26– Resume Writing and July 10 & 24.
Basic Computer Skills (utilizing the roving computer lab) June 5 and 19th and July 17 & 31. Instructors provided by WCC if needed. WOSC staff has notified UI claimants of workshops available to assist with resume and job search.
GED classes at the WOSC have been suspended for the summer but will resume in September. Three individuals utilizing the services at the WOSC obtained a GED!
New River/Mount Rogers Business Services Unit (BSU) partner staff continues to meet on a bimonthly basis. BSU sponsored an IPad for Business workshop in Abingdon on May 27.
Wytheville One Stop Campus provided 661 services to employers; created 97 new job orders; made 680 internal job referrals; and 1,226 customers utilized the services of the WOSC in June. WOSC staff continues to work towards completion of Virginia Workforce Development System E-Learning Course which consists of seven separate training modules and required for Virginia Workforce Development Profession Certification.
WOSC staff attended meetings for: Hope Continuum of Care and provided continuous outreach to Community Based Outreach Clinic for Veterans on Tuesdays. Staff training included CPR/AED and webinars on Homeless Veterans.
Partners from Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education, WCC and WIB provide staff to assist customers in the resource room on a weekly basis.
WIA Youth program holds monthly Work Readiness classes for youth at the WOSC. Hiring Activities:
Job Fairs scheduled with the workforce centers: Westaff – June 3, 9, 10 &12; Teleperformance – June 12; Manpower – June 15; At Work – June 18, July 2, 16, 23 & 30; Service Master – June 23; Team Nurse – June 30; Commonwealth Assisted Living – June 30; Adecco – July 1; Valley Staffing – July 14.
Businesses hiring in the Mount Rogers area include: General Dynamics; W-L Construction; Sextons; TRW; Steel Fab; Team Nurse; CVS Pharmacy; Cabela’s and Mountain States Health Alliance - Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Dislocated Worker staff has established OJT’s with Classic Creations; Associated Tree Service and Transit Protective Packaging. Adult staff has written several OJT’s with Vanguard.
Businesses hiring in the New River Valley area include: Montgomery County, Volvo, Floyd County, Radford University/Virginia Tech, Carilion Clinic/Lewis Gale, Workforce Unlimited/Gillman Services, BAE Systems, Dish Network, Danaher Corporation.
Goodwill and People Inc staff have written multiple Internships with Vanguard; Associated Tree Services; BondCote; MTM Transportation; Classic Creations and Eye Care on the Ridge.
Significant Layoff Activity: Rapid Response sessions will continue monthly through October for Office Max employees. Seventy (70) employees will be laid off from Sadvik located in Bristol over the next year. Rapid Response for Summit Women’s Health in Christiansburg was held on June 29.
Staff Activities: • With the upcoming implementation of WIOA, the People Inc annual career academy has taken on a
new design to align with the broader youth vision that is called for under WIOA. Youth will begin the 2
event with career exploration and will have the opportunity to participate in skills training for high demand occupations. Based on career interests and aptitudes, youth will participate in one of 4 career strands (three career strands for the Galax Career Academy due to the size and funding) which include technology, health, manufacturing, and criminal justice. Youth will have the opportunity to earn a certification in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, CPR/First Aid, or 10 hour OSHA card. The theme of this year’s event is “Leading the Way” where youth will be asked to rise to the occasion to become leaders in their schools, families, and communities.
• Goodwill staff continues to assist with job clubs and workshops at the Wytheville Workforce Center. Topics this month included resume writing, interview skills and computer basics.
• People Inc has developed an MOU with Blue Ridge Job Corps which will provide enhanced services including work based training for youth co-enrolled in Job Corps and the WIOA youth program. Four (4) youth are currently co-enrolled.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY Kayla was enrolled in the Workforce Development program when she was a rising junior at Radford High School. She was referred to our program by the Special Education teacher and determined eligible due to an intellectual disability. She participated in a Work Experience and a Summer Employment for two summers working within the school system as a custodial aide and environmental services aide. Due to Kayla’s significant learning disabilities, we felt the skills she would learn, as a custodial aide would be of great benefit toward her finding employment after completing high school. Upon completion of her Summer Employment, her supervisor wrote her a letter of recommendation stating that she was one of the best workers he ever had and he was proud to have mentored her. Kayla stated that she felt proud when she completed her work assignments well and was complimented by her supervisor. Throughout the time she was enrolled in the youth program she participated in numerous Leadership Development activities including Career Camp, Dress for Success, Reality Check Workshop and humanitarian and civic activities. Participation in these activities continued to build Kayla’s self-confidence and her abilities to work with others. Kayla graduated from Radford High School in June 2014 with a special diploma. Within two weeks of graduation Kayla interviewed for a house keeping position at Warm Hearth Village, a retirement and nursing facility in Blacksburg, Virginia. Kayla was hired and started working on 6/23/14 as a full time employee with benefits. Kayla continues to work at Warm Hearth where, according to her supervisor, she is a beloved member of their staff. The Human Resource Director at Warm Hearth stated that Kayla is an excellent worker and team player with a great attitude. She went on to state that Kayla is dependable and detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. Kayla is saving money and hopes to move to her own apartment soon. She wants to someday work with other special needs children.
Wytheville One Stop Campus Veteran Success Story
On May 26th 2015 a veteran released from prison the previous day came to the office looking for work. He had been in prison for a total of 11 years, but had been successful at work release programs while incarcerated. He was triaged and referred to the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program, Mike Frye. After an initial interview and assessment ,they went to work. He had a rehire letter from Tyson foods and CRC Silver Certification among other documents showing him as a motivated individual. Probation and Parole had given him 30 days to live in a local motel before moving him to a state facility if he did not find work. He was enrolled into Case Management, registered into the Virginia Workforce Connection, and an Individual Employment Plan was created. Between the 26th of May and 15th of June, he worked in the Wytheville One Stop Campus or with Mike 8 times on his resume or to apply for jobs. On June 15th he stated his Parole Officer had given him notice that he was going to have to leave the motel. Mike contacted the Probation Office to intervene on his behalf stating a recent positive interview (Mike had also talked to the interviewer) and the positive work the client had accomplished including getting transportation. Given some more time in the motel and time to work on job search things happened. On June 18th he was informed by Manpower he would go to work for Klockner Pentaplast on the 22nd of June. The client came to the office on June 23rd and informed Mike he had obtained an additional job as a part time Subway Sandwich Artist. Now working he would be able to afford his own housing. The client is still working both jobs as of July 8, 2015 with a positive future ahead.
3
HAVING A HARD TIME WITH THAT MOUSE?
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES!!!!
HERE AT OUR CENTER!!!
July DATES FRIDAYS 9-11
July 17 , July 31
August DATES FRIDAYS 9-11 AM
August 14, August 28
SIGN IN AT FRONT DESK
HOW IS YOUR RESUME?
WILL IT GET THE EMPLOYER’S ATTENTION?
WILL IT GET YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR?
IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ANY OF THESE
QUESTIONS, YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS 2
HOUR WORKSHOP!!
July DATES: FRIDAYS 9-11 AM
July 10, July 24
August DATES FRIDAYS 9-11
August 7, August 21
The Workplace Toolkit Progress Update 2015
July 8, 2015 Timeline Snapshot
Activity Proposed Timeline Status Recruitment Present – 1/31/14 Completed Eligibility and WIA Enrollment 12/11/13 – 1/31/14 Completed Participant Assessment to include drug testing 12/12/13 – 1/24/14 Completed Life Skills Training 2/3 and 2/4/14 Completed Social/Emotional Intelligence Training 2/5 and 2/6/14 Completed Digital Literacy Training (contextualized) 2/7/14 – 3/21/14 Completed
Tutoring in digital literacy occurs throughout program
Career Readiness/Academic Training (contextualized)
2/10/14 – 12/12/14 11 completed 12/19
Includes tutoring for identified academic needs Occupational Skills Training 2/10/14 – 12/12/14 7 completed on
12/19 4 completed Spring
2015 Credential Testing after completion of classes 12/15/14–12/19/14 Delayed Participant Internships 1/6/15 – 2/7/15 7 in internships Placement Activities 12/15/14 – 5/7/15 7 entered
employment Partnership with New River Community College
New River Community College has completed contextualized digital literacy, academic preparation and career readiness activities. The four individuals that had to complete one more class in Spring 2015, have completed moved into Job Search activities.
Worksite Development 5 of 7 graduates entered internships – All 5 have completed internships are either actively job searching or have been placed into employment. 1 entered employment directly from class and 7 more have entered employment at an average wage of $15.31 since completing classes and internships.
Expenditures Direct-to-participant expenditures through April 30, 2015 are:
Grade Incentives: $100.00 Assessments: $330.00 Performance to Date Projected enrollments – 14 Actual enrollments to date – 14 Projected training completers – 12 Training completers = 11 Projected Entered employment – 10 Actual entered employment - 7 Employers: Volvo, Electro-plate Rite, SpeedCo, Wolverine, MOOG
Just Hire One
Progress Update – Goodwill Industries
July 2015
Recruitment
Goodwill Staff has met with both Western Virginia Regional and New River Valley Regional Jails. Both jails were provided a flyer and marketing materials to provide to their inmates, to assist with recruiting for the behind the walls portion of the project. At this time, Western Virginia only has 1 individual who meets the criteria and is interested in the program. We have made the determination to begin at New River Valley Regional Jail with the behind the walls Work Readiness Training. Training began the first week of May. Training began at the Western Virginia Regional Jail in mid-May. Goodwill Reentry Staff is providing Work Readiness training to 5 individuals in the New River Valley Regional Jail and two in the Western Virginia Regional Jail. Contact information will be continue to be provided to those exiting, but not participating in the behind the walls portion of the program, the both facilities, so that they may contact Goodwill or People, Inc staff upon their exit.
We have met with local Probation and Parole Officers to recruit from their roles as well. Several have indicated that they will give out our contact information for their clients who are actively job seeking. 2 clients have been referred at this time, for a total of 8 being served currently. We anticipate further referrals from Probation and Parole, as well as the Regional Jails.
Life Skills and Job Seeking Skills Classes
In May, Goodwill Reentry staff provided Work Readiness classes to those behind the walls on topics such as: social interactions and customer service relationships. WIA staff will assist in facilitating the classes for recently released individuals. The curriculum will be adjusted to meet a six-week timeframe allowing for sessions of 2-3 hours per week for six weeks.
Worksite Development
WIA Case Managers are meeting with employers to inform them about the program and identify internship-to-hire employers. Staff will assist employers with the federal bonding process as needed. The case managers will develop an individualized transportation/child care and other supports plan for each participant.
Enrollments
There has been one WIA enrollment at this time of one of the individuals referred by Probation and Parole. We are still collecting eligibility information from within the regional jails. Probation officers have indicated an interest for more of their clients and we are assessing their eligibility
at this time. Behind the walls participants are set to begin exiting mid-July and will be enrolled at that time.
Expenditures
Expenditures to date totaled 2057.94, primarily for staff time related to the project, in the area of Work Readiness. We have invoiced $200 in direct to client expenditures for the one individual enrolled in WIA at this time, this was to assist in paying fines related to regaining his driver’s license.
The Bottom Line
2014 was an exciting year for People Incorporated of Virginia as the community action agency celebrated 50 years of helping individuals to build their futures and realize their dreams. That same momentum has continued during 2015. The vision of the Workforce Investment Act program operated by People Incorporated of Virginia is to continue that legacy by having greater community and economic impact. To make the vision a reality, People Incorporated focused its PY’13 and PY’14 efforts on the dual bottom line.
The dual bottom line continued the provision of exemplary services to career seekers, but expanded to more effectively serve another very important customer, the business customer. Through business services such as internships and on the job training opportunities, People Incorporated of Virginia helped new businesses such as Classic Creations in Hillsville Virginia to begin production. It assisted North Carolina based furniture company Vanguard to expand its operations into Carroll County. Finally, existing businesses’ such as Empire Ford of Abingdon, Associated Tree Service of Bristol Virginia, and Steel Fab in Lebanon Virginia are able to grow and serve more customers. “We have been extremely happy with the quality of employees that the WIA program has provided Classic Creations” says Keith Sanders, President of Classic Creations. According to Randy Tedder, owner of Associated Tree Service, one individual who was placed in employment through business services provided by workforce development, may have the opportunity to train and advance to a position paying $20.00 per hour.
Increased focus on the business customer proved to be a successful plan as People Incorporated successfully placed in employment 87% of the 681 career seekers served through the WIA Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker Programs. “These types of numbers create a win-win for everyone. The career seeker and the business both benefit resulting in lasting economic impact. We look forward to continuing a lasting relationship with these business partners” says Betty Rowe Segal, Director of Workforce Development.
Travel Reimbursement Request
I hereby certify that on ____________________ I traveled to attend a _______________________________________ meeting scheduled that same date. I am requesting travel reimbursement as follows: __________ X $0.575/mile = $ _______________________ Total Miles Reimbursement Requested ____________________________ ______________ Signature Date
Effective 1/1/15
2015 Workforce Investment Board Meeting Schedule
February 25, 2015 April 22, 2015 June 24, 2015 August 26, 2015 October 28, 2015 December 9, 2015 (Joint with Elected Officials) * New Date
All meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of alternating months at the Wytheville Meeting Center (behind Wytheville Community College) beginning at 10:00 a.m.
