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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute contracts with various One-Stop Career Center Service Providers, in support of strategies that provide training and employment services to residents, in the amount not to exceed $349,812; and to execute any needed subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network (Pacific Gateway) administers the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other employment and training funds received annually by the City. These funds support job training programs and business services delivered by the Career Transition Center, Youth Opportunity Center, Torrance Career Center, Harbor WorkSource Center, and selected community-based organizations, to assist local residents in acquiring skills leading to employment in high-demand occupations with local employers.
Pacific Gateway utilizes labor market information, industry feedback and trends to monitor hiring needs, and to ensure that local skill training design and investments are in industries that will most quickly improve, leading to re-employment for residents. For training programs that are not part of Pacific Gateway initiatives connected with local colleges and universities, customers are required by WIA to select training providers procured and/or approved through the State’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Pacific Gateway anticipates continuous partnership with the following training providers based on customer demand. Additionally, Pacific Gateway's annual renewal for its integrated data tracking system for WIA reporting activity is due for 2014 subscription.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson on November 20, 2013 and by Director of Financial Management John Gross on November 25, 2013.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 17, 2013, in order to facilitate processing of required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient WIA grant funding is currentl...
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