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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, and any subsequent amendments, with Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, to receive $6,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in support of Pacific Gateway’s staff development training; and
Increase appropriations in the Community Development Grants Fund (SR 150) in the Economic and Property Development Department (EP) by $6,000, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Pacific Gateway administers the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 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, Harbor Gateway WorkSource Center, and selected community-based organizations to assist local residents acquire skills leading to employment in high- demand occupations with local employers.
The dynamic mandates of WIOA, require that workforce development professionals and stakeholders consistently keep up with changes and updates, which primarily are done through participation in various staff development trainings, national and local convenings, webinars, and dialogues. In support of these strategies, our neighboring workforce development board, Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO), is providing $6,000 in staff training support to local boards, including Pacific Gateway. Pacific Gateway will use these funds to pay for upcoming conference registration, lodging, and mileage reimbursement.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on June 29, 2017 and by Revenue Management Officer Julissa José-Murray on June 28, 2017.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 18, 2017, to facilitate processing of required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
This grant from SELACO is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through the WIOA Funds. Pacific G...
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