chesterfield county board of supervisors meeting
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Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors
Meeting
January 24, 2018
What we do?
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Coordinate delivery of federalWorkforce Development servicesfor Chesterfield County and 7 neighboring jurisdictions
Our Service Area
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Why does workforce development matter?
How are we organized?
• Created under federal Workforce Innovationand Opportunity Act of 2014.
• Consortium of elected officials from the 8 member jurisdictions collectively conducts oversight of services and budget.
• Business-led Workforce Development Board shares oversight with elected officials and sets workforce policies and operational procedures in accordance with federal law.
• Henrico County serves as grant recipient and fiscal agent for the region’s federal funds.
Organizational Structure
US Department of Labor
Governor’s Senior Advisor
for Workforce
Virginia Community
College System
(Grant Recipient, Fiscal Agent,
Administrative Agency)
Virginia Board for Workforce
Development (State Board;
issues local policy direction)
Local Workforce Areas
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Capital Region’s Current Local Structure
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Capital Region Workforce Partnership(Local Workforce Investment Area)
Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan; City of Richmond
Local Elected Officials Consortium(“Joint powers” agreement among eight
jurisdictions)
Grant Recipient/Fiscal Agent Designee
(Henrico County)
Workforce Development Board
Committees
Youth Service Contractors
Resource Workforce Centers
Adults/Dislocated Workers Services
Funding➢ The local area receives a federal
allocation in three program funding streams:
➢ Adult (18 and older)
➢ Dislocated Worker (Unemployed)
➢ Youth (14-24, 75% of funds to out-of-school youth)
➢ Allotments are awarded on a federal program year cycle (July 1 – June 30), and funds have a two-year “life”.
➢ Current program-year federal allocation is $4.2 million.
➢ Local governments also contribute funding (current year budget of $160,000)
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Who Are Our Customers?
Businesses
Other Employers
Job Seekers
Existing Workers
Youth
Resource Workforce Centers
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Resource Workforce CentersService Locations
Chesterfield 304 Turner Road
652-3480
Henrico 121 Cedar Fork
Road
952-6116
Richmond 203 East Cary
Street
652-3240
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Turner Road
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Individual Services
Job search, resume help, interview techniques, individual and group counseling/job clubs and support.
Pre-vocational and work ready services
Training assistance: funding, OJTs and testing/certification fees
Supportive services
Paid and unpaid work experiences
For youth: tutoring, study skills, mentoring, dropout recovery, alternative schools, leadership development
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Business Services
Recruitment and hiring assistance
Job fairs
Use of facilities for hiring events, interviews
Training funds
Labor market information
Information on tax and other incentive programs
Assistance with downsizing and layoff situations
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HOW DID WE DO?:OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE
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By the numbers:
➢ Workforce Center Visitors➢ 28,777 (33,595)
➢ Cary Street – 10, 249
➢ Cedar Fork – 13,612
➢ Turner Road – 4,916
➢ Active enrolled➢ 1,804 (1,803)
Adult/Dislocated – 1,542
➢ Youth – 262
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Where They Come From
Enrolled Customer Distribution
Richmond
Henrico
Chesterfield
Hanover
New Kent
Powhatan
Goochland
Charles City29%
23%
6%1%
Note: 1,573 “in region”, 231 outside region (13%); 116 from Crater, 17 Caroline
39%
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Chesterfield Specific Counts
Resource Room Visitors – 4,242 (15% of total)
3,571 went to Chesterfield
location
Enrolled Customers – 366
(23% of total)
327 to Richmond
344 to Henrico
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Indicators of Success
Job placement average rate of 71%84% for dislocated workers
85% of job placements resulted in retention after 6 months.
63% of those exiting earned some form of credential or certificate.
60% of our work experience placements resulted in permanent, unsubsidized employment.
We met or exceeded performance targets in 12 out of 12 federal outcome measures, which are based on job placement and retention, wages and education or credential attainment.
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Stories of Success
• C. WhiteRecently released from prison and seeking employment, Mr. Brown was discouraged, believing all he had to look forward to was a series of menial positions given his background. After a few sessions with his case manger and review of labor market information, he enrolled at Shipper’s Choice and earned his CDL Class A certification. Soon after, he had two job offers paying between $15 and $17 an hour. (He took the $15 hour job with GRTC because while a lower wage, he felt it offered more stable, chances to advance and he would enjoy the work environment better that oil and gas hauling.
• E. JonesCashier laid off from Martin’s; enrolled in pharmacy technician training, completed an externship and is now employed full time in retail pharmacy as nationally certified technician.
• E. SmithWhile having 30 years of “real-life” experience in technology field, she found it increasingly difficult to find employment without industry certifications. Despite also caring for an ill husband she was committed to investing in her future and earned three industry-recognized national credentials in the IT field. She now has a long-term contract position as a database administrator with the potential to earn up to $100,000 a year.
Beyond Our Program: A World of Partners
Economic Development –Informs of business needs
and trends
Community Colleges and other post-secondary
education institutions –Providers of training
services
Virginia Employment Commission – labor
exchange and universal job search services;
unemployment benefits
Adult Education – GED and general education
Departments of Social Services – TANF/VIEW job readiness, work supports,
supportive services
Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies – Specialized
population-based services and counseling
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Chesterfield-Colonial HeightsDepartment of Social Services
Available Services:
➢ Assistance with job search
➢ Hosting job fairs for area employers
➢ Providing weekly job leads to job seekers
➢ Resume development & improvement
➢ Recruitment and screening of potential employees for employers
➢ Interviewing techniques
➢ Individualized employment service plans
➢ Referrals to community partners (if applicable)
➢ Ongoing support & follow-up
Community Partners:
Chesterfield County Adult Education
Communities in Schools
Chesterfield Food Bank
Dept. of Aging & Rehab Services
Career Support Services
Rehabilitative Services and Vocational Placement
Resource Workforce
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First Choice Community Employment CenterVision:
To bring jobs and job related services to citizens of Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights. To assist employers with locating and hiring employees.
Upcoming Events:Resume Workshop (2/1/18)Carver Academy College & Career Fair (3/8/18)2nd Annual Spring Career Fair (4/19/18)
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Enhance the economic vitality of Chesterfield County by attracting and retaining business capital investment and
new jobs.
➢ Attract new business to Chesterfield County➢ Support the growth and expansion of Chesterfield County existing
business➢ Encourage and support entrepreneurship and small business growth
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➢ Work with the County’s new and existing businesses to connect them to resources to help recruit and train their workforce
➢ Work with partners such as the Capital Region’s Workforce Development Board, John Tyler Community College and the Community College Workforce Alliance, Chesterfield County Technical and Adult Education and others to help ensure that education and workforce programs are aligned with the needs of our existing businesses and the industries Chesterfield County and the region work to attract.
Economic Development’s Role in Workforce Development
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CCPS Career and Technical Center Courses at Hull
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➢ Advanced CAD and modeling/computer integrated manufacturing, baking and pastry arts, barbering, business management and logistics operations (honors), culinary arts, environmental biotechnologies (honors), firefighting, health assisting careers, homeland security, mechatronics (honors), nurse aide, physical and occupational therapy, veterinary science and Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow
CCPS Career and Technical Center Courses at
Courthouse
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A+/Cisco (honors), automotive collision repair and refinish, automotive technology, baking and pastry arts, child development, commercial photography, computer systems technology, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, cyber security technologies, dental occupations, digital arts and design and 3D animation, electricity, health assisting careers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), homeland security, legal systems administration, medical assistant, medical biotechnologies (honors), medical systems administration, nail technician, oracle, physical and occupational therapy, plant and soil science, plumbing and pipefitting, precision machining technology (honors), practical nursing (honors), residential carpentry, urban farming and veterinary science (honors)
CCPS Adult Continuing Education Opportunities
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➢ Enrichment opportunities -- Digital photography, knitting, etc.
➢ Workforce development programs --Nurse aide, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, dental assistant, HVAC, etc.
➢ English as a Second Language offerings -- Classes for non-English speakers to learn reading, writing and speaking skills
➢ Adult GED -- Opportunity for adult to earn their GED
