December 11, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. Eddie Ausband and Randy Hayes, Co-Chairs

Welcome Public Comment ARWDB Action Items

• Consent Agenda, Approval of October 18, 2018 Meeting Minutes

• Approval to submit the DRAFT of the Local Workforce Plan dated November 30, 2018 to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Office of Workforce Development for Review

• Approval to submit the DRAFT of the Metro Atlanta Workforce Plan (pending any public comment prior to 12/14/18) to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Office of Workforce Development for Review

• Approval of the New EO Policy that has been reviewed by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to follow Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

• Approval of the REVISED NextGen Program High Poverty Area Policy (NGOO

02-02)

• Approval of the REVISED Requires Additional Assistance Policy (NGPP 01-04)

Presentation of 2018 Recognitions

NEXT MEETING: March 14, 2019

Location: TBD

ARC COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOW-UP

ATLANTA REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD October 18, 2018 Meeting Notes

Members Present Mr. Eddie Ausband Mr. Eric Dial Mr. Robert Duffield Ms. Margie Ensley Mr. Randy Hayes Ms. Lee Hunter

Mr. James Jackson Ms. Karen LaMarsh Mr. Rodney Leonard Mr. Chuck Little Mr. Trey Ragsdale Ms. Stephanie Rooks Ms. Debbie Slaton

Members Absent Ms. Sonia Carruthers Ms. Mandy Chapman

Mr. Aundra Walthall Mr. Steven Wilson

Quorum met: 12 of 17 (Majority Required) Guests Ms. Sharetta Bartley, Program Administrator, Catholic Charities Atlanta Dr. Meghan McBride, Dean – Adult Education, Georgia Piedmont Tech Ms. Brenda Beverly, WIOA Coordinator, Gwinnett Technical College Ms. Christine Grigsby, Project Director, ResCare Mr. James Wilburn, Clayton County Public Schools Ms. Juanita Horsey, WIOA Career Services Mgr., Gwinnett One-Stop Ms. Dorothy Herzberg, Manager, Career Resource Center – Clayton Ms. Deborah R. Battle, Atlanta Regional Commission Ms. Robin Cone, GVRA Mr. Christopher Durden, Prog. Administrator, Asian American Resource Center Ms. Albenny Price, Atlanta Public Schools Ms. Chris Hord, Director – Adult Education, Chattahoochee Tech Ms. Amelia Nickerson, V.P. of Development & Community Relations, First Step Staffing Mr. Leonard Sledge, Executive Director, Henry County Development Authority Board Ms. Carlethia Collier, ResCare, One Stop Operator Mr. Adam Forrand, Director – Education & Talent Development, Partnership Gwinnett Ms. Tammy Patterson, Atlanta Regional Commission Mr. Haydn Brathwaite, Fiscal & Contracts Manager, Atlanta Regional Commission Ms. Marsharee O’Connor, Atlanta Regional Commission Mr. Henry Charlot, Atlanta, Regional Commission Mr. Christopher Blocker, Atlanta Regional Commission

Ms. Lisa Davis, Special Projects Mgr., Atlanta Regional Comm. (WorkSource Atlanta Regional) Ms. Phyllis Jackson, Adult/DW Prog. Admin. , Atlanta Regional Comm. (WorkSource Atlanta Regional) Ms. Thania Saintil, Administrative Coordinator/ARWDB Secretary, Atlanta Regional Comm. (WorkSource Atlanta Regional)

ARWDB Board Co-Chair, Randy Hayes, called the Board Meeting to order at 11:58 a.m.

There were no requests for public comment.

1. Mr. Randy Hayes made the following motion:

MOTION: To approve the minutes of the August 23, 2018 meeting with the correction that where “Eddie Hayes” is listed should be corrected to “Eddie Ausband”. The motion was seconded by Robert Duffield and unanimously approved.

2. The ARWDB Executive Committee made the following motion:

MOTION: To authorize the DRAFT of the Local and Regional Workforce Plan Updates for 30-Day Public Comment. The motion was seconded by James Jackson and unanimously approved.

3. Ms. Lee Hunter made the following motion:

MOTION: To approve the Reviewed and Adjusted “Living Wage” Policy. The motion was seconded by James Jackson and unanimously approved.

Amelia Nickerson, Vice President of Development & Community Relations, of First Step Staffing gave a presentation on how her organization is working to help homeless individuals in find employment.

Randy Hayes announced to those in attendance that Board Member, Karen LaMarsh has resigned from the both Clayton State University and the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board (ARWDB). He also welcomed new member Margie Ensley to her first ARWDB Meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.

NEXT ARWDB MEETING: December 11, 2018

229 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-463-3100 www.atlantaregional.com

DATE: 11/27/2018

TO: Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board

FROM: Rob LeBeau, Director - ARWDB

SUBJECT: PROPOSED ACTION – Approval of New EO Policy Requested Action To review and approve the new EO Policy that has been reviewed by TCSG to follow Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This new policy replaces our old policy in its entirety. Reason During WorkSource Atlanta Regional’s Annual State Monitoring, it was determined that WorkSource Atlanta Regional was not in compliance with WIOA Section 188 of the Equal Opportunity Provisions 29 CRP Part 38 of the Federal Regulations. As such, it was documented as a finding on October 26, 2018 with corrective action to follow. Statement of finding # 2: The LWDA’s discrimination-based compliant policy and procedure lacks federally required elements. Effect: An individual reviewing the local discrimination-based complaint process will not be accurately informed of their rights according to federal regulation. Required Actions(s): OWD requires that the LWDA complete tasks that include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Update policy and procedures to include the provisions detailed above; and 2. Conduct staff training, as necessary, to ensure that staff are knowledgeable about the

policies and procedures Therefore, to address the corrective action and ensure compliance, WorkSource Atlanta Regional drafted a completely new policy and procedures with the language outlined in 29 CFR – 38.72 of Section 188 and submitted to OWD to review for compliance. Timeframe Effective Immediately Impact WIOA contract staff, new customers and active WIOA participants for Adult, Dislocated Workers and Youth Recommendation Approve New EO Policy

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DATE: December 4, 2018

TO: Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board

FROM: Rob LeBeau, Director - ARWDB

SUBJECT: PROPOSED ACTION – Approval of the NextGen Program High Poverty Area Policy (NGPP 02-02)

Requested Action (What) To approve the revised High Poverty Area Policy (NGPP 02-02). Reason (Why) State and Federal rules, regulation and policies requires that each local workforce development area (LWDA) develop a High Poverty Area Policy that would establish a process for conducting WIOA eligibility certification to determine low-income for a youth living in a high poverty area. This revised policy serves to broaden the recruitment pool by increasing the eligible community poverty rate from 30% to 25% as well as expanded the qualifying elements to include other provisions that would allow for more youth to be served. Timeframe (When) Upon approval by the ARWDB, the policy would become effective immediately for distribution to and use by the NextGen Program staff and Service Providers. Impact (Who and How Much) The policy outlines the criteria, provisions, and census track geography, as well as the steps to search if an address is located in the high poverty area census tract. The policy within itself does not have any financial impact; however, the policy provides an opportunity for those youth residing in the high poverty area census tract who are seeking to participate in the NextGen Program to be automatically considered low-income for WIOA eligibility. Recommendation This action comes as a recommendation from the NextGen Committee (NGC).

229 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-463-3100 www.atlantaregional.com

DATE: December 4, 2018

TO: Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board

FROM: Rob LeBeau, Director - ARWDB

SUBJECT: PROPOSED ACTION – Approval of the NextGen Program Requires Additional Assistance Policy (NGPP 01-04)

Requested Action (What) To approve the revised Requires Additional Assistance Policy (NGPP 01-04). Reason (Why) State and Federal rules, regulation and policies requires that each local workforce development area (LWDA) develops a Requires Additional Assistance Policy that would establish a process for conducting and determining low-income and barrier WIOA eligibility certification for youth. The Policy serves to broaden the recruitment pool by expanding the definitional elements to include provisions for youth who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program, or to secure and hold employment. Timeframe (When) Upon approval by the ARWDB, the Policy would become effective immediately for distribution to and use by the NextGen Program staff and Service Providers. Impact (Who and How Much) The Policy outlines the low-income definitions, provisions, limitation, exception and household size/definition for those youth who are seeking to participate in the NextGen Program. The Policy within itself does not have any financial impact. Recommendation This action comes as a recommendation from the NextGen Committee (NGC).

12-11-2018 Meeting

Cherokee County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

77

Cherokee Customer Visits 77

Computer Lab Visits 20

Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 2

Mobile Unit Visits 20

# Of Training Applications Rec’d 14

# Of Eligible Applicants 13

Enrolled in VOS in PY 2018 7

Enrolled in Training in PY 2018 8

Active Customers 7

12-11-2018 Meeting

Clayton County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

2,360

Clayton Customer Visits 2,360

Computer Lab Visits 2,147

Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 2,020

Mobile Unit Visits 91

# Of Training Applications Rec’d 397

# Of Eligible Applicants 247

Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 86

Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 73

Active Customers 85

12-11-2018 Meeting

Douglas County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

1,123

Douglas Customer Visits 1,123

Computer Lab Visits 844

Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 301

Mobile Unit Visits 48

# Of Training Applications Rec’d 96

# Of Eligible Applicants 51

Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 20

Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 18

Active Customers 19

12-11-2018 Meeting

Fayette County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

188

Fayette Customer Visits 188

Computer Lab Visits 58

Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 55

Mobile Unit Visits 80

# Of Training Applications Rec’d 20

# Of Eligible Applicants 9

Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 10

Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 8

Active Customers 10

12-11-2018 Meeting

Gwinnett County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

4,085

Gwinnett Customer Visits 4,085

Computer Lab Visits 3,522

Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 2,728

Mobile Unit Visits 138

# Of Training Applications Rec’d 452

# Of Eligible Applicants 275

Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 71

Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 93

Active Customers 68

10-18-2018 Meeting

Gwinnett Tech CRC Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

1,866

Gwinnett Tech Customer Visits 1,866

Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 2,178

# Of Training Applications Rec’d 45

# Of Eligible Applicants 42

Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 69

Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 70

Active Customers 69

12-11-2018 Meeting

Henry County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

379

Henry Customer Visits 541

Computer Lab Visits 282

Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 274

Mobile Unit Visits 23

# Of Training Applications Rec’d 55

# Of Eligible Applicants 36

Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 26

Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 26

Active Customers 26

12-11-2018 Meeting

Rockdale County Customer ActivityProgram Year 2018, Period of July 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

619

Rockdale Customer Visits 806

Computer Lab Visits 77

Workshop AttendanceJob Smart, Resume, Other 180

Mobile Unit Visits 50

# Of Training Applications Rec’d 92

# Of Eligible Applicants 92

Enrolled in VOS in PY 2017 24

Enrolled in Training in PY 2017 38

Active Customers 22

12-11-2018 Meeting

Breakout by County of PY 18 Customers Including Carry-Overs from Previous Program Year

1,860

ARWDB AREA RESIDENTS 1,718Cherokee 72

Clayton 386

Douglas 112

Fayette 43

Gwinnett 780

Henry 165

Rockdale 160

ATLANTA REGION RESIDENTS 115Cobb 3

DeKalb 36

Fulton 76

OUTLYING AREA RESIDENTS 27

NextGen Program (Youth Services)

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NextGen Service Providers Active Participants

ARC 75

Center for Pan Asian Community Service (CPACS) (Serves Gwinnett) 61

Cherokee Youth Works (Serves Cherokee) 67

Connecting Henry (Serves Henry) 84

Hearts to Nourish Hope (Serves Clayton & Gwinnett) 223

Paxen (Serves Clayton, Fayette and Rockdale) 144

Parents Educating Parents & Professional, Inc. (PEPP) (Serves Douglas) 67

ResCare (Serves Gwinnett) 73

Social Welfare Program Initiative (SWPI) - Clayton 1

Social Welfare Program Initiative (SWPI) - Gwinnett 3

The Bridge Academy (In-School Provider for 7 counties) 112

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