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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents with Long Beach Community College District in the amount of $318,500 in Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training funds for Pacific Gateway to deliver employment and training services in the Technology and Logistics/Warehousing sectors; and to execute any needed subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In 2013, Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) responded to a grant solicitation from the Department of Labor and was subsequently awarded Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) funds to implement training programs that prepare individuals for employment in Engineering and Supply Chain Management pathways. LBCCD is providing these activities through a consortium of partners, including Pacific Gateway.
The two training programs integrate basic and soft skills training, and infuse technical training into various modules to prepare workers for success in the Technology and Logistics/Warehousing Sectors. Through the collaborative partnership, Pacific Gateway will provide services to address non-academic barriers to success, including case management, data reporting, work readiness training, and the administration of on-the-job training for participants. LBCCD will cover Pacific Gateway’s costs of performing these functions at $159,250 per program, for a total grant amount of $318,500.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Kendra Carney on June 23, 2014 and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on July 3, 2014.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 22, 2014, in order to facilitate processing of required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
The WIA funding is currently budgeted in the Community Development Grants Fund (SR 150) in the Department of Human Resources (HR). The grant does not require matching funds or in-kind services. Approval of this recommendation will result in employme...
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