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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-16-356 with FRWIB.pdf Local Development Board Recertification Request Program Years 2016-18 Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board FRWIB Page 2 of 24. Local Board Recertification Request This will serve as our request for Local Workforce Development Board (local board) recertification for Program Years (PYs) 2016-18 under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). If the California Workforce Development Board (State Board) determines the request is incomplete, it will either be returned or held until the necessary documentation is submitted. Please contact your Regional Advisor for technical assistance or questions related to completing and submitting this request. Blake Konczal Contact Person (559) 490-7102 Contact Person’s Phone Number June 21, 2016 Date of Submission Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board Name of Local Board 2125 E. Kern Street, #208 Mailing Address Fresno, CA 93721 City, State Zip FRWIB Page 3 of 24. Table of Contents Local Board Membership .............................................................................................................................. 4 Local Board Performance Accountability Measures ................................................................................... 10 Local Board Sustained Fiscal Integrity......................................................................................................... 11 Local Board WIOA Implementation ............................................................................................................ 12 Local Board Assurances ............................................................................................................................... 22 Signature Page ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Instructions: If additional pages were added to the Local Board Recertification Request, the page numbers may be updated by hovering over the gray box above, clicking, and then selecting Update Table on the top left corner. FRWIB Page 4 of 24. Local Board Membership Instructions Enter the names of the local board members in the appropriate membership categories found in the tables below. If the Chief Local Elected Official has approved additional members, enter the information under the “ADDITIONAL MEMBERS” table. If an individual represents multiple categories, after the first time s/he is identified (subsequent to first notation), please asterisk his/her name at all subsequent entries. Address any vacancies under “CORRECTIVE ACTION COMMENTS.” If additional rows are needed add a table following the membership type. BUSINESS: WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A) – a majority of the members of each local board shall be representatives of business in the local area, who (i) are owners of businesses, chief executives or operating officers of businesses, or other business executives or employers with optimum policymaking or hiring authority; (ii) represent businesses, including small businesses, or organizations representing businesses described in this clause, that provide employment opportunities that, at a minimum, include high-quality, work-relevant training and development in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area; and (iii) are appointed from among individuals nominated by local business organizations and business trade associations.  WIOA Section 107(b)(3) – the members of the local board shall elect a chairperson for the local board from among the representatives described in Section 107(b)(2)(A).  Must include two or more members that represent small business as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Name Title Entity Appointment Date Term End Date Paul Bauer Chairperson/ Senior Attorney Walter & Wilhelm Law Group March 2016 11/1/17 Fely Guzman VP & CEO LifeBRIDGE International March 2016 11/01/17 Richard Keyes Retired Richard Heath & Associates March 2016 11/01/18 Scott Miller Owner/CEO Gazebo Gardens March 2016 11/01/17 Tommie Nellon Owner Unlimited Energy March 2016 11/01/17 Aric Olson President Jain Irrigation, Inc. March 2016 11/01/18 Tom Richards CEO The Penstar Group March 2016 11/01/18 Lydia Zabrycki Director of Business Partnering Quad Knopf March 2016 11/01/18 TBD TBD TBD May 2016 TBD TBD TBD TBD May 2016 TBD TBD TBD TBD May 2016 TBD TBD TBD TBD May 2016 TBD TBD TBD TBD May 2016 TBD TBD TBD TBD May 2016 TBD TBD TBD TBD May 2016 TBD FRWIB Page 5 of 24. WORKFORCE: WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(B) – not less than 20 percent of the members of each local board shall be representatives of the workforce within the local area, who— (i) shall include representatives of labor organizations (for a local area in which employees are represented by labor organizations), who have been nominated by local labor federations, or (for a local area in which no employees are represented by such organizations) other representatives of employees; (ii) shall include a representative, who shall be a member of a labor organization or a training director, from a joint labor-management apprenticeship program, or if no such joint program exists in the area, such a representative of an apprenticeship program in the area, if such a program exists; (iii) may include representatives of community based organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment needs of individuals with barriers to employment, including organizations that serve veterans or that provide or support competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities; and (iv) may include representatives of organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment, training, or education needs of eligible youth, including representatives of organizations that serve out-of-school youth.  Must include two or more representatives of labor organizations, where such organizations exist in the local area. Where labor organizations do not exist, representatives must be selected from other employee representatives.  Must include one or more representatives of a joint labor- management, or union affiliated, registered apprenticeship program within the area who must be a training director or a member of a labor organization. If no union affiliated registered apprenticeship programs exist in the area, a representative of a registered apprenticeship program with no union affiliation must be appointed, if one exists. California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) Section 14202(c) further requires and specifies that at least 15 percent of local board members shall be representatives of labor organizations unless the local labor federation fails to nominate enough members. If this occurs, then at least 10 percent of the local board members shall be representatives of labor organizations. Name Title Entity Appointment Date Term End Date Chuck Riojas IBEW Local 100 March 2016 11/1/17 Tom Abshere Labor Organization/ Director SEIU Local 521 March 2016 11/1/18 Lenora Lacy Barnes Labor Organization/ State Center Federation of Teachers March 2016 11/1/18 Tony Canales Senior Field Representative United Brotherhood of Carpenters March 2016 11/1/18 David Mercer District Representative Operating Engineers, Local 3 March 2016 11/1/17 Bret Slusser Regional Coordinator UFCW Local 8 March 2016 11/1/17 EDUCATION AND TRAINING: WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(C) – each local board shall include representatives of entities administering education and training activities in the local area, who— (i) shall include a representative of eligible providers administering adult education and FRWIB Page 6 of 24. literacy activities under title II; (ii) shall include a representative of institutions of higher education providing workforce investment activities (including community colleges); (iii) may include representatives of local educational agencies, and of community-based organizations with demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the education or training needs of individuals with barriers to employment.  Must include at least one eligible provider administering adult education and literacy activities under WIOA title II.  Must include at least one representative from an institution of higher education providing workforce investment activities, including community colleges. Name Title Entity Appointment Date Term End Date Andre Pecina Adult Education & Literacy/ Principal Fresno Adult School March 2016 11/01/18 Frank Gornick Institution Higher Education/ Chancellor West Hills Community College District March 2016 11/01/17 GOVERNMENTAL AND ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(D) – each local board shall include representatives of governmental and economic and community development entities serving the local area, who— (i) shall include a representative of economic and community development entities; (ii) shall include an appropriate representative from the State employment service office under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.) serving the local area; (iii) shall include an appropriate representative of the programs carried out under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 720 et seq.), other than section 112 or part C of that title (29 U.S.C. 732, 741), serving the local area; (iv) may include representatives of agencies or entities administering programs serving the local area relating to transportation, housing, and public assistance; and (v) may include representatives of philanthropic organizations serving the local area.  Must include at least one representative of economic and community development entities.  Must include at least one representative from the state Employment Service Office (EDD) under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.) serving the local area.  Must include at least one representative from programs carried out under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, other than Section 112 or Part C of that title. FRWIB Page 7 of 24. Name Title Entity Appointment Date Term End Date Robert Alcazar Farmworker Division Director Proteus, Inc. March 2016 N/A LeeAnn Eager Economic & Community Dev/ President/CEO Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County March 2016 11/01/17 Adrianna Kuhnle Employment Service / Deputy Division Chief, Southern Division State Employment Development Department March 2016 11/01/18 Aracelli Holland Rehabilitation Act of 1973/ Rehabilitation Administrator II State of CA Department of Rehabilitation March 2016 11/01/17 ADDITIONAL MEMBERS: WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(E) – each local board may include such other individuals or representatives of entities as the chief elected official (CEO) in the local area determines to be appropriate. Name Title Entity Appointment Date Term End Date Delfino Neira Director County of Fresno, Department of Social Services March 2016 11/1/2018 Oliver Baines Councilmember – District 3 City of Fresno March 2016 N/A TBD Fresno County Supervisor County of Fresno May 2016 N/A CORRECTIVE ACTION COMMENTS: Explain any vacant appointment(s) regarding the required membership composition only. Include the length of time the appointment(s) has been vacant, efforts made to fill the vacant appointment(s), and dates by which the vacant appointment(s) should be filled. VACANT APPOINTMENTS LENGTH OF VACANCY EFFORTS MADE TO FILL VACANCY DATE THAT THE VACANCY SHOULD BE FILLED FRWIB Page 8 of 24. As you can see, the FRWIB is in the process of updating the Board composition to comply with the percentages allocated under WIOA. COMPLIANCE WITH MAJORITY OF BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES: The table below will assist local boards determine compliance with WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A), which requires that a majority of the members be representatives of business in the local area. Instructions: Double click the table below to open in Excel. Total number of individuals currently sitting on local board =29 Number of vacancies currently on local board =0 Total local board membership =29 8 7 15 Divide total local board Business Representatives by total local board membership =51.72% Total number of Business Representatives currently sitting on local board = Number of Business Representative vacancies currently on local board = Total local board Business Representatives = (Must be greater than 50%) COMPLIANCE WITH 20% OF WORKFORCE REPRESENTATIVES AND 15% LABOR ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES: The table below will help local boards determine compliance with WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(B), which requires not less than 20 percent of the members be representatives of the workforce within the local area and compliance with CUIC Section 14202 which requires that at least 15 percent of local board members be representatives of labor organizations unless the local labor federation fails to nominate enough members, in which case it is 10 percent. Instructions: Double click the table below to open in Excel. FRWIB Page 9 of 24. Total number of individuals currently sitting on local board =29 Number of vacancies currently on local board =0 Total local board membership =29 6 0 6 20.69% 5 Total number of Apprenticeship Program Representatives currently sitting on local board =1 0 6 20.69% (Must be at least 15%) Number of Labor Org/Apprenticeship Program Representatives vacancies = Divide total local board Labor Representatives by total local board membership = (Must not be less than 20%) Total number of Workforce Representatives currently sitting on local board = Number of Workforce Representatives vacancies currently on local board = Total local board Workforce Representatives = Divide total local board Workforce Representatives by total local board membership = Total number of Labor Organization Representatives currently sitting on local board = Total local board Labor Representatives = FRWIB Page 10 of 24. Local Board Performance Accountability Measures Instructions: Enter your local board’s negotiated levels of performance and actual levels of performance for PYs 2013-14 and 2014-15. Performance Table Name of Local Area: Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board Common Measure Negotiated PY 2013-14 Actual PY 2013–14 Negotiated PY 2014–15 Actual PY 2014–15 Adult Entered Employment Rate 70.1% 66.1% 64.0% 71.2% Employment Retention Rate 80.8% 82.9% 81.0% 82.7% Average Earnings $12,726 $13,767 $13,150 $13,501 Dislocated Worker Entered Employment Rate 78.5% 76.1% 73.0% 78.6% Employment Retention Rate 84.7% 84.7% 84.5% 85.1% Average Earnings $13,467 $16,432 $14,300 $15,227 Youth (ages 14-21) Placement in Employment or Education 70.0% 62.9% 60.0% 66.8% Attainment of a Degree or Certificate 59.6% 65.1% 55.0% 73.8% Literacy and Numeracy Gains 76.2% 50.7% 45.0% 69.6% FRWIB Page 11 of 24. Local Board Sustained Fiscal Integrity The local board hereby certifies that it has not been found in violation of one or more of the following during PYs 2013-14 or 2014-15:  Final determination of significant finding(s) from audits, evaluations, or other reviews conducted by State or local governmental agencies or the Department of Labor identifying issues of fiscal integrity or misappropriated funds due to the willful disregard or failure to comply with any Workforce Investment Act (WIA) requirement, such as failure to grant priority of service or verify participant eligibility; or  Gross negligence - defined as a conscious and voluntary disregard of the need to use reasonable care, which is likely to cause foreseeable grave injury or harm to persons, property, or both; or  Failure to observe accepted standards of administration. Local areas must have adhered to the applicable uniform administrative requirements set forth in Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 95 and 97, appropriate Office of Management and Budget circulars or rules, WIA regulations, and State guidance. Highlights of these responsibilities include: o Timely reporting of WIA participant and expenditure data o Timely completion and submission of the required annual single audit o Have not been placed on cash hold for longer than 30 days (In alignment with WIOA Section 106[e][2]) FRWIB Page 12 of 24. Local Board WIOA Implementation Using the questions below, describe your local board’s efforts toward implementing the following key WIOA implementation provisions and designing a better system for customers. 1. What activities have you undertaken to design a better system for customers? Specifically, describe any actions you have taken, or actions you plan to take, for the following topics. To design a better system for customers, the Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board (FRWIB) realizes that we cannot “push” people into jobs. Instead, we need to create and sustain the “pull” from the industry side of the employment relationship. a. Developing new services The FRWIB is developing new services for JOB-SEEKERS through:  A “soft skills” process to enhance services for “hard to serve” Job Seekers to ensure we are meeting the 51% service requirement for Adults;  Industry focused orientations that directly link Job Seekers to education and employment opportunities in high growth sectors, such as, Public Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Government;  Movement toward a more automated system through the use of technology to provide Job Seekers access to online services for: o Pre-Registration o Profile Registration  Expansion of Basic Career Services to include the following: o Expunging records to reduce employment barriers through a petition to the local courthouse requesting expungement of old criminal records; o Computer literacy classes; o Typing tests and certificates; o Stress workshops; and o Financial and Budget Management.  Expanding the availability of innovative training services such as “Professional Edge,” a fast track program for para-professionals. The program is designed to assist unemployed individuals during their career transition through contemporary career strategies, professional development, and leadership training to assist participants in their transitions into new careers.  Continuous work with the Employment Development Department (EDD) to provide and expand on the following business services: o Tax credits (for employers that hire veterans and other targeted individuals); and o Fidelity Bonds (to protect employers against theft and dishonest or fraudulent acts to alleviate employer concerns in hiring ex-offenders and high-risk job applicants). The FRWIB is developing new services for BUSINESS CLIENTS through:  The procurement of a contractor to create an early warning system to identify businesses at risk of closure, downsizing, or layoffs and provide business solutions to avert closures and layoffs in Fresno County. The contractor will be FRWIB Page 13 of 24. expected to deliver support to at-risk businesses in a timely and efficient manner, use funding effectively, and maintain and utilize strategic partnerships when necessary;  Employer-Driven Training. b. Entering into collaborative partnerships To assist the JOB-SEEKER, the FRWIB has strong collaborative partnerships with all of WIOA core and non-core partners, including but not limited to the following:  Department of Rehabilitation  Employment Development Department  Department of Social Services  American Association of Retired Persons  Adult Education  Higher Education  Title 2 of the Trade Act of 1971  Community Services Block Grant grantees, and  Housing & Urban Development The FRIWB has developed a formal partner co-enrollment and referral process to facilitate job seeker services between partner agencies and any of the available WIOA funded programs. On a regional level, the FRWIB is an active partner with the Central California Workforce Collaborative (CCWC). The CCWC is made up of eight (8) Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs) that cover the ten (10) counties in the Central Valley. The CCWC has been meeting and partnering on regional issues for over fifteen (15) years. The partnership includes the counties of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, Inyo, and Mono. The FRWIB works closely with the partner Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) in seeking and pursuing regional grants to address regional section strategies. To assist BUSINESS CLIENTS, FRWIB has developed the following collaborative partnerships:  Fresno4Biz (F4B) - To assist and strengthen business customers to avert layoffs, help business growth and assist entrepreneurs with new business startups. Through a common referral system across multiple partner agencies, F4B addresses the varied needs that startups, growing and retracting businesses face. F4B facilitates multiple business serving projects to help our job-seekers and tracks the services and activities provided to every business that comes through F4B with a data metric sheet to ensure their needs are being addressed. F4B consists of twelve (12) partners who: o Provide “triage” services around complex business needs that require multi-partners and solutions (i.e. permitting issues); FRWIB Page 14 of 24. o Developed a one-stop, one-click web-based referral process for businesses to access our core partners. This system informs partners of business clients’ needs, and tracks referrals to ensure timely follow up; o Uploaded over 1,000 customized, local online tools for businesses to address their needs based on where they are in the business lifecycle (start-up, growth, or decline). These tools range from online training and handbooks on legal compliance to sample forms and business calculators; o Created a virtual, shared community business calendar that highlights business partners’ workshops and events; o Developed a contact list of business service providers and the business solutions they offer locally and throughout the state; o Work with the Business Account Specialist (BAS) team to link businesses to resources for start-up, growth, and retention. Many BAS team members have targeted cluster experience and readily understand the unique needs of the employers within that cluster; and o Conduct presentations for the joint Water/Energy/Manufacturing cluster employers. c. Creating innovative workforce development strategies in alignment with WIOA To create innovative workforce development strategies for JOB SEEKERS, the FRWIB is developing an innovative “sector focus” strategy based on the following high demand industries within Fresno County of:  Healthcare  Government  Manufacturing o Industrial Agriculture o Water Flow Technology  Construction Trades/Public Infrastructure  Information Technology This “sector focus” will incorporate the following concrete steps:  Develop sector focused staff training;  Identify and utilize specialized assessments;  Allocate training resources;  Identify qualified training providers;  Work with sector employers to vet FRWIB screening and training policies; and  Identify potential office locations dedicated to specific sectors. In the four (4) sectors of Healthcare, Government, Manufacturing, and Construction Trades research is being conducted regarding:  The sector universe in Fresno County;  The largest employers in Fresno County;  The number of individuals being employed;  The job classifications that are in-demand;  The institutions offering training in these industries; and FRWIB Page 15 of 24.  The number of qualified individuals entering One-Stops who can meet the needs of in-demand industries. As part of this model, the FRWIB is developing innovative strategies by revising its provision of One-Stop services to include specialized sector One-Stops for locally- identified demand sectors. Under the initial implementation of this model, the FRWIB will focus on Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction/Trades, and Government. The first sector One-Stop will be in the Government sector, which opened its doors to provide services in December 2015. Sector based orientations will be provided at the comprehensive One-Stop location to provide information on the various occupations in demand sectors, such as wages, minimum hiring requirements, the application process, and how to access services at the specialized sector One-Stops based on their career goal. These sector One-Stops will be staffed with specially trained dedicated staff who are experts in the sector, knowledgeable in labor market information, and understand the minimum qualifications, training opportunities, application process, and interview process for a particular sector. As described in Item 7 below, the FRWIB is currently working with multiple employers to develop and implement customized employer-driven training programs in healthcare and manufacturing. The training programs will include employer-vetted curriculum for class room training along with Earn and Learn activities (such as On-the-Job Training and Work Experience). The FRWIB will continue to expand and add additional sectors as these programs are developed. The sector focus is preparing our San Joaquin Valley residents for employment in high- growth industries that benefit both the individual worker and the overall local economy. Our partners are dedicated to getting individuals employed (not just trained) in high- growth industries that are in-demand in the San Joaquin Valley. Overall sector meetings are being conducted with BUSINESS CLIENTS in the sectors of Healthcare and Manufacturing, focusing on Water Flow Technology with the latter. To enhance our current program and continue to build on existing programs the FRWIB continually seeks funding for innovative programs such as the Slingshot initiative. The Slingshot is an initiative across eight (8) counties that identify the skills gap in the industries of Manufacturing, Construction Trades, Water Technology, Industrial Agriculture, and Warehousing/Logistics. Through this initiative, a selection of California Community Colleges, California State Universities, Central Valley WDBs, organized labor, and employers are joining to develop and streamline training curriculum and ensure hiring requirements are being met through training. With an initial investment of $1,000,000.00 from the State of California WDB, the Slingshot partners will:  Analyze existing curriculum through the “eyes of businesses;”  Organize “stackable” credentials;  Standardize assessment(s) and training;  Create new apprenticeships; FRWIB Page 16 of 24.  Replicate best practices;  Refer qualified employment candidates into growth sectors; and  Align existing training resources to meet industry sector needs. d. Redesigning service delivery The FRWIB has reviewed and updated all policies and procedures to align with WIOA requirements and will re-evaluate these policies and procedures after the final regulations are released. As part of this initial process to design a better system for customers, we have begun to re-direct activities at our One-Stops to have a more sector driven focus for training and job placements. This new service delivery will include the engagement of sector industry employers to better understand when, where, and within which industries workers are needed. This will ensure that resources are focused on the industries that are the most in-demand and provide opportunities for successful placement of job seekers in high wage occupations. FRWIB is redesigning how we work with employers and job-seekers while adding new services for JOB-SEEKERs that include:  A streamlined customer flow with enhanced basic career services to include services described in section 1a on page 13. ,  More flexibility to move Job Seekers into career and training services that best meet their individual needs;  Development of employer-vetted, customized curriculum to meet employer needs that are under-going major recruitment efforts;  Reassessment of current locations for targeted sector One-Stops; and  Identification of training in high demand industries. e. Other WIOA transitional activities to design a better system for customers for the JOB- SEEKER “CLIENT” includes:  Modification of the partner referral process to be more pro-active with better follow-through to ensure customers get the services they need;  Strategy sessions with partners, providers, industries, and businesses to evaluate current customer flow and recommended changes under WIOA; and  Staff participation in on-going Workforce3one and other webinars to build and expand their knowledge for the implementation of WIOA. 2. What steps have you taken to implement the new WIOA youth program requirements, including the 75 percent out-of-school youth and 20 percent work experience minimum expenditure requirements? In transitioning to WIOA, the FRWIB has adopted the following policies and procedures to ensure WIOA program requirements are met: a. To begin increasing Out Of School expenditures as mandated under WIOA, in PY 2014/15, the FRWIB increased the percentage of Out of School Youth enrollments FRWIB Page 17 of 24. from 35% to 50%. For PY 2015/16, all FRWIB Youth Provider contract funding was allocated at 75% for Out of School Youth and 25% for In-School Youth. b. The FRWIB plans to increase the Out of School Youth allocations to 80% in PY 2015- 16 to ensure the expenditure requirement of 75% is met or exceeded. The FRWIB issued guidance and modified local policies and directives to bring local program services in line with WIOA. These changes include, but are not limited to:  Revising youth eligibility guidelines;  Development of activities for youth to prepare for post-secondary education and training;  Identifying local organizations that provide financial literacy workshops for WIOA participants;  Enhancing career services by in demand sector orientations for the previously mentioned sectors of healthcare, manufacturing, public infrastructure, and government;  Developing a referral process to local educational partners that offer entrepreneurship training;  Working with local high schools to focus on career pathways and work readiness skills;  20% of WIOA youth funding set aside in a pool to provide work experience activities to eligible WIOA youth; and  Implementing a new youth program fiscal tracking for work experience to ensure that 20% of work expenditures are met. 3. What actions have you taken to procure America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC) operators (unless granted a waiver under WIOA Section 121[d][1][A])? The FRWIB competitively procures all AJCC operator services. It has done so since the onset of the Workforce Investment Act in July of 2000. The procurement process for the current contracts was completed in PY 2012-13. The procurement allows for an initial one (1) year contract and four (4) additional years based on performance. All contracts are reviewed and awarded annually, which provides the opportunity to re-procure the services if needed. Based on performance of the current sub-recipients, and their ability to meet the requirements of WIOA, all three (3) AJCC operator services have been grandfathered into WIOA. 4. What actions have you taken to procure AJCC career service providers (unless granted a waiver under WIOA Section 107[g][2])? The FRWIB competitively procures AJCC career service providers. It has done so since the onset of the Workforce Investment Act in July of 2000. The procurement process for the current contracts was completed in PY 2012-13. The procurement allows for an initial one (1) year contract and four (4) additional years based on performance. All contracts are FRWIB Page 18 of 24. reviewed and awarded annually, which provides the opportunity to re-procure the services if needed. Based on the performance of the current sub-recipients and their ability to meet the requirements of WIOA all three (3) AJCC career service providers have been grandfathered into WIOA. 5. Describe your efforts to comply with the Uniform Guidance requirements. The FRWIB’s procurement, contracting and fiscal guidelines are in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements. 6. Describe your efforts to negotiate and establish Memorandums of Understanding with partners in the AJCCs. What challenges are you facing? The FRWIB has long-standing Memorandums of Understandings (MOUs) and Resource Sharing Agreements (RSAs) with all mandated partners. FRWIB staff is in the process of finalizing the 2015-16 MOUs and RSA and do not see any issues in getting these finalized documents. 7. Describe your efforts to develop sector initiatives and career pathways in high demand industries in coordination with community colleges, apprenticeship programs, adult basic education, and other training providers. In 2003 the FRWIB adopted its initial sector strategy targeting six (6) high growth, high wage industry sectors: Agile Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Construction/Trades, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Logistics/Distribution. Bi-Annual employment surveys are conducted by the FRWIB to identify and evaluate the current hiring and skills needs within these six (6) high growth, high wage industries. Business needs evolved, as the FRWIB continued to work with and assist businesses with retaining and growing jobs in Fresno County. This has resulted in the targeted sectors expanding to include Government and Agriculture. FRWIB has made the following progress with sector, employer-driven training and career pathways. A. CONSTRUCTION / TRADES Sector Initiatives The FRWIB has completed pilot training programs in the high demand industry of CONSTRUCTION / TRADES including:  A Veterans Employment Assistance Program to train Utility workers; and  A Central Valley Infrastructure Employment and Training Program. The FRWIB has training programs in progress for:  Veterans with training provided by the Construction Trades for Public Infrastructure (runs June 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016); and Career Pathways FRWIB Page 19 of 24. In the industrial sector of Public Infrastructure Construction, clients progress from Pre- Apprenticeship to Apprenticeship to Journeyman status after rigorous training. Public Infrastructure jobs are found in a myriad of places, including water canals, water treatment systems, green retrofitting, high speed rail, and freeway construction & maintenance. Most position are filled by local building trades construction union halls with referrals to private contractors working under government contract. Identified employers include the California High Speed Rail Authority, the City of Fresno, and the County of Fresno. The FRWIB has worked with West Hills Community College, Fresno City College, and Bakersfield Community College to develop curriculum that has been vetted by unions. Additional training providers include: The Unions and Private-Post-Secondary trainers. The FRWIB has strong relationships with local unions and was instrumental in the passing of Assembly Bill 509 (AB 509), which currently is waiting to be signed by the Governor. B. MANUFACTURING/WATER TECHNOLOGY Sector Initiatives The FRWIB is developing a pilot program for an employer-driven, short-term training cohort for one (1) or more of these entry-level and incumbent positions: o Maintenance Mechanic and Technician; o Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters; o Maintenance and Repair Workers, General; o Machinists; o Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers; o Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic; o Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines; and o Mechanical Engineering Technicians.  The International Center for Water Technology (ICWT) in partnership with Colorado State University has applied for funding to support curriculum for: o Drip and Micro-irrigation System Auditors and Technicians. Career Pathways The FRWIB has identified a variety of employers for test pilots (i.e. Water Flow Technology employers and the California Manufacturing Technology Council (CMTC) manufacturing employers). The FRWIB is in the process of also identifying additional career pathways. The FRWIB has worked with West Hills Community College District on manufacturing curriculum and maintains a good relationship with Adult Education providers. An advisory group of schools and employers has been convened to review the manufacturing curriculum. The ICWT has partnered with Kern Community College District on a manufacturing funding proposal. Employer reviewed curriculum will begin soon along with a meeting with the Department of Apprenticeship Standards. C. HEALTHCARE Sector Initiatives FRWIB Page 20 of 24. The FRWIB has a pilot project in progress in partnership with Fresno City College for HEALTHCARE through training focused on the Entry Level Health Care Associate, with an ongoing discussion on additional positions such as Patient Care Assistants. Career Pathways Healthcare pathways and industry jobs are identified, but the specific healthcare career pathways demanded in Fresno County are being analyzed. Once the pathways and jobs are identified, the employers will be identified as well. The FRWIB has worked with Fresno City College and West Hills Community College on healthcare curriculum. The FRWIB has also made referrals to Clovis Adult School, Fresno Adult School, and private-postsecondary schools. Employer reviewed curriculum will begin soon along with analyzation of healthcare apprenticeship programs. D. GOVERNMENT Sector Initiatives The FRWIB is in the process of developing a pilot program for the GOVERNMENT as an industry sector. The FRWIB is currently working on a pilot project through the Disability Employment Accelerator to serve individuals with disabilities to gain access to multiple industry sectors, including Government. Career Pathways For the government sector, the FRWIB is focused on having individuals understand the points of entry and application process. For many unemployed individuals, the bureaucratic process of applying for government work is vexing enough to dissuade them from looking at such jobs – even when fully qualified. E. LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION Sector Initiatives The FRWIB has completed a pilot project for the high-growth industry of LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION. Through this pilot project, employers were brought together to vet Logistics and Distribution curriculum for truck driving. Career Pathways For the Logistics and Distribution sector, the FRWIB has identified career pathways, industry jobs, training providers, and employers. FRWIB will reconnect with community colleges, apprenticeship programs, and Adult Basic Education to better screen and refer clients for training in this sector. 8. Describe your efforts to adopt, implement, and promote the AJCC brand. Since the launch of the new statewide One-Stop brand name of AJCC in July 2013, the FRWIB has been proactive in adopting, implementing and promoting the brand. The FRWIB established an outreach framework that provided consistency in branding, communication FRWIB Page 21 of 24. and image among all of our service providers and the general public. Our goal is to increase job-seeker and employer awareness of the services available locally and throughout California. To promote the AJCC identity our marketing mix is comprised of:  Advertising Outreach is conducted via all WIOA documents, including but not limited to: marketing materials, business cards, letterhead, PowerPoint presentations, fax cover sheets, TV and radio ads (which all include the AJCC tagline, “A proud partner of America’s Job Center of Californiasm network”). Updated logos with the tagline were provided to staff and all service providers for Workforce Connection, our All Youth One System and Rapid Response programs.  Promotion The AJCC logo, tagline and link to the web portal are provided on all workshop presentations to job seekers and businesses along with an explanation of the services and resources available.  Education Providers and staff were provided with, and continue to have access to educational information about the AJCC and the services and resources available. All marketing materials such as brochures, fliers, banners, and posters are created with the AJCC tagline to educate and promote the brand to partners, businesses, job-seekers public/private economic advocacy groups/organizations, small/medium/large-sized businesses, One-Stop centers, union halls, and training institutions.  Internet/Social Media To increase the depth of awareness of the AJCC, and to provide job-seekers access to all of California’s local workforce services and resources, a link to the AJCC web portal is available on all computers in our five (5) One-Stop locations throughout Fresno County. The logo and tagline is also displayed on our website and Facebook page.  Public Relations All media advisories, news releases, and opinion/editorial write-ups for local publications include the AJCC tagline. FRWIB Page 22 of 24. Local Board Assurances For PYs 2016-18, the local board assures that it will: A. Comply with the applicable uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements included in Title 2 CFR Parts 200 and 2900 (WIOA Section 184[a][2] and [3]). Highlights of this assurance include:  The local area’s procurement procedures will avoid acquisition of unnecessary or duplicative items, software, and subscriptions (in alignment with Title 2 CFR Section 200.318).  The local area will maintain and provide accounting and program records, including supporting source documentation, to auditors at all levels, as permitted by law (Title 2 CFR Section 200.508). Note that failure to comply with the audit requirements specified in Title 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F will subject the local area to potential cash hold (Title 2 CFR Section 200.338). B. Do financial reporting in compliance with federal and State regulations and guidance. Highlights of this assurance include:  Reporting will be done in compliance with Workforce Services Directive WSD12-3, Quarterly and Monthly Financial Reporting Requirements.  All close out reports will comply with the policies and procedures listed in Workforce Services Directive WSD09-12, WIA Closeout Handbook. Note that failure to comply with financial reporting requirements will subject the local area to potential cash hold. (Title 2 CFR Section 200.338) C. Expend funds in accordance with federal and State laws, regulations, and guidance. Highlights of this assurance include:  The local area will meet the requirements of State Senate Bill 734, to spend a minimum of 30 percent of combined total of adult and dislocated worker formula fund allocations on training services (CUIC Section 14211).  The local area will not use funds to assist, promote, or deter union organizing (WIOA Section 181[b][7]). D. Select AJCC operator(s), with the agreement of the local CEO, through a competitive process such as a Request for Proposal, unless granted a waiver by the state (WIOA Section 121[d][2][A] and 107[g][2]). FRWIB Page 23 of 24. E. Collect, enter, and maintain data related to participant enrollment, activities, and performance necessary to meet all CalJOBSSM reporting requirements and deadlines. F. Comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of WIOA Section 188, including the collection of necessary data. G. Comply with State Board policies and guidelines, legislative mandates and/or other special provisions as may be required under federal law or policy, including the WIOA or state legislation. H. Give priority of service to veterans, recipients of public assistance, other low-income individuals, and individuals who are basic skills deficient for receipt of career and training services funded by WIOA Adult funding (WIOA Section 134[c][3][E] and Training and Employment Guidance Letter 10-09). I. Comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 1234 and ensure that local members receive ethics training every two years. AB 1234 requires local boards to consult with the California Fair Political Practice Commission (FEPC) and the California Attorney General’s office regarding the content of the ethics training course they can use. Local boards may consider using the free, two-hour, on-line ethics training course available from the FEPC, at fppc.ca.gov/index.php?id=477. J. Comply with the conflict of interest provisions of WIOA Section 107(h). Signature Page By signing below, the local CEO and local board chair request local board recertification. We certify that the local board appointed local board members as described in WIOA Section 107(a),(b), and (c), performed successfully and sustained fiscal integrity during PYs 2013-14 and 2014-15, and developed and implemented strategies to improve and continuously strengthen the workforce development system in accordance with WIOA. Additionally, we agree to abide by the local area assurances included in this document. Instructions: The local board chairperson and local CEO must sign and date this form. Include the original signatures with the request. local Chief Elected Official Fresno County Ernest Buddy Mendes , Name Chairman, Board of Supervisors Title Date local Workforce Development Board Chair Paul J. Bauer Name Chairman Title FRWIB local Chief Elected Official City of Fresno Ashley Swearengin Name Mayor, City of Fresno Title Date ATTEST: BERNICE E . SEIDEL, Clerk Board of Supervisors By ~.A-~ ~sb ?'{) Deputy Page 24 of 24.