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December 11, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. Eddie Ausband and Randy Hayes, Co-Chairs
Welcome Public Comment ARWDB Action Items
• Consent Agenda, Approval of October 18, 2018 Meeting Minutes
• Approval to submit the DRAFT of the Local Workforce Plan dated November 30, 2018 to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Office of Workforce Development for Review
• Approval to submit the DRAFT of the Metro Atlanta Workforce Plan (pending any public comment prior to 12/14/18) to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Office of Workforce Development for Review
• Approval of the New EO Policy that has been reviewed by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to follow Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Approval of the REVISED NextGen Program High Poverty Area Policy (NGOO
02-02)
• Approval of the REVISED Requires Additional Assistance Policy (NGPP 01-04)
Presentation of 2018 Recognitions
NEXT MEETING: March 14, 2019
Location: TBD
ARC COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOW-UP
ATLANTA REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD October 18, 2018 Meeting Notes
Members Present Mr. Eddie Ausband Mr. Eric Dial Mr. Robert Duffield Ms. Margie Ensley Mr. Randy Hayes Ms. Lee Hunter
Mr. James Jackson Ms. Karen LaMarsh Mr. Rodney Leonard Mr. Chuck Little Mr. Trey Ragsdale Ms. Stephanie Rooks Ms. Debbie Slaton
Members Absent Ms. Sonia Carruthers Ms. Mandy Chapman
Mr. Aundra Walthall Mr. Steven Wilson
Quorum met: 12 of 17 (Majority Required) Guests Ms. Sharetta Bartley, Program Administrator, Catholic Charities Atlanta Dr. Meghan McBride, Dean – Adult Education, Georgia Piedmont Tech Ms. Brenda Beverly, WIOA Coordinator, Gwinnett Technical College Ms. Christine Grigsby, Project Director, ResCare Mr. James Wilburn, Clayton County Public Schools Ms. Juanita Horsey, WIOA Career Services Mgr., Gwinnett One-Stop Ms. Dorothy Herzberg, Manager, Career Resource Center – Clayton Ms. Deborah R. Battle, Atlanta Regional Commission Ms. Robin Cone, GVRA Mr. Christopher Durden, Prog. Administrator, Asian American Resource Center Ms. Albenny Price, Atlanta Public Schools Ms. Chris Hord, Director – Adult Education, Chattahoochee Tech Ms. Amelia Nickerson, V.P. of Development & Community Relations, First Step Staffing Mr. Leonard Sledge, Executive Director, Henry County Development Authority Board Ms. Carlethia Collier, ResCare, One Stop Operator Mr. Adam Forrand, Director – Education & Talent Development, Partnership Gwinnett Ms. Tammy Patterson, Atlanta Regional Commission Mr. Haydn Brathwaite, Fiscal & Contracts Manager, Atlanta Regional Commission Ms. Marsharee O’Connor, Atlanta Regional Commission Mr. Henry Charlot, Atlanta, Regional Commission Mr. Christopher Blocker, Atlanta Regional Commission
Ms. Lisa Davis, Special Projects Mgr., Atlanta Regional Comm. (WorkSource Atlanta Regional) Ms. Phyllis Jackson, Adult/DW Prog. Admin. , Atlanta Regional Comm. (WorkSource Atlanta Regional) Ms. Thania Saintil, Administrative Coordinator/ARWDB Secretary, Atlanta Regional Comm. (WorkSource Atlanta Regional)
ARWDB Board Co-Chair, Randy Hayes, called the Board Meeting to order at 11:58 a.m.
There were no requests for public comment.
1. Mr. Randy Hayes made the following motion:
MOTION: To approve the minutes of the August 23, 2018 meeting with the correction that where “Eddie Hayes” is listed should be corrected to “Eddie Ausband”. The motion was seconded by Robert Duffield and unanimously approved.
2. The ARWDB Executive Committee made the following motion:
MOTION: To authorize the DRAFT of the Local and Regional Workforce Plan Updates for 30-Day Public Comment. The motion was seconded by James Jackson and unanimously approved.
3. Ms. Lee Hunter made the following motion:
MOTION: To approve the Reviewed and Adjusted “Living Wage” Policy. The motion was seconded by James Jackson and unanimously approved.
Amelia Nickerson, Vice President of Development & Community Relations, of First Step Staffing gave a presentation on how her organization is working to help homeless individuals in find employment.
Randy Hayes announced to those in attendance that Board Member, Karen LaMarsh has resigned from the both Clayton State University and the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board (ARWDB). He also welcomed new member Margie Ensley to her first ARWDB Meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
NEXT ARWDB MEETING: December 11, 2018
229 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-463-3100 www.atlantaregional.com
DATE: 11/27/2018
TO: Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board
FROM: Rob LeBeau, Director - ARWDB
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ACTION – Approval of New EO Policy Requested Action To review and approve the new EO Policy that has been reviewed by TCSG to follow Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This new policy replaces our old policy in its entirety. Reason During WorkSource Atlanta Regional’s Annual State Monitoring, it was determined that WorkSource Atlanta Regional was not in compliance with WIOA Section 188 of the Equal Opportunity Provisions 29 CRP Part 38 of the Federal Regulations. As such, it was documented as a finding on October 26, 2018 with corrective action to follow. Statement of finding # 2: The LWDA’s discrimination-based compliant policy and procedure lacks federally required elements. Effect: An individual reviewing the local discrimination-based complaint process will not be accurately informed of their rights according to federal regulation. Required Actions(s): OWD requires that the LWDA complete tasks that include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Update policy and procedures to include the provisions detailed above; and 2. Conduct staff training, as necessary, to ensure that staff are knowledgeable about the
policies and procedures Therefore, to address the corrective action and ensure compliance, WorkSource Atlanta Regional drafted a completely new policy and procedures with the language outlined in 29 CFR – 38.72 of Section 188 and submitted to OWD to review for compliance. Timeframe Effective Immediately Impact WIOA contract staff, new customers and active WIOA participants for Adult, Dislocated Workers and Youth Recommendation Approve New EO Policy
229 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-463-3100 www.atlantaregional.com
DATE: December 4, 2018
TO: Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board
FROM: Rob LeBeau, Director - ARWDB
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ACTION – Approval of the NextGen Program High Poverty Area Policy (NGPP 02-02)
Requested Action (What) To approve the revised High Poverty Area Policy (NGPP 02-02). Reason (Why) State and Federal rules, regulation and policies requires that each local workforce development area (LWDA) develop a High Poverty Area Policy that would establish a process for conducting WIOA eligibility certification to determine low-income for a youth living in a high poverty area. This revised policy serves to broaden the recruitment pool by increasing the eligible community poverty rate from 30% to 25% as well as expanded the qualifying elements to include other provisions that would allow for more youth to be served. Timeframe (When) Upon approval by the ARWDB, the policy would become effective immediately for distribution to and use by the NextGen Program staff and Service Providers. Impact (Who and How Much) The policy outlines the criteria, provisions, and census track geography, as well as the steps to search if an address is located in the high poverty area census tract. The policy within itself does not have any financial impact; however, the policy provides an opportunity for those youth residing in the high poverty area census tract who are seeking to participate in the NextGen Program to be automatically considered low-income for WIOA eligibility. Recommendation This action comes as a recommendation from the NextGen Committee (NGC).
229 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-463-3100 www.atlantaregional.com
DATE: December 4, 2018
TO: Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board
FROM: Rob LeBeau, Director - ARWDB
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ACTION – Approval of the NextGen Program Requires Additional Assistance Policy (NGPP 01-04)
Requested Action (What) To approve the revised Requires Additional Assistance Policy (NGPP 01-04). Reason (Why) State and Federal rules, regulation and policies requires that each local workforce development area (LWDA) develops a Requires Additional Assistance Policy that would establish a process for conducting and determining low-income and barrier WIOA eligibility certification for youth. The Policy serves to broaden the recruitment pool by expanding the definitional elements to include provisions for youth who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program, or to secure and hold employment. Timeframe (When) Upon approval by the ARWDB, the Policy would become effective immediately for distribution to and use by the NextGen Program staff and Service Providers. Impact (Who and How Much) The Policy outlines the low-income definitions, provisions, limitation, exception and household size/definition for those youth who are seeking to participate in the NextGen Program. The Policy within itself does not have any financial impact. Recommendation This action comes as a recommendation from the NextGen Committee (NGC).
12-11-2018 Meeting
Cherokee County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
77
Cherokee Customer Visits 77
Computer Lab Visits 20
Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 2
Mobile Unit Visits 20
# Of Training Applications Rec’d 14
# Of Eligible Applicants 13
Enrolled in VOS in PY 2018 7
Enrolled in Training in PY 2018 8
Active Customers 7
12-11-2018 Meeting
Clayton County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
2,360
Clayton Customer Visits 2,360
Computer Lab Visits 2,147
Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 2,020
Mobile Unit Visits 91
# Of Training Applications Rec’d 397
# Of Eligible Applicants 247
Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 86
Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 73
Active Customers 85
12-11-2018 Meeting
Douglas County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
1,123
Douglas Customer Visits 1,123
Computer Lab Visits 844
Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 301
Mobile Unit Visits 48
# Of Training Applications Rec’d 96
# Of Eligible Applicants 51
Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 20
Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 18
Active Customers 19
12-11-2018 Meeting
Fayette County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
188
Fayette Customer Visits 188
Computer Lab Visits 58
Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 55
Mobile Unit Visits 80
# Of Training Applications Rec’d 20
# Of Eligible Applicants 9
Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 10
Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 8
Active Customers 10
12-11-2018 Meeting
Gwinnett County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
4,085
Gwinnett Customer Visits 4,085
Computer Lab Visits 3,522
Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 2,728
Mobile Unit Visits 138
# Of Training Applications Rec’d 452
# Of Eligible Applicants 275
Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 71
Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 93
Active Customers 68
10-18-2018 Meeting
Gwinnett Tech CRC Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
1,866
Gwinnett Tech Customer Visits 1,866
Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 2,178
# Of Training Applications Rec’d 45
# Of Eligible Applicants 42
Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 69
Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 70
Active Customers 69
12-11-2018 Meeting
Henry County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
379
Henry Customer Visits 541
Computer Lab Visits 282
Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 274
Mobile Unit Visits 23
# Of Training Applications Rec’d 55
# Of Eligible Applicants 36
Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 26
Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 26
Active Customers 26
12-11-2018 Meeting
Rockdale County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
619
Rockdale Customer Visits 806
Computer Lab Visits 77
Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 180
Mobile Unit Visits 50
# Of Training Applications Rec’d 92
# Of Eligible Applicants 92
Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 24
Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 38
Active Customers 22
12-11-2018 Meeting
Breakout by County of PY 18 Customers Including Carry-Overs from Previous Program Year
1,860
ARWDB AREA RESIDENTS 1,718Cherokee 72
Clayton 386
Douglas 112
Fayette 43
Gwinnett 780
Henry 165
Rockdale 160
ATLANTA REGION RESIDENTS 115Cobb 3
DeKalb 36
Fulton 76
OUTLYING AREA RESIDENTS 27
NextGen Program (Youth Services)
12-11-2018 Meeting
NextGen Service Providers Active Participants
ARC 75
Center for Pan Asian Community Service (CPACS) (Serves Gwinnett) 61
Cherokee Youth Works (Serves Cherokee) 67
Connecting Henry (Serves Henry) 84
Hearts to Nourish Hope (Serves Clayton & Gwinnett) 223
Paxen (Serves Clayton, Fayette and Rockdale) 144
Parents Educating Parents & Professional, Inc. (PEPP) (Serves Douglas) 67
ResCare (Serves Gwinnett) 73
Social Welfare Program Initiative (SWPI) - Clayton 1
Social Welfare Program Initiative (SWPI) - Gwinnett 3
The Bridge Academy (In-School Provider for 7 counties) 112
910