TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or his designee, to execute agreements and amendments with various employers to implement a work experience program that would provide employment training, skills standards, employee development and related activities to eligible adults. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Workforce Investment Network (Network) administers the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other employment and training funds received annually by the City. Those funds support job training programs and business services delivered by the Career Transition Center, Youth Opportunity Center, Harbor WorkSource Center, and selected community-based organizations to assist local residents acquire skills leading to employment in high demand occupations with local employers.
Through the Work Experience Program, the Network will partner with existing and emerging industry employers willing to provide employment training, skills standards, employee development and related activities to participants. The Program will assist participants in acquiring the skills necessary to enter employment and will provide access to various workforce preparation activities and resources available in the region.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell, on January 13, 2011.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on February 1, 2011 to facilitate processing of required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are currently appropriated in the Community Development Grants Fund (SR 150) in the Department of Human Resources to administer this activity. There is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of this recommendation will result in job training, skills enhancement, and employment opportunities for residents.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
DEBORAH R. MILLS
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER