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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Local Plan Biennial Modification
Program Years 2017 – 2021
E. Coordination and Alignment with Other Plans and Planning Partners 11-12
F. Coordination with the National Farmworker Jobs Program 12
G. Recognizing and Replicating Best Practices 12
V. Other Modifications to FRWDB’s 2017-2021 Local Plan
A. Progress on Local Plan Goals 12-13
B. Local Workforce System Priorities 13
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE Page
Attachment A: Stakeholder and Community Outreach and Involvement in the Two -Year
Review of the Local Plan
1. Overall Strategy for Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement to
Support Modification of the Local Plan
A. Approach to Conducting Population/Partnership-Specific Input Sessions 14-15
B. Use of an Experienced Facilitator to Guide and Support Discussion 15
C. Capturing Community and Stakeholder Input 15
D. Harnessing Intelligence from On-Going Stakeholder Engagement 15
E. Strengthening Communities of Support around Key Populations and Partnerships 16
2. Specific Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s New Partnership with CalFresh
A. Outreach Activities 16-17
B. Efforts to Engage Required CalFresh Partners 17
C. Communication with the State Board regarding CalFresh Forum 17
D. Documentation of Efforts 17
3. Specific Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s New Partnership with Fresno County Department of
Child Support Services
A. Outreach Activities 18
B. Efforts to Engage Required Child Support/Non-Custodial Parent Partners 18
C. Communication with the State Board regarding Child Support/Non-Custodial
Parent Forum 18
D. Documentation of Efforts 18
4. Specific Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s New and Enhanced Partnership with Competitive
Integrated Employment Initiative Partners
A. Outreach Activities 19
B. Efforts to Engage Competitive Integrated Employment Partners and Key
Stakeholders 19
C. Communication with the State Board regarding Competitive Integrated
Employment Forum 19
D. Documentation of Efforts 19-20
5. Specific Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s New and Enhanced Partnership with Organizations
Serving English Language Learners, Foreign Born Individuals and Refugees
A. Outreach Activities 20
B. Efforts to Engage Partners and Key Stakeholders in Improving Services to
English Language Learners, Foreign Born Individuals and Refugees 20
C. Communication with the State Board regarding Forum on English Language
Learners, Foreign Born Individuals and Refugees 20
D. Documentation of Efforts 20-21
6. Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in Discussions on
FRWDB’s Overall Approach to Workforce Programming and Planning through a
General Community Forum
A. Outreach Activities 21
B. Efforts to Engage Partners and Key Stakeholders in Providing Input on General
Workforce System Planning 21
C. Communication with the State Board regarding General Community Forum on
Workforce System Planning 21
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D. Documentation of Efforts 21
7. Publication of Draft for Public Comment
A. Notice on the Availability of the Draft Plan for Public Review and Comment 22
B. Opportunities and Mechanisms for Public Comment 22
C. Results of Invitation for Public Comment 22-23
D. Documentation of Efforts 23
Attachment B: CalFresh Participants – Background and Assessment of Need
1. Overview of the Size and Characteristics of the Total CalFresh Recipient Population 24
2. Overview of the Size and Characteristics of CalFresh E&T Participants 24
3. Types of Workforce Services Needed by the Target Population 24
4. Employment Barriers Experienced by the Target Population and Resources Available to
Address Barriers 25
5. Collaboration among the WDB, the Fresno County Department of Social Services, and
CalFresh E&T Providers 25
6. Quality and Level of Intensity of Partner Services 25
7. Information Sharing among Partners 25-26
Attachment C: Unemployed, Underemployed and Payment Delinquent Non -Custodial
Parents – Background and Assessment of Need
1. Overview of the Size of the Child Support Program Population in Fresno County 27
2. Types of Services Needed by the Targeted Population 27
3. Services Currently Being Provided and How the Workforce-Child Support Partnership
Will Modify Types and Quantity of Services Provided 27
4. Barriers Experienced by Child Support Program Participants and Resources to Address
Barriers 28
5. Planned Information Sharing to Evaluate Need 28
Attachment D: Engagement with Local Competitive Integrated Employment Partners
1. Engagement with Local Partners to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment for
Jobseekers with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities 29
2. Competitive Integrated Employment Partners (List) 29
3. Planned Coordination with the CIE Local Planning Agreement Partners 29
Attachment E: English Language Learners, Foreign Born Individuals and Refugees –
Background and Assessment of Need
1. Overview of Target Population Demographics 30
2. Barriers to Employment and Specialized Needs of the Target Population 30-31
3. Identified Gaps in Workforce System Services for the Target Population 31
4. Outreach and Recruitment Strategies for the Target Population 31
5. Coordination and Alignment among Partners in Serving the Target Population 31-32
Attachment F: Public Comments in Disagreement with Local Plan 33
Exhibits
Exhibit A 34-186
Exhibit B 187-189
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FRESNO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (FRWDB) 2019 BIENNIAL
MODIFICATION TO 2017-2021 LOCAL PLAN - PRINCIPAL NARRATIVE
I. COLLABORATION WITH THE CALFRESH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM
AND STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIP WITH FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
The CalFresh program in Fresno County is administered by the Fresno County Department of Social Services (DSS),
which is responsible for all TANF and related public welfare programs. The FRWDB and our network of AJCCs have
a long history of working with DSS on welfare-to-work related projects. The two agencies regularly cross refer clients
in accordance with procedures outlined in the partner MOU. Because the CalFresh population is tremendously
diverse, this target group is served by all types of education, social services and support organizations.
Fresno County DSS has implemented a CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET) Program, using a third-party
provider model. DSS contracts with Reading and Beyond, a local non-profit organization that was an early
implementer of CFET programs. This model, known as the California Bridge Academy, provides an 18-month
program. Its design is flexible and provides basic education, supportive services and training in demand occupations
with the goal of the participant moving into a job, then a better job and, ultimately, a career. The Bridge Academy in
Fresno County works closely with adult education, the community college system and community-based
organizations. Coordination with the AJCCs and the workforce system has grown and CFET participants use the
center as a resource for job search.
The responses below address approaches for both the CalFresh population and CFET participants. For additional
information concerning background and needs assessment of participants in CalFresh and the CFET Program in
Fresno County, please refer to description provided in Attachment B.
A. Braiding Resources and Coordinating Service Delivery for People Receiving CalFresh to Participate in
Workforce Services, Sector Pathway Programs, Supportive Services and Retention Efforts: Given the size and
diversity of the population that participates in the CalFresh Program, individuals in this target group are served by
many of the workforce system partners and allied stakeholders. The coordination of services to support these job
seekers is built on a customer-focused approach, where individual aptitudes, circumstances and priorities are
assessed and a service strategy is customized to meet education, training and support needs. When CalFresh
participants seek services through the AJCC, they are oriented not just to the services provided under WIOA, but to
programs and resources available through the one-stop partners and other local service agencies. A service plan is
developed that addresses the full range of needs. Often this will include training provided by local providers, including
but not limited to: local education programs and Fresno City College, which prepare participants for careers in
regional target sectors, such as construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. Linking participants to community-
based resources for housing, medical, legal and other services is part of FRWDB’s braided strategies that ensure
participants are equipped to complete training and succeed in the workplace.
B. Workforce System Collaboration with Community Organizations Serving Specific CalFresh Populations:
For both CalFresh participants and those enrolled in E&T activities, the foregoing response addresses the strategies
used by the workforce system to coordinate and leverage resources from stakeholders of all types. Individuals with
additional barriers to employment (e.g. job seekers with disabilities, formerly incarcerated individuals, migrant and
seasonal farmworkers) will often qualify for specific types of funding and programs, and, in some cases, are referred
by those programs to the AJCC and other workforce system providers. County and state justice system agencies,
WIOA Section 167 Farmworker programs, the State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), veterans services
programs, refugee support agencies and other organizations with a unique, population-specific focus are part of the
workforce system’s extended network of partners. Referrals, co-enrollments and coordinated service delivery are
commonplace among stakeholders.
C. Workforce Services Available to People Receiving CalFresh That Are Funded by Local/Regional Partners:.
Most organizations providing education, training and support services to CalFresh individuals do not use CalFresh
enrollment status as a basis for eligibility/participation and do not record this data. Therefore, baseline service levels
for most education, training and support programs are not available. Some programs and providers do collect
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information regarding their participants’ CalFresh status. For example, in PY 2017-2018, the FRWDB served a total
of 1,366 CalFresh participants in our WIOA Title I formula-funded programs.
Even without the availability of baseline service levels, our recent biennial modification planning and community and
stakeholder engagement process revealed that opportunities exist to serve a greater number of CalFresh participants
and increase the number of CFET participants by the partners’ working together to promote services to this
population. Under the WDB’s leadership, the one-stop partners will collaborate with DSS to identify and develop
strategies to specifically market workforce and training programs for CalFresh participants
D. Partners’ Roles in Helping Provide Services to and Integrating People Receiving CalFresh into Sector
Pathway Programs: The FRWDB is committed to ensuring that participants’ training is focused on demand
occupations within priority sectors that hold promise for career advancement, wage gains and a family supporting
income. FRWDB provides career exploration, job readiness preparation, career guidance, case management, work-
based learning and referrals to training that are sector pathway-focused. CalFresh participants benefit from this focus
by participating in services designed to qualify them for jobs that will lead to careers with good wages and benefits.
The FRWDB continues to lead discussions among the workforce system stakeholders, including our education
partners, regarding the development of coursework and work-based learning strategies focused on regional sector
pathways. Examples include a Maintenance Mechanic program, developed under the SlingShot grant, which is
offered by Fresno City College, and curricula to support MC3 Pre-Apprenticeship training sponsored by the region’s
Building Trades Councils.
E. Coordination among Partners to Provide Supportive Services to this Population and Facilitate Program
Completion: WIOA, CFET, the Rehabilitation Act and many other programs for which some CalFresh participants
may qualify allow for a portion of funds to be used to provide a variety of support that enable participation in services
and training and successful transition to employment. For individuals needing supportive services (e.g. housing,
medical) that may exceed the resources available through public workforce and education programs, referrals are
made to public and non-profit providers throughout the county, such as Department of Social Services, Fresno
County Housing Authority, WestCare Foundation, and the Fresno Rescue Mission. As described above, the delivery
of services to CalFresh and other workforce system participants begins with assessment and service planning. These
services are critical in identifying support needs and form the basis for designing a program of support that will
ensure a participant’s success. Additional information on supportive services is provided in Attachment B.
F. Strategies to Retain Participants in Regional Sector Pathway Programs and Employment: AJCC staff and
representatives of our workforce services partners (e.g. EDD, DOR, local education agencies) orient all prospective
candidates to workforce, education and training services that are available to support their career goals. This is
followed by assessment and service planning that not only ensure that suitable workforce services are identified, but
that customers understand the actions required to advance on a career path that will pay family sustaining wages.
These include gaining work experience in an occupation and, frequently, continuing education and training to secure
credentials that businesses recognize and value.
II. PARTNERSHIP WITH FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
The new state-level partnership between the California Workforce Development Board and the California Department
of Child Support Services sets the stage for delivering more intensive workforce services to a greater number of non-
custodial parents (NCPs) population. FRWDB fully supports the state’s mandate that local partnerships be formed to
improve labor market outcomes for unemployed, underemployed and non-custodial parents. Both the workforce
system, which is led by the FRWDB, and Fresno County Child Support Services have implemented mechanisms
including referral processes to improve workforce service delivery for targeted NCPs. For background information on
the target group and an assessment of need, please refer to information provided in Attachment C.
A. Existing Workforce and Education Program Partnerships
1. Partners’ Collaboration to Provide Supportive Services to Enhance Job Retention : The population comprising non-
custodial parents with child support orders, who are unemployed, underemployed or payment delinquent, is
extremely diverse and experiences a vast array of circumstances. Some individuals are completely disconnected
from the labor market, having never worked a traditional job and possessing few marketable skills. Others may be
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formerly incarcerated individuals, including those who are recently released and, therefore, unemployed. Still others
may be English language learners, persons with disabilities, disconnected youth or older workers. What they share in
common is their status with regard to child support payments, employment and the ability to command family
supporting wages within the marketplace. Given the diversity of the population and the spectrum of support needs
that is likely to exist, AJCC staff will work individually with each non-custodial parent to determine supportive service
needs. Staff is experienced in assessing needs at various levels and in surveying the com munity for resources.
Foremost on the list of support services to be addressed are those corresponding to fundamental needs. While
WIOA and other federally-funded programs that comprise the one-stop partners may be able to make support funds
available on a one-time or short-term basis to meet these needs, AJCC staff works to develop linkages with local
organizations to address these needs. AJCC and workforce system partner staff will also work with NCP customers
to determine if there may be resources within their personal networks (e.g. family members, friends) that may be able
to assist with fundamental support needs. Other “stabilizing” services may include counseling and health services,
which can be obtained through referrals to a wide range of agencies, including Fresno County Department of
Behavioral Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office’s Clean Slate
Program, along with private, non-profit and community resources such as WestCare Foundation and Turning Point of
Central California. Support services that enable participation in training and a successful transition to employment
generally include assistance with transportation, child care, work-related clothing, tools and similar services. Such
services are available from WIOA, through other one-stop/AJCC partners (when NCPs are co-enrolled in these
programs) and through various community agencies. AJCC staff works with all organizations to coordinate services
to ensure the full range of customer support needs continue to be met throughout program participation and following
job placement.
2. Comprehensive Services to Facilitate Labor Market Success and Career Advancement : As indicated above, AJCC
staff and representatives of our workforce services partners (e.g. EDD, DOR, local education agencies) orient all
prospective candidates to workforce, education and training services that are available to support their career goals .
This is followed by assessment and service planning that not only ensure that suitable workforce services are
identified, but that participants understand the actions required to advance on a career path that will pay family
sustaining wages. These include gaining work experience in an occupation and, frequently, continuing education and
training to secure credentials that businesses recognize and value. Staff will work with each NCP to establish
employment goals. Based on the child support obligations of targeted NCPs, the partners recognize that they need to
identify employment paying wages sufficient to meet these obligations and provide enough remaining income so that
the NCP can support him/herself. Therefore, staff may recommend that NCPs consider em ployment options where
an entry-level worker can earn relatively good wages after minimal training or while learning on the job. Among the
regional priority industries offering such opportunities are construction, healthcare, manufacturing and transportation
and logistics. Entry-level occupations in these industries include: carpenters, ironworkers, medical assistants,
licensed vocational nurses, phlebotomists, psychiatric technicians, maintenance mechanics, welders, truck drivers,
supply chain coordinators, and warehouse associates. Energy-related jobs such as solar installers also offer such
opportunities, albeit in smaller numbers.
3. Impact of WIOA Eligibility Criteria on Serving the Target Population: Based on dialog with leadership and staff of
Fresno County Department of Child Support Services and with other system partners that serve targeted NCPs (e.g.
social services, probation and parole agencies), two features of WIOA eligibility criteria - selective service registration
and documentation of right to work - may impact the ability of NCPs to participate in federally-funded workforce
services. With regard to selective service, local boards can review circumstances and have the authority to “forgive”
the non-compliance with registration requirements, allowing non-registrants to participate in WIOA. The state has
published guidance on required collection of right to work documentation for various services under WIOA. While
NCPs lacking documentation could use Basic Career Services at the center and be referred to non-federally-funded
programs for assistance, the AJCC would be unable to provide such individuals WIOA Individualized Career
Services.
4. Other Obstacles to Serving the Child Support Program Population : Local Child Support professionals and others
that work with the NCP population have indicated that the main obstacle to providing workforce services to the Child
Support Program population is individual NCPs themselves. According to representatives from Fresno County
Department of Child Support Services, some NCPs referred to WIOA/AJCC services will be interested in the
opportunity to prepare for jobs that can lead to family-supporting wages and in Child Support Services “incentives,”
which are described below. Still, others are afraid to participate in government programs or will not initially be
convinced that any “public program” to which Fresno County Department of Child Support Services is making
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referrals would be beneficial. Key to making the partnership work will be the stakeholders’ developing and promoting
messages to NCPs that are benefits-focused and clearly demonstrates that workforce services offer a path to in-
demand jobs, careers and good wages.
5. Strategies to Motivate and Support Participation: Fresno County Department of Child Support Services, like local
child support agencies (LCSAs) throughout the state, acknowledges that its first priority is to ensure that the county’s
children are financially supported and well cared for. To this end, LCSAs have at their disposal a series of
“enforcement tools,” such as revocation of drivers’ and professional licenses, attachment of wages, and imposing
liens. Conversely, there are several “motivation tools” that Fresno County Department of Child Support Services is
willing to utilize to encourage NCPs to take advantage of workforce programs and services. Among these are:
restoration of licenses; revisiting support orders to ensure they reflect the current circumstances of the NCP;
deferring or lessening the requirement for payment during the time in which NCPs are engaged in workforce
services, training and job search; and, in specialized cases, forgiving a portion of past due payments.
The WDB, Child Support Services and other stakeholders all agree that the best tool to motivate and support NCPs’
engagement with the workforce system is providing good and accurate information about child support obligations;
payment options; labor market and employment opportunities; and services that can lead to well-paying jobs with
career ladder potential. Again, under the current partnership, creating clear, positive messaging will be the partners’
top priority.
6. Opportunities for and Obstacles to Local Partnerships: A major obstacle to co-case management and establishing
local partnerships is the release of information and data sharing. Many agencies are bound to confidentiality and are
unable to share information that may reduce redundancy in providing services. The FRWDB will continue to develop
and/or reinforce effective partnerships across WIOA programs and other community based organizations (CBOs) to
provide individuals the employment, education, and training services they need. In an effort to meet this goal, the
FRWDB has been participating in a project to pilot data sharing software, CommunityPro. CommunityPro offers an
integrated system-wide referral management and reporting system that allows each partner agency to keep and
enhance its current data tracking systems, while allowing them to share data, track referrals, open spots in
classes/workshops and available programs. By utilizing CommunityPro, FRWDB programs are able to refer to local
partners/CBOs and effectively promote and develop a “no wrong door,” seamless referral system to maximize
resources and better align services.
B. Plans for Building Successful Partnerships or Scaling up Existing Successful Partnerships
1. Strategies to Support Participant Retention in Training Programs: FRWDB has been serving NCPs through its
referral process with Fresno County Child Support Services for the last two years and both agencies are committed
to maintaining communication on the services and outcomes of participants and supporting participants in achieving
their employment and wage goals. Providing supportive services and leveraging “incentive tools” from Child Support
Services will be key strategies to encourage participants’ retention in training and services. As we do with other job
seekers, AJCC staff and partners will assist NCPs in devising long-range career plans, which may include multi-year,
multi-step processes to gain work experience and develop high-demand technical skills. The planning process will
provide a “road map” for participants to progress along a career path on which experience and attainment of skills
and credentials will increase their earning power.
2. Existing, New, and Prospective Workforce and Training Partnerships: FRWDB and Fresno County Department of
Child Support Services have an existing referral process that has been instrumental in serving court ordered NCPs
that are in contempt due to unpaid child support payments. The FRWDB will work with Fresno County Child Support
Services to develop an additional referral process for NCPs that are not mandated to participate in WIOA services.
Child Support staff will distribute marketing materials provided by the AJCC to encourage these individuals to seek
out WIOA services. A jobseeker that is interested in WIOA Individualized Career Services will arrive to the AJCC
with the referral form and staff at the AJCC will assist him/her in becoming enrolled, if eligible, or refer them to
suitable partner agencies.
3. Braiding Resources and Coordinating Service Delivery: Through its existing relationship with the FRWDB, Child
Support Services will be connected to the entire workforce system, including the WIOA-mandated one-stop partners
and a host of local government programs, community agencies, and faith-based organizations that are stakeholders
in and contributors to workforce service delivery. AJCC staff will function as the principal case managers for NCPs
enrolled in workforce programs, but will make referrals and promote co-enrollments, as appropriate and necessary, to
training and service partners, thereby accessing additional resources.
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4. Coordination with Community-Based Organizations to Serve the Target Population: Given the diverse nature of the
target population and the fact that NCPs, generally, do not identify themselves as such, local CBOs are often not
aware of the number of individuals from the target population that they are serving. This is true of the WDB itself, as
AJCC staff is often unaware that a participant has an order for payment of child support. Staff indicates that an issue
signaling payment delinquency is a participant having a suspended driver’s license. Under the partnership between
Child Support and the FRWDB, NCPs will have access to a wide range of public and private programs that
collaborate on a regular basis with the AJCC and the workforce system. These linkages will allow NCPs to access
services and support resources that not only enable their participation in training, but make supporting them selves
possible on entry-level wages, while making child support payments.
5. Referral Processes and Systems: The Fresno County partners have developed two referral processes: one for
court ordered NCPs and a second process for voluntary referrals. Fresno County Department of Child Support
Services provides a referral form to participants to access Basic Career Services through the AJCCs.
For court ordered referrals, the NCP will call the Point of Contact (POC) at a preferred Workforce Connection office
(our AJCCs) to schedule an initial visit. The participant arrives to a scheduled appointment and provides the POC
with the referral form, completes the Universal Release Form and receives a tour of the resource room. The
jobseeker attends orientation, and, if interested in receiving WIOA services, staff assists the NCP in completing the
WIOA eligibility and enrollment process. Once enrolled, jobseekers participate in a variety of WIOA services and a
report will be generated to show the status of activities. A letter stating participation in services is provided to the
jobseeker upon request. For voluntary NCPs, the Child Support Services staff will also provide marketing materials
and information on services offered by the AJCC and the system partners.
C. Working with the Local Child Support Agency to Identify Incentives to Increase the Success of Non-
Custodial Parents Sustained Participation in Local Workforce Programs
Tools and incentives to promote participation and retention are those described under item A.5, above.
III. PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT TO SUPPORT GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPETITIVE
INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT
During the course of reviewing and modifying our 2017-2021 Local Plan and as a result of our community and
stakeholder engagement process, FRWDB and partners within the local workforce system have developed a clear
understanding of the goals set at the state level by the State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), the Department of
Developmental Services (DDS) and the State Department of Education (DOE) in connection with their agreement to
increase competitive integrated employment (CIE) opportunities for individuals with intellectual or developmental
disabilities. We became familiar with the CIE Blueprint and with the guidance the state agencies have provided to
their local counterparts with regard to the development of Local Partnership Agreements (LPAs) to support the
expanded use of CIE throughout California.
On October 18, 2018, the FRWDB convened stakeholders from the disability services community in a forum focused
on use of CIE. Among those invited were representatives of the local agencies that represent the state CIE partners:
the DOR District Office; the regional center serving Fresno County; and local education agencies. Those participating
in the forum learned that, while the presumed LPA partners have agreed to meet and work toward the development
of an LPA, as of the publication of this Plan Modification, the LPA has not been finalized. The LPA partners have not
communicated to the workforce system their preferences on how we should work to support the LPA’s goals on CIE
expansion. Therefore, this section of the Modification simply expresses the FRWDB’s and the workforce system
partners’ willingness to support the LPA partners’ approach and efforts once they are determined; describes the
FRWDB’s significant experience and capabilities in serving individuals with disabilities; and suggest s various ways in
which the workforce system could support DOR in its employer engagement efforts in furtherance of the CIE goals.
For additional information on the LPA partners and anticipated plans to increase the availability of CIE in Fresno
County, please refer to descriptions provided in Attachment C.
A. AJCC Staff Knowledge and Training Needs about Serving Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental
Disabilities and about Programs and Resources Available for the Target Population: Both FRWDB/AJCC staff
and managers and staff representing the system partners have expressed interest in training from the LPA partners
about the workforce-related needs and barriers of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and developmental
disabilities (DD), as the workforce system, overall, has limited experience working with this target group. FRWDB,
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however, already works closely with DOR in many ways. In addition to having the agency’s staff co-located within
the AJCC, center staff works closely with DOR to assess customers’ needs and determine circumstances when
individuals with disabilities would benefit from co-enrollment in WIOA and DOR programs. The “Ticket to Work”
program is co-located in the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC. Training in which FRWDB, AJCC and partner staff has
participated include DOR’s “Serving Customers with Disabilities,” TTY, and a course on “Mental Health First Aid,”
provided by the Department of Behavioral Health. The FRWDB is currently working with partners to provide
additional training in disability sensitivity and awareness training for AJCC staff. In addition to acknowledging the
need for CIE-specific training, the partners have identified a number of topics in which training is desired. These
include: disability awareness; working with customers with mental health issues; understanding dual diagnosis;
reducing stigma; and understanding trauma. State guidance on the CIE initiative indicates that DOR and State Board
leadership will ensure that training is available for AJCC staff and that the DOR District Office will assign a point of
contact to support the workforce system’s CIE activities. FRWDB will work with state and local CIE partners to secure
training for AJCC frontline staff and system stakeholders.
B. Planned Coordination with DOR Point of Contact Regarding Services and Resources for the Target
Population Who Are Vocational Rehabilitation Consumers: FRWDB has not yet been assigned a DOR point of
contact for the CIE expansion initiative. We anticipate that this will occur following the completion of the LPA. We
intend to work closely with our DOR-assigned contact to engage with contractors that serve the target population and
to coordinate our services with the LPA partners.
C. DOR Collaboration in Outreach to Employers and Partners to Support Opportunities for Individuals with
Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities to achieve Competitive Integrated Employment: As indicated above,
FRWDB and AJCC staff currently collaborates with DOR to serve participants with disabilities. Supporting DOR’s
business outreach efforts to expand the use of CIE would be a natural extension of our current, productive working
relationship. While DOR has not communicated its goals or its approach to increasing CIE opportunities throu gh the
LPA, we envision being able to support DOR’s efforts in several ways. We are prepared to work with DOR
representatives to develop messaging about CIE opportunities that focuses on the assets that individuals from the
target group bring to the work place. Currently, there is no significant coordination of business outreach between
DOR, FRWDB Business Services Staff and AJCC staff. However, the FRWDB will work with DOR’s Business
Specialist to develop an outreach plan and identify companies that are capable of implementing work experience and
training activities under “earn and learn” models. In addition, the FRWDB will harness talent from across the local
workforce system to support CIE efforts.
IV. COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN SERVICES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS,
FOREIGN BORN INDIVIDUALS AND REFUGEES
The needs of immigrants, refugees and individuals in the process of developing English fluency are of paramount
importance to the social and economic well-being of Fresno County. Of the approximately 930,450 people who call
the county home, over 50 percent are Hispanic or Latino and one in every five individuals is foreign -born. The
FRWDB is committed to working across disciplines with stakeholders from education, economic development, socia l
services and workforce development to ensure that immigrant job seekers and their families have access to a broad
range of services that will reduce barriers they encounter in the labor market and to training and other services that
prepare them for opportunities in high-growth/high-demand occupations in local and regional priority sectors.
A key element of our approach to effectively serving and meeting the unique needs of English language lea rners and
immigrants from wide ranging backgrounds and circumstances is regular communication with organizations that
serve them and businesses that employ them or seek to hire them. This on-going dialog among stakeholders is
reflected in the following descriptions of strategies, partnerships and priorities in servi ng this target population. As
described below, the implementation of a state-funded English Language Learner (ELL) Workforce Navigator Pilot
Project has enabled us to transform this dialog into effective plans of action on behalf of immigrants and their fa milies
living throughout the county. For background information on the target group and an assessment of need, please
refer to descriptions provided in Attachment E.
A. Sharing Resources and Coordinating Services for the Target Population: The narrative that follows describes
the various ways that stakeholders in Fresno County work in collaboration and partnership to address the workforce
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needs of immigrants, refugees and English language learners. FRWDB plays a central role in coordinating agencies,
programs and resources.
B. Increasing Access to Sector Pathway Programs: The Local Plan developed by FRWDB in 2017 outlines steps
that were being taken at that time to ensure access to various education and workforce services for English language
learners. FRWDB’s efforts to braid resources and coordinate service delivery for English learners, the foreign born
and refugees, includes but not limited to the following:
Participating in local partner meetings to share information, foster collaboration, and encourage co-enrollment;
Aligning adult basic education measures of basic skills proficiency with the State Center Adult Education
Consortium (SCAEC) to share resources and avoid duplicating services;
Utilizing the Workforce Navigator model to effectively support and facilitate workforce success;
Providing on-going, targeted outreach to CBOs to develop new partnerships and strengthen current ones;
Modifying AJCC MOUs to include commitments to serve target populations through co-enrollment strategies;
and
Making workforce processes more accessible, with “no wrong door” for English language learners’ to access
services.
While assisting English language learners in improving their fluency and attaining academic credential s is
fundamental to increasing their prospects for well-paid jobs, for most in this target group, the need to earn a family-
supporting income is critical. Fresno County workforce system partners (including the AJCC, EDD, education
providers and CBOs) recognize that this target group needs long-term interventions that will include on-ramps and
off-ramps from education to better jobs and careers. Workforce system partners are successful in assisting job
seekers in finding entry-level employment in priority sector careers. Industries where immigrants and those learning
English are experiencing the most success include construction, manufacturing, healthcare and
transportation/logistics, all of which offer a path to good wages with minimal time spent in formal tr aining. Examples
of occupations in these industries include: construction laborers, welders, machine operators, home health aides,
custodians, and truck drivers. As described in Section V of this Plan Modification, educational partners are
developing and offering more courses in demand sectors and the system’s use of work-based models provides “earn
and learn” opportunities that are welcomed by customers.
C. Ensuring the Availability of Support Services: In partnership with the Madera County WDB, the FRWDB
implemented the ELL Navigator Pilot, providing referrals to ELL and immigrant populations for services such as
immigration assistance, increased access to community resources and community based organizations. In addition,
the pilot provided funding for ESL classes, GED classes, vocational training, such as truck driving, and transitional
jobs in occupations such as office clerks and outreach coordinators. Furthermore, the program also provided
translation and evaluation of foreign degrees to assist individuals in obtaining employment or entering higher
education. Eligible individuals were also referred to the AJCC for WIOA employment and training services. The pilot
ended in December 2018. However, utilizing lessons learned from the pilot, the FRWDB has created a permanent
Workforce Services Navigator position. The Navigator evaluates each participant’s need for services to support their
participation in training and job search and their success on the job. The target population is diverse, ranging from
refugees who completed college in their home countries, to immigrants with low literacy in their native languages.
And, while economic circumstances may vary, the vast majority of individuals in the target group are low income and
they generally have limited skills with which to compete in the labor market. Because of limited resources and the
frequent need to participate in multiple activities and services, access to various forms of support can be critical. In
addition to utilizing a portion of WIOA Title I allocation to provide support, AJCC staff works closely with partners to
secure services for participants. Braiding resources has created stronger collaboration and infrastructure to support
dual enrollment, which enhances access to not only technical education and industry-focused career pathways
tailored to the needs of English language learners, but also to assist participants in identifying and overcoming
obstacles. These include, but are not limited to, housing vouchers, energy assistance, emergency food and food
pantries, and transportation assistance. Other forms of support (e.g. legal, immigration and translation) may be
provided by various organizations with which FRWDB and the AJCC collaborate, such as: Centro La Familia, the San
Joaquin College of Law-New American Legal Clinic, Fresno Unified DREAM Resource Center, and the Mexican
Consulate. Many of the one-stop partners programs (e.g. Rehabilitation Act, Title V of the Older Americans Act) also
offer a range of supportive services to individuals enrolled in their programs. For those who qualify and need services
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from those programs, referrals resulting in co-enrollment may be made. Partners with which enrollment is common
include: DOR for vocational rehabilitation, job training, and placement services; Ticket to Work for career counseling,
vocational rehabilitation, job placement, and training; and the current Title V providers, the National Council on Aging
and Senior Service America, Inc., for job search assistance and work experience opportunities.
D. Promoting Retention in Training, on the Job and in Career Path Progression: As suggested above, the keys
to promoting the progression of ELL and immigrant job seekers into self-sustaining and family-supporting careers
are: career information; career planning; and the availability of flexible and modular services offering a variety of on-
and off-ramps. Collaborating across organizations and disciplines, the workforce system partners and allied
stakeholders all recognize the need to balance the immediate income requirements of the target groups with their
need to build language and technical skills that will qualify them for well -paid jobs. Developing this balance starts by
making available comprehensive information about the labor market and careers in the region. Using this information,
stakeholders assist customers in devising long-range career plans, which may include multi-year, multi-step
processes to gain work experience and develop technical skills. The more flexible and diverse services are, the
greater the likelihood that participants will remain engaged or periodically re-engage over the long-term. Community-
based and education partners offer strategic resources for such engagement. The availability of training and services
during the evening, on weekends, during agricultural “slow-down” periods and at remote locations all contribute to
customers taking advantage of services over time. Through convening of stakeholders by the Workforce Services
Navigator, the AJCC partnership, the adult education consortium and other providers are continuing to strategize and
innovate on best practices as described in subsection G, below.
E. Coordination and Alignment with Other Plans and Planning Partners: The local workforce services plan most
closely aligned to the mission and objectives of the FRWDB and the local workforce system is the Annual Plan of the
State Center Adult Education Consortium (SCAEC), which serves Fresno and Madera counties and border
communities in Kings and Tulare counties. The current SCAEC Plan’s Executive Summary indicates “We improved
collaboration with local Workforce Boards by working closely on the ELL Navigator Pilot. Our primar y goals for this
year will be to increase adult basic education availability, especially in rural areas, expand courses for immigrants,
concentrating on ESL and Citizenship classes.” The following information is also excerpted from the Consortium’s
2018-2019 Annual Plan.
Regional Need #1
Gaps in Service/ Regional
Needs
Need to offer more short term CTE courses, as recommended by employers and LMI
data.
How do you know? What
resources did you use to
identify these gaps?
Basing their decisions on LMI data, we have heard requests for specific, short-term
CTE courses from Local Workforce Development Boards, employers, advisory
committee members, and industry - education partnership groups, such as the San
Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance. Often our adult schools do not have the
curriculum, nor the instructors, to provide needed CTE classes.
How will you measure
effectiveness/progress
towards meeting this need?
We will measure effectiveness by collecting data on enrollment, attendance, program
completion rates, the number of students employed or advanced, and students
transitioning into community college.
Regional Need #3
Gaps in Service/ Regional
Needs
Need to expand courses for immigrants, including VESL, ESL and Citizenship
classes.
How do you know? What
resources did you use to
identify these gaps?
This gap was identified by the region in its original analysis of gaps. According to the
data and statistics gathered from the Census and Regional Fact Sheet, there is a
high immigrant population and a limited number of noncredit, introductory ESL
classes.
How will you measure
effectiveness/progress
towards meeting this need?
Monitor the increase in ESL course offerings, as well as, track students' level
advancement, retention, and completion rates.
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As suggested by the foregoing excerpts, FRWDB and the Consortium agencies work together to address the needs
of immigrants, refugees and those learning English.
F. Coordination with the National Farmworker Jobs Program: FRWDB’s 4-Year Local Plan currently describes
various ways in which the FRWDB, AJCC staff, and system partners collaborate with Proteus, Inc., which is the
WIOA 167 Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Program grantee for Fresno County. Under the current WIOA
partner MOU, MSFW staff is co-located in the Selma AJCC affiliate site and works closely with AJCC staff to provide
referrals and co-enrollment opportunities between the two programs. Proteus’ leadership and staff are connected to
the local workforce system not only as the MSFW provider, but also as a WIOA service provider for Dislocated
Workers, Adult and Youth programs for the last 18 years. Proteus manages affiliate AJCC sites in Selma and
Reedley, providing basic career services, individualized career services and training services. With the Proteus
MSFW and AJCC staff working together to serve and co-case manage participants, they are able to ensure that
eligible MSFW participants and eligible WIOA participants have access to the full array of services provided by both
programs. Proteus staff regularly participates in AJCC provider and partner meetings, staff development and cross-
training events.
G. Recognizing and Replicating Best Practices: While strong, effective practices for collaboration and service
delivery exist throughout the county and among many providers, the best example of collaboration and alignment of
services to support the needs of English learners and immigrant customers is the ELL Workforce Navigator Pilot
Project. The project has resulted in the expansion of coordination among the AJCC, local CBOs SCAEC, the
community college district and many other organizations to recruit, serve, train and place individuals from this target
group. Based on partnerships and strategies developed under the pilot, the FRWDB’s Workforce Services Navigator
will continue to spearhead additional innovations, such as increasing the number of ELL customers that co-enroll into
WIOA Title II programs, including ESL and HiSET; making available alternative methods of instruction, when Adult
School is not in session (e.g. the community college’s pronunciation course during the summer); and offering
assistance to secure formal review and evaluation of foreign degrees, credentials and prior learning.
V. OTHER MODIFICATIONS TO FRWDB 2017-2021 LOCAL PLAN
The current four-year Local Workforce Plan for Fresno County was developed to ensure compliance with WIOA
requirements for preparation and publication of such plans by local boards and was structured in accordance with
guidance outlined in State Workforce Services Directive WSD16-07. Submitted to the State Board in March 2017 as
part of the SJVAC RPU’s regional and local plan package, Fresno County’s plan was later approved and signed by
the County’s Chief Elected Official and the WDB Chairman. In July 2017, the plan received the Governor’s approval
and will remain in effect, guiding local programs and service priorities, through June 2021. In conjunction with the
biennial update and modification process, agency leadership has reviewed the current plan to determine both
progress made on goals and where local priorities may have evolved or shifted. Outcomes of this review are
highlighted below.
A. Progress on Local Plan Goals: Much of the FRWDBs Local Workforce Plan’s content concentrates on program
design, program operations and system alignment among partners and stakeholders. Consequently, our plan
indicated a number of goals focused on these areas, including the following.
Sector Strategies: The FRWDB had a two part goal under the Sector Strategies model. The first goal was to expand
the one-stop delivery system to include specialized sector-based orientations. This goal has been accomplished with
the implementation of sector-based orientations for government, healthcare, manufacturing and trades provided at
the comprehensive AJCC. These orientations are conducted by individuals that are experts in the various sectors.
They provide information on wages, minimum hiring requirements, available training and the application p rocess for
these high demand sectors. The second goal set by FRWDB under the Sector Strategies model was to open sector
one-stops for government, healthcare, manufacturing, and trades. In 2015, the FRWDB opened its first sector one -
stop for the government sector. As indicated in the local plan, the FRWDB planned to open AJCCs for healthcare,
manufacturing and trades. However, this phase of the goal has not been fully realized. While the initial plan to open
additional sector one-stops has not been fully implemented, it is still a work in progress. The FRWDB has extended
the timeframe to have the model fully implemented by 2021.
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities: Under the current plan, our goal was to expand our Manufacturing Internship
Program into additional sectors. This has been accomplished and, beginning in 2018, the FRWDB has added
automotive and logistics to the sectors served by this model. FRWDB will continue to evaluate local demand
occupations to build on this model. Another expansion in our work-based learning programs is the development of
the transitional jobs model. Under this model, individuals are placed into work -based learning opportunities to assist
in the development of skills and employment history. This model has been used in industries such as Wastewater
Treatment, Construction Trades, and Green Energy.
Maximizing coordination with Wagner-Peyser: To align with State’s goal to integrate Wagner-Peyser staff into the
AJCCs, the FRWDB worked with the local EDD office to co-locate EDD staff at the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC.
This goal was accomplished in July 2018, with relocation of all of the EDD staff from the Fresno Elm office to the
Fresno Comprehensive AJCC, which is now a full-service EDD location.
B. Local Workforce System Priorities: The process of strategic planning and establishing goals for the workforce
system is integral to the work of the FRWDB, its administrators and staff. With the implementation of WIOA in 2015
and the 2016 publication of State guidance on regional and local workforce plans, Fresno County has adopted
planning strategies and approaches that are broader than in the past, focusing more intensively on supporting
regional goals and collaboration with system partners. This approach also aligns our efforts more closely to the three
core objectives of the State Plan: demand driven skills attainment, upward mobility and equity for individuals with
barriers to employment, and system alignment. In examining the objectives of our current plan as part of the two-
year update, we recognize that some Fresno County priorities have evolved or changed altogether over the last 24
months. While these shifts in priority do not fundamentally alter our goals, they do signal that a strengthened
economy and changes in the pool of workers seeking employment bring new opportunities and challenges. Upon
evaluation of the ELL pilot project, the FRWDB was able to identify areas of weakness in the current process flow
and learned that there was a major need for a Workforce Services Navigator to ensure all participants have access to
services tailored to meet their specific circumstances. Therefore, the FRWDB will be amending the current process
flow to be more customer-centered and will be adding the position of Workforce Services Navigator to ensure special
populations such as English language learners and foreign-born individuals (as well as justice-involved individuals,
individuals with disabilities, NCPs, and individuals receiving CalFresh) do not get lost in the system. In addition, the
FRWDB has been exploring ways to better serve all WIOA participants with a more customer-centered approach. In
our experience working with individuals under WIA and WIOA, the most common reasons for participants’ failing to
complete the program are hurdles that arise due to family issues, such as: 1) lack of support and/or negative
influences from family members, 2) parents dealing with school-related issues with children in the home and 3) family
illness or need to care for elderly family members. In an effort to address these issues, the FRWDB submitted an
application and was selected to participate in the Family-Centered Employment Community of Practice pilot project.
Through this pilot, the FRWDB will be able to identify best practices in designing and implementing family-centered
employment strategies to expand the Workforce Board’s ability to successfully serve participants.
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ATTACHMENT A
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE
STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE
TWO-YEAR REVIEW OF THE LOCAL PLAN
The FRWDB initiated a process for the biennial review and modification of our local plan
that involved not only management and staff of o ur agency, but a wide range of
workforce system partners, local stakeholders and representatives of the communities
that we serve. The content of the FRWDB’s Local Plan Modification is substantially
influenced by and representative of organizations and individuals committed to
developing and maintaining a prepared and capable local workforce.
1. Overall Strategy for Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement to
Support Modification of the Local Plan
The primary method of obtaining community and stakeholder input on the Local
Plan Modification was to invite participation in a series of five public forums. Four
of the forums were focused on the principal partnerships and populations to be
addressed by the Plan Modification and the fifth was a general community forum ,
during which participants were asked to share ideas and recommendations on
priorities that should shape workforce development service delivery in Fresno
County.
At the opening of each forum, participants were informed of the session’s
objectives, which were:
To give stakeholders and the community the opportunity to weigh in on the
needs of the target group being discussed;
To learn from service providers, stakeholders and customers about best
practices in meeting service needs;
To identify gaps in services; and
To hear recommendations for improving the content, availability and quality of
services for the target group under consideration.
A. Approach to Conducting Population/Partnership-Specific Input
Sessions:
For each of the five (5) forums, an agenda was published so that invited
stakeholders and members of the community were informed in advance of
what, specifically, would be discussed. Each session was scheduled for
approximately two hours. The forums addressed the following topics:
1. Collaborating with CalFresh Employment and Training Programs
2. Improving Services to Individuals with Disabilities through
Competitive Integrated Employment
3. Improving Coordination and Collaboration among Stakeholders to
Strengthen Services to English Language Learners, Foreign Born
Individuals and Refugees
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4. Strengthening Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies to
Serve Non-Custodial Parents
5. Community Forum on Local Workforce Planning
The general community forum was held after regular work hours to enable
members of the community to participate.
B. Use of an Experienced Facilitator to Guide and Support Discussion
To promote neutrality and encourage open input during the forums,
FRWDB engaged David Shinder to serve as facilitator for the initial forum
and to train selected staff in techniques to train staff in techniques for
facilitating the remaining forums. David is well qualified for both the
facilitator and train-the-trainer functions as he has more than 35 years of
experience in the field of workforce development and has facilitated
hundreds of forums and planning sessions in his career. He is the
principal author of the San Joaquin Valley and Adjacent Counties (SJVAC)
2017-2021 Regional Plan and has extensive past experience working in
Fresno County and throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
C. Capturing Community and Stakeholder Input:
To promote contribution to the planning process by a wide range of
organizations and points of view, FRWDB used several methods to inform
stakeholders and the community about the forums. These included:
Direct email to partners and a broad array of stakeholders, including
organizations listed in the State Board’s Directory of Planning Partners
Posting of meeting notices in the AJCCs
Posting of the agenda and meeting notices on the FRWDB’s website
Posting of meeting announcements on the State Board’s website
(following e-mail notification to designated State Board staff)
The forums were audio recorded and the recordings were used as the
basis for developing summary notes for each forum. Meeting notes are
attached as exhibits to this Plan Modification.
D. Harnessing Intelligence From On-Going Stakeholder Engagement
The forums held as part of the process to modify and update FRWDB’s
2017-2021 Local Plan represent just a small part of the many ways in
which the local board gathers stakeholder input on an on -going basis.
Examples of other on-going stakeholder engagement activities include
regular meetings between WDB/AJCC representatives and managers and
staff of DOR, where a wide range of issues are discussed regarding
services for customers with disabilities. Summaries of several of these
meetings are attached as Exhibit A-1-a.
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E. Strengthening Communities of Support around Key Populations and
Partnerships
The forums held as part of the process to update and modify the Local
Plan produced the ancillary benefit of fostering communities of practice
and support around priority populations and issues. While the WDB is
diligent in bringing together the one-stop partners on a monthly basis to
discuss a wide range of issues pertaining to the delivery of services to job
seekers and businesses in Fresno County, the forums have served to
foster and/or strengthen partnerships on specific issues. Dialogs are
taking place among many stakeholder on strategies to best serve English
language learners, partnerships to promote the expansion of competitive
integrated employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, and process to increase the referrals of NCPs to workforce
programs to bolster their earning power and ability to support their
children. The WDB anticipates using community forums in the future as a
means to capture the interest of the community and engage stakeholders
in issues-specific conversations.
2. Specific Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s New Partnership with CalFresh
A community and stakeholder forum on the CalFresh Employment and Training
Program was held at the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC on October 24, 2018
from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
To promote dialog and secure feedback and recommendations from
stakeholders and members of the community that participated in th e forum, the
following questions/talking points were presented for the group’s consideration:
Are CalFresh Employment and Training programs currently available in the
local area? If so, what services are provided and which are the organizations
providing them?
What types of workforce services are needed to help people receiving
CalFresh succeed in the local labor market?
What barriers to employment are faced by CalFresh recipients and what
resources are available to help assist them to overcome those barri ers?
What partnerships currently exist or could be developed among the local
workforce system, the county agency that manages CalFresh, and other
organizations that provide or could provide services to CalFresh recipients?
How do the partners work with one another and how do they share
information?
Are CalFresh recipients being referred to programs that prepare them for high
demand jobs in the region’s priority sectors? What services or systems are in
place that could help CalFresh recipients succeed in such programs and on
the job?
A. Outreach Activities: On September 25, 2018, a notice regarding the
forum was placed on the FRWDB website. A printed notice was posted at
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the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC and all affiliate AJCC sites in Fresno
County.
B. Efforts to Engage Required CalFresh Partners: On September 25,
2018, direct emails were sent to CalFresh stakeholders, including those
on the State Directory.
C. Communication with the State Board regarding CalFresh Forum: On
September 20, 2018, email notification about the forum was sent to the
designated contact persons at the State Board.
D. Documentation of Efforts: Attached are the following items that
document outreach and engagement efforts on this topic.
Exhibit A-1-b: Sample flyers and promotional Information
Exhibit A-1-c: Sample outreach-related email communication
Exhibit A-1-d; Documentation of notification on forum to State Board
Exhibit A-1-e: List of individuals and organizations invited to participate
in forum
Exhibit A-2-a: List of individuals that participated in forum, included
their contact information
Exhibit A-2-b: Sign-in sheet(s) for forum
Exhibit A-2-c: Exhibit A-2-g: Forum agenda
Exhibit A-2-d: Forum presentation (PowerPoint)
Exhibit A-2-e: Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum
discussions
3. Specific Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s New Partnership with Fresno County Child
Support Services
A community and stakeholder forum on Partnership with Child Support to Serve
Non-Custodial Parents was held at the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC on October
10, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
To promote dialog and secure feedback and recommendations from
stakeholders and members of the community that participated in the forum, the
following questions/talking points were presented for the group’s consideration:
What barriers to employment are most common among targeted NCPs?
What are NCPs’ service needs (particularly with regard to job skills and
employment) and what services are currently available?
What organizations collaborate locally to promote skills development,
employment and career advancement for targeted NCPs?
Among the NCP service partners, (e.g. Child Support, Family Court, AJCCs,
training providers and community-based organizations), what referral and
information sharing systems are in place?
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What strategies and tools are used to motivate and incentivize NCPs’ acting
on referrals, participating in training/skills development and retention in
employment?
How can local organizations work better to ensure positive employment and
career outcomes for NCPs?
A. Outreach Activities: On September 25, 2018, a notice regarding the
forum was placed on the FRWDB website. A printed notice was posted at
the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC and all affiliate AJCC sites in Fresno
County.
B. Efforts to Engage Required Child Support/Non-Custodial Parent
Partners: On September 25, 2018, direct emails were sent to Child
Support Program/NCP stakeholders, including those on the State
Directory.
C. Communication with the State Board regarding Child Support/Non-
Custodial Parent Forum: On September 20, 2018, email notification
about the forum was sent to the designated co ntact persons at the State
Board.
D. Documentation of Efforts: Attached are the following items that
document outreach and engagement efforts on this topic.
Exhibit A-1-b: Sample flyers and promotional Information
Exhibit A-1-c: Sample outreach-related email communication
Exhibit A-1-d: Documentation of notification on forum to State Board
Exhibit A-1-e: List of individuals and organizations invited to participate
in forum
Exhibit A-3-a: List of individuals that participated in forum, included
their contact information
Exhibit A-3-b: Sign-in sheet(s) for forum
Exhibit A-3-c: Forum agenda
Exhibit A-3-d: Forum presentation (PowerPoint)
Exhibit A-3-e: Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum
discussions
4. Specific Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s New and Enhanced Partnerships with
Competitive Integrated Employment Initiative Partners
A community and stakeholder forum on Improving Services to Individuals with
Disabilities was held at the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC on October 18, 2018
from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
To promote dialog and secure feedback and recommendations from
stakeholders and members of the community that participated in the forum, the
following questions/talking points were presented for the group’s consideration:
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How are DOR and the workforce system (i.e. the local Board and the AJCCs)
currently working together with local partners (such as regional centers,
special education and Workability programs, among others) to support the
employment goals of individuals with intellectual disabilities and
developmental disabilities?
Are efforts underway for the partners to collaborate on the use of CIE for job
seekers with ID/DD?
Have discussions begun on the development of a Local Partnership
Agreement to create more CIE opportunities? If not, how can this be
accelerated?
Have workforce system staff received training in serving individuals with
ID/DD and are they knowledgeable about programs and services available to
assist this target group? What additional training and information is needed?
How are DOR and the local workforce system working together to outreach to
employers and partners to support individuals with ID/DD in achieving CIE? If
efforts are not yet underway, what will be done?
Have recruitment, referral and employer engagement strategies been
defined? If not, what is planned?
A. Outreach Activities: On September 25, 2018, a notice regarding the
forum was placed on the FRWDB website. A printed notice was posted at
the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC and all affiliate AJCC sites in Fresno
County.
B. Efforts to Engage Competitive Integrated Employment Partners and
Key Stakeholders: On September 25, 2018, direct emails were sent to
the CIE partners and disability services stakeholders, including those on
the State Directory.
C. Communication with the State Board regarding Competitive
Integrated Employment Forum: On September 20, 2018, email
notification about the forum was sent to the designated contact persons at
the State Board.
D. Documentation of Efforts: Attached are the following items that
document outreach and engagement efforts on this topic.
Exhibit A-1-b: Sample flyers and promotional Information
Exhibit A-1-c: Sample outreach-related email communication
Exhibit A-1-d: Documentation of notification on forum to State Board
Exhibit A-1-e: List of individuals and organizations invited to participate
in forum
Exhibit A-4-a: List of individuals that participated in forum, included
their contact information
Exhibit A-4-b: Sign-in sheet(s) for forum
Exhibit A-4-c: Forum agenda
Exhibit A-4-d: Forum presentation (PowerPoint)
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Exhibit A-4-e: Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum
discussions
5. Specific Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s New and Enhanced Partnerships with
Organizations Serving English Language Learners, Foreign Born
Individuals and Refugees
A community and stakeholder forum on Improving Services for English Language
Learners, Foreign Born Individuals and Refugees was held at the Fresno
Comprehensive AJCC on October 3, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
To promote dialog and secure feedback and recommendations from
stakeholders and members of the community that participated in the forum, the
following questions/talking points were presented for the group’s consideration:
What are the needs of individuals in this category?
What are the principal barriers to employment faced by these individuals?
What partnerships and collaborative efforts exist that enable local
organizations to provide services to meet these needs?
What outreach and recruitment strategies are effective in connecting
individuals from these target groups to skills training and livable wages?
What strategies are in place to provide these individuals with job skills and
training that will enable them to progress into livable wage jobs and careers?
Where do gaps in services exist for this target population and what can we do
to bridge these gaps?
A. Outreach Activities: On September 25, 2018, a notice regarding the
forum was placed on the FRWDB website. A printed notice was posted at
the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC and all affiliate AJCC sites in Fresno
County.
B. Efforts to Engage Partners and Key Stakeholders in Improving
Services to English Language Learners, Foreign Born Individuals
and Refugees: On September 25, 2018, direct emails were sent to ELL
and immigrant stakeholders, including those on the State Directory.
C. Communication with the State Board regarding Forum on English
Language Learners, Foreign Born Individuals and Refugees: On
September 20, 2018, email notification about the forum was sent to the
designated contact persons at the State Board.
D. Documentation of Efforts: Attached are the following items that
document outreach and engagement efforts on this topic.
Exhibit A-1-b: Sample flyers and promotional Information
Exhibit A-1-c: Sample outreach-related email communication
Exhibit A-1-d: Documentation of notification on forum to State Board
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Exhibit A-1-e: List of individuals and organizations invited to participate
in forum
Exhibit A-5-a: List of individuals that participated in forum, included
their contact information
Exhibit A-5-b: Sign-in sheet(s) for forum
Exhibit A-5-c: Forum agenda
Exhibit A-5-d: Forum presentation (PowerPoint)
Exhibit A-5-e: Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum
discussions
6. Efforts to Outreach to the Community and Engage Stakeholders in
Discussions on FRWDB’s Overall Approach to Workforce Programming
and Planning through a General Community Forum
A general community forum on Local Workforce Planning was held at the Fresno
Comprehensive AJCC on November 1, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To promote dialog and secure feedback and recommendations from
stakeholders and members of the community that participated in the forum, the
following questions/talking points were presented for the group’s consideration:
What services and support do job seekers need to help prepare for and find
work?
What types of training are most needed in the area?
Do people in the community have a good understanding of the programs and
services that are available to assist them? If not, what is the best way to get
the word out?
Are there specific gaps between the services that are available and the
services that people need? If so, how can we bridge those gaps?
If you were writing the local workforce p lan, what would your priorities be and
why?
A. Outreach Activities: On September 25, 2018, a notice regarding the
forum was placed on the FRWDB website. A printed notice was posted at
the Fresno Comprehensive AJCC and all affiliate AJCC sites in Fresno
County.
B. Efforts to Engage Partners and Key Stakeholders in Providing Input
on General Workforce System Planning: On September 25, 2018,
direct emails were sent to stakeholders, including those on the State
Directory.
C. Communication with the State Board regarding General Community
Forum on Workforce System Planning: On September 20, 2018, email
notification about the forum was sent to the designated contact persons at
the State Board.
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D. Documentation of Efforts: Attached are the following items that
document outreach and engagement efforts on this topic.
Exhibit A-1-b: Sample flyers and promotional Information
Exhibit A-1-c: Sample outreach-related email communication
Exhibit A-1-d: Documentation of notification on forum to State Board
Exhibit A-1-e: List of individuals and organizations invited to participate
in forum
Exhibit A-6-a: List of individuals that participated in forum, included
their contact information
Exhibit A-6-b: Sign-in sheet(s) for forum
Exhibit A-6-c: Forum agenda
Exhibit A-6-d: Forum presentation (PowerPoint
Exhibit A-6-e: Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum
discussions
7. Publication of Draft for Public Comment
On February 1, 2019, the FRWDB opened a 30-day public comment period on
the Local Plan Modification that concluded on March 2, 2019. The 30-day public
comment period was run in tandem with the comment period for the Biennial
Modification to the SJVAC RPU’s Regional Plan.
A. Notice on the Availability of the Draft Plan for Public Review and
Comment: On February 1, 2019, FRWDB placed a notice in the Fresno
Bee and posted the notice to the WDBs website, informing the community
of the 30-day public comment period and the availability of the plan
electronically on the WDB’s web site or in print at the FRWDB
administrative office.
Email notices about the availability of the draft were also sent to all
stakeholders invited to participate in the community forums. In addition,
notification on the public comment process was emailed to the designated
State Board contacts.
B. Opportunities and Mechanisms for Public Comment: To ensure that
comments to the plan are captured accurately, the FRWDB requested that
all comments be made in writing. Written comments could be submitted by
email to WIOAplan@workforce-connection.com or in print by mail and
hand delivery to the FRWDB Administrative Office, Attn: Blake Konczal,
2125 Kern Street, Suite 208, Fresno, CA 93721.
C. Results of Public Comment: At the conclusion of the public comment
period, a total # comments were received. Based on these comments, the
following adjustments were made to the draft Local Plan Modification:
To be provided after the public comment period ends
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Number comments expressed disagreement with the Local Plan
Modification. These comments are incorporated into Attachment F.
D. Documentation of Efforts: The following items document the public
comment process:
Exhibit A-7-a: Copy of notice in the Fresno Bee
Exhibit A-7-b: Sample Email Message to Stakeholders
Exhibit A-7-c: List of Stakeholders to Whom Message Were Sent
Exhibit A-7-d: Email Message Notifying State Board Contacts
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ATTACHMENT B
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE
CALFRESH PARTICIPANTS – BACKGROUND AND ASESSSMENT OF NEED
The information below supplements content provided in Section II of the principal
narrative.
1. Overview of the Size and Characteristics of the Total CalFresh Recipient
Population: According to the Fresno County Department of Social Services
(DSS) there are 80,259 non-assistance CalFresh cases in Fresno County and
11,025 Assistance CalFresh cases. Characteristics of the population include the
following:
Characteristic Percentage of the
Total Population
Percentage of the
CalFresh Population
CalFresh Children
(under age 18) 42.5% 50.4%
CalFresh Elderly
Population (age 60+) 5.2% 4.1%
CalFresh ESL
population 49.5% 21.8%
2. Overview of the Size and Characteristics of CalFresh E&T Participants:
According to the Fresno County Department of Social Services, there are there
are 560 individuals receiving CFET services. Fresno County is considered a work
surplus area and therefore participation in the E&T program is voluntary.
Currently, the target population includes Non-Assistance CalFresh families in
Southeast and Central Southwest Fresno.
3. Types of Workforce Services Needed by the Target Population: Many of
the Fresno County residents receiving CalFresh services also face barriers and
skill deficits that make it difficult for them to find and keep meaningful
employment. Partners and stakeholders have been able to specifically identify a
number of barriers that Fresno County residents face. Partners mentioned a
lengthy, yet comprehensive intake process during which they are able to assess
barriers early-on and take steps to address them. The most common barrier
identified is lack of reliable transportation and lack of childcare. Additionally,
some clients have criminal backgrounds and cannot pass a background check
required for employment. This barrier can be addressed through the County’s
Clean Slate program. There is also a small population of homeless participants
being served by CalFresh. They receive help with housing or are directed to
additional resources. Another common barrier is participants’ not being
technologically savvy and having difficulties completing forms online or using
texting language (i.e. abbreviated language and slang) to fill out applications and
write cover letters. Overall, while the barriers are many, there are services and
partnerships available to assist Fresno County residents.
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4. Employment Barriers Experienced by the Target Population and Resources
Available to Address Barriers: The multi-generational history of poverty, as
well as Fresno County’s being one of the areas of highest concentrated poverty
in the nation, indicates that virtually every type of employment barrier would be
experienced by some portion of the CalFresh population. However, during the
stakeholder engagement process, representatives from DSS, education,
WDB/AJCC, CalFresh E&T and other stakeholder organizations and programs
identified the following as significant barriers affecting the CalFresh population:
lack reliable transportation; lack of reliable childcare; criminal backgrounds; and
CalFresh benefits not being sufficient to sustain families. The organizations listed
in the following responses provide the education, training and support services
required to address and minimize or eradicate these barriers.
5. Collaboration among the WDB, the Fresno County DSS, and CalFresh E&T
Providers: The partnership between the local board/AJCC and DSS is strong.
The Social Services Department is a one -stop partner and an MOU has been
executed between the two agencies. Referrals between the agencies occur on a
regular basis and co-enrollments are not uncommon. The CFET program as it
currently exists in Fresno County will no longer continue. The Fresno County
Department of Social Services recently had a Request for Proposals focusing on
a different population. Nonetheless, FRWDB will work to formalize its relationship
with the new provider of CFET services, through the development of an MOU,
with the goal of developing stronger CFET linkages.
Other organizations that collaborate with Social Services, the AJCC and the
CFET program in Fresno County include: State Center Community College
District, Central Valley Opportunity Center, Community Action Partnership,
California Rural Legal Assistance, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Fresno Ministerial
Association, and the local food bank.
6. Quality and Level of Intensity of Partner Services: As described throughout
the principal narrative, the CalFresh population is extremely diverse and
participants in the program are served by the broadest possible range of public,
non-profit and faith-based agencies in Fresno County. Most organizations
serving CalFresh individuals do not use CalFresh enrollment status as a basis for
eligibility/participation and do not record this data. Some programs and providers
do collect information regarding their participants’ CalFresh status. For example,
in PY 2017-2018, FRWDB served a total of 1,366 CalFresh participants in its
WIOA Title I formula-funded programs.
As suggested in the preceding response, stakeholders believe that many
effective services are available for individuals receiving CalFresh benefits. These
include services not only from the CFET program, but those provided by the
FRWDB, DSS, Fresno County’s adult education and community college systems,
other one-stop partners and community-based organizations.
7. Information Sharing among Partners: MOUs developed among the one-stop
partners describe a referral process and provide for the sharing of service
information between organizations assisting the same participant, when the
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participant provides authorization. Such information may include results of skills
assessments or other evaluation of training and workforce services needs. As
with all public programs, confidentiality laws prevail with regard to sharing
customer-identifying data. The FRWDB will utilize CommunityPro for referrals
coming into and going out of the program, which will allow partners to share data
and track referrals.
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ATTACHMENT C
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE
UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED AND PAYMENT DELINQUENT NON-
CUSTODIAL PARENTS – BACKGROUND AND ASESSSMENT OF NEED
The information below supplements content provided in Section II of the principal
narrative.
1. Overview of the Size of the Child Support Program Population in Fresno
County: Fresno County Department of Child Support Services representatives
report that, as of January 2019, the agency’s caseload is 47,976, of which 43,227
have established support orders. Other data and information about the target
group includes:
Geographic areas of high
concentration with the local area
65.5% Fresno City, 18.7% Fresno Rural,
5.7% Other CA County, 6.3% Other
State, 3.8% No Current Address
Percentage of non-custodial parents
that is unemployed
47.7%
Percentage of non-custodial parents
that was formerly incarcerated
22.4%
Non-custodial parents’ gender 85.5% male, 14.5% female
Non-custodial parents’ race/ethnicity 45.5% Hispanic, 15.6% White, 12.8%
Black, 4.6% Other, 21.4% Unknown
2. Types of Services Needed by the Targeted Population: As described in the
principal narrative, those identified as unemployed, underemployed and payment
delinquent NCPs have diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Therefore, the
services they require would include those that are most needed by the full range
of job seekers that utilize the workforce system’s services. These include useful
information provided by group orientations about WIOA and other workforce
services and the benefits they offer; access to and support with labor market
analysis and career exploration; development of service plans and career
planning support; information on and referrals to training programs; assistance in
accessing supportive services; individualized guidance and counseling; and job
placement assistance. The relative importance of each service will vary from
participant to participant, depending on an individual’s background and
circumstances.
3. Services Currently Being Provided and How the Workforce-Child Support
Partnership Will Modify Types and Quantity of Services Provided: The
FRWDB has an existing partnership with the Fresno County Departmen t of Child
Support Services in which NCPs that are in contempt of court due to unpaid child
support payments are mandated to participate in WIOA services. For non-court-
ordered NCPs, Fresno County Department of Child Support Services will provide
NCPs with information on WIOA services.
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4. Barriers Experienced by Child Support Program Participants and
Resources to Address Barriers: As stated above, there is no specific set of
barriers faced by targeted NCPs, as they come from diverse backgrounds and
have a wide range of challenges. Each individual will be assessed as to his/her
unique circumstances and as barriers are identified so too will resources to
address them. For example, individuals with disabilities may be referred to DOR
representatives for additional assessment and access to unique support
services, such as assistive technology or help with other workplace
accommodations. Individuals with basic skills deficits will be referred to education
partners, and participants lacking work skills may be ref erred to classroom or
work-based programs where they can acquire such skills.
5. Planned Information Sharing to Evaluate Need: Once participants sign a
Universal Release Form, Child Support Services and WDB/AJCC
representatives can exchange information about participant needs, services and
outcomes, including employment resulting from participation.
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ATTACHMENT D
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE
ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LOCAL
COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS
The information below supplements content provided in Section III of the principal
narrative.
1. Engagement with Local Partners to Increase Competitive Integrated
Employment for Jobseekers with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities:
As described in the principal narrative, FRWDB has become familiar with state
CIE goals and has convened partners from the disability services community to
discuss how the workforce system can support the LPA partners in expanding
CIE. Once the agreement is developed, FRWDB is prepared to contribute to the
CIE initiative through provision of services to targeted job seekers and to
businesses.
2. Competitive Integrated Employment Partners: The presumptive LPA partners
are the following:
DOR District Office San Joaquin Valley District
Regional Center Central Valley Regional Center
Local Education Agencies Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
State Center Adult Education Consortium
FRWDB remains in regular contact with representatives of the LPA partners and
we look forward to working with them, their subcontractors and other
stakeholders in developing more CIE opportunities for individuals with ID and
DD.
3. Planned Coordination with the CIE Local Planning Agreement Partners: As
described throughout the principal narrative and in the preceding responses,
FRW DB is fully committed to participating as a stakeholder in the efforts of the
CIE LPA. We anticipate being actively involved in the following capacity: working
with DOR, its service providers, the regional center and Workability programs to
provide career services to job seekers with ID/DD; supporting DOR in using an
assets-based approach to promoting CIE to local businesses; and working with
DOR and other stakeholders to encourage businesses to take advantage of
work-based learning strategies to initially integrate individuals with ID/DD into
their workforce.
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ATTACHMENT E
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, FOREIGN BORN INDIVIDUALS AND
REFUGEES – BACKGROUND AND ASESSSMENT OF NEED
The information below supplements content provided in Section IV of the principal
narrative.
1. Overview of Target Population Demographics: The following workforce-
related data for Fresno County’s immigrant and ELL population is excerpted from
current U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
County population (est.) 930,450
Race and Hispanic Origin
White Alone percent 55.4%
Black or African American alone, percent 5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent 0.7%
Asian alone, percent 9.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent 0.2%
Two or More Races, percent 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino, percent 50.3%
Foreign born persons, percent (2013-2017) 21.5%
Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age
5 years + 2013-2017)
47.7%
Fresno County residents with Limited English Proficiency struggle with both low
educational attainment and poverty. According to the 2015 U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 33.3% of Fresno County residents 18 years or
older speak a language other than English and of those individuals, 29.8% in
Fresno County speak English less than “very well”. This limited English
proficiency is compounded by the fact that over 25% of individuals age 25 and
older in Fresno counties do not have a high school diploma or equivalent and
between 32% and 36% of these individuals live in families with incomes below
the poverty level. Additionally, individuals that are English Language Learners
and that face substantial cultural barriers often encounter language and
educational challenges that make it difficult to obtain and retain employment.
2. Barriers to Employment and Specialized Needs of the Target Population: In
Fresno County lack of English proficiency is a significant barrier, but there are
also cultural barriers affecting the target population. Among principal barriers to
employment identified by system stakeholders, community-based organizations,
and workforce staff are: limited English proficiency and low literacy skills; low
cultural competency; lack of transportation or the inability to obtain a driver’s
license; lack of resume-writing and job interview skills; lack of computer literacy;
limited knowledge of and access to benefits; immigration status issues; and
previously experienced trauma, along with on-going depression and anxiety.
Skilled immigrants and refugees with foreign education struggle to obtain
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recognition of degrees or credentials and are unable to re -enter their profession
unless they obtain a credential in the US or the state in which they wish to work.
This causes professional immigrants to settle for jobs below their customary
wage and skill levels.
3. Identified Gaps in Workforce System Services for the Target Population:
One of the principal gaps in delivering workforce, education, training and related
services in Fresno County is the delivery of services tailored to the needs of a
large population of migrant and seasonal farm workers. According to Fresno
County Farm Bureau, farm labor supports 20 percent of all jobs in Fresno County
and 40 percent of Fresno county’s residents live in rural areas where agricultural
work is the main source of income for immigrant families. For ELL individuals
working in other industries, transportation becomes a major factor affecting their
employability. People tend to live where they have work, and most are unable to
travel long distances to services during non -work hours. ELLs may have
difficulty navigating public transit, and, for those living in the rural areas, there is
only one bus per day going to and from their neighborhood s to the City of
Fresno. Moreover, this population faces additional barriers due to immigration
status and fear, and often lacks knowledge of available programs and services.
The FRWDB addresses these gaps by bringing services to customers. Staff and
resources are deployed on a scheduled and/or per request basis to remote
locations, or through the use of web-based and distance learning modalities.
While a lack of computer literacy among many in the target group can make the
latter approach challenging, the availability of technology training and access to
wireless devices is making this method of service delivery increasingly more
feasible.
4. Outreach and Recruitment Strategies for the Target Population: Because
the population of Fresno County includes such a large number of foreign born
individuals and English language learners, outreach can be done in a variety of
ways from mass media, such as Spanish language radio and TV, to one-on-one
interactions, using methods that rely on making individual contact. The outreach
plan includes, but not be limited to: providing presentations and making services
available outside of regular business hours, including on nights and weekends;
attending career and resource fairs; collaborating with AJCC partners and CBOs;
working with stakeholders; posting on social media; and working with local
businesses and employers who understand the needs of the target population to
bring services to the job sites. The Workforce Services Navigator accompanies
EDD’s Migrant and Seasonal Farm W orker outreach representatives when
meeting with farmworkers in the fields and at other work locations.
5. Coordination and Alignment among Partners in Serving the Target
Population: FRWDB will continue to develop and/or reinforce effective
partnerships across WIOA programs and other community-based organizations
(CBOs) to provide individuals the employment, education, and training services
they need. FRWDB refers customers to other CBOs/Partners that effectively
promote a “no wrong door” approach to maximize resources and better align
services. Partner meetings encourage innovation, use of promising practices,
and collaboration. The wraparound services will be provided through referrals to
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various community agencies including but not limited to the following: State
Center Adult Education Consortium: the Central Valley Immigrant Integration
Collaborative: Central California Legal Services: Proteus Inc.: Fresno County
Behavioral Health: the Department of Social Services: Fresno Center for New
Americans: and the Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries. Using
shared data systems will enhance information sharing and increase co-
enrollments between partners, while insuring individuals are connected to all the
available resources and services they need to succeed. As mentioned, the
FRWDB will utilize CommunityPro for referrals coming into and going out of the
program, which will allow partners to share data and track referrals.
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ATTACHMENT F
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN DISAGREEMENT WITH LOCAL PLAN
There were no comments received in response to the publication of a draft of the FRWDB's
2019 Local Plan Modification during a 30-day public comment period. There were no
comments in disagreement with the draft plan.
1. Commenter:
Date Received:
Method by Which
Comment Communicated:
Comment:
2. Commenter:
Date Received:
Method by Which
Comment Communicated:
Comment:
3. Commenter:
Date Received:
Method by Which
Comment Communicated:
Comment:
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EXHIBIT A
Page
Exhibit A-1-a Examples of on-going stakeholder engagement 35
Exhibit A-1-b Sample flyers and promotional Information 36
Exhibit A-1-c Sample outreach-related email communication 37-40
Exhibit A-1-d Documentation of notification on forum to State Board 41
Exhibit A-1-e List of individuals and organizations invited to participate in forum 42-45
Exhibit A-2-a List of individuals that participated in forum 46
Exhibit A-2-b Sign-in sheet for forum 47
Exhibit A-2-c Forum agenda 48
Exhibit A-2-d Forum presentation 49-59
Exhibit A-2-e Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum discussions 60-63
Exhibit A-3-a List of individuals that participated in forum 64
Exhibit A-3-b Sign-in sheet for forum 65
Exhibit A-3-c Forum agenda 66
Exhibit A-3-d Forum presentation 67-75
Exhibit A-3-e Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum discussions 76-79
Exhibit A-4-a List of individuals that participated in forum 80
Exhibit A-4-b Sign-in sheet for forum 81
Exhibit A-4-c Forum agenda 82
Exhibit A-4-d Forum presentation 83-94
Exhibit A-4-e Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum discussions 95-99
Exhibit A-5-a List of individuals that participated in forum 100
Exhibit A-5-b Sign-in sheet for forum 101
Exhibit A-5-c Forum agenda 102
Exhibit A-5-d Forum presentation 103-110
Exhibit A-5-e Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum discussions 111-115
Exhibit A-6-a List of individuals that participated in forum 116
Exhibit A-6-b Sign-in sheet for forum 117
Exhibit A-6-c Forum agenda 118
Exhibit A-6-d Forum presentation 119-126
Exhibit A-6-e Meeting notes summarizing the content of forum discussions 127-129
Exhibit A-7-a Copy of Fresno Bee public notice 130
Exhibit A-7-b Sample Email Message to Stakeholders 131
Exhibit A-7-c List of Stakeholder to Whom Message Were Sent 132-185
Exhibit A-7-d Email Message Notifying State Board Contacts 186
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FRESNO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Partner Meetings with Department of Rehabilitation
FRWDB and AJCC staff has regular communication with DOR staff. In addition, on November 16, 2018,
the FRWDB and DOR staff met to discuss the referral and co-enrollment process between both agencies.
Staff discussed using CommunityPro, data sharing software that offers an integrated system-wide
referral management and reporting system that allows each partner agency to keep and enhance its
current data tracking systems, while allowing them to share data and track referrals. FRWDB and DOR
staff also discussed increased DOR representation at the AJCC and has since added additional staff.
FRWDB has additional meetings scheduled with DOR staff to discuss expanding services at the AJCC.
FRWDB staff will be attending the partner meetings for the development of the Local Partnership
Agreements.
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EXHIBIT A-1-a
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people
with disabilities and/or limited English
Local Plan Stakeholder Convening Sessions
The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board is updating its Local
WIOA Plans. Your participation and input is critical to developing a plan
that addresses the needs of our local community.
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All public meetings will be held at the Manchester One-Stop Center
3302 N. Blackstone Ave. Suite 209 - Fresno, CA
Refreshments will be served.
Session Topic Date Time RSVP
Improving Services to
English Language Learners
and Foreign Born
Individuals
10/3/18 10:00 am to 12:00 pm RSVP
Partnership with Local
Child Support Agencies to
Serve Non-Custodial Parents
10/10/18 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm RSVP
Serving Persons with
Disabilities Through
Competitive Integrated
Employment
10/18/18 9:00 am to 11:00 am RSVP
Collaborating with CalFresh
Employment and Training
Programs
10/24/18 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm RSVP
Community Forum on Local
Workforce Planning 11/1/18 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm RSVP
A copy of the current local plan can be downloaded at our website at
www.frwdb.net
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EXHIBIT A-1-b
1
Ka Xiong
From:Phyllis Stogbauer
Sent:Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:31 PM
To:achavez@sercalifornia.org; amcbride@uwfm.org; amota@sjcl.edu;
atovar@supportkind.org; cromero@centralcallegal.org; cvivian@consulmexfresno.net;
Education & Leadership Foundation; Education and Leadership Foundation;
eleazar.cviic@gmail.com; Fresno Center for New Americans; golson@sjcl.edu;
irbarrera@csufresno.edu; joseleonbarraza@sefceda.org; jsantana@fresnobhc.org;
jshore@chcfresno.org; keith@fresnometmin.org; ken@vcbfresno.org;
kenvingt@dor.ca.gov; kparmo@consulmex.net; L.Gutierrez@FCDICONNECT.org;
lindal@proteusinc.org; lucky@firminc.org; Luisa@centralcallegal.org;
mariam@proteusinc.org; marketing@sefceda.org; mgonzalez@centrolafamilia.org;
migrantsss@fresnocitycollege.edu; njanzen@ricv.org; nvue@readingandbeyond.org;
ogomez@co.fresno.ca.us; pyang@fresnocenter.org; rguimont@epuchildren.org;
rmagqueda@readingandbeyond.org; sally.potter@fresnocitycollege.edu; San Joaquin
College of Law/New American Legal Clinic; sbosse@co.fresno.ca.us;
sceledon@fresnobhc.org; shannon.morrison@fresnolibrary.org;
soakley@co.fresno.ca.us; sross@tpocc.org; vianey.gomez@centrobinacional.org;
yolivares@fresnodbh.org; yrandles@wfresnofrc.org; zachd@firminc.org
Subject:Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board Local Plan Stakeholder Convening
Sessions
Attachments:FRWDB Local Plan Public Meetings Flyer.pdf
The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) is updating its Local WIOA Plan. Your participation and
input is critical to developing a plan that addresses the needs of our local community. To facilitate this process, the
FRWDB has scheduled a series of public convenings to get input from community members, partner agencies and local
community based organizations.
A flyer is attached with the dates, times and location for all of the scheduled meetings. Please RSVP to all convenings
that you are interested in attending. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Phyllis Stogbauer
Deputy Director of Program Services
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
559-490-7168
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EXHIBIT A-1-c
1
Ka Xiong
From:Phyllis Stogbauer
Sent:Wednesday, September 26, 2018 5:28 PM
To:abby.melissa@jobcorps.org; aholland@dor.ca.gov; bchamber@dor.ca.gov; Becky
Barabe; danielle.beckett@edd.ca.gov; danr@proteusinc.org; davidcastillo2@whccd.edu;
janet.barbeiro@scccd.edu; jeff.davis@fresnoeoc.org; jerome.countee@scccd.edu;
ken.elvington@dor.ca.gov; lauralopez@co.fresno.ca.us; linda.solis@ncoa.org;
lorendas@cimcinc.com; mae@proteusinc.org; mcasada@dor.ca.gov;
rozanne.hernandez@scccd.edu; shelly.tarver@edd.ca.gov;
sherri.watkins@statecenter.com; stunkel.katie@jobcorps.org; sylvia.garibay@edd.ca.gov;
Thao, Jua (Julie); wendy.lomeli@edd.ca.gov
Subject:Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board Local Plan Stakeholder Convening
Sessions
Attachments:FRWDB Local Plan Public Meetings Flyer.pdf
The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) is updating its Local WIOA Plan. Your participation and
input is critical to developing a plan that addresses the needs of our local community. To facilitate this process, the
FRWDB has scheduled a series of public convenings to get input from community members, partner agencies and local
community based organizations.
A flyer is attached with the dates, times and location for all of the scheduled meetings. Please RSVP to all convenings
that you are interested in attending. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Phyllis Stogbauer
Deputy Director of Program Services
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
559-490-7168
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1
Ka Xiong
From:Jennifer Axtell
Sent:Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:34 PM
To:Jennifer Axtell
Subject:FRWDB Local Plan Public Meetings
Local Plan Stakeholder Convening Sessions
The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board is updating its Local
WIOA Plans. Your participation and input is critical to developing a plan
that addresses the needs of our local community.
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All public meetings will be held at the Manchester One-Stop Center
3302 N. Blackstone Ave. Suite 209 - Fresno, CA
Refreshments will be served.
Session Topic Date Time RSVP
Improving Services to English
Language Learners and
Foreign Born Individuals
10/3/18 10:00 am to 12:00 pm RSVP
Partnership with Local Child
Support Agencies to Serve
Non-Custodial Parents
10/10/18 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm RSVP
Serving Persons with
Disabilities Through
Competitive Integrated
Employment
10/18/18 9:00 am to 11:00 am RSVP
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Collaborating with CalFresh
Employment and Training
Programs
10/24/18 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm RSVP
Community Forum on Local
Workforce Planning
11/1/18 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm RSVP
A copy of the current local plan can be downloaded at our website:
www.frwdb.net
Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request to people with disabilities and/or limited English.
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board,
7475 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93711
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Ka Xiong
From:Phyllis Stogbauer
Sent:Thursday, September 20, 2018 3:54 PM
To:'Bethany.Renfree@cwdb.ca.gov'; 'Michael.Dowdy@cwdb.ca.gov';
'Rafael.Aguilera@cwdb.ca.gov'
Subject:FRWDB Local Planning Meeting Schedule
Attachments:FRWDB Local Plan Public Meetings Flyer.pdf
Good afternoon,
As requested in the Regional & Local Plans Modification state directive, I have attached the Fresno Regional Workforce
Development Board’s local planning meeting schedules and location. Please contact me if you have any questions or
need additional information.
Regards,
Phyllis Stogbauer
Deputy Director of Program Services
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
559-490-7168
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Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
Assessment of Regional Progress – Regional Forum Mailing List
David Castillo – West Hills Community College Adult Ed Consortium
Sherri Watkins - State Center Community College Adult Ed Consortium
K. Lilles - Catholic Charities
P. Yang - Fresno Center for New Americans
Patrick Turner - Fresno Economic Opportunities
Felipe Gaona - Fresno County Dept. of Human Services
Lopez, Laura - Fresno County Dept. of Human Services
Rangel, Jessica - Fresno County Dept. of Human Services
Luis Santanna – Reading and Beyond
Julie Thao - Fresno County Dept. of Human Services
Sandra Celedon - Fresno Building Healthy Communities
April Henry - Highway City Thrift
Keith Bergthold - Fresno Metro Ministry
Michelle Pannett - Reading and Beyond
Nakia Vue - Reading and Beyond
Pete Weber – Fresno Bridge Academy
Rebecca Salgado – Reading and Beyond
Jose Barraza - Southeast Fresno Community EDA
Yolanda Randles - West Fresno Family Resource Center
Yami Rodriguez - Youth Leadership Institute
Kari Gibert - Fresno County Dept of Child Support Services
E. Diaz - Fresno County Public Defender's Office
Crystal Johnson - Fresno County Public Defender's Office
Raed Nijmeddin – County of Fresno Department of Child Support Services
A. Chavez – SER – Jobs for Progress Inc.
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Ashley McBride – United Way Fresno
Aracely Mota – San Joaquin College of Law – New American Legal Clinic
Alejandra Tovar - KIND Kids in Need of Defense
Carmen Romero - Central California Legal Services
Clarissa Vivian – Mexican Consulate
Raul Moreno - Education & Leadership Foundation
X. Vazquez - Education and Leadership Foundation
Eleazar Valdez – Dream Resource Center
Ghia Xiong - Fresno Center for New Americans
G. Olson – San Joaquin College of Law – New Americans Legal Clinic;
Iran Barrera – California State University - Fresno
Jazmin Santana – Fresno Building Healthy Communities
John Shore – Community Housing Council
Ken Warkentin – Valley Center for the Blind
Ken Elvington – Department of Rehabilitation
Karla Paola Paramo – Consulado de Mexico;
Lydia Gutierrez – Fresno Career Development Institute Inc.
Linda Lopez – Proteus Inc.
Lucky Siphongsay – FIRM
Zachary Darrah - FIRM
Luisa Medina – Central California Legal Services, Inc.
Maria Macedo - Proteus Inc.
Mario Gonzalez – Centro La Familia
Gracilea Ramirez – Fresno City College Dream Center
Naomi Janzen – Resource for Independence
Reva Guimont – Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Roberto Maqueda – Reading and Beyond
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Sally Potter – Fresno City College
J. Atkinson -San Joaquin College of Law/New American Legal Clinic
Sara Bosse – Fresno County Department of Public Health
Sasha Feldstein - California Immigrant Policy Center
Shannon Morrison – Fresno County Library
Stephanie Oakey – Fresno County Department of Social Services
Sharon Ross – Turning Point of Central California
Vianey Gomez - Cento Binacional Para el Desarrollo Indigena Oxaqueño;
Yery Olivares – Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
Yolanda Randles – West Fresno Family Resource Center
Elizabeth Akinola - Administration for Community Living
Araceli Holland – Department of Rehabilitation
Helen Flores - Central Valley Regional Center
Brian Chambers – Department of Rehabilitation
Larry Wanger – Resources for Independence, Central Valley
Lorenda Sanchez – California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. (CMIC)
Sandra Macdonald – CMIC - Career Pathways for Native Youth
Jaylene Marrufo – CMIC – Community Services Block Grant Program
Velma White Bear - CIMC - Workforce Development Program
David Falls - Tribal TANF
Regina Murillo – Tribal TANF
Robert Alcazar - Proteus Inc. - 167
Michelle Miller - ACLU Northern California
Cliff Downing – Fresno County Probation
Cindy Gonzales – Kings View
Cassandra Little – Root and Rebound
Christina Yee – California Youth Outreach
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Dan Goetz – Teen Challenge
Kirk Haynes - Fresno County Probation
Circles of Support & Accountability
Joseph Hebert – Comprehensive Addiction Program
Joseph Oaxaca - ResCare
Lynn Pimental – Westcare
Mark Padilla – Fresno County Sheriff
Moises Mendoza – Fresno County
M. Roth – Comprehensive Addiction Program
Celeste Vananne - Parole - Greater Fresno Area
Rayann Cruz – Butte County Office of Education
Andrew Hackett - Re-Entry Solutions
R. Martin – Fresno New Connection
Sue Ewert - BAART Programs
Susan Holt – Department of Behavioral Health Fresno County
Spencer Williams – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Stacy Vanbruggen - Department of Behavioral Health Fresno County
Don Smith - West Care Admin Office
Angie Jenkins - West Care Belmont Health & Wellness
Maryann Knoy - WestCare - McKinley Plaza
Jenny Gonzalez - WestCare - San Joaquin Valley Veterans
Toni Harrison - WestCare - The Living Room
Gary Knepper - WestCare Homefront
Derrick Bressel - WestCare Liberty Plaza
David Hinojosa – California EDD Workforce Services
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Local Plan Stakeholder Convening
Collaborating with CalFresh Employment and Training Programs
October 24, 2018
Attendee List
1. Pat Barr Fresno Regional Workforce Dev. Board pbarr@workforce-connection.com
2. Abeer Basidiq Fresno County DSS abasidiq@fresnocountyca.gov
3. Ralph Juinto Fresno County DSS rjuinto@fresnocountyca.gov
4. Gail Keomounpane Fresno County DSS GKeomounpane@fresnocountyca.gov
5. Pamela Wilson Community Vocational Services Inc. pm.jd@communityvocationalservices.com
6. Patricia Orosco Proteus – Reedley porosco@workforce-connection.com
7. Tamar Fagin ResCare tamar.fagin@rescare.com
8. Shannon Duncan Fresno County DSS sduncan@fresnocountyca.gov
9. Joseph Herbert Comprehensive Addiction Program jhebert@caprehab.org
10. Kelly Sisowath Fresno Bridge Academy ksisowath@readingandbeyond.org
11. Shannon Duncan Fresno County DSS sduncan@fresnocountyca.gov
12. Rebecca Salgado Reading and Beyond rsalgado@readingandbeyond.org
13. Oscar Robinson West Fresno Advanced Trans Tech bigopromotions@gmail.com
14. Laneesha Senegal Vision View Partners hopedailyls@gmail.com
15. Sherri Watkins State Center Adult Ed. sherri.watkins@statecenter.com
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FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community and Stakeholder Forum on:
Collaborating with CalFresh Employment and Training Programs
October 24, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
REMINDER: PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES OR PUT ON VIBRATE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Item # Description
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
3. What is the CalFresh Employment and Training Program?
4. Overview of Local Plan Guidance on Workforce Partnerships with CalFresh and CalFresh Employment
and Training Programs
5. Objectives of this Community Forum
6. For Your Consideration and Input
6a. Are CalFresh Employment and Training programs currently available in the local area ? If so,
what services are provided and which are the organizations providing them?
6b. What types of workforce services are needed to help people receiving CalFresh succeed in the
local labor market?
6c. What barriers to employment are faced by CalFresh recipients and what resources are
available to help assist them to overcome those barriers?
6d. What partnerships currently exist or could be developed among the local workforce system,
the county agency that manages CalFresh, and other organiz ations that provide or could
provide services to CalFresh recipients? How do the partners work with one another and how
do they share information?
6e. Are CalFresh recipients being referred to programs that prepare them for high demand jobs in
the region’s priority sectors? What services or systems are in place that could help CalFresh
recipients succeed in such programs and on the job?
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EXHIBIT A-2-c
Collaborating with CalFresh
Employment and Training
Programs
Fresno Regional Workforce
Development Board
October 24, 2018
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Local Workforce Planning and Biennial Updates
•Workforce development programs operated under the federal
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) are
administered in California by 45 distinct Local Workforce
Development Boards (LWDBs).
•In 2017, the LWDBs submitted 4-year Local Workforce Plans to the
Governor, all of which were, ultimately, approved.
•In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of the 4-
year Local Plans is required.
•California has established specific guidelines for the biennial
review of Local Plans, including updates and addenda to bring the
plans into alignment with California’s 2018 update of the State
Workforce Plan.
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Required modifications to local plans must address:
•New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and Training
Programs
•New Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies
•Enhanced Collaboration with local representatives of the
California Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies
within the disability services network to implement Competitive
Integrated Employment models
•Enhanced partnerships with local education agencies,
community-based organizations and other stakeholders to serve
English language learners, foreign born individuals and refugees 3
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What is the CalFresh Employment and Training Program?
CalFresh is California’s version of the federal Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food
Stamps). It is part of the Nutrition Title of the national Farm Bill.
Under SNAP, Employment and Training (E&T) Programs were
created to help food stamp recipients gain skills, training, or
experience and increase their ability to obtain regular employment.
CalFresh E&T funds can be used to provide enhanced
individualized services to program participants and are a potential
food stamp outreach tool for low-income working families.
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Overview of Local Plan Guidance on Workforce
Partnerships with CalFresh and CalFresh Employment and
Training Programs
•The California Workforce Development Board has entered into a
formal partnership with the California Department of Social
Services, the County Welfare Directors Association, and California
Workforce Association with the goal of improving labor market
outcomes for all recipients of CalFresh.
•Currently in California, 38 county human services agencies offer
CalFresh Employment and Training (CalFresh E&T) program
services to CalFresh participants on a voluntary basis.
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•According to the California State Employment and Training Plan
(E&T Plan), California’s CalFresh E&T program helps CalFresh
recipients gain skills, training, and work experience that will increase
participants’ ability to obtain regular employment, advance on a
career pathway, and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
•In FY 2018, CalFresh E&T expects to serve over 100,000 CalFresh
recipients.
•This growth is supported by a unique funding opportunity. CalFresh
E&T providers, including county human services agencies and other
third-party partners, are eligible to receive uncapped federal 50
percent reimbursement for costs paid using non-federal funding to
provide allowable E&T services to people receiving CalFresh.
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•CalFresh E&T services are delivered by county human services
agencies and a variety of other service providers, including CBOs
and community colleges.
•Local Boards are encouraged to contact county human services
agencies and invite them to participate in regional planning efforts.
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Objectives of this Community Forum
•Give stakeholders and the community the opportunity to
weigh in on the needs of this target group
•Learn from practitioners about best practices in meeting
service needs
•Identify where gaps in services may currently exist
•Hear recommendations on building and/or strengthening
partnerships with CalFresh Employment and Training
Programs
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For Your Consideration and Input
•Are CalFresh Employment and Training programs currently
available in the local area? If so, what services are
provided and which are the organizations providing them?
•What types of workforce services are needed to help
people receiving CalFresh succeed in the local labor
market?
•What barriers to employment are faced by CalFresh
recipients and what resources are available to help assist
them to overcome those barriers?
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•What partnerships currently exist or could be developed among
the local workforce system, the county agency that manages
CalFresh, and other organizations that provide or could provide
services to CalFresh recipients? How do the partners work with
one another and how do they share information?
•Are CalFresh recipients being referred to programs that prepare
them for high demand jobs in the region’s priority sectors? What
services or systems are in place that could help CalFresh recipients
succeed in such programs and on the job?
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Thanks!
We greatly appreciate your input.
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FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community and Stakeholder Forum on:
Collaborating with CalFresh Employment and Training Programs
October 24, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
Item #
1. Call to Order
Melissa Mendes called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
Workforce development programs operated under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) are administered in California by 45 distinct Local Workforce Development Boards
(LWDBs).
In 2017, the LWDBs submitted 4-year Local Workforce Plans to the Governor, all of which were,
ultimately, approved.
In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of the 4-year Local Plans is required.
California has established specific guidelines for the biennial review of Local Plans, including updates
and addenda to bring the plans into alignment with California’s 2018 update of the State Workforce
Plan.
Required modifications to local plans must address: New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and
Training Programs, new partnerships with local child support agencies, enhanced collaboration with
local representatives of the California Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies within th e
disability services network to implement Competitive Integrated Employment models , enhanced
partnerships with local education agencies, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to
serve English language learners, foreign born individuals and refugees.
3. What is the CalFresh Employment and Training Program?
CalFresh is California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP,
formerly known as Food Stamps). It is part of the Nutrition Title of the national Farm Bill.
Under SNAP, Employment and Training (E&T) Programs were created to help food stamp recipients
gain skills, training, or experience and increase their ability to obtain regular employment.
CalFresh E&T funds can be used to provide enhanced individualized services to program participants
and are a potential food stamp outreach tool for low-income working families.
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4. Overview of Local Plan Guidance on Workforce Partnerships with CalFresh and CalFresh Employment
and Training Programs
• The California Workforce Development Board has entered into a formal partnership with the California
Department of Social Services, the County Welfare Directors Association, and California Workforce
Association with the goal of improving labor market outcomes for all recipients of CalFresh.
• Currently in California, 38 county human services agencies offer CalFresh Employment and Training
(CalFresh E&T) program services to CalFresh participants on a voluntary basis.
• According to the California State Employment and Training Plan (E&T Plan), California’s CalFresh E&T
program helps CalFresh recipients gain skills, training, and work experience that will increase
participants’ ability to obtain regular employment, advance on a career pathway, and achieve economic
self-sufficiency.
• In FY 2018, CalFresh E&T expects to serve over 100,000 CalFresh recipients.
• This growth is supported by a unique funding opportunity. CalFresh E&T providers, including county
human services agencies and other third-party partners, are eligible to receive uncapped federal 50
percent reimbursement for costs paid using non-federal funding to provide allowable E&T services to
people receiving CalFresh.
• CalFresh E&T services are delivered by county human services agencies and a variety of other ser vice
providers, including CBOs and community colleges.
• Local Boards are encouraged to contact county human services agencies and invite them to participate
in regional planning efforts.
4. Objectives of this Community and Stakeholder Forum
Give stakeholders and the community the opportunity to weigh in on the needs of this target group
Learn from practitioners about best practices in meeting service needs
Identify where gaps in services may currently exist
Hear recommendations on building and/or strengthening partnerships with CalFresh Employment and
Training Programs
5. For Your Consideration and Input
5a. Are CalFresh Employment and Training programs currently available in the local area? If so,
what services are provided and which are the organizations providing them?
Shannon Duncan, Fresno County DSS – They are currently provided by Reading and Beyond,
through the Fresno Bridge Academy. The components are education and job search.
Kelly Sisowath, Fresno Bridge Academy – We are a free employment and training employment
program. We work with DSS and our main population is CalFresh recipients. We are assisting with
employment and training, and funding to eliminate barriers that participants have. We also serve
Madera county.
Rebecca Salgado, Reading and Beyond – Job employment and education. Job retention.
5b. What types of workforce services are needed to help people receiving CalFresh succeed in the
local labor market?
Rebecca Salgado – Our program is 18 months for current CalFresh recipients between the ages of
18-59. They receive in depth, one on one case management services. Long term and short term
goals are established. We have a GED program. We also refer to Adult School and Fresno City
College if we can’t help them.
Pat Barr, Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board – We have a physical fitness program built
in for the construction trade. If they can come into our program physically fit , that would be better.
Shannon Duncan – We don’t serve everyone at DSS, but we do refer.
Rebecca Salgado – Everyone in our program is 100% CalFresh.
Kelly Sisowath –We have a four (4) week series that covers resume building, interviewing skills, soft
skills, and job searching. A lot of participants need extra assistance with the ABC’s. A job, a better
job, and a career job.
Phyllis Stogbauer, FRWDB – Do we have an estimate of total population for Fresno county for
CalFresh?
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Shannon Duncan – As of September we had 80,259 non-assistance CalFresh cases. Those are
cases that have CalFresh but not CalWORKs.
Laneesha Senegal, Vision View Partners – We are learning what people are interested in. There are
long lists of people waiting to get jobs. We teach entrepreneurships to be self -sufficient. We find that
low income people want to own a business don’t understand the process.
5c. What barriers to employment are faced by CalFresh recipients and what resources are
available to help assist them to overcome those barriers?
Kelly Sisowath – The barriers we see is criminal backgrounds and they can’t pass background checks.
We assist with expunging their record. We do have a partnership with the DOJ and the Clean Slate
Program. We have a small population of homeless participants. We help with housing or get better
access to resources that can assist them.
Shannon Duncan – We are in an agreement with Reading and Beyond and our agreement with them
ends December 31st of this year. We are changing the focus, but the focus will be on our single adults
without dependents. We would target CalFresh recipients who also receive general relief.
Pat Barr – Reliable transportation and childcare.
Shannon Duncan – We have an On-the-Job training for specific jobs.
Rebecca Salgado – In terms of disabilities if they share with us a need, we do provide assistance. We
do have financial assistance. We never guarantee, but they also need to learn time management.
Even after the 18 month program they can come back for further assistance if they need. Another
barrier is CalFresh benefits not being enough to sustain families. We reach out to food banks and
schools for help.
Kelly Sisowath – At initial contact with participants there is a semi lengthy intake process. We are
able to assess barriers up front and look to the next steps to help them.
Laneesha Senegal – Another barrier is the younger generation having technology skills deficiencies
(not being able to fill out forms online, or using text speak to fill out cover letters/applications, and not
knowing how to navigate through websites to apply for employment).
5d. What partnerships currently exist or could be developed among the local workforce system,
the county agency that manages CalFresh, and other organizations that provide or could
provide services to CalFresh recipients? How do the partners work with one another and how
do they share information?
Rebecca Salgado – When our participants need a certificate, we partner with Fresno City College for
the EOPS program. They can allocate funds to assist with childcare and single moms. We have an
invoicing system setup so it’s easier for participants; we help to enroll them.
Shannon Duncan – We don’t have a very large budget to work with multiple vendors.
Rebecca Salgado – Our 18 month program is designed for participants to become self-sufficient to
eliminate or reduce CalFresh assistance.
Shannon Duncan – They are only eligible for 3 months for a 12 month period with us.
5e. Are CalFresh recipients being referred to programs that prepare them for high demand jobs in
the region’s priority sectors? What services or systems are in place that could help CalFresh
recipients succeed in such programs and on the job?
Kelly Sisowath – Our participants come into our program with a goal so any referrals are beneficial for
that. We get creative and help guide and prepare them. We can send them to short-term training too.
Rebecca Salgado – We had someone who wanted to work with NASA but it came down to him liking
science. We try to tell them what a realistic path would be, and what path of schooling/training is
needed. We try to successfully determine who is ready for our 18 month program first, or refer them to
an Adult School if they need a GED. They sometimes need to work on areas before starting the
program. We track everything such as successes, referrals, anything we can during the program .
Once they leave the program though, we don’t track that.
Pamela Wilson, Community Vocational Services Inc. – What do you consider the highest demand jobs
in Fresno county?
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Phyllis Stogbauer – Low turnover, good benefits. Healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, logistics,
construction trades and IT.
Shannon Duncan – We just finished referring into a pilot. An expansion. We paired it down to select
units. The new program will be targeting general relief clients. We want to target rural areas as well.
Most clients have jobs so that has to be a consideration so things aren’t promised to make their
situation worse.
Oscar Robinson, West Fresno Advanced Trans Tech – I have been negotiating a program for 200
residents to get their class A license.
Pat Barr – Stressed the importance of finding out what type of learning a person needs and if they will
be a good fit for certain types of jobs.
Laneesha Senegal – We are creating a social impact one-stop hub where all skills needed are in one
place. People need to know the backend of understanding a career. We want to provide an onramp
for skills.
Tamar Fagin, ResCare – We have barriers with youth needing drivers training to get their license.
Laneesha Senegal – There is a group called Many Hands Make Light Work and they help youths
practice driving and written tests to prepare them.
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Local Plan Stakeholder Convening
Partnership with Local Child Support Agencies Public Forum
October 10, 2018
Attendee List
1. Carlos Guzman Fresno County DCSS caguzman@fresnocountyca.gov
2. Ron Nijmeddin Fresno County DCSS rnijmeddin@fresnocountyca.gov
3. David Huls Fresno County DCSS dhuls@fresnocountyca.gov
4. Crystal Johnson Fresno County Public Defender cryjohnson@fresnocountyca.gov
5. Marisela Guevara Fresno County DSS mguevara@fresnocountyca.gov
6. Oscar Hinojosa State Center Adult Education oscar.h@statecenter.com
7. Pang Vangyi State Center Adult Education pang.vangyi@statecenter.com
8. Oralia Gomez Fresno County DSS ogomez@co.fresno.ca.us
9. Cynthia Rye Proteus Inc. crye@workforce -connection.com
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EXHIBIT A-3-a
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EXHIBIT A-3-b
FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community and Stakeholder Forum on:
Partnership with Local Child Support Agencies to Serve Non-Custodial Parents
October 10, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
REMINDER: PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES OR PUT ON VIBRATE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Item # Description
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
3. Overview of Regional Plan Guidance regarding Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies
(LCSAs) and Services to Non-Custodial Parents (NCPs)
4. Objectives of this Community and Stakeholder Forum
5. For Your Consideration and Input
5a. What barriers to employment are most common among targeted NCPs?
5b. What are NCPs’ service needs (particularly with regard to job skills and employment) and what
services are currently available?
5c. What organizations collaborate locally to promote skills development, employment and career
advancement for targeted NCPs?
5d. Among the NCP service partners, (e.g. Child Support, Family Court, AJCCs, training providers
and community-based organizations), what referral and information sharing systems are in
place?
5e. What strategies and tools are used to motivate and incentiviz e NCPs’ in acting on referrals,
participating in training/skills development and retention in employment?
5f. How can local organizations work better to ensure positive employment and career outcomes
for non-custodial parents?
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EXHIBIT A-3-c
STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH
LOCAL CHILD SUPPORT AGENCIES TO
SERVE NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
October 10, 2018
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EXHIBIT A-3-d
LOCAL WORKFORCE PLANNING AND THE BIENNIAL UPDATES
Workforce development programs operated under the federal
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) are administered
in California by 45 distinct Local Workforce Development Boards
(LWDBs).
In 2017, the LWDBs submitted 4-year Local Workforce Plans to the
Governor, all of which were, ultimately, approved.
In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of the 4-
year Local Plans is required.
California has established specific guidelines for the biennial review of
Local Plans, including updates and addenda to bring the plans into
alignment with California’s 2018 update of the State Workforce Plan.
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Required modifications to local plans must address:
New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and Training
Programs
New Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies
Enhanced Collaboration with local representatives of the
California Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies
within the disability services network to implement Competitive
Integrated Employment models
Enhanced partnerships with local educations agencies,
community-based organizations and other stakeholders to serve
English language learners, foreign born individuals and refugees
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OVERVIEW OF REGIONAL PLAN GUIDANCE REGARDING
PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHILD SUPPORT AGENCIES
(LCSAS) AND SERVICES TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS (NCPS)
The State Workforce Development Board has entered into a formal
partnership with the California Department of Child Support Services
(DCSS) with the goal of improving labor market outcomes for
unemployed, underemployed, and payment-delinquent non-custodial
parents.
The vision of DCSS is that all parents will be engaged in supporting
their children. This is achieved through the interventions including:
establishing paternity, locating parents, establishing child and medical
support orders, enforcing and modifying child and medical support
orders, and collecting and disbursing child support payments.
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The State Board has directed Local Boards to engage and work with
LCSAs and specific partner CBOs to serve their local non-custodial
parent population.
Among the processes that are expected to result from workforce-child
support network partnerships are referral protocols, including those
from LCSAs and family court; enrollment of clients in training
programs that will lead to family-sustaining wages; employment
opportunities in careers within growth industries; and services that
promote retention in training and on the job.
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OBJECTIVES OF THIS COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER FORUM
Provide stakeholders and the community the opportunity
to weigh in on the needs of this target group
Learn from practitioners about best practices in meeting
service needs
Identify gaps in services
Hear recommendations for improving the content,
availability and quality of services for unemployed,
underemployed and payment delinquent non-custodial
parents
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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND INPUT
What barriers to employment are most common among
targeted NCPs?
What are NCPs’ service needs (particularly with regard to job
skills and employment) and what services are currently
available?
What organizations collaborate locally to promote skills
development, employment and career advancement for
targeted NCPs?
Among the NCP service partners, (e.g. Child Support, Family
Court, AJCCs, training providers and community-based
organizations), what referral and information sharing
systems are in place?
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What strategies and tools are used to motivate and
incentivize NCPs’ in acting on referrals, participating in
training/skills development and retention in employment?
How can local organizations work better to ensure positive
employment and career outcomes for non-custodial
parents?
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Thanks!
We greatly appreciate your input!
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FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490 -7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community and Stakeholder Forum on:
Partnership with Local Child Support Agencies to Serve Non-Custodial Parents
October 10, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
Item #
1. Call to Order
Ka Xiong called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
Workforce development programs operated under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) are administered in California by 45 distinct Local Workforce Development Boards
(LWDBs).
In 2017, the LWDBs submitted four (4)-year Local Workforce Plans to the Governor, all of which were,
ultimately, approved.
In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of the four (4)-year Local Plans is required.
California has established specific guidelines for the biennial review of Local Plans, including updates
and addenda to bring the plans into alignment with California’s 2018 update of the State Workforce
Plan.
Required modifications to local plans must address: New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and
Training Programs, new Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies, enhanced collaboration with
local representatives of the California Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies within the
disability services network to implement Competitive Integrated Employment models, enhanced
partnerships with local educations agencies, community -based organizations and other stakeholders to
serve English language learners, foreign born individuals and refugees.
3. Overview of Regional Plan Guidance regarding Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies
(LCSAs) and Services to Non-Custodial Parents (NCPs)
The State Workforce Development Board has entered into a formal partnership with the California
Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) with the goal of improving labor market outcomes for
unemployed, underemployed, and payment-delinquent non-custodial parents.
The vision of DCSS is that all parents will be engaged in supporting their children. This is achieved
through the interventions including: establishing paternity, locating parents, establishing child and
medical support orders, enforcing and modifying child and medical support orders, and collecting and
disbursing child support payments.
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The State Board has directed Local Boards to engage and work with LCSAs and specific partner CBOs
to serve their local non-custodial parent population.
Among the processes that are expected to result from workforce-child support network partnerships are
referral protocols, including those from LCSAs and family court; enrollment of clients in training
programs that will lead to family-sustaining wages; employment opportunities in careers within growth
industries; and services that promote retention in training and on the job.
4. Objectives of this Community and Stakeholder Forum
Provide stakeholders and the community the opportunity to weigh in on the needs of this target group
Learn from practitioners about best practices in meeting service needs
Identify gaps in services
Hear recommendations for improving the content, availability and quality of services for unemployed,
underemployed and payment delinquent non-custodial parents.
5. For Your Consideration and Input
5a. What barriers to employment are most common among targeted NCPs?
David Huls, Fresno County DCSS – Parts of the community are afraid to come to government
agencies for all kinds of reasons.
Carlos Guzman, Fresno County DCSS – A main barrier to employment is a prior incarceration history
because now they have a criminal record. They now have a child support order, and their license is
suspended. Top three issues are: criminal record, license expired, and lack of education/job ready
skills for today’s economy.
Crystal Johnson, Fresno County Public Defender – Ms. Johnson goes to court defending the
individuals and finds that former incarceration is a huge impediment for future employment. Also
individuals who were injured on the job, or disabled for a long period of time and don’t have the skills
to do their job any more. Another barrier is a gap in employment on their resume.
Ron Nijmeddin, Fresno County DCSS – Mr. Nijmeddin is on the prosecuting side of the defense and
stated that some barriers are being undereducated or a High School dropout. Some folks only have a
minimum wage job as laborers so they have limited skills. Being medically limited or the lack of
knowledge of services is another issue.
Marisela Guevara, Fresno County DSS – Our clientele is lacking financial stability and some have
mental health barriers. Making sure they are stable is important not just for themselves, but for their
family because they could be on their second or third family.
Oralia Gomez, Fresno County DSS – Ms. Gomez has been with the department over 30 years and
stated that some individuals say it’s not worth it for them to work because working wouldn’t leave them
any money to become self-sufficient. Also appointment letters don’t always make it to the clients who
are transient. A valid phone number might help with this.
5b. What are NCPs’ service needs (particularly with regard to job skills and employment) and what
services are currently available?
Carlos Guzman – Job readiness, resume writing, interviewing, and communication skills are needed
to get a job. We offer referrals because we are limited with our scope of authority as an agency, but
we have a customer resource page.
Crystal Johnson – Places like Fresno Bridge Academy, Department of Social Services, Kingsview and
Blue Sky Wellness Center provides job readiness skills. Blue Sky Wellness Center has a volunteer
program that will do some onsite training for someone who has been out of the job market. Another
impediment for the older population is having to apply online and they don’t know how to navigat e
websites.
Oralia Gomez – Welfare to W ork. Jobs 2000 connects with the public defender and the district
attorney. We provide job readiness, job search assistance development , and writing. We work with
Reading and Beyond and the Bridge Academy. We have vocational management services for
individuals that have low cognitive skill levels and need more support but haven’t been able to get
their GED. They can provide individualized support for that. We have a contract for subsidized
employment. The individuals that don’t have a stable work history, we place them within our
department. W e also have agreements with other county wide departments as well as some private
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entities that are willing to take them on. Fresno County Library also offers job readiness.
Phyllis Stogbauer, FRWDB – Fresno County Library now has a Digibus that can pull up anywhere and
includes Wi-Fi, printer, tablets, and a tv to do workshops or help with resumes.
5c. What organizations collaborate locally to promote skills development, employment and career
advancement for targeted NCPs?
Crystal Johnson – The public defender’s office offers a Clean Slate Program that is a record clearance
program. It is a free service to anyone who has a Fresno county conviction , or is low income or
indigent. The clinic is open every week . A person meets with an attorney who will do background
checks, assess eligibility, and files the paperwork. The only thing not provided is in court
representation. Clients can apply for the program online. It is first come, first served since its only
open for two (2) days a week and is appointment only. Another program called Root & Rebound
provides training and employment services to women of color.
5d. Among the NCP service partners, (e.g. Child Support, Family Court, AJCCs, training providers
and community-based organizations), what referral and information sharing systems are in
place?
Ron Nijmeddin – W e are bound by confidentially and can’t give any info about the participants.
Phyllis Stogbauer – We want a more standardized process. It’s not a lot of info that we need but it
needs to get back to you. One of the things being discuss ed is how do we track that? Who do we co-
enroll, who do we not co-enroll?
Oralia Gomez – Sometimes the release of information is because of the services that we provide.
The law is very specific.
5e. What strategies and tools are used to motivate and incentivize NCPs’ in acting on referrals,
participating in training/skills development and retention in employment?
David Huls – One option is a compromise of arrears. Our customers don’t always know there is a
program that if their case qualifies and they apply, they can get a large chunk wiped out.
Phyllis Stogbauer – Asked the question “Is it totally forgiven, or just put on the backburner”?
David Huls – No, it is specific and they have to pay an amount each month or a lump sum. The
individuals don’t always realize that when their situation has changed it should be modified. Those
are the things besides license release that our programs can help people get back on the right track.
Crystal Johnson – The retraining services Workforce Connection provides. T hat’s how I incentivize
people to participate when they are at the contempt stage because of all those assessment tools that
you provide right at the onset.
Oralia Gomez – Our best incentive is when we tell them if they do this, at the end is a job.
Phyllis Stogbauer – Most don’t want to go into long-term training, they want a job right now. We try to
convince them we can get them a job, but six months or a year from now, we can have them change
their education and get them into a career.
Pang Vangyi, State Center Adult Education – Oscar Hinojosa, my colleague has office hours at the
Manchester One-Stop and our mission is to work with adult learners who don’t have a High School
diploma or GED. We help them complete that education component. W e work with adults who said
they work fulltime and need a class offered in the evening. We have that flexibility. We can let them
know what adult school they can attend. Oscar has office hours so if someone doesn’t have a H igh
School diploma or GED, it’s a “warm handoff” to Oscar and he gets them the info they need.
Phyllis Stogbauer – If they are referred to us from the Jobs 2000, that is something you could talk
about up front so they can start working through this and understand the program. I think we need to
educate. There is a process to become job ready so we could be working with the other agencies to
clear up other problems. Work together at the front end, with us referring to you so we can get a plan
in place. We do an IEP with everyone. Some have been long-term unemployed and don’t know how to
manage things.
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David Huls – Our computer system interfaces with many other entities. Our system will find a new
employer and automatically serve an income withholding order. It will determine an appropriate
arrears payment that could end up being astronomical. If we are interacting as a human being working
the case, we would come up with a different repayment amount if possible.
Ron Nijmeddin – I love the idea of referring people prior to the time they come delinquent. Will
Workforce Connection make flyers available?
Phyllis Stogbauer – Yes, we do have brochures for our adult programs and special projects. We have
an SRT team that works with folks. They are comprised of our WIOA staff and the partners or
providers, and they sit and interview everyone because we can identity issues before we enroll them . I
see a lot of potential with soft skill services. By the time they go through these programs, they are
motivated and ready to find a job. If those referrals would come here, we could help you place them
into those programs and then it’s a win-win for everyone.
Ron Nijmeddin – When do you plan for this program to be launched?
Phyllis Stogbauer – We are going to collect all the data from today and other meetings, and then we
will draft our processes of what we want to implement. That is when we will pull people back in, maybe
in small meetings to talk about fine-tuning some of those processes and how we can serve this
population. It will be a work in progress. Sharing data and open communication is priority.
Crystal Johnson – I would ask that you include the public defender offices specifically with the process
that we have in place right now for those contempt clients. We are seeing some kinks we can work
out and all agencies would benefit from streamlining it.
5f. How can local organizations work better to ensure positive employment and career outcomes
for non-custodial parents?
David Huls – Whoever is interested we will go out to an agency and give staff Child Support 101.
Carlos Guzman – Communication, keeping in contact with one another. Share our goals.
Oralia Gomez – Coordination between our departments.
Phyllis Stogbauer – W e tried to pilot a software called Community Pro but can’t get enough people to
see if it works. You refer them over to us and enter them into the system, and we can pick up that
referral. You enter into agreement with this company and they put that into a vault and we can all
access it. We want to come up with a shared data process for co-case management. No one wants to
share their data. There needs to be a way to share and still protect it. We don’t want to share
personal data, just basic questions. Plain and simple.
Ron Nijmeddin – I just need to see it. That wouldn’t be my approval; it would come from a much
higher source.
Phyllis – Bitwise has developed a tracking system they showed us to track referrals.
Cynthia Rye, Proteus Inc. – I think the word has gotten out about the child support referrals.
Carlos Guzman – Inform and educate staff of particular agencies, and get your participants together to
relay the info. There was an agency called Proving our Parenting Skills were we would do
presentations for their case workers.
Phyllis Stogbauer – We still want to protect people and utilize the ways to share data.
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Local Plan Stakeholder Convening
Serving Persons with Disabilities Community Forum
October 18, 2018
Attendee List
1. Malika Neal Lincoln Training Center malikan@lincolntc.org
2. Juliette Cerecedes Lincoln Training Center juliettec@lincolntc.org
3. Kelly Sisowath Fresno Bridge Academy ksisowath@readingandbeyond.org
4. Sandra Martinez Reading and Beyond smartinez@readingandbeyond.org
5. Pamela Wilson Community Vocational Services Inc. pm.jd@communityvocationalservices.com
6. Cynthia McGuire Fresno County DSS cmcguire@fresnocountyca.gov
7. Jose Urbina Fresno County DSS jourbina@fresnocountyca.gov
8. Aurelio Mendoza Department of Rehabilitation aurelio.mendoza@dor.ca.gov
9. Alfonso Garcia Proteus Inc. agarcia@workforce-connection.com
10. Wendy Lomeli Employment Development Dept. wendy.lomeli@edd.ca.gov
11. Cecil Sanchez America Works of CA csanchez@americaworks.com
12. Tamar Fagin ResCare Workforce Services tamar.fagin@rescare.com
13. Maikia Thao ResCare Workforce Services maikia.thao@rescare.com
14. David Keosheyan Central Valley Regional Center dkeosheyan@cvrc.org
15. Brian Chambers Department of Rehabilitation brian.chambers@dor.ca.gov
16. Rebeca DeLeon A Ticket to Success rdeleon@tcoe.org
17. Amri Aguirre Valley Center for the Blind Amri@vcbfresno.org
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FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community and Stakeholder Forum on:
Serving Persons with Disabilities Through Competitive Integrated Employment
October 18, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business comm unity and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
REMINDER: PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES OR PUT ON VIBRATE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Item # Description
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
3. What is Competitive Integrated Employment?
4. Overview of Local Plan Guidance regarding Competitive Integrated Employment
5. Objectives of this Community and Stakeholder Forum
6. For Your Consideration and Input
6a. How are DOR and the workforce system (i.e. the local Board and the AJCCs) currently working
together with local partners (such as regional centers, special education and Workability
programs, among others) to support the employment goals of individuals with intellectual
disabilities and developmental disabilities?
6b. Are efforts underway for the partners to collaborate on the use of CIE for job seekers with
ID/DD?
6c. Have discussions begun on the development of a Local Partnership Agreement to create more
CIE opportunities? If not, how can this be accelerated?
6d. Have workforce system staff received training in serving individuals with ID/DD and are they
knowledgeable about programs and services available to assist this target group? What
additional training and information is needed?
6e. How are DOR and the local workforce system working together to outreach to employers and
partners to support individuals with ID/DD in achieving CIE? If efforts are not yet underway,
what will be done?
6f. Have recruitment, referral and employer engagement strategies been defined? If not, what is
planned?
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EXHIBIT A-4-c
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
October 18, 2018
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»Workforce development programs operated under the
federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) are administered in California by 45 distinct Local
Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs).
»In 2017, the LWDBs submitted 4-year Local Workforce
Plans to the Governor, all of which were, ultimately,
approved.
»In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial
review of the 4-year Local Plans is required.
»California has established specific guidelines for the
biennial review of Local Plans, including updates and
addenda to bring the plans into alignment with
California’s 2018 update of the State Workforce Plan.
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Required modifications to local plans must address:
»New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and
Training Programs
»New Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies
»Enhanced Collaboration with local representatives of
the California Department of Rehabilitation and other
agencies within the disability services network to
implement Competitive Integrated Employment models
»Enhanced partnerships with local educations agencies,
community-based organizations and other stakeholders
to serve English language learners, foreign born
individuals and refugees
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»Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) is work performed by a
person with a disability (including those with intellectual
disabilities and developmental disabilities) within an integrated
setting that includes both individuals with and without disabilities.
»CIE is full- or part-time work that:
•Compensates individuals at no less than the legal minimum wage
and at the same rate as non-disabled employees with the same
skills, performing the same work
•Yields an income comparable to that of similarly situated non-
disabled individuals
•Provides the same benefits available to other employees
•Is at a location where employees interact with other persons who
are not individuals with disabilities
•Presents opportunities for advancement
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»In 2017, the California Department of Rehabilitation
(DOR), the Department of Developmental Services
(DDS) and the California Department of Education
(CDE) formalized a partnership agreement around
creating more opportunities for individuals with
intellectual disabilities (ID) and developmental
disabilities (DD) through CIE and other mechanisms.
»Local Boards must submit modifications to their local
plans that address how they will engage with local
counterparts of the three state-level partners to align
with the State CIE strategy embedded in its blueprint. 5
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»The state-level CIE partners (DOR, DDS, CDE) have
developed a Local Partnership Agreement template
to assist local education agencies, DOR districts and
DDS regional centers in collaborating more
effectively in assisting individuals with ID and DD.
»Staff at AJCCs are expected to understand the needs
of jobseekers with ID/DD and be knowledgeable
about programs and resources that can aid in their
success.
»DOR’s district staff will designate a point of contact
for the Local Boards to help provide linkages to
service providers of individuals with ID/DD.
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»DOR district staff will partner with Local Boards to
outreach to employers and partners to develop
strategies to achieve CIE opportunities for
consumers.
»The State Board recommends that Local Boards
support the recruitment, referral, and employer
engagement efforts of DOR representatives.
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»Give stakeholders and the community the
opportunity to weigh in on the needs of this target
group
»Learn from practitioners about best practices in
meeting service needs
»Identify where gaps in services may currently exist
»Hear recommendations on implementing
competitive integrated employment for individuals
with intellectual disabilities and developmental
disabilities. 8
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»How are DOR and the workforce system (i.e. the
local Board and the AJCCs) currently working
together with local partners (such as regional
centers, special education and Workability
programs, among others) to support the
employment goals of individuals with intellectual
disabilities and developmental disabilities?
»Are efforts underway for the partners to collaborate
on the use of CIE for job seekers with ID/DD?
»Have discussions begun on the development of a
Local Partnership Agreement to create more CIE
opportunities? If not, how can this be accelerated?
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»Have workforce system staff received training in
serving individuals with ID/DD and are they
knowledgeable about programs and services
available to assist this target group? What
additional training and information is needed?
»How are DOR and the local workforce system
working together to outreach to employers and
partners to support individuals with ID/DD in
achieving CIE? If efforts are not yet underway, what
will be done?
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»Have recruitment, referral and employer
engagement strategies been defined? If not,
what is planned?
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Thank you!
We greatly appreciate your input!
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FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community and Stakeholder Forum on:
Serving Persons with Disabilities Through Competitive Integrated Employment
October 18, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
Item #
1. Call to Order
Phyllis Stogbauer called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
Workforce development programs operated under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) are administered in California by 45 distinct Local Workforce Development Boards
(LWDBs).
In 2017, the LWDBs submitted four (4)-year Local Workforce Plans to the Governor, all of which were,
ultimately, approved.
In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of the four (4)-year Local Plans is required.
California has established specific guidelines for the biennial review of Local Plans, including updates
and addenda to bring the plans into alignment with California’s 2018 update of the State Workforce
Plan.
Required modifications to local plans must address: New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and
Training Programs, new Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies, enhanced Collaboration with
local representatives of the California Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies within the
disability services network to implement Competitive Integrated Employment models, enhanced
partnerships with local educations agencies, community -based organizations and other stakeholders to
serve English language learners, foreign born individuals and refugees.
3. What is Competitive Integrated Employment?
Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) is work performed by a person with a disability (including
those with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities) within an integrated setting that
includes both individuals with and without disabilities.
CIE is full or part-time work that:
Compensates individuals at no less than the legal minimum wage and at the same rate as non -
disabled employees with the same skills, performing the same work
Yields an income comparable to that of similarly situated non-disabled individuals
Provides the same benefits available to other employees
Is at a location where employees interact with other persons who are not individuals with disabilities
Presents opportunities for advancement.
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4. Overview of Local Plan Guidance regarding Competitive Integrated Employment
In 2017, the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), the Department of Developmental Services
(DDS) and the California Department of Education (CDE) formalized a partnership agreement around
creating more opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and developmental
disabilities (DD) through CIE and other mechanisms.
Local Boards must submit modifications to their local plans that address how they will engage with local
counterparts of the three state-level partners to align with the State CIE strategy embedded in its
blueprint.
The state-level CIE partners (DOR, DDS, CDE) have developed a Local Partnership Agreement
template to assist local education agencies, DOR districts and DDS regional centers in collaborating
more effectively in assisting individuals with ID and DD.
Staff at AJCCs are expected to understand the needs of jobseekers with ID/DD and be knowledgeable
about programs and resources that can aid in their success.
DOR’s district staff will designate a point of contact for the Local Boards to help provide linkages to
service providers of individuals with ID/DD.
DOR district staff will partner with Local Boards to outreach to employers and partners to develop
strategies to achieve CIE opportunities for consumers.
The State Board recommends that Local Boards support the recruitment, referral, and employer
engagement efforts of DOR representatives.
5. Objectives of this Community and Stakeholder Forum
Give stakeholders and the community the opportunity to weigh in on the needs of this target group
Learn from practitioners about best practices in meeting service needs
Identify where gaps in services may currently exist
Hear recommendations on implementing competitive integrated employment for individuals with
intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities.
6. For Your Consideration and Input
6a. How are DOR and the workforce system (i.e. the local Board and the AJCCs) currently working
together with local partners (such as regional centers, special education and Workability
programs, among others) to support the employment goals of individuals with intellectual
disabilities and developmental disabilities?
Brain Chambers, Department of Rehabilitation – We utilized different vendors in the community to
send the consumers to obtain job placement and ultimately CIE. We work with programs through
Reedley College, Fresno State and we refer consumers over to these programs. We work with the
Regional Center and right now we are doing Project Search. We also have a program called College
to Career at Fresno City College and Regional Center. We are working with Fresno City College to
refer consumers who are clients with Regional Center and who are pursuing certificates, ultimately to
obtain employment.
Phyllis Stogbauer, FRWDB – Is most of that educational?
Brian Chambers – Educational, but Project Search is vocational. For CIE most of these programs are
vocational and not academic.
David Keosheyan, Central Valley Regional Center – I am the Employment Specialist at CVRC and I
don’t know how W orkforce Connection works with people with intellectual disabilities. The impression
I get is you work pretty quickly with folks. At the Regional Center people with intellectual disabilities
we are going to take extra time with them.
Phyllis Stogbauer – W e do have some individuals come in that are dislocated workers and get through
the program quickly. Their Individual Employment Plan is based on what they need, and how long it
will take to get that person working. We have worked with some youth/adults in the past with
disabilities and have had some successes.
Wendy Lomeli, Employment Development Department – Our agency has a program called the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing. It includes a case manager that is sign language based, and an interpreter that
translates. Challenges are seeking employers that are committed to offering employment with those
accommodations. On a case by case basis we do work with DOR. We have a veterans program here
at Manchester, Kings County and Madera County. We have a specialist out of Hanford targeting youth
with any kind of developmental disabilities.
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Juliette Cerecedes, Lincoln Training Center – I am an Employment Specialist with Lincoln Training
Center and we have been working for years with the DOR and CVRC to offer support employment,
vocational training, and a group setting program for adults with developmental disabilities. Currently
we have a program that helps to serve those as it relates to community integrated employment, and
also some others as a paid internship program. We are still waiting to get our final approval so that
we can begin offering that service. The program is designed so that it will take 2-3 months. We also
work with Workforce Connection.
Phyllis Stogbauer – Are those paid positions?
Juliette Cerecedes – Yes. Those positions pay minimum wage. There would be a paid internship and
then the owner and that person would have an opportunity to find out if it is a good fit before hiring
them on permanently.
Phyllis Stogbauer – Do you already have employers you work with, or are you still developing that?
Juliette Cerecedes – No, we are currently making those connections and waiting on our final approval.
Brian Chambers – We started student services based upon what was asked for us to spend 50% of
our budget. We are currently going out to school districts and telling Special Education and
Administration what types of student services we offer. We are starting to work with the CIE
population, especially at Clovis Unified.
Phyllis Stogbauer – Is it all high school or do you go younger?
Brian Chambers – Yes. The definition of disability is they have to be 16-21 years old, permanent
disability, and enrolled in some sort of academia. That could be secondary, post-secondary, or home
schooled.
Phyllis Stogbauer – Is that all kids, the students with IEP?
Brian Chambers – You have to have IEPs, 504s.
6b. Are efforts underway for the partners to collaborate on the use of CIE for job seekers with
ID/DD?
David Keosheyan – We are doing the local partnership agreements that were mandated by WIOA.
We are working with DOR and Lincoln Training Center on the customized employment program
design.
Phyllis Stogbauer – Most people have soft skill issues. We don’t want to funnel people in just to get
minimum wage jobs, but sometimes they want that. We take anywhere from 4-6 months before we
send them on a job.
David Keosheyan – Where is the overlap between what you do and what DOR does?
Phyllis Stogbauer – When we are interviewing individuals and it appears there is a disability that they
self-disclosed, or based on the conversation, we will refer them over and have DOR interview them.
We rely on the DOR to help us make that determination if their services are best to start with. We work
that out individually.
Pamela Wilson, Community Vocational Services Inc. – I just need an outside resource for soft skill
classes. Are we able to send them to your team to teach them like they do everybody else?
Phyllis Stogbauer – Once we enroll we are tied to getting them a job. We co-enroll people all the time
as long as their final outcome is employment.
6c. Have discussions begun on the development of a Local Partnership Agreement to create more
CIE opportunities? If not, how can this be accelerated?
Phyllis Stogbauer – We are not mandated to have an MOU but it doesn’t mean we can’t. Maybe we
can come up with one shared MOU so we can talk about being co-enrolled. The big issue is how we
track this.
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Cecil Sanchez, America Works of CA – I’m part of America Works of CA, Ticket to Work program. I
work with those with disabilities. I have approached the ARC and Lincoln Training Center.
Phyllis Stogbauer – I want to have a resource guide so anyone in the community who wants to can be
on a website with the services provided.
6d. Have workforce system staff received training in serving individuals with ID/DD and are they
knowledgeable about programs and services available to assist this target group? What
additional training and information is needed?
Rebeca DeLeon, A Ticket to Success – A lot of people aren’t educated about disabilities. After the
WIOA mandate it’s gotten better. In our monthly site council meetings we take turns talking about our
program and the services we provide to give a better understanding. Sometimes we just don’t know.
Wendy Lomeli – We have a program specialist that works with targeted and dedicated staff working
with that clientele. They know the signals and behavior to look for when it comes to customers that
have a disability. I would be interested in training my other staff that are mainstream in the front lines.
Pamela Wilson – The persons centered training does a class for free to help your staff learn how to
treat people with disabilities.
Wendy Lomeli – I would give priority to my non-program staff.
Phyllis – It sounds like we have a lot of good resources so we can get together and start developing
some of these plans.
6e. How are DOR and the local workforce system working together to outreach to employers and
partners to support individuals with ID/DD in achieving CIE? If efforts are not yet underway,
what will be done?
Aurelio Mendoza, Department of Rehabilitation – Some of the efforts with Shawna Glazener at the
Fresno Regional workforce Development Board - Business Services Center through collaborative
efforts with DOR and the Workforce Connection, have established multitudes of relationships with
different employers. I provide DOR workshops as a tool to provide services, and also one-on-one
sessions. The approach is tailored. We also work with EDD.
Phyllis Stogbauer – When we are outreaching to employers it’s the perfect time to identify if they are
willing to hire individuals with disabilities.
Aurelio Mendoza – I always say the internal communication with that customer is essential.
Juliette Cerecedes – People are successfully hiring people who have disabilities and they are holding
their jobs.
Brian Chambers – We just had the first graduation last week for Project Search and these are
Regional Center clients that are getting real jobs, real wages, and opportunities. I’m encouraged by
these programs.
6f. Have recruitment, referral and employer engagement strategies been defined? If not, what is
planned?
Brian Chambers – We recently reached out to the Department of Industrial Relations for the
apprenticeship program and this is not necessarily specific for CIE, but it could incorporate that
population. There is a lot of opportunity there.
Aurelio Mendoza – You can search and see a multitude of resources within Fresno county providing
apprenctiships in our area. Barbers, Electricians, and trades with metal. We always advocate for
government employment because those are the types of businesses that individuals will be able to
take time off related to their disability. There is a partnership between local businesses and West Hills
College where they are tailoring curriculum with the apprentichip because they want these folks that
are going through it to have the skills. It’s aligned with the wage.
Wendy Lomeli – W e have a local Veteran’s employment representative that reaches out to employers
and they are dedicated. Not just advocating to veterans but they have the working knowledge to
advocate to employers who are willing to work with people with disabilities.
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Whenever there is a Rapid Response we are trying to rehire companies that are in town. EDD offers
seminars/workshops/topics that are at a lower cost for employers. That is how we try to advertise to
our employers and also educate them about the tax incentives. We have informational flyers in our
packets.
Aurelio Mendoza – We offer Windmills Training which has a sensitivity and soft skills training.
Rebeca DeLeon – We aren’t going to refer someone that can’t do the job. That comes with case
management. That is the biggest thing, educating the population with sensitivity training, and giving
them success stories.
David Keosheyan – In March of 2022 (unless it changes) the funding for programs such as work
activity and employment group programs that some of these agencies provide to folks with intellectual
disabilities, is going to go away. Many more are in individual placement jobs in the community so we
will have a large influx for people we have to provide CIE jobs for.
Phyllis Stogbauer – A lot of those individuals that aren’t on subsidized jobs will not be able to work on
their own?
Juliette Cerecedes – That is where it’s customized, maybe not everyone is doing this but they could.
It’s just finding out where there might be an opportunity. Talking to business owners and having a
conversation. The idea is that the business owners will make a real connection with that job seeking
person.
Phyllis Stogbauer – We are seeing a bigger push to co-enroll.
David Keosheyan – You absolutely need that.
Juliette Cerecedes – The general consensus from managers at the regional centers up north was a
paid internship should not be less than a year. A three month internship just doesn’t cut it. It’s not
enough time to really allow that person to learn the job. They need time to discover more about the
person while on the job, and allow them to really develop their skills along the way.
Phyllis Stogbauer – That takes a lot of funding; paid subsidized work experience for a year at a time.
Maybe it’s something we can work together on. We ourselves can’t do a one year for everybody but if
were sharing that work experience with multiple agencies, that is different. We want to get back
together soon so we can fine tune this before it goes into the plan.
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Local Plan Stakeholder Convening
Improving Services to English Language Learners and Foreign Born Individuals
October 3, 2018
Attendee List
1. Rebeca DeLeon A Ticket to Success – TCOE rdeleon@tcoe.org
2. Sylvia Maydon Fresno County DSS not provided
3. Lorina Napoles Fresno County DSS lnapoles@fresnocountyca.gov
4. Ruby DeLaCruz – Caravantes Fresno County DSS rmovsesian@fresnocountyca.gov
5. Nasrin Rostami N/A golnasrin@gmail.com
6. Maria Macedo Proteus, Inc. Farmworker mariam@proteusinc.org
Program
7. Forrest Jeffreys Proteus, Inc. Adult/DW fjeffreys@proteusinc.org
8. Roselinda Rolph Fresno County DSS rptorres@fresnocountyca.gov
9. Teresita Magana N/A teretmagana@yahoo.com
10. Alejandro Segura Centro La Familia asegura@centrolafamilia.org
11. Oscar Hinojosa State Center Adult Education oscar.h@statecenter.com
Consortium
12. Anthony Gomez EDD – Farmworker Program anthony.gomez@edd.ca.gov
13. Adriana Chavez SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc. achavez@sercalifornia.org
14. Maikia Thao ResCare Workforce Services maikia.thao@rescare.com
15. Kajai Yang Reading and Beyond kyang@readingandbeyond.org
16. Maria Ceja Reading and Beyond mceja@readingandbeyond.org
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EXHIBIT A-5-a
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FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community and Stakeholder Forum on:
Improving Services to English Language Learners and Foreign Born Individuals
October 3, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
REMINDER: PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES OR PUT ON VIBRATE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Item # Description
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
3. Overview of Regional Plan Guidance Regarding English Language Learners, Foreign Born Individuals
and Refugees
4. Objectives of this Community and Stakeholder Forum
5. For Your Consideration and Input
5a. What are the unique needs of English language learners, foreign born individuals and
refugees?
5b. What are the principal barriers to employment faced by these individuals?
5c. What partnerships and collaborative efforts exist that enable local organizations to provide
services to meet these needs?
5d. What outreach and recruitment strategies are effective in connecting individuals from these
target groups to skills training and livable wages?
5e. What strategies are in place to provide these individuals with job skills and training that will
enable them to progress into livable wage jobs and careers?
5f. Where do gaps in services exist for this target population and what can we do to bridge these
gaps?
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EXHIBIT A-5-c
IMPROVING COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION
AMONG STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPROVE SERVICES TO
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, FOREIGN BORN
INDIVIDUALS AND REFUGEES
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
October 3, 2018
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EXHIBIT A-5-d
LOCAL WORKFORCE PLANNING AND THE
BIENNIAL UPDATES
Workforce development programs operated under the federal Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) are administered in California by 45
distinct Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs).
In 2017, the LWDBs submitted 4-year Local Workforce Plans to the Governor, all
of which were, ultimately, approved.
In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of the 4-year Local
Plans is required.
California has established specific guidelines for the biennial review of Local
Plans, including updates and addenda to bring the plans into alignment with
California’s 2018 update of the State Workforce Plan.
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Required modifications to local plans must address:
New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and Training Programs
New Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies
Enhanced Collaboration with local representatives of the California
Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies within the disability services
network to implement Competitive Integrated Employment models
Enhanced partnerships with local education agencies, community-based
organizations and other stakeholders to serve English language learners,
foreign born individuals and refugees
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OVERVIEW OF REGIONAL PLAN GUIDANCE
REGARDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS,
FOREIGN BORN INDIVIDUALS AND REFUGEES
English language learners, foreign born individuals and refugees comprise a
significant percentage of California’s workers
Individuals from this target group face barriers to employment that keep
family-supporting wages and entering California’s middle class out of reach
Practices from various regions in California and programs in other states
suggest that models exist that are successful in accelerating skills acquisition
and wage gains among this target group
The quality and variety of partnerships, training options, career planning and
support services may be key factors in achieving successful outcomes for this
target population
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OBJECTIVES OF THIS COMMUNITY AND
STAKEHOLDER FORUM
Give stakeholders and the community the opportunity to weigh in on the
needs of this target group
Learn from practitioners about best practices in meeting service needs
Identify gaps in services
Hear recommendations for improving the content, availability and quality
of services for English language learners, foreign born individuals and
refugees
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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND INPUT
What are the unique needs of English language learners, foreign born
individuals and refugees?
What are the principal barriers to employment faced by these
individuals?
What partnerships and collaborative efforts exist that enable local
organizations to provide services to meet these needs?
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What outreach and recruitment strategies are effective in connecting
individuals from these target groups to skills training and livable wages?
What strategies are in place to provide these individuals with job skills and
training that will enable them to progress into livable wage jobs and
careers?
Where do gaps in services exist for this target population and what can we
do to bridge these gaps?
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Thanks!
We greatly appreciate your input!
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FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community and Stakeholder Forum on:
Improving Services to English Language Learners and Foreign Born Individuals
October 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
Item #
1. Call to Order
David Shinder called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
Workforce development programs operated under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) are administered in California by 45 distinct Local Workforce Development Boards
(LWDBS).
In 2017, the LWDBs submitted four (4)-year Local Workforce Plans to the Governor, all of which were,
ultimately, approved.
In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of the four (4)-year Local Plans is required.
California has established specific guidelines for the biennial review of Local Plans, including updates
and addenda to bring the plans into alignment with California’s 2018 update of the State Workforce
Plan.
Required modifications to local plans must address: New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and
Training Programs, new partnerships with local child support agencies, enhanced collaboration with
local representatives of the California Department of Rehabilitation and other ag encies within the
disability services network to implement Competitive Integrated Employment models, and enhanced
partnerships with local education agencies, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to
serve English Language Learners, foreign born individuals and refugees.
3. Overview of Regional Plan Guidance Regarding English Language Learners, Foreign Born Individuals
and Refugees
English language learners, foreign born individuals and refugees comprise a significant percentage of
California’s workers.
Individuals from this target group face barriers to employment that keep family -supporting wages and
entering California’s middle class out of reach.
Practices from various regions in California and programs in other states suggest that models exist that
are successful in accelerating skills acquisition and wage gains among this target group.
The quality and variety of partnerships, training options, career planning and support services may be
key factors in achieving successful outcomes for this target population.
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EXHIBIT A-5-e
4. Objectives of this Community and Stakeholder Forum
Give stakeholders and the community the opportunity to weigh in on the needs of this target group.
Learn from practitioners about best practices in meeting service needs.
Identify gaps in services.
Hear recommendations for improving the content, availability and quality of services for English
language learners, foreign born individuals and refugees.
5. For Your Consideration and Input
5a. What are the unique needs of English language learners, foreign born individuals and
refugees?
Nasrin Rostami, Participant – Ms. Rostami is an English language learner. Job search has been
difficult as she cannot understand everything on websites or on applications. She got connected with
Ana Escareno, FRWDB ELL Navigator, who was able to provide the assistance she needed for
improving her English, as well as help with job search and completing employment applications.
Ruby DeLaCruz-Caravantes, Fresno County Welfare to Work Program – W orks with Assyrian clients
in the Muslim faith. Many of these individuals are very educated but cannot find work. The y would
like to utilize their education, but many times end up taking whatever job they can get. It is frustrating
for them to look for employment.
Maikia Thao, ResCare Workforce Services – Ms. Thao was born in Thailand and still struggles with
adapting to the American culture. Many immigrants will go outside the house and practice the
American culture, but at home, the native culture is still practiced. Believes immigrants need guidance
and people to help influence them. Find out why they want to work. Is it to send money back home?
So in addition to a language barrier, there is also a cultural barrier.
Maria Ceja, Reading and Beyond – Some immigrants will opt to take a lower paid, lower skilled job to
sustain their family rather than working on getting their GED. They feel they just need to get to work
to get paid.
David Shinder – Immigrants, in general tend to take lower paid, lower skills jobs to sustain their family
and it minimizes their opportunity to participate in night school. Some people can manage this if the
support is available to them.
Teresita Magana, Participant – Ms. Magana explained that when she first came to the US, she felt
very lost. She knew her English skills weren’t good, but she needed to find a job. She went to adult
school to study English. She was connected with Ana Escareno, FRWDB, and got the help she
needed. She had a coach and good guidance. She feels confident and motivated.
Rebeca DeLeon, A Ticket to Success – A barrier for this population is fear. If someone in their family
is in the US illegally, they are hesitant to receive help from social services agencies because they
believe it will “raise a red flag” and they or their family member will be reported.
5b. What are the principal barriers to employment faced by these individuals?
Maikia Thao, ResCare Workforce Services – Transportation to get to and from work. Many individuals
in this population also do not know how to use public transportation.
Roselinda Rolph, Fresno County DSS – Transportation for individuals living in the rural areas. In
some rural areas, there is only one bus a day going to and from their neighborhood to Fresno. Also
there is a challenge to passing the test for a Driver’s License.
Kajai Yang, Reading and Beyond – Going to interviews is a barrier for some in this population.
Providers can assist with guidance, writing resumes, and job interview practice, but actually going to
the interview is a struggle for many. Finding a company who can interview them in their native
language is difficult. Many have to settle for low paying jobs that do not re quire an interview.
Individuals may be embarrassed of their limited English speaking ability.
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David Shinder – Language is a big barrier in Fresno County, but there are also cultural barriers in
working with this population.
Ruby DeLaCruz–Caravantes, Fresno County Welfare to Work Program – There are cultural issues
that are barriers to employment. Some women may not be comfortable being in the presence of a
man, some men would not be comfortable being interviewed by a woman, shaking hands is not the
norm in some cultures between men and women.
5c. What partnerships and collaborative efforts exist that enable local organizations to provide
services to meet these needs?
Ana Escareno, FRWDB – Under the ELL Navigator Pilot program, we’ve been able to partner with
agencies such as the New American Legal Clinic, the Mexican Consulate, Centro La Familia, Fresno
City College, the State Center Adult Education Consortium, and the Fresno County Department of
Social Services.
David Shinder - Noted the importance of a “warm handoff” of a client when referring them to another
agency. He stated that the disability community has a very strong network of providers that know one
another and work together as a network. This discussion is a great starting to building that kind of
network for this population.
Alejandro Segura, Centro La Familia – We partner with Community Based Organizations and
Workforce Connection to refer our clients to if we do not have the resources in-house.
Lorina Napoles, Fresno County DSS – We work with Centro La Familia and CalWorks.
David Shinder - Asked the question “Do we have a literacy program we refer to”?
Oscar Hinojosa, State Center Adult Education Consortium – The Fresno County Library does have a
literacy program. They also do outreach to the rural areas.
Anthony Gomez, EDD Farmworker Program – We refer to SER, Jobs for Progress, Inc. for GED, and
also to Proteus and Adult Education.
Phyllis Stogbauer, FRWDB – In reference to ESL or literacy programs, once the school year is
completed, participants lose a lot of the skills they built while they were in school. Where do
individuals go to stay engaged in the learning process when ther e are no services available during a
particular time of year?
5d. What outreach and recruitment strategies are effective in connecting individuals from these
target groups to skills training and livable wages?
Oscar Hinojosa, State Center Adult Education Consortium – At the Consortium, we have been varying
our hours. We have been thinking outside the regular hours for ESL training.
Maikia Thao, ResCare Workforce Services – We also have classes for the youth after normal
business hours. Most of these participants need transportation from their parents.
Maria Ceja, Reading and Beyond – There needs to be more discussions like this. When we are at job
fairs and different events, we’re busy recruiting and talking to clients and don’t have time to network
and connect to formulate new ideas.
Anthony Gomez, EDD Farmworker Program – The time of day you try to contact clients is important.
Mornings and evenings are when they are home. Also, we go to the fields to reach the farmworker
population. W e reach a crew of 20 – 30 people at the job sites.
Roselinda Rolph, Fresno County DSS – We’re looking at social media to reach out to particular
populations. Facebook is for “old people” now. The younger generation communicates via text and
not the phone.
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Maria Macedo, Proteus, Inc. Farmworker Program – Several times a week we post stories or events
on Facebook. This has helped reach people.
Maikia Thao, ResCare Workforce Services – When you talk about refugees or immigrants, the older
generation will not be on social media. Most don’t have smart phones.
Ruby DeLaCruz-Caravantes, Fresno County DSS – We work with a lot of non-profit organizations, but
a lot of the non-profits do not have funding to hire our clients. Things are changing at our agency and
we are now going to clients’ homes. Non-traditional hours will make a big difference.
David Shinder – Who’s missing from this discussion?
Sylvia Maydon, Fresno County DSS – Department of Education and Adult schools.
Roselinda Rolph, Fresno County DSS – Employers
David Shinder – Are there businesses in Fresno who have been champions for the immigrant
community?
Roselinda Rolph, Fresno County DSS – We have a couple of employers who will take ESL, ELL
individuals, but it’s not “very vast”. One of the challenges we face is when we do have our clients
placed in employment, sometimes the employer isn’t patient with the language barrier. We t ry to get
the employer to understand that the employee is learning the language. It is a challenge.
Phyllis Stogbauer, FRWDB – W e’ve been trying to come up with a good Incumbent Worker Training
program. They have a lot of people who are mono lingual or limited English. They’re good workers
and employers want to advance them ; however their English limitations prevent them from doing that.
What we’re trying to figure out how can we get on the job site and provide help – employers want that
too. But they don’t have the ability. Hard for an individual to work all day and then go home and
spend another two hours in a class somewhere.
David Shinder – Strategies that might be promising for the community of ELL. Their level of fluency
will vary, but still could use some training. What about working with businesses to insert ESL training
into the work day? Or maybe in the middle of the work day? The Employment Training Panel has
funded a number of such projects for what we call incumbent workers. That’s a strategy that we
should give some thought to.
5e. What strategies are in place to provide these individuals with job skills and training that will
enable them to progress into livable wage jobs and careers?
David Shinder – Our typical strategy for delivering education services tends to be during the day,
during the school year, Monday through Friday. Do we need to be more agile, a little more creative, a
little more modular in the way we deliver services – like looking at mobile, nights/weekends,
technology? Can we harness other resources? Can we envision alternate strategies and
approaches?
Forrest Jeffreys, Proteus, Inc. Adult/DW – That’s what our program coordinator has done. Non-
traditional hours. When it flip flopped from younger youth/older youth – we started doing weekends,
evenings, going to different Chambers. It’s been successful, but we’ve had to do non-traditional hours
to achieve it.
Maria Macedo, Proteus, Inc. Farmworker Program – I attend a lot of job fairs to find out who provides
what services so when I need to refer somebody to ESL or Adult School, I know who to send them to .
We partner with EDD and go to the rural community to do health fairs to let them know services are
available and how you can have access to the services. We also have a mobile unit. We go to the
rural areas and depending on the funding, we do child care, high school, adult, youth fa rmworkers.
One challenge we have now a lot of people have moved out of the area because of the drought. We
have to go out and find people to give services to. Rental services, food vouchers, clothing. Go to the
community, utilize local media. Spanish radio stations. We go out randomly and give them a list of
services we provide.
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5f. Where do gaps in services exist for this target population and what can we do to bridge these
gaps?
Adriana Chavez, SER, Jobs for Progress, Inc. – We offer different services, such as High School
Fluency Program. We offer Spanish and English GED classes to farmworkers. They come in mostly
from Mexico and want to learn English and we help them in Spanish also. We have classes and
instruction in Spanish to get their GED. Then the next step is to get them to continue in school or get
a job. We try to assist them through challenges such as transportation and child care and try to refer
them. We partner with Migrant Education Program run by the Fresno County Office of Education,
Proteus, Workforce Connection, and two local adult schools. We encourage them , after they obtain
their GED, to go into ESL.
Forrest Jeffreys, Proteus, Inc. Adult/DW – Everything that’s been talked about today is a challenge.
Not a lot of follow through with literacy. I think a lot goes back to the fear factor. Also individuals may
start an ELL class, but then a seasonal job comes along, so they drop out to work and then they don’t
want to start over.
Rebeca DeLeon, A Ticket to Success – I think working with the schools. I learn about a lot of services
that are available because my kids bring the information home from school. I wonder if we could
partner up with schools and send fliers home with the kids so the parents would see it. I attended a
job fair at a school at the end of a school day. A lot of resources were provided for the parents.
David Shinder – Using the family network to recruit candidates. Children bringing home information –
we can reach a larger group. This should absolutely be a part of our strategy.
Ana Escareno, FRWDB – One thing I would say about working with this population is that some are
very skeptical in reaching out for services and resources. It’s better is they have a person they know
and can go to directly to help…they can talk to them in their language. It’s important we continue to
join forces and work together to provide services to this population.
Kajai Yang, Reading and Beyond – Asked if anyone knows where to get help translating diplomas and
degrees from other countries. Oscar Hinojosa stated that the international students office at Fresno
City College and Fresno State are great resources. He warned, though, to be careful because there’s
translation and there’s evaluation. And there can be a big cost for these services.
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Community Forum on Local Workforce Planning
November 1, 2018
Attendee List
1. Sasha Feldstein CIPC sfeldstein@caimmigrant.org
2. Jessica Rangel County of Fresno DSS jeramirez@co.fresno.ca.us
3. Maria L. Gonzalez Proteus, Inc. mgonzalez@proteusinc.org
4. Stan Tavares Proteus, Inc. stan@proteusinc.org
5. Deborah Edell County of Fresno DSS dedell@fresnocountyca.gov
6. Chris Zeitz Reading and Beyond czeitz@readingandbeyond.org
7. Pat R. Barr FRWDB patrbarr37@gmail.com
8. Corinna Pereira West Hills CCD corinna.pereira@whccd.edu
9. Sherri Watkins State Center Adult Ed Consort. sherri.watkins@statecenter.com
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EXHIBIT A-6-a
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EXHIBIT A-6-b
FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community Forum on Local Workforce Planning
November 1, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
REMINDER: PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES OR PUT ON VIBRATE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Item # Description
2. Local Workforce Planning and Biennial Updates
3. Why Hold a Community Forum?
4. Objectives of this Community Forum
5. For Your Consideration and Input
5a. What services and support do job seekers need to help prepare for and find work?
5b. What types of training are most needed in the area?
5c. Do people in the community have a good understanding of the programs and services that
area available to assist them? If not, what is the best way to get the word out?
5d. Are there specific gaps between the services that are available and the services that peo ple
need? If so, how can we bridge those gaps?
5e. If you were writing the local workforce plan, what would your priorities be and why?
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Community Forum on Local
Workforce Planning
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
November 1, 2018
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EXHIBIT A-6-d
Local Workforce Planning and Biennial
Updates
Workforce development programs operated under the federal
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) are
administered in California by 45 distinct Local Workforce
Development Boards (LWDBs).
In 2017, the LWDBs submitted 4-year Local Workforce Plans to
the Governor, all of which were, ultimately, approved.
In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of
the 4-year Local Plans is required.
California has established specific guidelines for the biennial
review of Local Plans, including updates and addenda to bring
the plans into alignment with California’s 2018 update of the
State Workforce Plan.
2
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Required modifications to local plans must address:
New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and Training
Programs
New Partnerships with Local Child Support Agencies
Enhanced Collaboration with local representatives of the
California Department of Rehabilitation and other
agencies within the disability services network to
implement Competitive Integrated Employment models
Enhanced partnerships with local educations agencies,
community-based organizations and other stakeholders to
serve English language learners, foreign born individuals
and refugees 3
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Why Hold a Community Forum?
To ensure that the interests of client populations are placed at
the center of planning conversations.
The California Workforce Development Board is encouraging
every local board to participate in a meaningful community
engagement process.
The State has also encouraged Local Boards to work with
stakeholders, including community-based organizations, to
better understand the data, demographics, employment trends
and other relevant information specific to the populations
targeted by state and local plans to develop better strategies
to serve them. This engagement could be conducted through
specific stakeholder input sessions that are focused on these
populations.
4
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Objectives of this Community Forum
Give stakeholders and the community the
opportunity to weigh in on the needs of the
workforce
Learn from practitioners about best practices in
meeting service needs
Identify where gaps in services may currently
exist
Hear recommendations on building and/or
strengthening services and programs to address
currently unmet needs
5
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For Your Consideration/Input
What services and support do job seekers
need to help prepare for and find work?
What types of training are most needed in
the area?
Do people in the community have a good
understanding of the programs and services
that are available to assist them? If not,
what is the best way to get the word out?
6
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Are there specific gaps between the
services that are available and the services
that people need? If so, how can we bridge
those gaps?
If you were writing the local workforce
plan, what would your priorities be and
why?
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Thanks!
We greatly appreciate your input.
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FRESNO REGIONAL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled individuals and individuals who are limited English proficient who need special assistance to attend or participate in this
meeting may request assistance by contacting the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, at 2125 Kern Street, Suite 208,
Fresno, California, or by calling (559) 490-7100. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or
who are limited English proficient by making meeting materials available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be
made at least three (3) working days in advance of the meeting.
Community Forum on Local Workforce Planning
November 1, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Workforce Connection
3302 N. Blackstone Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, CA 93726
Mission Statement: The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board exists to oversee the optimal administration of Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in the Fresno region. In serving both the business community and the individual job seeker with
the provision of human capital development services, we hope to foster the economic vitality of the Fresno region.
Item #
1. Call to Order
Phyllis Stogbauer called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m..
2. Local Workforce Planning and the Biennial Updates
Workforce development programs operated under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) are administered in California by 45 distinct Local Workforce Development Boards
(LWDBS).
In 2017, the LWDBs submitted four (4)-year Local Workforce Plans to the Governor, all of which were,
ultimately, approved.
In accordance with WIOA requirements, a biennial review of the four (4)-year Local Plans is required.
California has established specific guidelines for the biennial review of Local Plans, including up dates
and addenda to bring the plans into alignment with California’s 2018 update of the State Workforce
Plan.
Required modifications to local plans must address: New partnerships with CalFresh Employment and
Training Programs, new partnerships with local child support agencies, enhanced collaboration with
local representatives of the California Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies within the
disability services network to implement Competitive Integrated Employment models, and enhanced
partnerships with local education agencies, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to
serve English Language Learners, foreign born individuals and refugees.
3. Why Hold a Community Forum?
To ensure that the interests of client populations are placed at the center of planning conversations.
The California Workforce Development Board is encouraging every Local Board to participate in a
meaningful community engagement process.
The State has also encouraged Local Boards to work with stakeholders, including Community Based
Organizations, to better understand the data, demographics, employment trends and other relevant
information specific to the populations targeted by state and local plans to develop better strategies to
serve them. This engagement could be conducted through specific stakeholder input sessions that are
focused on these populations.
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EXHIBIT A-6-e
4. Objectives of this Community Forum
Give stakeholders and the community the opportunity to weigh in on the needs of the workforce.
Learn from practitioners about best practices in meeting service needs.
Identify where gaps in services may currently exist.
Hear recommendations on building and/or strengthening services and programs to address currently
unmet needs.
5. For Your Consideration and Input
5a. What services and support do job seekers need to help prepare for and find work?
Stan Tavares, Proteus, Inc. – Childcare, legal assistance, transportation assistance.
Jessica Rangel, Fresno County Department of Social Services (DSS) – Soft skills training.
Chris Zeitz, Reading and Beyond – Soft skills training.
Pat Barr, FRWDB – Help with understanding and developing a spending plan for when participants
begin working and making a salary.
Corinna Pereira, West Hills Community College District (WHCCD) – Access to internet.
5b. What types of training are most needed in the area ?
Stan Tavares, Proteus, Inc. – Construction worker, warehouse worker, truck driver, and welding.
Jessica Rangel, DSS – Medical front and back office. Also align trainings with the labor market.
Pat Barr, FRWDB – Bus driving and dead tree removal.
5c. Do people in the community have a good understanding of the programs and services that are
available to assist them? If not, what is the best way to get the word out?
Corinna Pereira, WHCCD – Hold community forums for people to come get information about training.
Pat Barr, FRWDB – Have individuals who have been through the program come and share their
experience and success stories at the forums.
Stan Tavares, Proteus – Have a mobile unit to go where the people are and have resources available
there.
Jessica Rangel, DSS – Social media.
Corinna Pereira, WHCCD – Social media – create Facebook page for specific communities.
Sasha Feldstein, CIPC – Have opportunities for community based organizations and service providers
come and hear what is available and the process so they can go back and share with their population.
5d. Are there specific gaps between the services that are available and the services that people
need? If so, how can we bridge those gaps?
Corinna Pereira, WHCCD – Participants are hesitant to go through training and just opt to go find a job
because there are too many steps to get through the services and training.
Chris Zeitz, Reading and Beyond – Agreed with Ms. Pereira that this is a barrier for clients. Clients
are focused on the short term.
Jessica Rangel, DSS – Agreed that the timeline is too long for most clients.
Maria Gonzalez, Proteus – Agreed that there are too many hoops to jump through for participants.
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Sherri Watkins, State Center Adult Education Consortium – Hold a networking night where all the
funding sources come together to learn and make connections with each other.
Jessica Rangel, DSS – Create a workforce continuum.
Chris Zeitz, Reading and Beyond – Agreed with the creation of a workforce continuum group.
Sherri Watkins, State Center Adult Education Consortium – Agreed with the creation of the continuum,
including line staff and decision makers.
5e. If you were writing the local workforce plan, what would your priorities be and why?
Sherri Watkins, State Center Adult Education Consortium – Pool resources to help pay clients while
they are in training.
Jessica Rangel, DSS – Develop a workforce continuum group to help reduce redundancy and be
more purposeful with the funding each agency has.
Sherri Watkins, State Center Adult Education Consortium – Take programs to where the people need
the training rather than have them come to the service providers.
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achavez@sercalifornia.org;
Administration for Community Living <Elizabeth.akinola@acl.hhs.gov>; aholland@dor.ca.gov;
amcbride@uwfm.org;
amota@sjcl.edu;
atovar@supportkind.org;
Catholic Charities <klilles@ccdof.org>;
Central Valley Regional Center <hflores@cvrc.org>;
'Chambers, Brian J@DOR' <Brian.Chambers@dor.ca.gov>;
CIMC <lorendas@cimcinc.com>;
CIMC - Career Pathways for Native Youth <saram@cimcinc.com>;
CIMC - Community Services Block Grants <jaylenem@cimcinc.com>;
CIMC - Workforce Development Program <velmaw@cimcinc.com>;
cromero@centralcallegal.org;
cvivian@consulmexfresno.net;
David Falls (dfalls@nfr-nsn.gov);
davidcastillo2@whccd.edu;
Education & Leadership Foundation <raulmoreno@education-leadership.org>;
Education and Leadership Foundation <xvazquez@education-leadership.org>;
eleazar.cviic@gmail.com;
Fresno Building Healthy Communities <sceledon@fresnobhc.org>;
Fresno Center for New Americans <ghiaxiong@fresnocenter.org>;
Fresno Center for New Americans <pyang@fresnocenter.org>;
Fresno County Dept of Child Support Services <kgibert@co.fresno.ca.us>;
Fresno County Public Defender's Office <ediaz@fresnocountyca.gov>;
Fresno County Public Defender's Office 2 <cryjohnson@fresnocountyca.gov>;
Fresno EOC - CDSS <pr@fresnoeoc.org>;
Gaona, Felipe <FGaona@co.fresno.ca.us>;
golson@sjcl.edu;
Highway City Thrift <april@highwaycitycd.com>;
Independent Living Centers <Lwanger@ricv.org>;
irbarrera@csufresno.edu;
joseleonbarraza@sefceda.org;
jsantana@fresnobhc.org;
jshore@chcfresno.org;
Keith Bergthold <Keith@fresnometromin.org>;
keith@fresnometmin.org;
ken@vcbfresno.org;
kenvingt@dor.ca.gov;
kparmo@consulmex.net;
L.Gutierrez@FCDICONNECT.org;
lindal@proteusinc.org; lucky@firminc.org;
Lopez, Laura <lauralopez@co.fresno.ca.us>;
Luisa@centralcallegal.org;
mariam@proteusinc.org;
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marketing@sefceda.org;
mgonzalez@centrolafamilia.org;
Michelle Pannett <mpannett@readingandbeyond.org>;
migrantsss@fresnocitycollege.edu;
Nakia Vue <NVue@readingandbeyond.org>;
Neighborhood Thrift <info@neighborhoodthrift.com>;
njanzen@ricv.org;
nvue@readingandbeyond.org;
ogomez@co.fresno.ca.us;
peterweber@sbcglobal.net;
Proteus Inc - 167 <robertoa@proteusinc.org>;
pyang@fresnocenter.org;
Raed Nijmeddin (rnijmeddin@co.fresno.ca.us);
ralcazar@proteusinc.org;
Rangel, Jessica <jeramirez@co.fresno.ca.us>;
Reading & Beyond <arosas@readingandbeyond.org>;
Reading & Beyond <lsantanna@readingandbeyond.org>;
Rebecca Salgado <Rsalgado@readingandbeyond.org>;
Regina Murillo (rmurillo@nfr-nsn.gov)
rguimont@epuchildren.org;
rmagqueda@readingandbeyond.org;
sally.potter@fresnocitycollege.edu;
San Joaquin College of Law/New American Legal Clinic <jatkinson@sjcl.edu>;
sbosse@co.fresno.ca.us;
sceledon@fresnobhc.org;
sfeldstein@caimmigrant.org;
Sherri Watkins <sherri.watkins@statecenter.com>;
Southeast Fresno Community EDA <joseleonbarraza@sefceda.org>;
Thao, Jua (Julie) <JThao@co.fresno.ca.us>;
West Fresno Family Resource Center <yrandleswfhcc@comcast.net>;
Youth Leadership Institute <yrodriguez@yli.orgyli.org>;
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Exhibit A-7-c Public Notice Stakeholder Email Distribution List Last Name Company
Sandra Lewis 1 Computadora Gratis Para Ti, Inc.
Paula Vinzant 14th District Director
Andy Vidak 14th District Senator
Jim Costa 16th District Congressman
Vince Thao 1-800 RADIATOR & A/C
Robert Macias 1st Western Group, Inc.
Annette Humphry 20/20 OPTEMETRIC
David Valadao 21st District
Justin Mendes 21st District Director
David Nunes 22nd District
Jennifer Morrow 22nd District Scheduler
Alisha Gallon 23rd Assembly District
Jim Patterson 23rd Assembly District
Craig Stigham 3 Ink Productions
Joaquin Arambula 31st Assembly District
Sam Mookerjee 3S Global Business Solutions, Inc.
Debie Hesketh 435skin
Sean Freyne 4G Wireless, Inc.
MaryAlice Kaloostian 8th District Director
Tom Berryhill 8th District Senator
Yolanda Najar 99 CENTS - 1 ST
Seng Khang 99 CENTS - KINGS CANYON RD
MIKE KING A & A PORTABLES, INC.
Brenda Vazquez A & B wireless corp
Liliana Gonzalez A & L Truck Supply
Lina Torres A & T Mobility
Cordella Dixon Hackett A Better Choice Preschool
Kenneth Brigham A Gentle Family Dentistry
Alisa Emmet A J Excavation
Michelle Daniels A Positive Outlook
Marie Meneses A&M Farms
Russell Laird A+ Tile & Stone
Lara Ovikian AAA MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Sam Barjoud ABA Global
Natalie Garcia ABC COOLING - ALLBRITTEN
Letisha Willey ABC COOLING AND HEATING
David Guerra ABC COOLING AND HEATING SERVICE,INC dba ALLBRITTEN
Jameel Alhomedi ABS Accounting Services
Luis Allende ABSL Construction
Linda Bybee AC ELECTRIC COMPANY
DAVID MORTON A-C ELECTRIC COMPANY
Mendi Schacherl A-C ELECTRIC COMPANY
Reed Pollock Acacia Erosion Control, Inc.
Ana Medina Access Plus Capital
Baldev Birk Access Plus Capital
Jeremy Hofer Access Plus Capital
Joi Eubanks Access Plus Capital
Nelson Her access plus capital
Tate Hill Access Plus Capital
Judy Campa Access Resources
Sam Shawwa Account Resolution Group, LLC
Dennis Yum ACCU Construction, Inc.
Mike Machado Accurate Sawcutting
Moses Garcia ACE CASH EXPRESS
Maria Perez Ace Fence Company
Monica Bright ACLU - NC
Sean Bui Acoustical Engineering Services
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Lisa Rutledge Act 1/ Apple One Employment Agency
Rex Strowbridge Actias
Rose Trevino Action Air Conditioning
Veronica Tovar Action Air Conditioning
Julie Canales ACTION AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND PLUMBING
Ernesto Guzman ACTION AIR CONTIONING
Julie Canales ACTION AIR CONTIONING
Veronica Tovar ACTION AIR CONTIONING
Scott McCoy Action Equipment Rentals
Mary Lira Activision Blizzard
Walter Allen Acumen
Ted Ruiz Sr.Ad- Venture Video
Percy Vasquez Adanalian & Vasquez
WILLIAM MCCUNE ADAPTIVE AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Adam Nunez Adavanced Construction Services
Kate King ADCO
Michael Rosa ADE INC.
Iman Kanaan ADKO Engineering, Inc.
Majdi Kanaan ADKO Engineering, Inc.
Bobby Lebeouf Advanced Career Institute
Rick Rodriguez ADVANCED CAREER INSTITUTE
Farokh Mehrshahi Advanced Construction Solutions
Adam Kirkpatrick Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Jessie Johnson Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Jessie Johnson Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Rodrigo Hernandez Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Chris Cortez Advanced Metal Works
Sheng Thao Advanced Metal Works
Deenen Palmer Advanced Pain Associates of CA
Robert Dack Advanced Structural Design, Inc.
Stephanie Perry Advantage Sales Marketing
Lisa Handschumacher Advantage SCI
Robi Accituno Advantek
Amy Worsham ADVENTIST HEALTH
Atalie Rosales ADVENTIST HEALTH
Tony Escobedo AE Vacuum Sales &Services
Terry Hayden Aerial Photomappping Services
Barrie Rokeach Aerial/Terrestrial Photography
Jorge Vizcaino Aero-Environmental Consulting
Robert Canel Aerotek
Sean Akin Aerotek
Jennifer Carlton Aerus Electrolux
Debra Perez AESCO
Tamico Washington AGAPE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SCIENCE
Alicia Taylor Agape Incorporated
Gayle Salvucci Agee Construction Corporation
Andrina Majarian Agrian
Cheryl Chambers Agrian Inc.
Terri Greene AGRI-CENTER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
Carole Lee Helmuth AgriLand Farming Co. Inc.
Larissa Vossenkemper AGRILAND FARMING COMPANY
Oscar Aguiniga Agriland Farming Company, Inc.
Sandy Bain Agriland Farming Company, Inc.
Mindy Samuels AGRILOGIC INSURANCE SERVICES
John Aguilar John Aguilar Agri-Valley Irrigation, Inc
Samuel Hernandez AHERN RENTALS
Leslie Villaraza Ahtna Government Services
Gabriel Perez AIM Consulting Services
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Lynn Gies AIMS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Jennifer Dawson AIS Marketing Research
Ed Kouzi AK Consulting Engineers, INC
Tony Akel Akel Engineering Inc.
Seungwon Won Albert A Webb Associates
Cindy Convisser Albion Environmental, Inc.
Steve Shuck ALBRIGHT ELECTRIC, INC.
Patrick Keefe Albus-Keefe & Associates, Inc.
Tim Patendis Alena Foods
Belinda Starkey Alert Medical Training, Inc
Jack Darrah ALERT-O-LITE
Christy Warner Alert-O-Lite, Inc.
Maria Diaz Alfonsos
Jon Chessum Alin Windows
Dave Merisko All American
Mitch Menzes ALL COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Jed Davis All Earth Construction
Bernadette Bray All Family Lending & Real Estate, Inc
Bill Jagger All Forces Supply
Art Zubia All On Electric & Solar
James Jeff ALL VALLEY ROOFING
eladia Allan Co
Carlos Lopez Allante Fence Company
Pam Thayer-Comegys Allergy Institute
Donald Wallace ALLIANCE PROTECTION & INVESTIGATION
Cheri Cruz Alliant University
Mark Saldivar Allied Electric
Alesia Zion Allied Grape Growers
Marcia Silva Allied Grape Growers 1
Pam Bandelian Allied Linoleum & Carpet Co
Paul White Allied Network Solutions, Inc.
Olga Martinez ALLRIGHT DIVERSIFIED SERVICE
Ricardo Vicuna Allstate
Pam Smith Alluvial Dental Center
Donna Large Aloha Family Optometric Group
SILBY HERD Alpha Poultry And Livestock Equipment, Inc.
Steve Reyes ALPINE PROTECTIVE SOLUTIONS LLC
Amber Shumperd ALS Construction Clerical
Robert Hansen ALTA EM, Inc.
Alex Metsen Alta Pacific
Patrick Lowry Alta Vista Solutions, Inc.
Jose Escandon Alterra Home Loans
Maurine Wagner ALTOUR International
Kelly McBee walker AM PAC
Ashley Quintana Amazin
Ming-Chen Yu AMC Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Hillary Thomas Amdal In-Home Care
Kim Hembree AMENITIES AVEDA DAY SPA
Steve Dannemiller America 1 Environmental Services
Garry Walker America Works
Maggie Hollingsworth America Works
Maggie Hollingsworth America Works
Cecil Sanchez America Works of CA
Edna Pearson America Works of CA
Sidarth Mishra AMERICA WORKS OF CALIFORNIA, INC
Bob Adams AMERICAN AMBULANCE
Rajesh Patti American Custom Private Security,Inc.
DENNIS Jones AMERICAN FILING SYSTEMS, INC
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Jesse Canales AMERICAN FIRST MORTGAGE
Jonathan Ko American Infrastructure Builders and AIM Consultin
Jesse Solis AMERICAN LABOR ALLIANCE
Carlos Quezada American Pacific Construction
Ross Jenkins AMERICAN PAVING CO
Luis Galaviz American Wrecking Inc
Robert Aimbez America's Tire Center
Deborah Money AMERIPRIDE
Tom Legerski Ameristar Fence Products
Brady AMF Rodeo Lanes
Jan Minami AMI Concepts
James Holland AMTRAK
Jennifer Ramirez Amware
Angel Gonzalez AMWARE PALLET SERVICES/AMWARE LOGISTICS SERVICES L
Barbara Conway AMWARE PALLET SERVICES/AMWARE LOGISTICS SERVICES L
Cynthia Parra AMWARE PALLET SERVICES/AMWARE LOGISTICS SERVICES L
Olivia Martinez AMWARE PALLET SERVICES/AMWARE LOGISTICS SERVICES L
Steve Borman AMWARE PALLET SERVICES/AMWARE LOGISTICS SERVICES L
Dots Oyenuga Analysis & Solutions Consultants
RON DIXSON ANCHOR ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Barry Eastman ANDEAVOR
Marcus Anderson Anderson Paint Store LLC
Tom Holmberg Andregg Geomatics
Cindi Lefor Anesthesia Consultants Inc
Erendida Aispuro Angelica Corporation
Aley Sisk AngeliCare In Home Companion Care Inc.
Stephan Claus Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc.
Linda Guthrie Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF)
Mary Chea ANLEY ELECTRIC
John Maloney Anlin Windows
Mike Roy Anlin Windows
Lennice Najieb Ann Marie Productions
Doug Griffith Anozira Incorporated
Sandra Yaffe ANTHEM BLUE CROSS
Tony Ogbeide ANTHONIO, INC.
Anthony Avila Anthony's Laser Leveling
Bruce Anthony's Laser Leveling
Veronica Gonzalez ANTONINI TRUCKING
Mauricio Acosta AP Land Developments
Carrie Cogburn APC Contractors, Inc
Patricia Preston APEX Civil EngineeringBridgegbred
Amy Liang Apex Kitchen Cabinet & Granite Countertop
Lyle Fester A-PLUS IN HOME CARE
Mayra Nava APOYO FINANCIERO
Girlie Sibulboro Apparel Arts by Gira
Austin Wales Appian Staffing
Kim Tate Apple One-Employment Services
Brenda Rocha Appleby & Company, Inc.
Nadine Gonzales Appleby & Company, Inc.
Jill Parker APPLEONE
Taylor Gleich APPLEONE
Mona Rangel Applied Earthworks Inc.
Steve Grove APPLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.
Ron Mann APSI Construction Management
Lydia Leong Aramark
Sheri Manning-Cartwright Ararat Armenian Cemetery
Tamar Fagin Arbor
Jhun Pascual ARBOR NURSING CENTER
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Robin Turner ArchaeoPaleo Resource Management, Inc.
Leation Kirk ARCHITECTURAL TESTING
Shannon Kirk Architectural Testing Inc
Linda Grubb Archway Systems, Inc
Hernan Montoya Arcon Structural Engineers, Inc.
Jaime Navarro Ardagh Group
Amber Torres ARDS
Becky Rozumowicz Area West Environmental, Inc.
Chris Arguello Arguello Concrete Construction.
Ilia Vargas ARIA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Vivian Peralta ARISE SOLAR
Gobind Gill Armstrong Pet Hospital
Eric Humphries Armtec
Walter Arnold ARNOLDS CLEANING SERVICE
Barbara Arthur Arthur & Orum Well Drilling
Arthur Dyson Arthur Dyson Architects
Caroline Stevens ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO
Clark Lewis Artic Glacier
Arnold Williams Artistic Imaging
Arturo g ARTWORX GRAPHICS
DENI SMITH AS CONTRACTORS INC
Selene Kaczor ASAP PERSONAL CARE AGENCY, INC.
Gabriel Cristofaro Asbestos Instant Response, Inc
STEPHANIE MARTINEZ Asbestos Services, Inc.
Christina Gomez ASCENSION
Jack Brewer ASDI
Mittal Kumar Ashlan Inn Hotel
Gina Swearington ASHMARK ARMS
Tracie Graham ASKEW
Donald Jimenez ASPHALT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Chad Valorosi Aspiranet, Inc
Chad Valorsi, MSW, MBA ASPIRANET, INC.
Kaye Campbell Asset Creation Financial
DAVID DAVID Associated ENGINEERING GROUP INC
Stephanie Hawthorne AT&T
Kristin Houston ATHENIX BODY SCULPTING INSTITUTE
Alice Celedon Athlete Fitness Equipment
Kevin Dale Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo, A Profess
Brett Hunter ATMF, Inc dba Ano-Tech Metal Finishing
Regina Martinez Attorney Alternative
Raj Atwal Atwal Insurance
Daniel Buono AUDI OF FRESNO
Raul Ruiz Auto Maxx
Laura Ruiz AVANCE HOME HEALTH
Yolanda Cervantes AVANCE HOME HEALTH
Michele James Avery James Inc.
Gerardo Avila Avila Project Management
Kim Reimer Avtivitynut
Ramiro Morales Awesome Charters & Tours
Johnathan Hou Axiom Coporation
TASNEEM Katabji B & H INTERNATIONAL
Katherine Oakley B & K DRYWALL
Janice Barnes B & K Towing
Barbara Stewart B Alive Vitamins
Robert COLTRA B C CONSTRUCTION
Tim Hughes B&B Hughes Construction Inc.
Bill Bernthold B&L Associates
Ed Lanfranco B&L Mechanical
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Ron Arbino B&L Mechanical, Inc.
Cheryl Atabay B.A.T.S. TEMPORARY SANITATION
Kate Suenram BA Inc.
Tom Kaczmarski Badger Daylighting Corp.
Kevin Dees Baggie Farms
Mike Baines BainesGroupInc
Cary Evans Bakersfield Pipe and Supply, Inc.
Colleen Haraden Balance Hydrologics, Inc.
Rebecca Stafford BALANCED EARTH PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Fernando Madrigal Ball and Associates
Michael Poulsen Ball Tire and Automotive
Pam Angulo Angulo BALOIAN PACKING
Jeanne Honley Banc Home Loans
SHARYN NEWMAN BANKS PEST CONTROL INC
Aviva Barazani barazani stone inc
Caroline Barboza Barboza Barber Academy
Dale Killen Barney's Premium Foods
Dawn Lopez Barrier Specialty Roofing
Kamaljit Gill Baskin
Julio Silva Bay Area Structural Engineers
Joseph Hilke BAY INSULATION OF CALIFORNIA/BAY INDUSTRIES
Dave Mc Clurg Bayshore Truck Equipment Co
Cindy Dudley BBB
Derek Nix BBVA (Fresno Location)
Carrie Schmidt BC Schmidt Construction, Inc
Brian Campbell BC Urban, LLC
Clara Quintero BE.GROUP
Alain Jeschien Beam & Company
Bob Brown BEARING DISTRIBUTORS INC
Tina Holm Beautiful Homes Painting
Anne Klapste BEDROSIANS TILE AND STONE
Patricia Bell BELL MEMORIALS & GRANITE WORKS
Josie Reyes Bella Bod Medical Group
Kathryn Tinsley Bella Casa Cleaning Crew
Jessika Feil Bella Vista Behavior Services
Jose Antonio Prado Bella Vista Behavior Services
Marguerite Bello Bello & Associates, Structural Engineers
Heidi Feeney BELMONT MEMORIAL PARK
Tony Maeze Ben Franklin Construction
Thomas Conti Bengal Engineering
Mirla Barajas Benjamin Contracting
Karman Cates Bennett Engineering Services
Alyn Matumadia Bess Labs
Margaret Sayah BEST TOURS & TRAVEL
Carol Griggs Best Western
Mariam Best Western
Ann Hosford Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Blair Looney Better Business Bureau
Carlos Guzman Better Business Bureau
Cathy Batsch Better Business Bureau
Doug Ray Better Business Bureau
George Hillis Better Business Bureau
Kayleena Speakman Better Business Bureau
Liliya Rudan Better Business Bureau
Manuel Garcia Better Business Bureau
Martha Pinilla Better Business Bureau
Joe Devany Betts Company
Laurie Medina Betts Company
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James Thornton Beutler Corporation
Subhash Patel Beyaz & Patel, Inc.
AJ Biswas BGV INTERNATIONAL
Alex Huerta BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Carrie Simmons BIG REALTY
Wayne Matheny Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
Sanjar Taromi Bio Filtro USA
Kathryn Sabilla Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
Janelle Sanders Bitwise Industries Inc.
Lois Henry BizFed
Melissa Traugh BizFed Central Valley
Randy Shockley BK Lighting
Adam Holt BLAIR, CHURCH & FLYNN CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Sarah Putica Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers
Tiffany Spencer BLAIR, CHURCH & FLYNN CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Michael Blankenship Blankenship & Co
Mike Blankinship Blankinship & Associates, Inc
Carlos Salazar B-Line Sales Inc.
Shaun Cauron BLUE DOLPHIN DESIGN & ENGINEERING
JAMES Roberts BLUE IRON LOGGING
Corey Owens BLUE JAY WIRELESS
Tim Worth Blue Valley Automotive
Elizabeth Ordaz Bocca Taqueria
Elizabeth Ordaz Bocca Taqueria
Mike Fuentes Bodeck & Rhodes
Kina McFadden BODILOGIK
Hal Bolen Bolen Fransen LLP
Brad Boling Boling Associates Advertising & Marketing
Ron Heskett Borga
Arthur Tanner Borga Steel Building & Components
Hector Gonzalez Borga Steel Building & Components
Richard Tapley Borga Steel Building & Components
Timothy Goss Borga Steel Building & Components
Amila Roberts Borga Steel Buildings & Components
Tim Goss Borga Steel Buildings & Components, Inc.
Laura Mendoza BORUNDA PRIVATE SEC. & PATROL
Erik Bowen Bowen Engineering
Elizabeth Medina Boxless Bookkeeping
Freddie Boykin Boykin & Boykin Construction Inc.
Emmanuel Torres BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF FRESNO COUNTY
Chris White Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County
Jim Blagg Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County
Brad Peranick BP Precision
Brad Young BRAD YOUNG & ASSOCIATES
Bill Tillery Bradford Security
Mike Spinelli Brad's Auto Body
Mike Lambert Bragg / Heavy Transport Inc.
JOE HARRISON BRAGG INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.
Brandon Sjulin Brandon Sjulin
Deby Hergenrader Break the Barriers
Linda O'Neal Break the Barriers
Noel Suan brg engineering
Naun Garcia Bridge Web Design
Kach Hovanessian Bright Path Lighting, Inc.
Cindy Hernandez Bright Path Lighting, Inc.
Kristi Guadagnin Brighten Academy Kinder-Prep Preschool
Glenn Elizarde BRIGHTWOOD COLLEGE (KAPLAN)
Irina Zarate Brinderson
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Robyn Dunn Briner & Son Landscape Mgmt
Johnna Beeson BRJ & Associates, LLC
Patrick McDonough Brooks Company
Charlotte Wright Brooks Ransom Associates
Jeff Brough Brough Construction, Inc.
Curtis Snell Brown Sheet Metal & Mechanical, Inc,
Bruce Hall Bruce K. Hall Construction, Inc.
Randy Tosi Bruno's Iron and Metal Recycling
LARRY DAVIS BRYANT FUEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Julie Heiman BSBC
Jennifer Axtell BSC
Cheryl Howard BSK Associates
Joseph Boatwright BSK Associates
Michael Ng BSK Associates
Mark Sanchez BUFFALO WILD WINGS
Michael Stern Build A Better Photograph
Marty Bohigian Builders Flooring
Lisa Carvalho Bullard Medical Group
Michael Henebury Bulldog Recycling
Siana Poretti Buona Fortuna Foods, LLC
Jacque Thompson Burleson Consulting, Inc.
JOHN BURTON BURTON'S FIRE, INC.
Mike Anderson Bush Construction
Kathy Walsh Business Waste Management
Chee Moua Busseto Foods
Sean Tambagahan Butler Graphic Design
Jayson Brown BYRAM HEALTHCARE
Stephen Coyle c
Cherpol Yang C All Construction
Cris Robles C H ROBLES & ASSOCIATES, INC
Al Solis C of C & Sol Development Associates, LLC
Jim Harris C&J Shredding Co.
Angelica De Santiago C&R Enterprises World Wide Inc
Angie De Santiago C&R Enterprises World Wide Inc
Carolyn Childress C&R Enterprises World Wide Inc
Mac Rabiei C&R Enterprises World Wide Inc
Carla Kell-Smith C. Kell-Smith & Associates, Inc.
Cherene Sandidge C. Sandidge & Associates
Suzy Santellano C.A Reding Company
Kay Toliver C.H.J., Inc.
Sherri Eubank CA Bank & Trust
Claudia Graves CA Dept of Corrections
Les Taylor CA Employers Assn
James Dunn CA Health Sciences University
Leticia Grimaldo CA Liquidators
Kay Coffin CA Society of Certified Public Accts
Mike Demody CABLE COM
Dan Payne Cable Links Construction Group
Albert Sanchez Cadre Design Group, Inc.
Teri Adam Caglia Diversified Management
Nick Caglia Caglia Environmental
Phillip Gregory Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc
Bob Sidhu CAL SWIFT DISTRIBUTORS
Emerson Estrada CALBEC Group
Manny Saleminik Calgeotech Egnieering Consultants, Inc.
Maritza Garrido California Autism Center
Candra Donaldson California Autism Center & Learning Group
Nicki Cerniglia California Autism Center & Learning Group
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Cristina Cendejas California Autism Center and Learning Group
Nicholas De La Torre California Autism Center and Learning Group
Todd Fisher California Autism Center and Learning Group
Valerie Ruiz California Autism Center and Learning Group
Jaime Serrano CALIFORNIA BEDROOMS
Alice Ford California Builder Services
Scott Ford CALIFORNIA BUILDER SERVICES
Teri Brymer CALIFORNIA BUSINESS MACHINES
Steve Samuelian California Consulting
Bob Hall California Consulting Partners, LLC
Sharon Lovell California Correctional Health Care Services
Beatriz Alvarez California Dairies
Cheryl Powell CALIFORNIA DAIRIES
Cheryll Powell CALIFORNIA DAIRIES
Leann Gouveia California Dept. of Tax and Fee Administration
Gretchen Flohr California Environmental Services, LLC
Roxanne Gutierrez CALIFORNIA GASTROINTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
Jim Williams California Industrial Rubber Co.
Steven Jackson CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
Ryan Stiner California Manufacturing Technology Consulting
Sandra Rodriguez California Materials Testing Co.
Lydia Rojo California Painting & Decorating
Henry Russell California Platinum Properties Inc
Cristina Rodriguez California Psychological Institute
Janet Comer California Quality Interiors
Tino Aguilar California Real Estate Appraisers
LEON Manich CALIFORNIA REFORESTATION INC
Kelly California Refrigerated Express
Luis Solis CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INC.
Kenny McSirren California Solar
Jennifer Patino California State University, Bakersfield
Liezel Ilarde California State University, Bakersfield
Mark Novak California State University, Bakersfield
Rhonda Dawson California State University, Bakersfield
Ram Nunna California State University, Fresno
Benny Joseph California Steel Fab Inc.
Fabiola Jaque California Testing & Inspections,Inc.
Yolanda Coronado CALIFORNIA TREE AND LANDSCAPE
Jimmy Frausto California Trus Frame
Sharon Gagnier California TrusFrame
Samuel Heredia CalScapes
Dalia Foster CALTRANS DISTRICT 06
Cynthia Reiter CalViva Health
Gabriel Mejia Camarena Health
Cliff Mayer Camco
Mark Campbell Campbell Certified, Inc.
Khach Sivas CANAAN CO.
Aaron Ordaz Candies Tolteca
Jose Garcia Candies Tolteca
Mary Ordaz Candies Tolteca
Mary Ordaz Candies Tolteca
Eric Merz Candor Ags
Mike Stype Cannon Sleep
Kathi McIntyre CANNON SLEEP PRODUCTS - PLEASANT MATTRESS, INC.
Roy Hight Canteca Foods, Inc
Georgette Bozamagian CANTEEN OF FRESNO, INC.
David Guerrero Cap Recovery
Bob McElwain Capitol Digital Document Solutions
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Don Sims CarbonWrap Solutions, LLC
Carrie Cardoza Bordona Cardoza & Associates, Inc.
West Espinoza Care MERIDIAN
Edgar Blunt Career Pillar
Edgar Sorto Cargill Food Distribution
Diana Soto CARGOBARN INC.
Bruce Jarvis Carlile Macy, Inc.
Ralph Goldbeck Carlin Manufacturing
Ronda Lewis Carlin Manufacturing LLC
NORMAN CARLTON CARLTON, NORMAN B
Rick Watson CART
Holly Carter Carter & Co. Communications, Inc.
Catherine Robles Casa Robles Realty
Joe Jannuzzi Case Foundation Company
James Casey CASEY MOVING SYSTEMS
Casey Smith Casey Smith Consulting
Blanca Alvarez Castani Family Services
Avelino Castellanos castellanos service
M.Castro Castro & Castro
Mark Castro Castro Law Group, PC
Virginia Mendoza Catholic Charities
David Martinez CBDIO
Estela Hernandez CBDIO
Fidelina Espinoza CBDIO
Irma Luna CBDIO
Oralia Maceda Cbdio
Salvador Duque CBDIO
Vianey Gomez CBDIO
Virgilio Vega Lopez CBDIO
Melissa Calvero CC: Visalia Adult School
Edith Magana ccare
Geanie Silva CCBE
Valerie Araki CCFMG
Linda Dang CCG
Marianne Serpa CCG
Jerry Franksen CEA
Momina Jalil CECG, Inc.
Kayleen Rosales, LVN CEDARBROOK MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY
Lisa Poole-Johnson CEDARBROOK MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY
Joshua Wiebe Cencal CNC
Cici Smith Cencal Demolition Inc
Drew Milczarek CenCal Fitness
Mary Kay Center for Autism & Disorders (CARD)
Jennifer Anooshian CENTRAL CAL METALS
Steve Giuffrida Central California Blood Center
Hilary Rauch CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BUILDERS EXCHANGE
Jay Johnson Central California Electronics
Kacey Martino Central California Endoscopy Center
Manuel Romero CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERV.
Kim Pavalich Central California Sleep Center
Margaret Goode Central California SPCA
Israel Lara Jr.Central Community SBDCenter
Lai Saeteurn Central Star Community Services
Faye Zimmer Central Trailer Repair
Jennifer Faughn Central Valley
Monica Mata Central Valley Bookkeeping
Levonia Garcia Central Valley Childrens Services Network
Mari Madsen Central Valley Community Bank
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Marty Murphy CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Nick Sahota Central Valley Engineering and Surveying
Sergio Carrera Central Valley Engineering, Inc.
Sara Janfeshan CENTRAL VALLEY EVENTS, INC.
Mary Renner Central Valley Health Network
Kathy Leonard Central Valley Iron
Juanita Russel Central Valley Labels
Natalie Corral - Huerta CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Paul Hall CENTRAL VALLEY MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Nash Bazyani Central Valley Professionals
Mary Shapiro Central Valley Regional Center
Tre Ellis Central Valley Regional Center
Pat Biggs Central Valley Tanks
Yenedit Valencia Centro Binacional Oaxaqueño (CBDIO)
Leoncio Vasquez Santos Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indigena
Norma Trinidad-Diaz Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indigena
Angelica Perez CENTRO LA FAMILIA
Valerie Tinoco CENTRO LA FAMILIA
Edgar Olivera Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
Margarita Rocha Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
Ilse Gallardo Centro La Familia Advocacy Services Inc
Rod Garcia Century Diversified, Inc.
Josh Brody CGS Incorporated
Erica Cibrian CH Industrial Tech
Charles Rhoads Chas Rhoads Architecture
Chris Chase CHASE'S FOOTHILL PETROLEUM
Arlene Chaves Chaves & Associates
Sonja Speck Chick-fil-A
Vickram Shah CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERS OF FRESNO
Rudy Reisender Choice Tecnical Services Inc
Wenpei Chou Chou's Image, Inc.
ZOHRAB ATARIAN CHRISS INTERNATIONAL CAT
David Konold Christians in Action
Rauna Sarno Christians in Action
Stephanie Anderton Christians in Action
Katie Bryant Cinderella Motel Corp
Jim Dickey Cinquini & Passarino, Inc.
John Carlson Circle Automtv
Laura Ramos CIT
Salim Sioufi Citadel CPM, Inc.
Alicia Rios CITD Fresno
Dawn Perkins City of Avenal
Shawn Miller City of Clovis
Leon Penney City of Clovis Water
Ben Gallegos City of Firebaugh
Ben Gallegos City of Firebaugh
Esmeralda Soria City of Fresno
Kelly Trevino City of Fresno
Luis Chavez City of Fresno
Shannon Mulhall City of Fresno
Alma Torres City of Fresno - Parks & Recreation
Gary Watahira City of Fresno Purchasing
Helen Nazaroff City of Kerman
Terri Cubillos City Of Kerman Police Dept
Jolene Polyack City of Kingsburg
Matt Flood City of Mendota
Antonio Gastelum City of Parlier
Martha Cardoso City of Reedley - Reedley, CA
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Chad McMullen City of San Joaquin
Tom Navarro City of Sanger
Frankie Olivares City of Selma
Henry Perea City of Selma
Kevin Saunders City Wide Property Services
Olga Lopez Ciummo Law firm
Redentor DelRosario Civatech Solutions
Peter Meng CivilEarth Engineering (CEEngr)
Clarissa Williams CJC Trucking
Marianne Collins King CK Communications
Marianne Collins King CK Communications
Randy Ghan CLC
Arthur Moss CLC Parnership
David Baquerizo CLC Partnership
Eva Gutierrez CLC Partnership
Ivonne Lopez CLC Partnership
Jennifer Marshall CLC Partnership
Randy Ghan CLC Partnership
Sayra Canales CLC Partnership
Marian Commins CLCP
Mai Lee CLEAN CUT LANDSCAPING
Courtney Kalashian Clean Energy
Andrew Jacoby CLEAN STREET
William Clevenger Clevenger Geoconsulting, Inc.
Marlene Carter Clinica Sierra Vista
Melissa Reyna Clinica Sierra Vista
Stephanie Yang Clinica Sierra Vista
Gilbert Trejo Cloud 9 Construction
Ed Schmalzel Clovis Adult Education
Luke Serpa Clovis City Manager
Hein Pham Clovis Gentle Dental Care
Rick Russel Clovis Janitorial Supply
Bob Whalen Clovis Mayor
Jack Sautter Clovis Stationery & Office Supply, Inc.
Robert Leroy Clovis Stone
Eric Zetz Clovis Street Sweeping Svc
Amy Whitacre Clovis Veterans Memorial District
Robin Fox Club One Casino
Becky Balistreri CLUB ONE CASINO, INC.
Robyn Fox CLUB ONE CASINO, INC.
Felipe Ceballos CM 7 Associates
Jason Thompson CMC Steel Fabricators dba CMC Rebar
Kain Sim CMI Technology Group
Nick Sellai CMTI
Clint Wood CMW BUILDERS INC
Marissa Trejo Coalinga City Manager
Jennifer Bragg COALINGA FLORAL & GIFTS
Nathan Vosburg Coalinga Mayor
Bertha Perez-Sanchez Coalinga Neighborhood Resource Center
Lucia Lopez Coalinga Regional Medical Center
Varinder Mohan COALINGA SMOKE SHOP
Desiree Fernandez Coalinga State Hospital
Janine Wallace Coalinga State Hospital
Angela Foanene Coast to Coast electronics
Delisa Kuhtz Cobb's Tree Care
Mike Manzie Code 3 Corp
Arthur Coello Coello's Painting-Flooring-Handyman Services
Brian Leong COF Building/Safety
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John Giannetta COF Housing
Heidi Briggs COF Risk Management
Andrew Hernandez Cogstone Resource Management Inc.
William Coleman Coleman & Horowitt
Chad Coleman Coleman Engineering, Inc.
Laura Davis Colibri Ecological Consulting
Phil Collett Collett Enterprises-Native American Firm
Michael Schuh Colliers International
Beatriz Mendez Lora Colmena Engineering
Connie Trujillo COLMENERO PLASTERING
Gary Johnson Combined Transport
Kristin Sandoval Comcast
Kym Hudson Comerica Bank
Dawn Peters Comfort Keepers
Jorge Lustre Comfort Keepers
Sandra Hatch Comfort Keepers
Matt McQuone Comm. Electro Plating
Wendy Kennedy Commercial Neon, Inc
Terell Byrd Community Food Bank
Virginia Yang Community Food Bank
Luis Leon COMMUNITY INTEGRATED WORK PROGRAM (CIWP)
Ronnie McCarter Community Medical Providers
Stephanie Hausladen COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Brian Longuefosse Compass Aerial Mapping
Jamie Snow Compnology LLC
Jamie Snow Compnology LLC
Jason Ehle Comprehensive Addiction Program
Tamara Turnipseed Comprehensive Addiction Program
Joseph Hebert Comprehensive Addiction Program, Inc.
Anna Silva Comprehensive Youth Services
Kathleen Mancebo Comprehensive Youth Services of Fresno, Inc.
Kain Sim COMPUTER MANIA INC.
Joe Galba Computer Technology Solutions, INC
Michelle Montoya CONAM MANAGEMENT CORP
Lilia Serrano CONCENTRA
Gregory Veiga Condor Security of America, Inc
CHERYL YOUNG CONFIDENCE UST SERVICES INC
William Hadaya Congratulations in winning
Eileen De Raadt Congressman David Valadao
Dave Deluca Constar Supply
Dave Somanchi Construction Scheduling Experts
Julie Thome Construction Testing Services
Stephanie Tovar Contech Concrete Techniques
Tom Lewis Convenience Fueling Inc.
Brian Lipscomb Convergint Technologies
Darrin Fleming COOK'S COMMUNICATIONS
Terry Hosaka Cooper Zietz Engineers
Mike Tatham Copper River Country Club
Fernando Espana CornerCube Inc.
Todd Goolkasian Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group
Renie Meier-Wong Cornerstone Studios, Inc.
Mike Santellan Cor-Pac Steel Products
Wayne Wilson CORPORATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT INC.
Mike Prosperi Corrpro
Beverly Steele CORT
Beverly Steele CORT
Kerry Marchand Cosmec, Inc
Tina Costella Costella Environmental Consulting
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Larry Westerlund Council Member
Steve Brandau Councilmember District 2
Oliver Baines III Councilmember District 3
Paul Caprioglio Councilmember District 4
Luis Chavez Councilmember District 5
Clint Olivier Councilmember District 7
Tim C.Country Club Mortgage
Julie Scholl COUNTRY Tire & Wheel
Kimberly Castro Country Tire & Wheel
Edward Hotz County of Fresno
Laura Lopez County of Fresno
Sevag Tateosian County of Fresno - Public Health Department
Delfino Neira County of Fresno, Department of Social Services
Emma Ochoa County of Fresno, Department of Social Services
Ah Vang County of Fresno, DPH
Lorina Napoles County of Fresno-Department of Social Services
Sarah DeLaRosa Courtesy Staffing
Dao Yang Creative Concepts and Collision Repair
Steve Tom Creative Design Interiors
Tammy Thompson Creative Expressions Preschool
Christi Banks Creative Planning Solutions
Robert Jones Creegan + D'Angelo Engineers
Rafael Aguilar Crescent View West Charter
STEVEN CROOK CROOK LOGGING, INC
Breanna Lee CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES INC
Mariam Crossland Economy Studio
Joe Rivera Crown Capital
Cynthia Szamborski CS Engineering
Randy Waldeck CSDA Architects
Nancy Esquivel CSI EXTERMINATORS
Nancy Esquivel CSI Exterminators, Inc.
Maggie Sanchez CSLB
Debbie Young CSU
Shelby Gonzales CSU
Nelson Sebra CSUF Entrepreneur in Residence
Wanda Rogers CSW Funding LLC DBA Construction Service Workers
Lynette Johnson CTS Computer Technology Solutions, Inc.
Genoveva Islas CULTIVA LA SALUD
Margaret Jackson Cultural Broker Inc.
Mary Haynes Cultural Brokers Inc
Veleska Smith Cultural Brokers, Inc.
JoAnn Moffett Cunningham Engineering
Darrell Jones CUSTOM BBQ TRAILERS
Eric Levy Cutler Trucking, Inc., dba: R & S Trucking
Charles Heard CVC Environmental, Inc.
Carmen Garcia CVS PHARMACY
Chris Ward CWArchitects
Jason Pereira CWE
Elizabeth Nuno Cyber Professional Solutions Corp
Nathan Ponder CyberCopy
Warner Gash Cyndi Pools & Spa's
Dennis Smith D.A. Smith Land Surveying
Derrick Dickerson D.O.D Construction
Craig Chenot D/C Recycling/Trucking
Ajay Singh Dabri, Inc.
Dave Edgell Daily Grill
Jamie Brisco Dale Brisco Inc
James Dambacher Dambacher Mountain Memorial
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Parris Reed Dana Electrical Construction
Danny Norton DANNY NORTON TRUCKING INC
Matthew Guillotel Danny's Construction Company, Inc.
Karen Conger DATASENSE, LLC
Nikki Nalchajian DAVID NALCHAJIAN
Tommy Davila Davila's Plastering
Esmeralda Zaragoza Dawn Powers DDS
Sandra Dawson Dawson-Mauldin Construction, Inc.
Mireya ContrerasM.Day Worker Center of Santa Cruz
Allan Hu Days Inn Fresno
Dan Bigger DB Digital Documentation, Inc.
Jeffery Roberts DC16 LU 294 IUPAT
Art Soto DD'S DISCOUNTS
Maria De La Cruz De la cruz insurance
Jorge Diaz De La Fuente Construction, Inc
Randy Gates DE NOVO INK
Deborah Finegold Deborah Finegold DDS
Felicia Diaz Decipher, Inc.
Declan Reen Declan Reen Water Truck
Emily Hindenburg DEDICATED CARE
Diego Barrera DEERPOINT GROUP
Paris Boone Deerpoint Group Inc
Tracy Enos Def-Con Security
Stephanie Lentz Defenders
Janette Fernandez DEFINITIVE STAFFING SOLUTIONS
Chad Chooljian Del Rey Packing
Lorraine Rinker Delegata Corporation
Jana Thornton DELTA HEALTH SYSTEMS
JESSE RODRIGUEZ DELTA VOCATIONAL COUNSELING
Ebbiteanga Abili Deltech Engineering, Inc.
Ronald Thompson Demo King Demolition
Fabrizia Smith DENHAM RESOURCES
Stormy Olvera DENHAM RESOURCES
Anna Sisneros Dental Group Of California
Jose De La Rosa Dental Health & Aesthetics
Corinna Pereira Department of Industrial Relations
Lucero Delatorre department of social services
Lucero De La Torre department of social services
Ruby De La Cruz-CaravantesDepartment of Social Services
Ruby De La Cruz-CaravantesDepartment of Social Services
Catherine Mcharry DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Shannon Deen Department of Veterans Affairs
Peter Mosher Dependable Petroleum Products, Inc.
Christina Ybarra Dept if social services
Julie Thao Dept. of Social Services
Katherine Martindale Dept. of Social Services, Child Welfare
Dennis Claborn Der Manouel Insurance Group
Christina Frankel Derivi Construction & Architecture, Inc. (DCA)
Nancy Stern DERMANOUEL
Philip DeRouchey Derouchy Masonry
Scott Mears Designlab 252
Tom Gunther DeSilva Gates Construction
Devinder Kumar Devinder Kumar DDS
Todd Wood Dewalt Corp
Jessie Andrade Dewey Pest Control
Harpreet Purewal DFA of California
Michael Tarn Diamond Communications, Inc.
Tom Thomas Diamond Roofing
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Monica Diaz DIAZ FINANCIAL
Judy Santeufemia Dicicco's
Jennifer Lerma Dicks Sporting Goods - Shaw/Valentine
Annette Wade DIGESTIVE & LIVER DISEASE MEDICAL CENTER
Troy Vasquez DIGITAL ATTIC
Gencaga Aliyazicioglu Digital Mapping Incorporated
Adele Padilla DIGNITY MEMORIAL - SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATION
Lucas Hutton DIGNITY MEMORIAL - SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATION
Dara Davulcu Dikita
Ernie Randall Dirty Ernie"s Landscaping
Roderick Goldman Diversified Transportation Solutions
Kelly Madruga Divine Logic
Mark Sisson Dixon & Associates, Inc.
Victoria Covarrubias DK TRANSPORT, INC.
Clint Krueger DLD Lumber
Steve Cross DM Distribution
Suzie Schultz DNC (Sequioa & Kings Canyon)
Michael Bausman DOCSTADERED PROF. ORTHADONIC
Domenic Tringali DOLLAR GENERAL MARKET
Ceira Warinner Dollar Place
Stephen Corda DOLPHIN AEROSPACE AND OCEAN SCIENCES
Connie Ryan Dominion Courtyard
W. THOMAS BATHE DOMINO PLASTICS MFG, INC.
Theresa Herr Dooley, Herr, Pedersen & Berglund Bailey, LLP
Alan Dorfmeier Dorfmeier Masonry, Inc.
Geneva Doss Doss Technical Services
Bridgette Garcia Double D Farms
Michael Ledford DOUGLASS TRUCK BODIES, INC.
Andy Dowdle Dowdle & Sons Mechanical, Inc.
Richard Aaron Dowling Aaron Incorporated
Richard Martinez DPS TELECOM
Dr. Sallie Bradley Dr. Bradley
Dr.Radtke Dr. Jason Radtke D.C. (Bullard Chiropractic Clinic
Matt Satow Drake Haglan & Associates
Nora Velasquez DRI CLEAN & RESTORATION
Dave John Driving Specialties
Monique Gutierrez Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Jessica Thao DRY CREEK MEDICAL GROUP
Mike Adams DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC.
Nicole Ohanian dss
Mike Sandoval Duncan Enterprises
Ricky Dunn Dunn & Son Recycling
Mike Duration Painting Inc
Briana Schneider DUTCH BRO'S COFFEE
Chad Briscoe DVBE - Interval Equipment Solutions
Marc Vasquez DVF Advisors
Gina Pierce DWIGHT HOME/LOS ALTOS
Kristine Williams Dycora
Shelley Wright dycora
Mike McClung DYNAMAX INC.
Timothy Cabebe DynaTech Precision Machining
Rebecca Bettencourt E & J GALLO WINERY
Sarah Lamas E & J GALLO WINERY
CARL HENLIN E R VINE EQUIPMENT CO, INC
Stephanie Hendricks E&S RESIDENTIAL
Elvin Moon E.W.Moon, Inc
Ali Nekumanesh eagle management consulting
Shane Simpson EASTER SEALS BAY AREA
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Paul Saldana Economic Development Corporation
Carlton Duty Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno Co
Mary Larios ECOWATER
Amy Ledford EcoWater CC
Sarah Harrison Ecowater CC
Lee Ann Eager ED: Economic Development Corporation serving Fresn
Tracy Tosta EDC
Christina Johnson EDD
Gilbert Fernandez EDD
Sofia Morales EDD
Yesenia Armas EDD
Steve Gutierrez EDD - Fresno
Edgar Roque Edgar D. Roque DDS
Susan Bennett Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Laura Delgado Education and Leadership Foundation
Maria Lemus Education and Leadership Foundation
Raymond Lopez Edward Jones
Mike EEO Networking Solutions
Andrew Huang EFCO Corporation
Emad Mansour Effective Management Services, LLC
Valerie Taylor Egyptian Shaolin Martial Arts
Laura Thomas EI&C Engineering Inc.
SIDNEY KILBY EL DORADO AIRCRAFT INTL SUP
Dane Fogderude Elaine's Pet Resorts
Debbie Eichenberger Elaine's Pet Resorts
Kelli Wallis Wallis Elaine's Pet Resorts
Richard Saulovich Elan Foods, Inc.
Dave Scott Electric Motor Shop
Marcie Gonzales Electric Motor Shop
Richard Caglia Electric Motor Shop
Richelle Caglia Electric Motor Shop
Susan Crosno Electric Motor Shop
Kathleen Lange Electric Motor Shop & Supply
Ray Keith Electric Motor Shop Inc.
Joe Prevendar Electrical Power Systems
Carol DeBellis Electronic Recyclers International
Kelly Gardner Elite Dental
Jarred Lemus ELITE SATELLITE SERVICE, INC.
Lavelle Jones Elite SDVOB Network
Pilar Simpkins Elitecare Medical Staffing LLC
Don Davis EMERALD CONCRETE
Don Davis Emerald Concrete Inc.
Fil Leanos Eminence Healthcare Inc
Jim Cummins Eminence Healthcare Inc.
David Walsh Emmett's Excavation, Inc.
Tammy Douglass Empire Safety & Supply
Shelly Tarver Employment Development Department
Irma Conder ENERGY RESOURCES
John Engelbert Engelbert Tax Services
Martin Muska Engineering Alignment Systems, Inc.
romeo Flores Engineering Partners, Inc
Javier Mendoza English and Spanish with Discipline
Isela Naranjo Environment Control
Isela Naranjo Environment Control
Kit Seals Environment Control
Alex Zebarjadian Envirosurvey, Inc.
Lorraine Shenefield ePlace Solutions
Bernice Wheelock ePlace Solutions Inc.
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Trisha Route ePlace Solutions Inc.
Cindy Isaak ePlace Solutions, Inc.
Laurian Rutterbush ePlace Solutions, Inc.
Ray Ranta Equity Windows & Siding Inc
Mike Betts ER: Betts Company
Susan Moore ER: Dumont Printing, Inc.
Melanie White ER: Hellwig Products
Troy Brandt ER: Hydratech
Erik Ohlson Erik Ohlson & Associates
Brianda Espinosa ESP Surveying, Inc
Scott Larson ESR, Inc.
Bryan Cantwell Estudio OCA
Brent Coulson Euclid Chemical
Nancy Weaver Eurodrip USA
Maikou Cha EVANS HR GROUP
Peter Montes Evans HR Group
Valerie Gonzalez Evapco
Ari Isaak Evari GIS Consulting
John Soliz Evolved Communications
Vivianna Tagliapietra EW Corporation
Thomas Abercrombie eWaste Disposal, Inc
Aaron Kelley EWING IRRIGATION
Karen Brown Exact Staffing
Hector Domingez EXARO Technologies Corporation
Sarah D Excel Procurement Services
Paul Shock Excelsior America
Gary Geist EXCELSIOR CONSTRUCTION INC
Kimberly Majors EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS UNLIMITED (EPU) CHILDRENS CENT
Andrea Howard EXCLUSIVE WIRELESS
Christy Bourbon Exec. Assistant to Jim Costa
Karen Rogers Exeltech Consulting, Inc.
Sheila Barth Exodus Recovery Inc
Zia Vang Exodus Recovery Inc
Aaron Clark Exodus Recovery, Inc.
Justin Smith Exodus Recovery, Inc.
Laura Noyes Express Furniture Rental
Jaime Padron Express Insulation
Hector & AngieValdez EXPRESS TOWING
Lisa Cummings EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
Bill Holtom Extreme Manufacturing
Robin Phoolka EYE MEDICAL CENTER OF FRESNO
Robin Phoolka Eye-Q Vision
Danny Santos Eye-Q Vision Care
Eric Gutnik F.I.R.M. Associates Inc.
Eric Manela FACE FRESNO AREA COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES
Derrick Floren FACT AUTOMATED ENTRANCES, INC.
Bill Roberts Faencal Tartaric
Al Soto Fahrney Auto Group
Rebecca Fields FAHRNEY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Rebecca Fields Fahrney Automtoive Group
Andy Levine Faith in Community
John Falcon Jr.Falcon Builders & Developers Inc.
Alma Robles Family HealthCare Network
Mayra Baca Family HealthCare Network
Donal Speed FAMILY OPTIONS
Jesse Clayton FAMILY OPTIONS
Frances Boyd-Shepherd FANDD Design Studio
David Fansler Fansler Restaurant Group
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David Flores Fantastic Furniture
Sandy Ruiz FARMERS BOYS MARKET
Antonio Valtierra FARMERS INSURANCE
Blanca Porras Farmers Insurance - Blanca Porras
Ted Cook Fashion Furniture
EVERETT McGhee FAST ACTION CONSTRUCTION
Destiny Alaniz FAST DAY AUTO
Caryl F-D-S Mfg Co
Harvey Wood FE Controls
Paul Feinberg Feinberg Engineering Construction
mike Young fencecorp, inc.
Melanie Dean FERGUSON ENTERPRISES
Dennis Speer Ferguson Safety Products, Inc.
Jesus Fernandez, Jr.Fernandez Barragan & Associates
Sandra Santana FINCA FINANCIAL
Ray Istvanick Fine Print
Ben Gallegos Firebaugh City Manager
Brady Jenkins Firebaugh Mayor
Craig Richey FIRECAT EQUIPMENT
Zachary Darrah FIRM
Karina Perez FIRST 5 FRESNO COUNTY
Dianne Edwards First CA Federal Credit Union
Joanne Rider First Family Dental
Falina Marihart FIRST QUALITY PRODUCE
Jerry Luna First String Sports
Gilbert Fisher Fisher Law Office
Rebecca Miller Fisher Manufacturing
Imelda Hidalgo Five Star Builders
Cheryl Flowers Flow Synergy Business Alliance
Adam Crowder Focus Forward
Coreen Campos Focus Forward
Irtiza Naqvi Focus Forward
Joanna Litchenberg Focus Forward
Vanessa Brister Focus Forward
Juliet Baker For Your Events & More
Larry Schlumpberger Foresight Surveying Inc
Linda Forte Forte Catalog Comp
Adam Myles Fortune-Ratliff General Contractors, Inc.
Elena Crites Forward Advantage
Oscar Garcia FOSTER FARMS
Margaret Junker Foster's Freeze
Hwanju Repass FOUNDATION LABORATORY
Joanne Berryhill Four CCCC's Construction
Preston Cross Four C's Construction
Jeannie Davis Fowler City Clerk
Leland Parnagian Fowler Packing
Valerie Gardner Fowler Packing Company
Rob Kenny Foxcover Trucking
Jovy Roldan Fr. Jovy Roldan's Priest Services
Carlos Contreras Frank C Alegre Tank Wash
Ron Franklin Franklin Young International Inc
Buck Freeman Freeman Construction
Marcos Manzo Fresh & Easy - Lemoore
Syd Hollenden Fresh & Easy Herndon/Fowler
Raine Bumatay Fresno Adult School, Cesar
Michelle Garcia Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
Sandra Vidrio Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
Yery Olivares Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
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Augie Quiroz Fresno Area Workforce
Niki Singleton Fresno Barrios Unidos
Tom Nehf Fresno Beverage
Rodney Olson FRESNO BODY WORKS NORTH
Sal Quintero Fresno BOS
Amy Davis Fresno Business Council/SJVMA
Linda Washington Fresno Career Development Institute
Nu Vang Fresno Center for New Americans
Angela Vasquez Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Nathan Ahle Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Nicole Boggio Fresno Chrysler
Becky Barabe Fresno City College
Becky Barabe Fresno City College
Carole Goldsmith Fresno City College
Natalie Culver-Dockins Fresno City College
Claudia Miller Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center
Sarah Fuentes Fresno County
Andreas Borgeas Fresno County Board of Supervisors - District 2
Buddy Mendes Fresno County Board of Supervisors - District 4
Nathan Magsig Fresno County Board of Supervisors - District 5
Leila Gholamrezaei-Eha Fresno County Department of Public Health
Souk Thipavong Fresno County Department of Social Services
Deborah Spurrier Fresno County DSS
Lee Yang Fresno County DSS
Lorianna Gomez Fresno County DSS
Mai Thao Fresno County DSS
Juan Carranza Fresno County Economic Development Corporation
Will Oliver Fresno County Economic Development Corporation
Andrea Reyes Fresno County EDC
Clay Gilpin FRESNO COUNTY EDC
Jacob Villagomez Fresno County EDC
Jose Mora Fresno County EDC
Lavell Tyler Fresno County EDC
Domingo Zapata Fresno County Hispanic Commission
Francis Castaneda Fresno County Hispanic Commission
Mark Berner Fresno County Library
Mary Marshall Fresno County Office of Education
Valerie Vuicich Fresno County Office of Education
Elva Hernandez Fresno County Office of Education- Afterschool Pro
Bob Wilson Fresno County Private Security
Maria Ramirez FRESNO COUNTY PRIVATE SECURITY
Kayatana Davis Fresno County Probation
Shannon Morrison Fresno County Public Library
Sylvia Salazar Fresno County Social Services
Gabriela Bravo FRESNO COUNTY, EOC
Admin Fresno Dental Surgery Ctr
Brian Angus Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Jeff Davis Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Michelle Tutunjian Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Paul McLain-Lugowski Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Jennifer Tierce FRESNO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION (FRESNO E
Selene Kinder Fresno EDC
Sherry Neil Fresno EOC
Stella Ramirez Fresno EOC
Vicki Wright-Montgomery Fresno EOC
Leticia Taylor Fresno Family Dentistry
Norma Forbes Fresno Healty Communities Access Partners OJT
Danielle Mayer Fresno Ideaworks
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Lynn Rowe FRESNO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
September Singh, MA, PHR FRESNO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Sophia Perneta FRESNO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Lee Brand Fresno Mayor
Eva Velasco Fresno Medical Center
Jasmer Dhillon FRESNO MEDICAL CENTER,INC
Tara Gray Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
Keith Bergthold Fresno Metro Ministry
Keith Bergthold Fresno Metro Ministry
Kelsey McVey Fresno Metro Ministry
Chanel Ruiz-Mendez Fresno Metropolitan Ministry
Bob Wulf Fresno Oxygen
Leonard Haupt fresno oxygen
Veronica Watson FRESNO PACIFIC COLLEGE
Chris Kirk FRESNO PLUMBING & HEATING
Brandi Phebus Fresno Police Department
LLoyd Flores Fresno Police Department
Lydia Carrasco Fresno Police Department
Paul Zarasua Fresno Police Department
Phil Cooley Fresno Police Department
Chad Wadsworth Fresno Pool Chlor Inc
Jenny Siwek FRESNO POST ACUTE CARE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS GOLDEN C
Sharron Shockley Fresno Produce Co
Melissa Mendes Fresno Regional WDB
Joe Cervantes Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
Joan Yantis FRESNO SAS SHOES, INC.
Jeff Macon Fresno State Lyles Center For Innovation and Entre
Michelle Jones Fresno TAP Recycling
Kurt Madden Fresno Unified School District
Chuck Riojas Fresno, Madera, Tulare, & Kings Counties BTC
Chuck Riojas Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings BTC
Robert Hernandez Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau
Stacey Buyers FRS - Spectra Inc (aka Spectra Stamps)
Joel Pena Fruit Fillings Inc
Fred Garza Fruit Harvest
Leland Frye Frye Plumbing Inc
Amy Roper Fryer Roofing Co., Inc.
Blanca Casanova Full Steam Staffing
Cris Leon FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED THERAPY (F.I.T.) MEDICAL COR
Saed Saed FURNITURE CITY
BENITO Garza G & F JANITORIAL
Paula Hutchinson G Debbas Chocolatier
Debra Gingell G Star Transport LLC
Jay Youngkamp G&G Risk Management Consultants Inc.
Greg Ramirez G. Ramirez Concrete, Inc.
Jorge Galindo GALINDOS MOBILE CAR WASH
Axel Nitschke Gall Zeidler Consultants
Giana Ghilotti GAP, Inc.
Maria Cervantes GAP, INC. - DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Pang Cha Xiong GAP, INC. - DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Sara White GAP, INC. - DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Marbella Cruz Gar tootelian inc.
Epi Garcia Garcia's Janitorial
Joe Gardner Gardner Window Solutions
Marueen Muldavin Garteiser Honea, P.C.
Gary Smith GARY M SMITH TRUCKING INC
Kent Gasch Gasch Geophysical Services, Inc.
Lorena Ramirez Gat Tootelian, Inc
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Art Gastelum Gateway Science & Engineering, Inc.
Scott Miller Gazebo Gardens
Dianna Shafer GAZEBO GARDENS NURSERY CO., INC.
Emile Gardner GC Tech
GEWARGIS Narso GEHVAC COMPANY
Sam Geil Geil Consulting
John Moreno Gemstone Masonry Inc
Violette Sedagat Geo-Advantec, Inc.
DONNA KELLER GEOANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC
Doug Farmer Geo-Cell Solutions, Inc.
Megan Gosch Geografika Consulting
Don Frauenholtz GEORGE DAKOVICH & SON, INC.
G. "Neel"Neelakantan Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.
Jerry Yang GeoTrinity Consultants, Inc
Gerdau Reinforcing Steel Gerdau Reinforcing Steel
Dennis Montalbano German Auto Repair Inc.
Dennis Montalbano German Auto Repair Inc.
Guillermo Luzardo GFL Consulting, LLC
Marshawn Govan GHS Govans Construction Clean Up Inc
Jim Seamans Gibbs International Inc
Teresa Gilardoni Gilardoni Construction, Inc.
Harry Gill Gill Freight Management
Jennie Guadagno Girl Scouts of Central CA South
Megan Doering Girl Scouts of Central California South
Patty Craven Girl Scouts of Central California South
Russel Statham Girl Scouts of Central California South
Ghazala Khan GK & Associates
Andy Montijo Glacier Refrigeration and Air, Inc.
Justin Nilmeier Glenn K Nilmeier Trucking, Inc.
Mark Eckert Global Blue DVBE
Rodrigo ProustProust Global Probe / Mundo Environmental
Lewis Dunigan Go Express
Janet Vilhauer Go Express L.L.C
Daljit Bains Go-Biz
Lillian Conroe Go-Biz
Manjeet McCarthy Go-Biz
Megan Hodapp GO-Biz
Laura Flores Gold Central
Deandre Moore Gold Hearted Clothing
Stephanie Quan Golden California Meat Packers
Rachel Juarez Golden Eagle Charter, Inc.
Matasha Bailey GOLDEN STATE FAMILY SERVICES (GSFS)
Keri Oviedo GoldenLiving
Mark Bittner Bittner Golder Associates
Armen Petrosyan Good Guys
Liz Cruz Goodwill - Clovis
Melissa Jahnke GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Tina Graham Graham Concrete Construction, Inc.
Cristina Saldivar Grancell, Stander, Reubens, Thomas and Kinsey
Jim Ganduglia Granduglia Trucking
Nathalie Cervantes Granville Homes
Shervin Shams GRANVILLE HOMES
Nancy Flores Graveline Financial
Mike Ferretti Great Harvest Bread
Valeria Pieroni Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce
Rick McFerrin Greatwide Logistics
Carole Green Green Green Building Products Inc.
Jason Alandy Green Valley Consulting Engineers
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Arde BedjanianBedjanian GreenDart Inc
Karina Gonzalez GRID Alternatives
Tom Griego Griego Griego and Associates
Ivan Garcia GRIFF Communications
Luke Walker Walker Griffith Company
Henry GrimmickGrimmick Grimmick Consulting Services
Dulce Fernandez Grimmway Farms
Dulce Fernandez Grimway Farms
Dennis Grossman GROSSMAN LAW OFFICES
Heins Kart Pedersen GRUNFOS PUMPS MANUFACTURING CO
Sue Bohigian GRUNFOS PUMPS MANUFACTURING CO
Yolanda Portillo GSJ Utility Supply & Service
RALPH WISE GT Aero LLC
Carmen Toledo GTO Foods, Inc
Jesse Toledo GTO Foods, Inc
Lily Yang Guardian Industries Corp.
Anne Sondergard Guerriero Cold Storage
Lenny Reidling Guida Surveying Inc.
Michael Jew Guri's Grubhouse
Marla Jeffrey Gusmer
Daljit Gill H & D Gill Bros. Inc dba Baskin Robbins
Andre Price H & R Block
Carlos Estrada H & R Block
Jason McPherson H2O 2 GO, LLC
Torin Blount Habitat for Humanity
Joan Cook Habitat for Humanity Fresno
David Holguin Hacienda Computing Services
Lillian Jewll Hamner, Jewell & Associates
Hardeep Kaur Hampton Inn - Northwest Fresno
Harold Switzer, Jr.Hands-On Executive Janitorial Services, Inc.
Nick Dvorak Handyman Connection
Andrea Marquez Hanger Prosthetics
Richard Krum Hanna Brophy Mac Lean Mc Aleer
Mike Hamzy Harbison International Inc
Cynthia Hamilton Harmony Bay Apartments
Elaine Everest Harris & Lee Environmental Sciences, LLC
Sandy Harris Thomson Harris Blade Rental
Michael Lockie Harris Manufacturing
Robert Cain Harris Manufacturing
Adriana Moreno Harris Ranch
Maria Cuevas Harris Ranch Beef Co.
Paula Carrillo Harris Ranch Beef Compamy
Maria Cuevas HARRIS RANCH BEEF COMPANY
Suzy Gutierrez Harris Ranch Beef Company
Randell Harrison Harrison Engineering Inc.
Rebecca Baker Harvard Risk Management Corporation
Russell Hashimoto Hashimoto Tile
SARAH DOSSAJI HATIMI ENTERPRISE
Carmela Rivera HAVENS FOR TOTAL SECURITY (1 REFERRAL)
Jasper Herrera HCL Engineering & Surveying, LLC
John Hancock HD Supply Waterworks
Tina Mathis Heald College
Craig Levine Health Markets
Maria Boling Health Markets
Brett Jenkins HEALTH METRICS, INC.
Brandy Morales HEALTHCOMP
Vang Lee Healthy Home Solutions LLC
Wendy Chen HEARTLAND DRILLING
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Hector Lopez Hector's Cakes
Emilio Sandoval HELADOS LA TAPATIA
Ines Mad Helados La Tapatia
Randy Alvarado Helena Industries
Augustine Santellano Helios TFB, Inc
Eric Takikawa Helios TFB, inc.
Augie Santellano Helios-TFB, Inc.
Jason Borders Helios-tfb.com
Melanie Hellwig White Hellwig Products
Laneesha Senegal Helping Others Pursue Excellence
Lisa Jura Henry's Trucking, Inc (Subsidary of Fig Garden Pac
Jeff Hensley hensley associates
Skip White Heppner Iron & Metal Co.
Tom Herlache Herlache & Sons Painting Inc.
Nick Hernandez Hernandez Painting
Tiffany Collins Heron Pointe Apartments
Julie Ashley HERTZ CORPORATION
Gary Kiehl Hi Tech Unlimited
Chelsey Scott HIGH PERFORMANCE TURF INC.
Heather Kircher High Tech Home
Peter Montez HIGHLANDS ENERGY SERVICES
David Malcom HIGHSIERRA SHOWERHEADS
April Henry Highway City Community Development
Carolyn True HILL COUNTRY STAFFING
Harbhajan KaurRandhawa Hill Crest Senior Care
Cynthia Jones Hilton Garden Inn
Tommie Johnson Hilton Garden Inn
Brenda Pena HINDS HOSPICE
Lilika Stratigos Hinds Hospice
Liya Moolchan Hinds Hospice
Lucy Viloria Hinds Hospice
Teresa Leija Hinds Hospice
Stephanie Randolph HIRE UP STAFFING
Tara Tarasen Hispanos Unidos Immigration Services
BEN RUTHMAN HI-TECH EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICE, INC.
Eileen Donovan HJI Group
Gregory Delgado HMC Architects
Kevin Parkinson HMC Group Marketing
Erik Hoffman Hoffman Management & Construction Corporation
joseph castro HOFFMAN SECURITY
Lizbeth Camarena Holland Nut Company
Chris Allen Holliday Rock Companies, Inc.
Dominique Howell Hollywood Construction
Holly Howell Hollywood Construction
Jack Holt Holt Lumber Inc
Sean Williams Home Delivery Inc
Alisha Conner HOME DEPOT
Noel David HONDA NORTH
Christine Gutierrez Horizon Nut
Michael Stevenson Horizon Water and Environment
Thomas Horn HORN TECHNOLOGIES & SERVICES, INC
Garrett Linker Hospital Reimbursement LLC
Alicia Cunha Hotel Piccadilly
Brenda Perez Hotel Piccadilly
Daniel Thomas Hotel Piccadilly
Nemesio Vera Hotel Piccadilly
Paula Flores Hotel Piccadilly
Renee Williams Hotel Piccadilly
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Zeno Jonas Hotel Piccadilly
Sandy Acuna HOUSE OF OPULENCE
Gabriela Arias HOUSING ON MERIT
Diane Dalesio HQE Incorporated
Richard Haro HSI Engineering, Inc
David Hulett Hulett & Associates, LLC
R. Kevin Tillis Hultgren - Tillis Engineer
Faalelei Taualii HUMAN POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC
Carissa St. Peters Human Resource Consulting Inc.
Alyssa Collins Human Resources
Vang Kue Human Resources Manager
Jennifer Sanchez HUMANSCALE
Lisa DeBenedetto Hungry Bear Fundraising
Sandy Hunter Hunter Hawk, Inc.
Thuy Phan Huseby
Vasili Sotiropulos Hyatt Real Estate
Dave Ogden Hydratech
Leah Peters Hydratech
David Hylton Hylton Security Incorporated
Norma Davis IBEW Local 100
Chuck Stanton IBEW: Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare Counties JATC
Chasitie Neal iCAN Business & Marketing Solutions
Mike Davis ICF International
Lucky Bourn Idaho Milk Transport
Vicki Barbato Ideal Saw Works
Irma Machado IM Enterprises LLC
Virginia Madueno Imagen LLC
Abraham Venegas Impress Printing
Jeffrey Wharton IMPulse NC LLC
Umesh Dudaney Indigo Systems LLC
Marcelo Cairo Inertia Engineers
Jennifer Wilkes Infrastructure Engineering Corporation
Jeff Jankovic Initiative Foods
James Ypma INITIATIVE FOODS, INC.
John Neale Inland Star
Mike O'Donnell Inland Star
Wayne Goudreau Innovation Commercial Flooring Inc.
Larry Wick Innovative Federal Operations Group, LLC
Jessica Cozen INNOVATIVE IT
Mario Alarcon InsiteCivil, Inc.
Lisa Hamilton Inspection Services, Inc.
Kasey Kahl Insta Chiropractic
Joe Haydock Institute of Technology
Sharon Walker Institute of Technology
Sharon Walker Institute of Technology/Select Education Group
Donna Hacker Insul-Flow, Inc.
Ali Morris Integ Enterprises LLC
Ali Morris Integ Enterprises LLC
Isabel Sandez Integrated Scanning of America
Cecelia McCloy Integrated Science Solutions, Inc. (ISSi)
James Richardson Integrating Healthcare
Karen Rubino Integris Management Group
Sharon Irwin Integrity Wire Inc
Dave Morgan Intellaprint Systems
Sarah Ahmed INTERIM HEALTHCARE
Kat Bulger Interim HealthCare of the Central Valley
Lisa Elsalhi Interim Personal Care of the Central Valley
Jo Lynn Dowell Internal Medicine Specialists
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Keith Kershner Internal Revenue Service
Ronny Jungk International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Fernando Flores International Catering
Joy Mohler International Glace, Inc.
Kao Lee-Hinds International Market dba Asia Supermarket
Mary Jones International Word Processing Services
Randa Milliron INTERORBITAL SYSTEMS
Steve Capuchino Inter-State Oil Co.
Linda Quick INTERSTATE TOWING SERVICES
Brock Lee Intrade Industries
Pete Varma Intraline, Inc
Geni Lucas Intregated Energy Systems
Vijay Mididaddi Intueor Consulting, Inc.
Chelsi Phebus IOT
Didier Ascencio IRS
Dr. David Austin Ivy International Institute, Inc
John Marques J & C Transport
JOHN Barnum J & R BARNUM EQUIPMENT, INC
Ashly Sanders J A Sanders Construction
Jackie House J House Environmental, Inc.
Brandy Fuller J S West Propane
James Flynn J. Engineering, Inc.
Charlene Palmer J.L. Patterson & Associates, Inc.
Scott Ransdell J.R. Conkey & Associates
Noemy Chavez JACK AND JILL'S EDUCATION CTR.
Cecil Jack, Sr.Jack/Novicio Insurance Agency
Ron Rudolf Jack's Butane Svc Inc
Tim Jackson Jackson Construction Inc
Albert Nijland JAD & Associates, LLC
Juan Gonzalez JAG Productions
David Clay Jain Irrigation
Gricelda Vasquez Jain Irrigation
Walter Minyard Jain Irrigation
Patrick Koop Jain Irrigation In.
Patrick Koop, PHR JAIN IRRIGATION INC.
Rangel Melendez JAIN Irrigation Inc.
Jennie Chinn Jain Irrigation, Inc.
Russell Clark Jain Irrigation, Inc.
Brad Kendall JAMAR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Ken Smith James & Company Lighting
James Creighton James L. Creighton
Jane Taniguchi JANE TANIGUCHI-ALLEN INDEPENTDENT BROKER
Oscar Gerard JARA TRANSPORT
James Clark Jay Homes
Vikram Katyal JayByte IT Services
Myrna Flores JBS
Mike Westley JBT FoodTech
Chico Puentes JCP's Custom Detail Shop
Gabriela Gomez JD Food
Ken Ford JD Food
Caroline Perez JD HOMES
Joe Miller JE Miller & Associates
Charlie Gregg Jed Francis Inc.
Jeff Gardner jeff alan gard architect
Alex Luna JEM Management
Kris Stuebner JEM Management
Marianne Osbourne JEM Management
Lorean Haupt Jem Restaurant Management
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Marianne Osborne Jem Restaurant Management
Kip Olson Jensen & Pilegard
Will Hinton JET Drilling inc.
Laurie Wax Jet Print & Copy
Ricardo Mendonca Jiffy Food Store
Anthony Sisco Jiffy Lube
Darlene Jim Stamper
DARON Hobson JIM'S SUPPLY CO, INC.
Jay Petersen JIT Outsource
Ashlyn Walker J-IT OUTSOURCE
Caryn Wiser JLS Inviornmental Construction
John Cruikshank JMC2
Jose Moraga Jmoraga construction
Monica Tovar JMP Business Systems
Melissa Abby Job Corps
Diana Stuber Job Searching
Sandra Quintania Jobs Specs, Inc "Harbor Rail of Fresno"
Joe Parks Joe Parks & Associates of Fresyes Realty
Joel Murillo JOEL M MURILLO ATTORNEY AT LAW
Larry Johanson Johanson Transportation Services
Edwin Minch John Minch and Associates, Inc.
Carmen Lopez John Muir Charter School
John Sarmiento John Sarmiento & Associates
Michael Niven John Semsen Landscaping Company
leslie rhodes Johnson Drilling Co
Josephine Huges Josephine's Professional Staffing, Inc. dba Joseph
Jason Lamborn JP LAMBORN CO.
Jane Quebe JP Marketing
Jeanna Antonino JP Marketing
James Lopez JPL Engineering Inc.
Joe Kaczmarek JPLambon
Jonathan ReidReid JR Designs
Jim Ruiz JR Management Solutions
Ramona Sargentini J'S COMMUNICATIONS
Eric Maki JS West and Companies
James Sinkiewicz JSCS Computer Solutions,
Donna Goss JSH Investments Group
Judith Buethe Judith Buethe Communications
Julian VanDyke Julian's Quality Cleaning Service
Julie Eldridge Eldridge Julie Eldridge, AICP
Ramona Dunn Just 4 Kidz Inc
Keith David K & L Inspection Service Inc.
Smita Roullard Kaiser Permanente Fresno
Hector Zavala KASA Construction
Dough Galley Kasparian's Paint Center
Patti Post Katz & Associates, Inc.
Brenda Richardson KAWEAH CONTAINER
Diana Chavez Kaweah Container
Michelle Aguilar KAWEAH CONTAINER
Norma Mejia Kaweah COntainer
Tony Soto KAWEAH CONTAINER
Vanessa Medlock KAWEAH CONTAINER
Thomas Townsend KAWEAH EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Valeri-MichelleCrawford KBS Staffing
Ibrahim Mustafa KC Construction
Karl Pierce KCPierce&Associates
Patty Leon Kearney Dental
Bobby Kearney Kearney Metals
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Shelby Vincent KEARNEY METALS
Leslie Cole Kee Safety, Inc.
Jim Keegan Keegan Engineering
Tytus Clark KEEPING IT KLEEN
Joanna Odabashian Keller Williams Westland Realty
Sandra Ramirez Kelly Services
Sandra Ramirez Kelly Services
Tina Gomez KELLY SERVICES
Destrie Rathwick Ken's Sealing & Striping
Urania Gonzalez KERMAN DIALYSIS CENTER LLC
William Elliott Kern Community College
Bonita Steele Kern Community College District
David Teasdale Kern Community College District
John Means Kern Community College District
Travis Simmons Kern County Construction, Inc.
JOHNNIE SAUNDERS KERN HOT SHOT, INC.
Danette Scarry Kern WIB
Linda West Kern WIB
Rob England Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties CLC
John Spaulding Kern, Inyo, Mono BTC
Andrew Kerr Kerr Insurance & Associates
Kevin Fennimore Kevin Fennimore CPE
Martin Gonzalez KFC of Fresno, Inc.
Walleed Abdulqawi KFC of Fresno, Inc.
SHINDA Upple KHALSA RANCH LLC
Deana Jack Kiddie Kastle
Brent Edwards Kids Dental Kare
Kim Lee Kindle Defense Group, Inc
LISA BARRY KINEMATIC AUTOMATION, INC.
John Arabian Kings River Powder Coating
Alexander Henderson Kingsburg City Manager
Kaitlyn Groft Kingsburg District Chamber of Commerce
Michelle Roman Kingsburg Mayor
Shay Dustin KINGSTON BAY SENIOR LIVING
Samantha Burns KKCS
Tracey Napier-Lince Knight's Services, Inc.
Doug Yeh KOA Corporation
Dr. Vernice Nellon Kool Breeze Solar Hats
Stan Kozera Kozera & Kozera Construction
SherriMichelleKozy KOZY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Troy Neptune KPI Logistics Inc
Keith Ensminger Kramer Translation
Gwen Perry Krazan Industries
Matthew Rodman KRC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Gary Merlo Kroeker, Inc.
John Ramirez KROEKER, INC.
Quinn Eddins Kube Engineering
Mike Yarbrough KUCKENBECKER TRACTOR CO
Andrey Kulikov Kulikov Water
Ron King KW Automotive North America
Ada Tang Kwan Wo Ironworks Inc.
Stacy Zuniga KYJO Enterprises, Inc.
Terra Colin KYJO Enterprises, Inc.
Abunnasr Husain KZABA Engineering
Steve Lacki L
Marla Wallace L B Foster Company
TERRY SPIRO L.W. SPIRO & ASSOCIATES
Sergio Garcia L3G Unlimited, Inc
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PHIL HENDERSON Label Technology, Inc.
Maria Rayas Labor Ready
Veronica Silva LABOR READY
Yury Hernandez Labor Ready
James Hammond Laborers International Union Local 294
Dennis LaChaine LaChaine & Associates, Inc.
Donna Levreault LaHue and Associates
Georgia Armstrong Lamona Towing
Juan Rios LAMPS PLUS
Chris Lankford Lankford Honey
Blake Hinman Lantex Landscape Architecture Inc.
Larry Fisher Larry Fisher & Sons "Rack & Shelving"
Deby Moya Lars Anderson Civil Eng
Dennis Vargas LARSON BROTHERS PHOTOGRAPHY
Olidia Mejorada LAS PALMAS MANAGEMENT, LLC
Carolina Ramirez LASSENS NATURAL FOODS & VITAMINS
Toni Zamora Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
Laura Moore Laura Moore
Beatrice Valenzuela LAW OFFICE OF MELISSA A. PROUDIAN
Beatrice Valenzuela Law Office of Melissa Proudian
Chuck Teixeira Law Offices of Charles P. Teixeira
Thomas Burns Law Offices of Thomas Burns
Craig Lawson LAWSON & SON BACKHOE
Julie Haro LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY
Lizette Becerra LC Services, Inc.
Liem Le Le Lighting & Electric Services
Jose Aparicio Legend Music Sound Stage
Sharon Ramirez Lehman's Manufacturing Co Inc
Ken Lehman Lehman's Manufacturing Co.
Lauren Sullivan Leland Saylor Associates
Sarah Breshears Leland West
RICHARD LENZ LENZ APPRAISALS
Nuno Marques Leprino
Shawna Emery Leprino
COLLEEN LESLIE Leslie Heavy Haul
John Atwood Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Robert Lewallen LEWALLEN AC & HEATING
Steve Lawson LGM Construction
Larry Murray LGM Construction Co., Inc.
Barbara Gonzales Liberty Autobody Shop
Ernesto Escalante Life Model Consultants
Millie Thao Life Style Furniture Homestore
Fely Guzman LifeBRIDGE International
Denwun Lin LIN Consulting
Benny Hilliard Lincoln Training Center
Maria Zuniga Lincoln training center
Garrett Jones Lindsay/Laval Underground
Deneisha Albert Link Us
Ray Linker LINKER FINANCIAL GROUP
Donald Lisle Lisle Insurance & Financial Services
Patricia Castillo Linn Lista Design Studio, Inc.
Ellis Logans Logans Marketing
Dean Shay Logistics for Aftermarket Parts
Alejandro Lopez London Properties - Alejandro Lopez
Hal Lore Lore Engineering
Jay Louie Louie Foods International
JC Conner Lowes
Tammy Vines LOWES
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Melanie Urso LS Gallegos & Associates
Christina Hennings LSA Associates, Inc.
Benito Ramirez LSI SCALES
Tim Fuson Lube Plus
Marva Ward LUIS PALAU-FRESNO CITY FEST
Emil Milevoj Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Jessica Miller Lyles Diversified, Inc.
Cristobal Mendoza Lyons
Jannette Perez Lyons
Danny Olivo Lyons Magnus
Jannette Perez Lyons Magnus
Lucero Carrillo Lyons Magnus
Maixhao Thao Lyons Magnus
Raquel Guerrero Lyons Magnus
Nancy Peberill Lyon's Transportation
Eli Cruz M & E Flowers
MICHAEL Wolf M AND M BACKFLOW AND MET
Edna Collins M and S Diesel Mobile Service
Mehdi Honarvar M Cubed Technologies
Michael Neils M. Neils Engineering, Inc.
Martin Mendez M.C Real Estate
Michael Gushulak M.G. Consulting
Alastair Johns M2 Consultants, Inc.
Matt muth McKamey M3 Integrated Services, Inc.
Machelle Moore MAC Business Solutions
Mike Machado Machado & Sons Construction
Michael Placeres Macron Safety
Deena Cota Macys
Katherine Whiteside Macys Furniture Store
Michael Merigian Madco Electric, Inc.
Kim Hashimoto Made for Them
Mike Tomaso Made in Nature
John Fitzer Madera Center - State Center Community College Dis
Elizabeth Kosinski Madera County Behavioral Health Services
Laura Ryan Madera County Behavioral Health Services
Melissa Noblett Madera County Behavioral Health Services
Myriam Alvarez Madera County Department of Public Health
Natalie Stein Madera County Department of Public Health
Isaac Toor Madera County Public Health
Jose Arrezola Madera County Public Health Department
Juli Gregson Madera County Public Health Department
Melissa Nelson Madera County Public Health Department
Jeremy McIntyre Magnum Manufacturing Corporation
BARBARA MAILLOUX Mailloux, Price
Joe Garcia Major Express
Gabriel Gill Major Express Truck Driving
Jennifer Kemmer Make - A -Station
James Anderson MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Breanna Cazazos MALEKO
Javi Gonzalez Maleko
Mark Ibarra Maleko Business Services
Asheeta Singh Maleko Personnel
Victoriya Evans-Hurtado Maleko Personnel
Kathy Brizuela MALEKO STAFFING
Laura Zavala Maleko Staffing
Miguel Alvarez Maleko Staffing
Jason Huss Managex
Chris Conover MANCHESTER CENTER
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Morel Bagunu, CSM MANCHESTER CENTER
Sandra Cortez MANCHESTER CENTER
William Steproe MANCHESTER CENTER
Kim Waterman Manheim Central California
Jeff Perko Manito Construction, Inc.
Angela Jimenez MANPOWER
Nancy Stern Manuel Insurance
Maria Echaverry Maria Gabriela DDS
Yesica Cuardos Maricopa Orchards LLC
Peter Kiser MARIPOSA MECHANICAL SERVICE
Marcus Martin MARJAREE MASON CENTER
Robert Fisher Market Express Transportation
Rick Wisenor Marketshare, Inc.
Yolanda Spedden Marne Construction
Rob Cantrell Marquis Aviation, Inc.
Mary Hubbard Mary And Sons Co. Inc.
Maria Butler MARY MEDICAL, INC. DBA ACTIVESTYLE
Steven Heim Masco Contractor Services Of California, Inc.
Jim Leppo Mass X, Inc.
Bill Wiley Masten Towers
Sylvia Hines Hines Master Suites
Ahmed Hamdy MatriScope Engineering Laboratories, INC.
Rebecca Purtz Matson Alarm
Rich Mattos Mattos Equipment Transport
Stacey Imbrogno Maximus / Tax Credit & Employer Service Division
Olga Ochoa MAXIMUS, INC
Sonia Parada Maximus, INC
Charlotte Behbehani MBT Technology
Liz Garcia MBTechnology
Leo Henke Mc Kinney Packing
Sue McCombs McCombs & Associates
Yesenia Garcia McCurly and Day Masonry
ROBERT MCDOW MCDOW BRUSHBUSTERS
Laura Biddle MCFARLAND CASCADE
Victoria Gronley MCFARLAND CASCADE
JUDY KINDIG McIntosh & Associates
Roger McIntosh McIntosh & Associates
Michael Mosbacher MCM and Associates - DVBE
Marlena Pena MCM Construction Inc.
Katrina Olsen McPheeters & Associates
Odell McWane McWane and Associates
Nanette Stockley MECCA BILLIARDS
Lawrence Clark Mechanical Associates
Taylor Hansell Mechanical Associates
Linda Collins medcomm billing service
Elizabeth Medeiros Medeiros Farms, Inc.
Sandy Sanchez Medocino Auto Sales & Repair
Christopher Buckley Mei Wu Acoustics
JAY WATSON MELO'S GAS AND GEAR, INC.
Vince DiMaggio Mendota City Manager
Rolando Castro Mendota Mayor
Cristina Villa MERAS ENGINEERING
Chris Vitelli Merced Community College District
Shelly Conner Merced Community College District
Steve Centivich Merced Screw Products
Joann Crane Mercedes-Benz
Josie Ochoa Merced-Mariposa CLC
Cathy Merrill Merrill Morris Partner
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David Hurst MERRIMAN HURST & ASSOCIATES INC.
Ingrid Merriwether Merriwether and Williams
Jeff Skadburg MERRY MAIDS
Eli Mesple Mesple's Machine Shop & Pump
J.Braley Metron Surveys
Vernon Franck Metropolitan Mapping, Inc.
Fred Huang MGE Engineering Inc
Diane Sanders MGS Construction Services, Inc.
Chip MHK Construction Inc.
Jennifer Costa Mia Bella Foods
Michelle Coyle Mia Bella Foods
Jan Dyer Mia Lehrer + Associates
Bassim Michael Michael & Company
Mike McDonald Michael McDonald
Angelica Madrigal MICHAELS
J. Guadalupe Michel Michel's Smog Check
Jason Cline Michelsen Packaging Co. Of California
Tammy Fausone Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc.
Todd Kamisky Mid Pacific Engineering
Alfredo Alvarez Mid Valley Disposal
Joe Hithor Mid Valley Disposal
Lisa Helm MID VALLEY DISPOSAL
Megan Smith Mid Valley Disposal
Rebeca Rodriguez Mid Valley Disposal
Roy Mendrin Mid Valley Disposal
Glenda Dailey Mid Valley Mfg Inc
Lee Porter Mid-Valley Distributers
Michael Hale Mike Hale
Toni Layne Mike Jensen Farms
Cindy Sandoval MILAN INSTITUTE
Joe Haydock MILAN INSTITUTE
Annette Silva MILLER HAY & TRUCKING INC.
Fred Minagar Minagar & Associates, Inc.
Rafael Juarez Minnali Engineering Corporation
Prasad Kolluru Minority Business Center
David Mendoza Minority Business Development Agency Business Cent
Lori Plamondon Mission Critical Specialists
Joslyn Buckner MISSION LINEN SUPPLY
General Contact Mitchell Engineering
Mary Jo Avila MJ Avila Company
Eric Bozeman MJ Incorpoated
Eric Bozeman MJ Incorporated
MJ "Kip"King MJ King Insurance Services
Marshawn Govan MKG INSURANCE AGENCY & TAX CONSULTANTS
Marshawn Govan MKG Tax Consultants
Mark Pittman MMR Power Solutions
Miranda Patton MNS Engineers
Peter Porras MOBILE MINI LLC
Jennifer Jarrett Mobile Modular
Barbara Nix Modern Custom Fabrication, Inc
Jimmy Luong MODERN DRUG
Robert A Bartlett Modern Welding Co Of CA Inc
ROBERT BORMAN MODESTO MOBILITY CENTER
SAWTANTRACHOPRA MODESTO PULMONARY MEDICAL CLINIC
Kent Robison ModSpace Corporation
Genia Taylor Momentum Broadcasting, LP
Oscar Zavaleta Montez Group Inc.
Robert Sanchez Monument Security, Inc
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Chuck Christman Moon Raker Ranch Agency
Lenor Lopez Moonlight Packing Corp
Jesse Moore Fence Company Inc
Kendall Wheeler MOORE GRIDER GRIGGS COWAN CPA
Isaac Segovia Morgner Construction Management
Vickey Dodson Morris General Contracting Inc
Joyce Diaz Morrison Healthcare
Melissa Sing Morrison Healthcare
Eddie Kho Morton & Pitalo, Inc.
John Mosher Mosher Consulting Services INCWBE
Donna Marie Measell Motivational Systems Inc
KURT Mozingo MOZINGO CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Edward French MRI Imaging Center of Fresno, Inc
Scott Johnson MRI Network
Dana Cota MRO Engineers, Inc.
Victoria Bernal Ms.
Steven Koch MTGL, Inc.
John McCain Municon Consultants
Lois Valeskie Municon Consultants
Jeremy Squire Murex Environmental, Inc.
Lorna Hernandez MURPHY BANK
Mckay Moua MWM General Contracting
Brian Alston My Electrician Inc
Beverly Tripp MY GIRLFRIEND'S HOUSE
Kirk Johnson MYERS & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LP
Clinton Myers Myers and Sons Construction, LP
ASGAR CEMENTWALA MZ TECHNOLOGIES INC
Sandra Ferguson N.L.D.S
Andres Camarena N/A
Denise Nolan n/a
Jaime Carrera n/a
Susie Q.n/a
Swapan Nag NAG Inc
Christina Valdez-Roup NAMI Fresno
Robbie Cruzado-Rivera NAPA
Brian Doonan National Concrete Washout
Alejandra Vega National Raisin Company
Davina Merkow National Raisin Company
Sal Chavez National Raisin Company
Vincent Fernandez National Raisin Company
Marty English Nations Roof
Marty English Nations Roof
Joseph Leon NATIVE FIRST
Irma Murillo Nazareth House
Marie Cheek Nazareth House
Jan Groupp NBA Engineering, Inc.
Johanna Lobaton NC Moving & Storage Solutions
Chantelle Limnios NCECI
Steve Mislinski NCM Engineering Corp
Angela Hernandez NDC Energy
DAVID Neese NEESE CONSTRUCTION
Mike Nemat Nemat Inc.
Ron Napier Nemat Inc.
Nestor Garcia Nestor Garcia
Miranda Ruiz Neuro-Communication Solutions, LLC
Lupe Salazar Neuro-Pain Medical Ctr
Jim Boone New England Sheet Metal
Galen Shimer New Flyer Parts
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Ruby Solis NEW IMAGE SALON
DeAlma Ford New Life Discovery School
Lydia Nagengast New Life Discovery Schools, Inc.
Lydia Nagengast New Life Discovery Schools, Inc.
Dan Rudnick New Logic Research, Inc.
Mark Ritter New Millennium Business and Family Solutions
Edgar Kenner New Star Logistics
Brandon Childers New Wave Graphics
Sally Campbell New World Pasta Co
Jim Lusk New York Life
Lee Her New York Real Estate
Val Huratdo Next Level Solutions
Tracy Bartlett Nichols Consulting Engineers
Nicholas Ledbetter Nick Ledbetter MT
Paul Niemann niemann technology, inc.
Karen Nisikawa Nish-Ko
RICHARD GARGAN NJG CORPORATION
Stephanie Pascal Noble Care Transport Services
John Nolte Nolte Construction
Natalie Emerzian Nolte Construction
Jeanne Barsby Non-Offending Parent Advocacy Inc.
Tony Castillo Nor Cal Laborers
Michael Swaney North American Fence & Railing, Inc.
Alistair Lizaranzu North Bay Seismic Design
Steve Hall North Fork Rancheria
Rene Ledezma NORTH POINT HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE
Zach Milner North Star Construction and Engineering, Inc.
Danielle Macagba North Star Family Center
Eliborio Limon North Star Family Center
Erica Reed North Star Family Center
Frances Cornejo North Star Family Center
Maria Flores North Star Family Center
Mary DelaTorre North Star Family Center
Vanessa Johnson-Galvan North Star Family Center
Tim Robertson North Valley Labor Federation
Ed Chavez - SPHR NORTHERN SHEETS, LLC
Deni Chambers Northgate Environmental Management, Inc.
John Mensonides NorthStar Engineering Group, Inc.
Kaite Ryan Northwest Exteriors
Katie Ryan NORTHWEST EXTERIORS
Maria Moreno-Townsend Northwest Medical Group
Michael LaBroad Northwest Pipe Company
Keith Settle Northwest Structural Moving
Jesse Rojas not applicable
Jonathon Palmer NOVA Services
HAJIR Nuriddin NURIDDIN, HAJIR
Mark Knowles O M JONES INC
Valerie Epps Oakmont of Fresno
Manni Vorabouth OAKWOOD GARDENS
James Clark Oberkamper & Associates Civil Engineers, Inc.
Jared Kaji Occu-Med
Eduardo Gonzalez OCED
Felipe Perez OCED
Ismael Herrera OCED
Rodi Hernandez OCED
Ciaran O'Connor O'Connor Construction Managemetnt Inc
DYLAN Crawford O'dell Engineering, Inc.
Elizabeth Camargo ODWALLA
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Ian Coolbear Office of Assemblyman Jim Patterson
Karina Macias Office of Community and Economic Development
Yahaira Figueroa Office of Council Member Clint Olivier
Melanie Ruvalcaba Office of Policy, Planning and Communication Fresn
Claudia Salinas Office of State Senator Andy Vidak
Kristina Solberg Office of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
Gabriela Garcia OFR INC
Juan Navarro OFR INC
Johannah White Oh What Joy -Event Styling & Boutique Rentals
Ken Castle Ojo Technology
Rosie Lopez OK Produce
Lisa Weiler Olam
Greg Estep Olam Americas
Narinder Pal Singh Olam Americas
Olga Huerta Olga Huerta Insurance Agency
Shalawn Garcia Olive Tree Builders, Inc.
Gwen Morris OLR Wizards
Tavo Espinoza Olympic Engineering Construction
Mike King Omega Trophy
Kim Preston Omsberg & Preston
Lorenzo Thomas On Point Medical
John Ostlund One Putt Broadcasting
Vivian Chang OPAC Consulting Engineers
David Mercer Operating Engineers
Jessica Manzo Opportunity Fund
Abner Villarreal OPTIMAL HOSPICE CARE
Amy McClure ORCHARD PARK ASSISTED LIVING
Beth Petty ORCHARD PARK ASSISTED LIVING
Kathy Selenski Orchard Supply Hardware
Rey Orito Orito & Associates
Bill Milner Orkin Pest Control
Tim Koraoka Orsee Design Associates
Ibrahim Osman Osman Engineering PLLC
David Zoldoske Other: International Center for Water Technology (
Brian Boever OUTBACK MATERIALS
Michael Dominquez Outwords
Keith Beene OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF FRESNO, INC.
Flindt Andersen P.A.I.N
John Kochergen Pace Medical
Les Corriea Pacific Beach Tower Inc
Pat Wurts Pacific Central Management
Mark Bates Pacific Coast Markings Inc.
Anthony Davison PACIFIC COAST SUPPLY (PACIFIC SUPPLY)
Chrissy Tracy Pacific Coast Water Truck Services
Leslie Araki Pacific Distributing, Inc.
Kathy Sauceda PACIFIC GARDENS NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Steve Newvine Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Sarah Woolf Pacific Gold Marketing, Inc.
Rosalia Haddock Pacific Grain & Foods
Anthony Bordens PACIFIC GRAIN & FOODS, LLC
Craig Roberts PACIFIC GRAIN & FOODS, LLC
Simona Vargas PACIFIC GRAIN & FOODS, LLC
Jason Passmore Pacific Investigative Services
Kirby Miller PACIFIC MEDICAL, INC. PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS
SANDY VITALE PACIFIC ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS
Maham Hamdani Pacific Protection Services
Cathy Hirsch Pacific Railway Enterprises, Inc.
John Richards Pacific Restoration Group, Inc.
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Tom Kandris PackageOne
John Piester Packers Sanitation Services
Carlos Mina Packers Sanitation Services Inc
Chris Duke Palazzo
Su Rosenthal PALM MEDICAL GROUP
Chris Brien Palo Verde Constructors
Carmen Lopez Pana Pacific
Lawrence Castanon Pana-Pacific
Michael Wasco Paperless Knowledge, Inc.
Trish Papulia Pappy's Fine Foods
Ethel Walker Paragon Engineering & Management
Scott Marshall Paragon Granite & Tile
Melissa Foraker Paralegal Assistance Unlimited
Maria Ochoa Paramount Farms
Doug Harvill PARAMOUNT PEST SERVICES
Rebecca Bonner Parsons
Tom Lagerquist Parus Consulting, Inc.
Leslie Derman Pathways Advisory Group
Eloise Golden Patrick Golden MD
Evan Patterson Patterson Construction
Dave P PATTON VENDING CO
Patricia Valdes Patty’s Jungle Hut
Paul Halajian Paul Halajian Architects
Rochelle Martinez-Cantu Paul Mitchell – the School
Patricia Pauli PAULI ENGINEERING, INC
Kim Sojourn Pay Day Now
Bill Taylor Payco Specialties Inc.
Mercedes Crosby Payless Shoe Source Manchester Center
Bettye Smith Payroll People Inc
Jason Thompson PB Loader Corporation & AGH
Maggie Steciuk PBS Engineering and Associates, LLC
Mona Shah PBS Engineers, Inc.
Jeff Fishinghawk PC PHARMACY
Falina Marihart PC SOLUTIONS
Tracy Stratton PCA
Yolanda Pallesi PCA (aka Central California Sheets)
Cheryl Cerniglia Peachwood Medical Group
Sharon Laird Peachwood Medical Group
Sharon Laird Peachwood Medical Group
Sheri Hamett Peachwood Medical Group
Sophia Barboza Peachwood Medical Group
Tamie HEnsley Peachwood Medical Group
Tonya Grewal Peachwood Medical Group
Onofrio Pecoraro Pecoraro, Inc.
Craig Scharton Peeves Public House & Local Market
Sandy McDaniel Pekar McDaniel
Luz Pena Pena Construction
Jim McGuire Pendragon Security
Robert Macioce Penn Equipment & Tool Corporation
Marsha Waller Penny Newman
Lorenzo Guerra Pep Boys
Natalia Johnson PEPSI COLA
Lois Paganini Perfect Vacation
Dolores Niera Performance Outcomes & Associates
Kevin Gerhardt Performance Trailers, Inc
Lauren Johnson Perimeter Protection Products, Inc.
Jan Perkins Perkins, Mann & Everett
christina Pet Medical Ctr & Spa
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Gabriel Garcia Petco
Ed Petil Petil Const. & Engrg, Inc.
Bill Cook Petra Resource Management
Peter Sarkis Petra Structural Engineers
Debbie Manning Petunia's Place
Beverly Cuadros PFS
Dan Vang PG&E - Fresno Service Planning Dept
Philip Henry Philip Henry Architecture
Eddie Rodriguez Phoenix Private Patrol and Security
Paula Flores Piccadilly Inn Shaw
Linda Pizana PICK A PART AUTO WRECKING
Mike Pickett Pickett Solar
Angel Sanchez Pick-N-Pull
Juan Rivera PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA
Maria Raspant Pieology Pizzeria
REBECA MARTINEZ Pine Mountain Custom
Keith Thompson Pinnacle Environmental Technologies
Tricia Blair PIONEER MARKET
Anita Simpson Piranha Pipe & Precast
Eddie Simpson Piranha Pipe & Precast
Francisco Diaz Pitman Farms
Jefferson Birrell Pitman Farms
Jimmie Jackson PITMAN FARMS
Anthony Camacho PLACEMENT PROS/RADSTAND
Zaira DeLaCruz PLACEMENT PROS/RADSTAND
Dave Demers Planet Solar
Kevin Harley Plasticade
Jon Rodden Pleasant Mattress Inc
Kathi McIntyre Pleasant Mattress Inc.
Mike Stype Pleasant Mattress Inc.
Kevin Small PleinAire Design Group
Pedro Silva PNA CARGO TRANSPORT
Fletcher Perez PNEUMATIC CONTROL, INC.
Rachel Freitas POLICE SCIENCE INSTITUTE, INC.
Gladis Laurean Pom Wonderful
Mike Stokes POM Wonderful
Patty Boman Poppy Social Media
Ranell Potts POTTS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Jessica Munoz Poverello House
Stephanie Ortiz Poverello House
Dr. Karl Baune POWER CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH
Robert Glover Power Design Electric Inc
Connie Cuellar PPG INDUSTRIES
Denise Mendoza PPG INDUSTRIES
Phil Klassen PPMC INVESTMENTS, LLC
Johnny Yslas PRA GROUP
Juanita Johnson Prayer Works or J's Creations
Joan Karvaly Precise Panel Engraving Co., Inc.
Ed Dunkel Precision Civil Engineering
Lydia Zabrycki Precision Civil Engineering
Rick Marino Precision Land Surveying, Inc.
Rodney Brown Precision R&B Machines
Eli Salazar Preferred Bonding Inc.
Alvin Chong Premier Building Group
James Conlow Presidio Electric
Levia Espinosa Pressed Juicery
Chris Gilles Prestige Collision Center
Cliff Tubbs Prestige Fabric
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Debra Leavelle Prime EDM
Bruce Boegel PRIME ENGINEERING
John Hoff Prinsco
Melissa Pacheco Private Security Service
Anthony Martinez Pro Tile
John Carter Carter Pro-Cast Products Inc.
Emanuel Baker Process Strategies Inc.
Brandi Williams PRODUCERS DAIRY
Tom Foster Professional Design Associates
Allen Huddleston Professional Exchange Service Corp.
Julia Cota Professional Exchange Service Corporation
Melissa Nalawagan Professional Exchange Service Corporation
Tasha Perez Professional Exchange Service Corporation
Bruce McBride Project Delivery Analysts,
Robert Getter ProjectLine
Victor Antonio Promesa
Jodee Romero Promesa Behavioral Health
Ashleigh Haddad Prompt Staffing
ALBERTO Martinez PRO-SE SERVICES, INC.
Paula Pena PROTEIN INC.
Cynthia Rye Proteus
Quirino Banuelos Proteus Inc.
Tere Cortez PROTEUS TRAINING CENTER
Robert Alcazar Proteus, Inc.
Yolanda Gamez Proteus, Inc.
Pete Handforth Pts Surveying Inc.
Lori Tafoya Puma Construction & Restoration
Brian Driggs Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning
Tina Randles QK
Angel Farley Quad Knopf
Angel Farley Quad Knopf
Kristine Price Quad Knopf
Serjik Shamirian Quadriga Inc.
Cindy Nolan Quadriga Landscape Architecture and Planning, Inc.
Ahmad Haider QUALITY BEVERAGE & PAPER DISTRIBUTOR
Jim Sullivan Quality Concessions
Keith Gilliam Quality Engineering Inc
Yolanda Mejia Quality Home Services
David Soto Quantum Construction Company
Valarie Salas QUEST DIAGNOSTIC INC.
Mario Campos Quick PC Support, LLC
Luis Alfredo Lopez Quick Print Copy Center
Sam Phillips Quinn Company
Sue Kliewer Quiring Corp
Robert Jacboson R B JACOBSON,INC
Brooke Chappell R N R Construction Inc
Richard Garcia R&C constraction
Raeleen Lucas R. A. Lucas Company Inc.
Jim Brainard R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.
Erin Lowe R.L. Environmental, Inc.
Pattryse Chhee Radiax
Shannon Peich Raider Painting Company
Phil Leong Rail Surveyors and Engineers, Inc.
Diana Snowden Rainbow Brite Industrial Services, LLC.
Pablo Orozco RAIZANA TEA COMPANY
Rama Dawar RAMA'S INTERPRETING
Bob Rand Rand Machine Works
Marie Weston Randy's Tire & Wheel, Inc
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Steven Kendall Ranger Pipelines, Inc.
Angrest Harris Ransome Manufacturing
Randy Asai Ray Fisher Pharmacy
Sareang Nhim RAY FISHER PHARMACY
Robert James RBC Lubron Bearing Systems, Inc.
Scott Vonflue RE MICHAEL
Matt Sorrow RE Serrano, Inc.
LAUREEN BORUP RE/MAX Yosemite Gold
Amethyst Ware Reading and Beyond
Arasely Linares Reading and Beyond
Arasely Rosas Reading and Beyond
Ashley Olazava Reading and Beyond
Cesar Lucio Reading and Beyond
Cesar Lucio Reading and Beyond
Erwin Garrido Reading and Beyond
James Richardson Reading and Beyond
James Richardson Reading and Beyond
Jesus Galvez Reading and Beyond
Kajai Yang Reading and Beyond
Kao Saetern Reading and Beyond
Karen Jimenez Reading and Beyond
Luis Santana Reading and Beyond
Maria Ceja Reading and Beyond
Maria Ruvalcaba Reading and Beyond
Maria Ruvalcaba Reading and Beyond
Matilda Soria Reading and Beyond
Nakia Vue Reading and Beyond
Patricia Valdez Reading and Beyond
Rebecca Salgado READING AND BEYOND
Reyna Pearce Reading and Beyond
Roberto Maqueda Reading and Beyond
Sandra Martinez Reading and Beyond
Sean Borelli Reading and Beyond
Stephanie Lentz Reading and Beyond
Yeng Her Reading and Beyond
Yarely Sanchez Reading and Beyond - Fresno Bridge
Cristina Ortiz Reading and Beyond Preschool
Zhour Alshaif Reading and Beyond Preschool
Cecilia Simmons readingandbeyond
Travis Huff Realtime Outsource
Rebecca Ruiz REBECCA'S LOVING CARE
Patti Donohue Red Bull North America
Katrina Poitras Red Cross
Jesse Ojeda Red Hawk Services Inc
Jessica Rivera Red Rooster Co.
Kerri Cummins Reed Business
Nicole Zieba Reedley City Manager
Sylvia Plata Reedley City Manager Assistant
Emilie Gerety Reedley College
Anita Betancourt Reedley Mayor
Adam Quevedo REFLECTIONS APARTMENTS
Brad Hardie REGENCY PROPERTY
Gina Means REGENCY PROPERTY
Matt Larson REGIONAL HAND CENTER
Patricia Alvarado Remedy Support Service
Rina Wang Renaissance General Restoration Contracting, Inc.
Charlie Sandoval Renewal Body Works, Inc.
Gwynn Clark REPEAT PERFORMANCE
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Saam Esfandiari RES Engineers Inc.
Joseph Oaxaca ResCare Workforce Services
Krystle Tijerina ResCare Workforce Services
Rigo Medina ResCare Workforce Services
Rodney Casillas ResCare Workforce Services
Greg Landin Rescue Training Institute, Inc
Tom Hinchey Resource Employment
Patrick Embree Resource Exploration and Drilling, LLC
Alma Zapata-Heflebower Resource Lenders
Cassey Eastwood RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE CENTRAL VALLEY
Libia Mejia Reyes truckings
Jana Guerrero RHA
Jana Guerrero RHA
May Lay RHA Energy Solutions
Fredonia Graves RHA, INC.
Louis Mata Rich Products Corp
Richard Keyes Richard Heath & Associates
Korinna Pedrosa Richard Heath & Associates, Inc.
Sandra Pettis Richard Yen & Associates
Rick Gould Rick Gould dba Country Hearts Too Trucking
Frank Ortiz Ricoh Americas Corporation
PAUL BENZ RIDGECREST SANITATION
Jordan Baldwin Ridgeline Engineering
Ashley Alaniz Right at Home
Erin Evans Right at Home
Xong Her Right at Home
Marilyn Bogosian Riverside Nursery
Ramiro Rodriquez RJ AUTO BODY AND PAINT
Jerry Paulin RM Industries
Lucy Infante RMC CONSTRUCTORS
Ralph Domingez RMD Surveying Corporation
Violet Gong R-N Market
Parry Novak RNPM
Robert Cervantes Robert Cervantes Atty
Robert Bishop ROBERT E BISHOP, INVESTIGATOR
ROBERT Boyer ROBERT E BOYER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Bob Heinen Robert Heinen Consulting Engineers
Robert (Bob)Heinen Robert Heinen Consulting Engineers
Robert Puente Robert's Custom Painting
Robin Chiang ROBIN CHIANG & COMPANY
Bill Robinson robinson and sons
Ken Dykes ROBINSON FLOORING
Jim Villalobos Robinson Inn
Rhonda R.Rocket Machine Works
BILL Verley ROCKSLIDE MATERIALS, INC
Dale Deardorff Rocky Peak Leadership Center
Rodney Haron Rodney Haron Attorney
Jon Kapis Rolf Jensen & Associates
Richard Roman Roman and Associates Incorporated
Brian Negri Romo Incentives Group
Eric Herrera Romo Incentives Group
Keith Brama Romo Incentives Group
Andrew Runner Root Access Hackerspace
Mai Chang Rose View Terrace, Inc.
Rosana Wallace ROSEVIEW TERRACE - BE.GROUP
Chase Schwartz-Walten ROUBICEK & THACKER COUNSELING
Vicky Gudino Royal Charter Mortgage
Larry Weldly ROYAL EXPRESS
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Abdul Amundnegi ROYAL FURNITURE
Bally Singh Royal Gardens III
Joni Saxen Royal Security inc
Janene Osburn ROYAL T MANAGEMENT
William Strand RRM Design Group
Teri Harp Ruann Dairy
Kimberley Binion Ruby's Valley Care Home
Monica Alejandrez Ruby's valley care home
Monica Alejandrez Ruby's Valley Care Home
Shinae Bishop Ruby's Valley Care Home
Teresa Ruiz Ruiz Tax Service
Phillip Mendrin Rumex Construction Corporation
NELLIE RUMLEY Rumley, Nellie
Karen Rupert Construction Supply
Judi Rush RUSH ADVERTISING
Michelle Alexander RUSH ADVERTISING
Gavino Cantu Rutter Armey Inc
Clifford Ruzicka Ruzicka Associates
John Loyko RX RELIEF- STAFFING
Jim Reed Ryerson
Steve Homes Ryerson
Patrick Tuel S & K Marketing Group, LLC
Hoy Seng Kwok S Kwok Engineers, Inc.
Sang Lee S Y Lee Associates, Inc.
Tino Sandoval S&S CASINO CHAIRS
Josie Johnson Sabourin, Christopher DDS MS MSD
David Estoque SAE and Associates
Kerchou Moua Safe Food Alliance
Maribel Nunez-Alvarez Safe Food Alliance
Mandeep Sharma Safe Haven Community Care homes Inc
Mandeep Sharma SAFE HAVEN, INC.
Veer Singh SAFE HAVEN, INC.
Ron Miller Safe Utility Exposure, Inc.
Sam Iler SafeCon Consulting Group Inc.
Renee Smith Safety Environmental Consulting
Rick Rose Safety Network
Sandra Allen Saf-T-Co Supply
Paul Bauer - Assistant ValerieSagaser, Watkins & Wieland PC
Paul Bauer Sagaser, Watkins and Weiland
Brian Taylor SAGE INDUSTRIAL
HUSAIN RASHIK SAIF INDUSTRIES
Jena Torres SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
Yolanda Rodriguez Salazar & Cook, LLP
Anita Sanchez Sals Mexican Restaurant
Karl Salazar Sal's Mexican Restaurant
Lorraine Salazar Sal's Mexican Restaurant
Wences Gutierrez Sal's Mexican Restaurant
Michele Uribe Sal's Mexican Restaurants
Sam Salhab Sam A. Salhab Attorney at Law
Nunez Elizabeth San Joaquin City Manager
Beth Pitcock San Joaquin College of Law
Salvador Vargas San Joaquin Delta College
Alejandro Lemus San Joaquin Figs, Inc.
Julia Hernandez San Joaquin Mayor
Diana B.San Joaquin Mayor Assistant
Karine Hakobyan San Joaquin Medical Transport
Karine Hakobyan san joaquin medical transportation
Sarah Parkes San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust
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Chenecua Dixon San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Jerry Franksen San Joaquin Valley College
William Broomfield San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance
Gil Soto San Joaquin Wine Co, Inc
Sam Kharufeh San Joaquin, Calaveras, Alpine BTC
Nichole Rice San Joaquin-Calaveras CLC
Derron Wilkinson San Jouquin College of Law
Diane Steel San Jouquin College of Law
Angel Jackson SAN MAR Properties
Oliva Poole SAN MAR Properties
Samuel Zamora SAN MAR Properties Inc.
Rose Artellan SAN MAR Properties, Inc.
Stephanie Strobel SAN MAR Properties, Inc.
Eric Sandoval Sandoval & Associates LLC
Tim Chapa Sanger City Manager
Frank Gonzalez Sanger Mayor
Eli Cruz Sanger Veterans Park Incorporation
ERIK JOSEPHSON SAN-JOAQUIN HELICOPTERS INC.
Leslie Hertzig SANTE HEALTH CENTER
Mike Conrad Sapper West
Tim Satterlee Satterlee Electrical Services
Jode Mayer Save a lot
Dawn Golik SBA
Tom Scheu SBA
Victor Bribiesca SBA
Robbie Kunkel SBDC
Keily Figueroa SBHIS (South Bay Health Ins Srv)
Octavio Sanchez SBueno Contracting Company
Bert Pizano SCAFCO Steel Stud Co.
Tommy Ball scc.i
Amee Moua SCELZI ENTERPRISES
Angel Topoozian Scelzi Enterprises, inc
Gary Scelzi Scelzi Enterprises, inc
James Scelzi Scelzi Enterprises, inc
Ashlyn Airheart SCF Securities
Jana Meadows SCF Securities, Inc.
Charles Schlumpbeger Schlumpberger Consulting Engineers
Gary Schnitzler Schnitzler Farms Inc
Jerry Schwab Schwab Engineering, Inc.
Mario Salice Schwager Davis, Inc.
Pauline Turner Schy & Associates
Liz Salas SCORE
Peter Fong Score
Steve Ocheltree Score
Scott Comstock Scott Comstock Realtor
Todd Stevens Scrimco, Inc.
Ryan McAlister SCV Electric, Inc.
Annie Aguilar SDE
Shirley Douglas SDouglas Consulting
Vic Rollandi SDV Services, Inc.
Brooke Ashjian Seal Rite Paving
Matt Seals Seals Construction, Inc.
Andrea Visintainer Seals-Biehle General Contractors
Teri Jackson Seaport Lighting Inc
Bill N/A SECURE IT NEW
Jose Leon Barraza SEFCEDA
Juan Manuel Saavedra SEFCEDA
Raul Segura Segura Security Services
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Ninfa Mananian SEIU-UHW
Walt Stamirowski Select Electric, Inc.
Malissa Sagrero SELECT STAFFING
Kim Malcom Self Employed
Julie Caldwell Ulrich self- employed
Aaron Phanco Self-Employed
Jim Avalos Selma Mayor
Barbara Rodiek Selt
Cheryl Koehn Senior Care Home Services
Pri DeSilva Sequoia Consultants
Henry Redondo Serna Engineering
Melissa Mendoza Serpa Packaging
Ross Spillman Servepro
Sushil Prakash Seven Eleven (7-11)
Randy Johnson Severn Trent Services
Jayne Smith Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals
Michael Lopez Sheet Metal Workers of Local 104
Jaclyn Lumpkin Sherman Bros. Trucking
Mandeep Gill Shop-N-Go
Jorge Zavala ShowRoom Doctor Z Inc.
Dick Shrader Shrader Excavation
Danette Owens Sierra Endocrine Associates
Jesus Sierra Sierra Engineering Group
Chris Hunt SIERRA GATEWAY SENIOR RESIDENCE
Brenda Budke Sierra HR Partners
Shaunna Shortes Sierra Medical Research Inc
Terry Eskola SIERRA TELEPHONE
Katrina Chan Sierra View Animal Hospital
ROBERT DARLING SIERRA WATER SHUTTLE
Doug Benton Sierrra Mountain Construction Inc.
Dan Royal SIGNAL 88 SECURITY
Michael Wirtz SIGNATURE FLIGHT
Theodora Cantu Signature Life Safety Services
Brandy Mabry SIMONE FRUIT COMPNAY
Stacey Grote Simonian Farms
Jim Cavallero Simplot
Sean Sinclair SINCLAIR GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Adolf Singh Singh Group Inc.
Sohall Anjum Six Star Kerman Auto Repair
Shelley Cottrill SjR Contract Consultants Inc.
Julie Rey SJVAPCD
Samson Engeda SKS Engineering, Inc.
Don Tylenda Skyline Steel
Kim Debban Slakey Brothers
Sheryl Solakian Slam Specialties
Steven Turner Slaton Group
Kim Reimer Sleep Fit Corporation
Theresa Russell Sleep Fit Corporation
Jason Hernancez SLINGSHOT POWER
Claudia Moreno Small Business Majority
Ximora Pena Small Business Majority
Cesaly Hayes SMART & FINAL
Alex Mora SMG FRESNO CONVENTION CENTER & ENTERTAINMENT CENTE
Dr.Salazar Smiles and Teeth
Mary Smyth Smyth Consulting, Inc.
Don D'Alli SNG Nutrition-Costco
Kanako Gleim Snowflake Designs
Blair Sobba Sobba Group
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Alyssa Collins Social Vocational Services
Liberty Hicks Social Vocational Services
Thomas Durston Solar Alternatives Design
Jim Vumback Solar Universe
Brad Ward Solarbrite
Jose Rojas Soldado Construction
Larry Troglin SOL-TEC
Ron Hicks Soltek Pacific Construction
Charlene Follendore Sol-Tek Solar
Beronica Galindo SOMERFORD PLACE
Susie O'Hara Sonitrol
Monte Gray SONORA TRACTOR SERVICE
Alex Sanchez Soto Fence Company
CLAY Lomax SOUTH VALLEY SOLUTIONS
Kathy Dereaves SOUTH WEST TRANSPORTATION
Larry Harvey Southern California Electrical
Jerry Peot Southern Nevada Movers Inc.
Ann Rodriguez SPARKY ELECTRONICS
Mayra Ibarra SPARTAN STAFFING
Mike Ledoux Specialized Ford Recycling Inc
Chad Peabody Specter Corps Solutions
Albert Varela Jr Speedy Zapatos
Mark Spencer Spencer Electric
Sal Italiano SPI Consulting Engineers, Inc
Nia Smith SPORTSMAN'S WAREHOUSE
Jonathan Feld Sportsmobile
Kimberly Clark Sportsmobile West, Inc.
Kevin Watson Sprinkler Fitters
Steve Sutherland SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.
Krizza Condest St Therese Family Dental Care
Bill Fallgatter Stability Home Access
Billy Powell Stanislaus, Merced, Mariposa, Tuolumne BTC
Astrid Zuniga Stanislaus-Tuolumne CLC
Sandy Nuding Stanton Wash Systems
Phil Huerta STAPLES
Gilbert Flores star sat.
Robert Jackson STARS Behaviroal Health Group
Sherri Watkins State Center Adult Education Consortium
Katherine Medina-Gross State Center Community College - Apprenticeship
Cherylyn Crill-Hornsby State Center Community College District
Dan Sousa State Center Community College District
Edwin Eng State Center Community College District
Kelly Fowler State Center Community College District
Lacy Barnes State Center Federation of Teachers
Angela Lopez State Farm
Jerry Brown State of CA
Araceli Holland State of CA Department of Rehabilitation
Doug Perkins Statewide Traffic Safety & Signs
Mark Sanchez STAUFFER GLOVE & SAFETY
Ashli Morones STC SECURITY
Mari Gamez Stereo & DJ Outlet
STEVEN Fowler STEVEN M. FOWLER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Myles Stevens Stevens + Associates
Jonathan Bailey Stevens, Ferrone & Bailey Engineering Co., Inc.
Peter Harris Stevens+Associates
Thomas Nakazawa Stitch Master
Steve Haro Stockbridge Development
Salvador Hernandez STONE PROTECTION SERVICES
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Terry Strange Strange Resource Management
Bennett Martin STRATAap Architects & Planners
Byron Chitay Stratas Foods
Cindy Gunter Stratas foods
Joe Anderton Stratas Foods
Sheri Moucka Stratas Foods
Dave Haag Stratas Foods LLC
Lonnie Petty Strategic Mechanical, Inc.
Michael Cunningham Stretch Solutions LLC
Michael Strickland Strickland Well Drilling
Joy Montgomery Structural Integrity
Anna Dezember StructureCast
Henry Chang Structus, Inc.
Alyssa Pratt STURDY GUN SAFE MANUFACTURING
Frank Rodriguez Style-line Consturction, Inc
Kathleen Pena SUBURBAN PROPANE
Morgan Bowser Suburbane Propane
Pd Moua Summer Park
Tony Orlando Summit Environmental Services, Inc.
Danny Mihelcic Summit Signal, Inc.
Marccus Rubenstein Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Cynthia Paulus Suncrest Bank
Kailee Woods Suncrest Bank
Carlos Carlos Sunlight Cleaning
Guadalupe De Anda Sunnyside Diner
Sheri Tubbs SUNNYSIDE GLEN APARTMENTS
Gina Giannetta Sunnyside Health & Tennis Club
Jason Jung SUNNYSIDE PHARMACY
Jackie Tamura SUNRISE MEDICAL
Zikiya Battle SUNRISE MEDICAL
Ching Wu Sunrise Pacific, Inc
Mark Blackburn SUNSET MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Phil Del Negro Suntrek Industries
JJ Martinez Superior Caseworks, Inc.
Joe Olivares SUPERIOR CONSULTING SERVICE
Art Galindo Superior Fire Inc
Sergio Olmos SUPERIOR ROOFING
Tim Congemi Superior Site Safety, LLC
Clinton Martin Survalarm Technologies
Bryan Philips Surveying And Mapping, Inc.
Troy Rutherford Suulutaaq, Inc.
Michelle Abenoja SVS
Jennifer Anderson Swanson Fahrney Ford
Jose Palacios Synergistics Inc
Terry McClain Synergy Engineering & Construction Group Inc
Everette Adams Systems Consulting LLC
TRACEY SANDERS T&G CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
Andrew Cummings T.G. Schmeiser Co., Inc.
Cory Cummings T.G. Schmeiser Co., Inc.
Lisa Carman T3W Business Solutoins, Inc.
Jadee Mejorado TABLE MOUNTAIN CASINO
Laura Nichols TABLE MOUNTAIN CASINO
Fidel Jimenez TACO BELL #27300
Stacy Slocum TalentGumbo.com
Adriana Zapata Tamarind Management Team
Tamara Glover Tamarind Management Team
Hannah Davis Tamarind Management Team, Inc
Taneshia Kerr Task Blueprint
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DINA LAMBERT TAVIS CORPORATION
Rachel Landphere Team EES
Stephen Girard Team West Contracting Corp
Angela Rayfield Team West Contracting Corporation
Pam May TechScribe Communications
Julia Benson Tectonics
Oluwatoyin Mixon TEE 4 WOMEN INC
Eric Buriel Teichert Construction
Warren Edwards TekPro PC
Jeff Reiden Teksystems
Kristeen Paraguas TekTegrity
Stephen Chan Telamon Engineering Consultants Inc
Asghar Ghassemy Telenet VoIP Inc.
Rick Winer Temple Beth Israel
Cindy Neal Tenaya Lodge
Wendy Burke Tenaya Lodge
Theresa Quiroz TENAYA LODGE - DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES
Rita Verdugo Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Debra Goehring Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, A Delaware North Company
Raj Sharma Tent City
Larry Paris TERMINAL AIR BRAKE SUPPLY
William Aldrich TERO TEK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ANDY ITURRIRIA Terra Novo, Inc.
JENNIFER CHAFFIN TERRY BEDFORD CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Bryan Glass Teter, LLP
Peter Montes The Alvarado Group
Rick Hall THE BEAM TEAM
Mike Collins The Brownie Baker
Marc Jones The Building Design Group
Jeanette Yanez The Business Journal
Renee Carter The Carter Group dba Alling Iron Works
Ogbonna Abarikwu The CK Group, Inc.
Carolyn Childress The Cleaning Authoirty
Maria Pacheco The Cleaning Authority
Maria Pacheco The Cleaning Authority
Maria Pacheco The Cleaning Authority
Will James Childress The Cleaning Authority
Gabe Lanas The Consignment Emporium
Susie Rico-Vasquez The County of Fresno Department of Public Health
Glenn Culver The Culver Group, Inc.
Denise Baker THE DEERPOINT GROUP
Charlotte Miranda The F.I.R.M.
Arleen Roberts THE FALLS EVENT CENTER
Dora Westerlund The Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Raquel Eredia The Fresno Bee
Ali Byrnes The Garabedian Group
Paul Burns The Gordian Group
Maria Estrada THE GRAY LAW FIRM
Amanda Loveless The HMC Group Marketing
John Cohn The Jungle
Nancy Lockwood The Lockwood Agency
Sandra Acosta The Mexican Hillbilly Scooter Delivery Service
Paul O'Leary The Move Management Center
Tom Richards The Penstar Group
Mark Jackson The Pi Shop (Blue Dolphin Design & Engineering)
Marissa Walker The Pink Ape
Elga Boccardo The Presort Center
Elga Acosta-Boccardo The Presort Center
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Charles Slesinger The Professional Tree Care Co.
Nik Saija The Red Bridge Clothing Co.
Angie Rios The Rios Company
Samuel Norman THE RIOS COMPANY
Tyler Sandell The Robbins Company
Deb Breazeale The Salvation Army
Judy Blowers THE SALVATION ARMY
Linda Smith The Sanberg Group, Inc.
Adriane Sanford The Sanford Group, LLC
Gary Hamm The Solis Group
Juan Mejia The Stacking Shed
Famillah Finely The Talented Tenth
Bonnie Olay THE TERRACES AT SAN JOAQUIN GARDENS
Holli Their The Thier Group
Steve ChristiansonChristianson THE WATER-SCHOOL
Patricia Gustin The Windham
Selene Orozco The Windham
Paul LeRoy The281Group
Nicolaos Theophanous Theophanous Structural Engineers
Gabriela Lopez de Ayala THERMAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC
Thomas Owen Thomas J Owen and Associates
Rodney Thomason Thomason Tractor
Britton Thompson Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Joseph Kean Tierra Data Inc
Rose Yonia Tierra West Advisors, Inc
Darryck Selk TIGER TANKS INC
Kevin Cox Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company
Ric Carothers Tire Country USA Inc
Carolyn Brown Titanium Realty
CHRISTOPHERCoffelt TLC POSTAL CENTERS
Tina Mitchell TLC Safety Consultants, Inc
Jose Perez TOASTED ASPHALT, INC.
Sam Toledo Toledo’s Inc
Gabriel Sandoval Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant
Rosario Valencia Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant
Zulema Arambula Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant
Aleida Sanchez Toledos
Christy Sanchez Toledos
Dinora Cortez Toledos
Javier Arias Toledos inc
Fany Camacho Toledo's Inc
Ernesto Ramirez Toledo's Inc.
Guillermo Magallanes Toledo's Inc.
Luis Galvan Toledo's Inc.
Maribel Rodriguez Toledo's Inc.
Jose Sandoval Toledos Mexican Food
Maria AlejandraReyes Toledos Mexican restaurant
Rosario Valencia Toledo's Restaurant
Silver Rodriguez Toledo's Restaurant
Matthew Toma Toma & Associates
Jesse Ituarte Tomo Books USA
Mike Aikens Total Security Solutions Inc
Jay Newsome Total Vision Care Optometry
T'Shaka Toure Toure Associates
Steven Toyama Toyama & Associates
Lisa Ramos TPZP JV
Pantaleon TR Engineering
Emily Garcia Trade Force Staffing Solutions
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Michelle Bergeron TRADEMARK INC.
Virginia Munoz Trademark Staffing
Caprice Castorena Trademark Staffing Inc.
Virginia Munoz Trademarkstaffing
Sandra Valle Traffic Management, Inc
Marty Ueland TranPak
Lucie Colmenero TRANPAK, INC.
Rosie Gutierrez Transamerica
Mo Elahi TransAmerica Financial Advisors, Inc
Margot Tepperman TRANSITIONS COUNSELING CENTER
Jack Ybarra TRANSMETRICS, INC.
KYLE Bozarth TRANSMISSION DOCTOR PLUS
Rosetta Ramirez Transporatation Systems Engineering
Brandon Anderson Transportation Supply
Nancy Woods Transtec Consulting
Monique Elias TRANS-WEST SECURITIES SERVICE INC
Lori Laglow Travelers Body &Fender Works, Inc.
Fred Lowe Tree Pro Tree Service Inc
Sylvia Manzo TreeHouse Private Brands
Kim Tremaine Tremaine & Associates, Inc.
Ken Slaughter Jr.Trench Shoring Company
Dean Schoder Trimark Associates, Inc.
Philip Herve Trinity EMCS Inc.
Mark Horn Trinity Engineering Laboratories Inc
Jessica Phillips Triple J Ready Mix
Kim Graves Triton Corp
Cortney Mayhue Triton PEO
Jenny Jimenez Tri-Valley Plastering Inc
Ron Sheldon TTG Corp.
Tony Ramirez TUFF SHED
Gabby Alvidrez Tulare WIB
Sandy Miller Tulare WIB
Rosemary Alanis Turning Point
Rachael Sedory TURNING POINT OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA - TAY PROGRAM
Eva Rincon Tutor Perini Corporation
Micaella Rivera TUTOR PERINI ZACHARY PARSONS- JOINT VENTURE
Robert Bills TW PATTERSON BUILDING
Carolyn Mendibles Twilight Haven
Kandi Karst Twilight Haven
Sherry Tipps TWO JINN, INC. DBA ALADDIN BAIL BONDS
Brent Tyrrell Tyrrell Resources, Inc.
Bernadette Rojas U.S. Department of Commerce
Glen Roberts U.S. Department of Commerce
Nangpay Vang U.S.D.A. - Farm Dept
Antoinette Rodriguez UEI College
Jenny Heaton UEI COLLEGE
Debbie Neely Ulbrich California
Donald Parreira Ultra Gro Plant Food
Elizabeth Lewis UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
Tony Canales United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 701,1109 &
Sara Lugo UNITED FARMWORKER FOUNDATION
Sylvia Hernandez United Health Center Kerman
Frances Gomez United Health Centers
Juan Hernandez United Health Centers
Michael Green United Health Centers
Naomi Popoff United Health Centers
Kevin Yablan United Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Brittany Edwards United One Productions
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EUGENIA FELTER UNITED RODENT & PEST SERVICES, INC.
Rudy Rosales United Site Services, Inc.
Jorge Ramos United Staffing Associates
Jason Smoyer UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE
Lee Takikawa United States Department of Agriculture
Nicholas Grim United Way Fresno and Madera Counties
Bruce Ketch United Western
Gale Pirtle United Western Industries
Trayce Pedro UnitedHealth Centers
Aaron Ordaz Universal Metal Solutions
Arthur Templeman Universal Precast Concrete, Inc.
Aretha Southwell UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICES
Madeline Wilson Universal Reprographics, Inc.
Lynnette Brewer UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COORPERATIVE EXTENSION, F
George Vanvleet "Van"University of California Merced
Judy Anaya UNIVISION
Tommie Nellon Unlimited Energy
Patrick Seitz unWired Broadband
Cheyenne Jenvey UPS
Jason Huewe Upstream Designs, LLC
Jason Ling Urban Design Consulting Engineers
Elizabeth Cortez Urology Associates
Erin Lung Urology Associates
Stephanie Perez Urology Associates
Davis Cheng US NATIONAL AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER
Kamala Harris US Senate
Yinbin Xu US SOUND & VIBRATION INSTITUTE
Benjamin Tate USDA
J.A.Valdez V&G Builders, Inc
Shannon Deen VA Central California Health Care System
Natale Boudah Va hospital
Sylvia Gonzalez Valdez and Valdez
Juan Islas VALLARTA SUPERMARKET
Lydia Gutierrez Valley Apprenticeship Connections
Ger Lee Valley Caregiver Resource Center
Shellena Heber Valley Center for the Blind
Greg Lucas Valley Chrome Plating Inc
Kent Carpenter Valley Chrome Plating Inc
Matthew Lucas Valley Chrome Plating Inc
Ray Lucas Valley Chrome Plating Inc
Tom Lucas Valley Chrome Plating Inc
Robert Lossotovitch Valley Cleaning & Restoration Inc
Raelene D VALLEY ELECTRONIC BILLING
Nina Hernandez VALLEY EXPRESS INC.
Paul Cano Valley Family Fitness
Steve Cash Valley Fence Co
Gary Jue VALLEY FIG GROWERS
Irving Hernandez Valley Health Team
Saky Sihan Valley Health Team. Inc.
Kathleen Rose VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER
Rita Patel Valley Inn
Susie Paredes VALLEY IRON INC
Mary Zakaryan Valley Regional Home Health
Hugo Hernandez VALLEY SANITARY SUPPLY
Debbie Raven Valley Small Business Development corporation
Rich Mostert Valley Small Business Development Corporation
Janet Grimson Valley Teen Ranch
Robert Gifford Valley Torch & Regulator Repair
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Michael Garabedian Valley Welding & Machine Works
Julie Vandermost Vandermost Consulting Services
Roger Van Groningin Van-G Trucking Inc
Douglas Scheidt Vanguard Construction Services, Inc.
Ricardo Lainez Vast Networks
CHRISTOPHERNELSON VELOCITY ENGINEERING
Abdul Ali Ventura Market
Vida Wright Veridico Group, Inc.
Britt Field Verus Care Inc.
Cynthia Rhodes Veterinary Emergency Service, Inc.
Denise Demery VIA ADVENTURES INC.
Ryan O’Hearn VIBRA HEALTHCARE-SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY REHABILITATION
Tyler Rynberg Vibro-Acoustic Consultants
Paul Majich Vido Artukovich & Son Inc./ Vidmar Inc. A JV
Shawna Gutierrez Vie-Del Company
Beatriz Villa De Green Villa Construction
Leticia Montes Village Suites
Mario Rios Villar Construction
Jim Vincent Vincent Communications Inc
Chuck Van Fleet Vino Grille
Jen Van Fleet Vino Grille
Ko Vang VINTAGE GARDENS
Susan Fairlough VINTAGE GARDENS
Gladys Nazario Visalia Adult School
Don Alfano Visalia Ceramic Tile Inc.
Alex Torres Vitalitylifecoach
Denise Mendoza Vitro
Leslie Mosier Vivint Solar
Vicki Gray VLG Engineering
Shelly Schmidt VOCATION PLUS CONNECTIONS, INC.
Michelle Vigil VOLT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
WILLIAM WAGES VORTEX CONSTRUCTION
Georgiena Vivian VRPA Technologies, Inc.
Jesus Vargas VSCE, Inc.
Albert Prince VSVCR
Danny Mitchell VTR (Valley Transport and Refrigeration)
Patrick Wong W2 Design, Inc.
Robert Kull Wabtec Railway Electronics
Evan Martinez Waffle Shop
Andrew Wahrenbrock Wahrenbrock Capital
Tasha Hellman WalMart - Kings Canyon
Kyle DeBenedetto Walter C Smith
Timothy Jones Wanger Jones Helsley
Cindy Kilroy-Largent Warden's
Sandra Campos Warphire
Randy Baerg Warren & Baerg Manufacturing, Inc.
Hank Gutierrez Washington Unified School District
Jenny Perez Washington Unified School District
Sophia Rizzo, Ed. D.Washington Unified School District
Sabrina Franco Waste Connection
Bob Waterston Waterston Construction Inc.
Valerie Celaya Wawona Frozen Foods
CHRISTINA Way WAY & ASSOCIATES APPRAISAL & CONSULTING SERVICE
John Lehn WDB - Kings
Teresa Hitchcock WDB - Kern, Inyo, Mono
Robert Morris WDB - Merced
John Solis WDB - San Joaquin
Doris Foster WDB - Stanislaus
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Adam Peck WDB - Tulare
Margarita De Arcos We Recycle
Nick Rogers Weather Tec
Jennifer McGehee Weathertec
Stephanie Perkins WEATHERTEC
Rechima Dean WEBE Construction Cleanup
Ralph Wedge Wedge Roofing Inc.
Gayle Hearst Weiss, Martin, Salinas & Hearst
Linda Kile WELCOME HOME VACATION RENTALS
Sunny Kooner Wells Fargo - Clovis
Yong Thao Wells Fargo - Sunnyside Branch
Werner BRAUN WERNER ENGINEERING, INC
Robert Vasquez West Care Foundation
Dragos Andrei West Coast Engineering Consultants
Audrey Silk WEST COAST ENTERPRISES
Janice Mathurin WEST FRESNO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Claudia Call West Hills College
Anna Gonzalez WEST HILLS COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Kris Costa West Hills College Lemoore
Anita Wright West Hills Community College District
Corinna Pereira West Hills Community College District
David Castillo West Hills Community College District
Robert Pimentel West Hills Community College District
Stuart Van Horn West Hills Community College District
Virginia Villa West Pacific Electric Company Corporation
Angie Jenkins Westcare
Tara Estrada WESTCARE
Helder Domingos Westech Systems, Inc
Jennifer Vizcarra Westech Systems, Inc
Anthony Baubach WESTERN MANUFACTURING CORP.
Tara Greenburg Western Metal Co.
Desiree Carbajal WESTERN MOBILE GLASS
Regan Lango Western States Plumbing Inc
Clyde Gilliam Western Structures
MARIA Garcia WESTERN VALVE, INC.
Bill Pierce Westlands Water District
Danielle Castaneda Westlands Water District
Danielle Castaneda Westlands Water District
Marcie Lewis Westlands Water District
Ter Vang Westlands Water District
Marilyn Emel WestRock
Angie Esquibel Westside Auto Dismantlers
Julie Guerrero Westside Auto Dismantlers, Inc
Julie/ Angie Guerrero/ Esquival Westside Auto Dismantlers, Inc
Rocio Quevedo-Lucio Westside Family Preservation Services Network
Aurora Ramirez Westside Family Preservation Services Network
Sherri Cabriel WESTSIDE SUPPLY
Alicia Torres Westside Trading Co.
Helle Petersen WET
Omar Gallardo Weyerhaeser
David Vatcher WFG
Cecilio Mora WHCC
April Betterson WHCCD
Cecilio Mora WHCCD
Stuart Van Horn WHCCD
Kristine Walter Wheelhouse Strategies, Inc.
CAROLYN NEIPRIS-JONES WHITE BEAR ENTERPRISES
Armando Galvan White Glove Car Wash
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Mark Spencer Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc.
Mitchel Whitson Whitson Contracting & Management, Inc
Michelle Doody Wiebe Hinton Hambalek LLP
Jane Wiggans Wiggans Group, Inc.
Tina Schulte WILD ELECTRIC INC.
Josh Brewer Wildlife Control Technology Inc.
Mark Woods jr Wildwood Express
Hilda Lopez Wilkins, Drolshagen & Czeshinski - Law Firm
Will Douglass Will Douglass Electric
Norma Williams Williams & Associates
Derek Watry Wilson, Ihrig & Associates, Inc.
Reed Wimmer Wimmer Construction
Tom Weber WiseConn
Rodger Dana Wm. B. Saleh
Elisabeth Wolf Wolf Recruiting
Chris Wolfe WOLFE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
Denise.Xu Xu wolong electric group co., ltd.
Ariv Wong Wong & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Christine Nielsen Wood & Randall, Certified Shorthand Reporters, A P
Judie Hodson Woodward Drilling Company, Inc.
Brooks Whitehead WORK FORCE STAFFING
Ania Kaminska Worksters, Inc
Larry Telles World Financial Group
Danielle Moore Wow Mobile Accessories
Aubrye Foote Wowjoint Holdings
Lan Weber WRC Incgf
Bill Curry WSC Consulting
Moises Jaimes WSS
Jeff Lorentz WWD Corporation
Larry O'Brien Xander Consulting LLC
Allen Kachadurian Xylem
Dan Yau Y&C Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Esther Shaw Yang Management, Inc.
Esther Shaw Yang Management, Inc.
Sandra Kharazi Yarra Law Group
Sonia Padilla Yarra, Kharazi & Clason
Ricardo Cristobal Rodriguez Yarra, Kharazi, Clason & Aniotzbehere
Michael Leffall YBCA Compliance
Thomari Story-Harden YOUR CREDIT PULSE
Kelly Forzetting Your Traveling Greek
Cynthia Sapien Rocha Youth Leadership Institute
Yammilette Rodriguez Youth Leadership Institute
Kim Richardson YP
Ward Scheitrum ZACKY FARMS
Mark Ditko Zen Engineering
Tina Daniel Zim Industries, Inc
Gabby Gutierrez Zumwalt Construction, Inc.
Scotty Arcelus Zumwalt Construction, Inc.
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Page 186 of 189EXHIBIT A-7-d
Local Board Assurances
Through Program Year 2017-20, the Local Workforce Development Board (Local Board)
assures the following:
A. The Local Board assures that it will comply with the uniform administrative
requirements referred to in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) Section 184(a)(3).
B. The Local Board assures that no funds received under the WIOA will be used to
assist, promote, or deter union organizing (WIOA Section 181[b][7]).
C. The Local Board assures that the board will comply with the nondiscrimination
provisions of WIOA Section 188.
D. The Local Board assures that the board will collect and maintain data necessary
to show compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of WIOA Section 188.
E. The Local Board assures that funds will be spent in accordance with the WIOA,
written Department of Labor guidance, and other applicable federal and state
laws and regulations.
F. The Local Board assures it will comply with future 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.
G. The Local Board assures that when allocated adult funds for employment and
training activities are limited, priority shall be given to veterans, recipients of
public assistance and other low-income individuals for Individualized Career
services and training services. (WIOA Section 134[c][3][E], and California
Unemployment Insurance Code [CUIC] Section 14230[a][6])
H. The Local Board certifies that its America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC)
location(s) will recognize and comply with applicable labor agreements affecting
represented employees located in the AJCC(s). This shall include the right to
access by state labor organization representatives pursuant to the Ralph Dills Act
(Chapter 10.3 [commencing with Section 3512] of Division 4, of Title 1 of the
Government Code, and CUIC Section 14233).
I. The Local Board assures that state employees who are located at the AJCC(s)
shall remain under the supervision of their employing department for the
purposes of performance evaluations and other matters concerning civil service
rights and responsibilities. State employees performing services at the AJCC(s)
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shall retain existing civil service and collective bargaining protections on matters
relating to employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion,
discipline, and grievance procedures.
J. The Local Board assures that when work-related issues arise at the AJCC(s)
between state employees and operators or supervisors of other partners, the
operator or other supervisor shall refer such issues to the State employee’s civil
service supervisor. The AJCC operators and partners shall cooperate in the
investigation of the following matters: discrimination under the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 [commencing with Section 12900] of
Division 3, of Title 2 of the Government Code), threats and/or violence
concerning state employees, and state employee misconduct.
K. The Local Board assures that it will select the One -Stop Operator with the
agreement of the Chief Elected Official (CEO), through a competitive process, or
with approval from the local elected official and the Governor’s Office. (WIOA
Section 121[d][2][A]). The AJCC Operator is responsible for administering AJCC
services in accordance with roles that have been defined by the Local Board.
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