NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA CONSORTIUM BOARD

MEETING AGENDA

September 16, 2015

I. Call To Order –Chair Hutchins

II. Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Final PY 15 Budget

V. Public Comment Period

VI. Workforce Development Board Update – Mike Miller, 1st Vice-Chair

VII. Operational Summary – Ronnie Martin

VIII. Executive Summary – Marty Holliday

IX. Discussion Items:

A. $15,000 WIOA Transition Funds

1. Sector Strategy Implementation

X. Informational Items

A. July 15, 2015 Informational Minutes

B. Workforce System Updates

1. One-Stop Operator - Betty Segal

2. Just Hire One - Adult Offender Re-Entry Project - Betty Segal, Lee Williams

3. Workplace Tool Kit

4. Grants Update

XI. Lunch

XII. Consortium Board Members Time

XIII. Travel Reimbursement

XIV. 2015 Consortium Board Meeting Schedule

XV. Next Meeting Date–December 9, 2015 Wytheville Meeting Center 10AM- Joint

Meeting with the WDB, buffet lunch following the meeting

XVI. Adjournment

PY’15 Budget Changes Overview

Carry-over Funds

Item

Draft Final Change

Administration

$120,000 $108,328 -$11,672

Adult Program

$105,000 $116,349 +$11,349

DLW Program

$75,000 $100,811 +$25,811

Youth Program $50,000 $75,654 +$25,654 Total $350,000 $401,142 +$51,142

Available Funding Summary

Item

Draft Final Change

WIA Carry-over $350,000 $401,142 +$51,142 Total $2,847,116 $2,898,258 +$51,142

Non Designated Funds

Item

Draft Final Change

Administration

$39,422 $27,750 -$11,672

Adult Program

$33,645 $44,994 +$11,349

DLW Program

$73,774 $99,585 +$25,811

Youth Program

$31,124 $56,778 +$25,654

Total $177,965 $229,107 +$51,142

Formula

$108,328

Program

DLW $100,811Adult $116,349Youth $75,654

Totals $292,814

Total Carryover Funds $401,142

PY'14

Admin Program Total AllocationDLW $70,394 $633,552 $703,946 $667,831Adult $71,683 $645,147 $716,830 $760,862Youth $89,824 $808,416 $898,240 $936,340Totals $231,901 $2,087,115 $2,319,016 $2,365,033

Admin Program TotalWIOA Allocations $231,901 $2,087,115 $2,319,016WIA Carryover $108,328 $292,814 $401,142DEI Grant $178,100 $178,100Total $340,229 $2,558,029 $2,898,258

Executive Summary

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"FINAL" - PY'15 BUDGET

PY'14 Carryover Funds

PY '15 WIOA Allocations

Total Available Funding Summary

Administration

WIOA Expenses

Staff Salaries $254,496Fringe Benefits 90,678Travel 31,000Office Space 36,000Telephone 6,500Office Supplies 6,000Postage 250Printing 1,000Copies & Copier Maint. 1,650Media Adv. 1,000Equipment Rental 1,500Dues/Pubs 500Training 500Meeting Expense 5,000Capital Outlay 5,000Contractual Ser. 500Audit Fee 2,600Miscellaneous 74,222WIOA Expenses $518,396Fiscal Agent Services $60,000

$50,000Total Budget $628,396

Miscellaneous

Attorney Fees 5,000Assistive Technology 2,362DARS "Train the Trainer" 333Asset Development Summits 1,167Mystery Shoppers Training 833Mystery Shoppers 127ADA Consultant Workforce Center 1,500Adult Ed Instructors 5,000WIB Cost to Participate 7,333Asset Building 267Registration for Trade Shows 2,266Co Sponsor WIB Sponsored Events 500Sponsored Employment Network 375Flexible Funding Account 45,159AZTEC Software Licenses 2,000Total $74,222

"FINAL" PY'15 BUDGET

Board Reserved Funds

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Formula Administration $152,479Formula Adult Program 45,747Formula DLW Program 64,778Formula Youth Program 77,292WIOA Total $340,296

DEI $178,100Non-WIOA Total $178,100

Grand Total $518,396

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Budget Breakdown by Program

Fiscal Agent Services - $60,000

Formula Administration Funds - $60,000

Board Reserved Funds - $50,000

Formula Administration Funds - $50,000

WIOA Expenses

Funding Source Projected Funding % of Funds

Formula Administration $340,229Formula Adult Program $761,496Formula DLW Program $734,363Formula Youth Program $884,070DEI $178,100Projected Totals $2,898,258

Distribution of WIOA Expenses

Formula Administration $152,479Formula Programs $187,817DEI $178,100Total $518,396 17.5%

Fiscal Agent Services $60,000 2%

Board Reserved $50,000 2%

"FINAL"New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area

Summary of Funding Allocations/Carryover/Distributi onsProgram Year 2015

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Distribution to Program Operators % of Funds

Administration:One-Stop Administration $50,000Program Costs: Formula Adult $670,755 Formula DLW $570,000 Formula Youth $750,000 $1,990,755Total to Program Operators $2,040,755 70.5%

Non Designated Funds

Formula Administration $27,750Formula Adult Program $44,994Formula DLW Program $99,585Formula Youth Program $56,778Total Non Designated $229,107 8%

Grand Totals

WIOA Expenses $518,396Fiscal Agent $60,000Board Reserved $50,000Program Operators $2,040,755Non Designated $229,107Total $2,898,258

Program Year 2015

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"FINAL"New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area

Summary of Funding Allocations/Carryover/Distributi ons

2014 Quarter 4 Program Measure Descr Area Num Den Performance Target threshold_80 Perform Descr flag Adult Entered Employment Rat e 02 64 77 83.1 75 60.0 Exceed 1

Adult Employment Retention Rat e 02 93 105 88.6 84 67.2 Exceed 1

Adult Average Six- Month Earnings 02 867 ,182 90 9,635 .4 10000 8000 .0 Met 2

Adult Employment an d Credential Rat e 02 45 75 60.0 62 49.6 Met 2

Dislocated Worker Entered Employment Rat e 02 125 140 89.3 81 64.8 Exceed 1

Dislocated Worker Employment Retention Rat e 02 121 128 94.5 90 72.0 Exceed 1

Dislocated Worker Average Six- Month Earnings 02 1,576 ,286 118 13,358 .4 14250 11400 .0 Met 2

Dislocated Worker Employment an d Credential Rat e 02 55 75 73.3 66 52.8 Exceed 1

Youth Attainment of Degree or Certificate 02 73 84 86.9 62 49.6 Exceed 1

Youth Literacy- Numeracy Gains 02 35 47 74.5 57 45.6 Exceed 1

Youth Placement in Employment or Education 02 81 91 89.0 62 49.6 Exceed 1

All CRC Attainment 02 191 502 38.0 25 25.0 Exceed 1

Statewide 2014 Quarter

Program Measure Descr Area Num Den Performance Target threshold_80 Perform Descr flag Adult Entered Employment Rat e SW 1,436 1,995 72.0 77 61.6 Met 2

Adult Employment Retention Rat e SW 1,717 1,978 86.8 87 69.6 Met 2

Adult Average Six- Month Earnings SW 17,045 ,457 1,611 10,580 .7 12000 9600 .0 Met 2

Adult Employment an d Credential Rat e SW 935 1,519 61.6 63 50.4 Met 2

Dislocated Worker Entered Employment Rat e SW 2,000 2,387 83.8 83 66.4 Exceed 1

Dislocated Worker Employment Retention Rat e SW 1,930 2,065 93.5 93 74.4 Exceed 1

Dislocated Worker Average Six- Month Earnings SW 29,553 ,332 1,808 16,345 .9 18000 14400 .0 Met 2

Dislocated Worker Employment an d Credential Rat e SW 879 1,342 65.5 67 53.6 Met 2

Youth Attainment of Degree or Certificate SW 932 1,190 78.3 65 52.0 Exceed 1

Youth Literacy- Numeracy Gains SW 290 461 62.9 57 45.6 Exceed 1

Youth Placement in Employment or Education SW 809 1,208 67.0 63 50.4 Exceed 1

All CRC Attainment SW 2,297 5,885 39.0 25 25.0 Exceed 1

Executive Summary – August 26, 2015 Staff Activities

• System Building/Backbone Organization Support o Continued support of all four, and leadership of two, Business Solution Units o Continued participation on the Vision 2020 Steering and Leadership Committees

October 22, 2015 Event o Participating in the Power-DWG Grant Proposal with Area I and VT o Participating in State Level meetings on Title I and Title II (Adult Ed) program

coordination o Community in Schools NRV Board Member

• Business Engagement/Outreach

o Supported Oak Hall Job Fair in Independence (Roving Lab & Staff) - July 17 o Meeting & Tour Line Power in Bristol - July 29 o Participated in, and presented at, the SWVAM Manufacturing Expo - August 4 o Guest Speaker at the Pulaski Rotary - August 10 o Supported VT Job Fair in Pearisburg (Roving Lab) - August 21 o Meeting & Tour Electro Mechanical in Bristol - August 25 o In discussions with McAllister Mills for an employee digital literacy program o In discussions with Volvo Trucks on a "Women in Manufacturing" digital story o Various company visits of DEI staff with Disabled Veterans Reps (VEC) on a

special OJT project • Staff training and development

o General On-going Workforce Development Operations Coordinator Apprentice -

Beverly Burke On-going: MOS Certification Training - Administrative Assistant (Della

Meadows) Completed: NAWDP Leadership Academy - Marty Holliday (Capstone

Project Presentation and Final Class June 25 final report July 31) o National/State Workforce Development Professional Certifications

Beverly Burke's National Application has been submitted M. Holliday (already holds National Certification), K. Simmons & R. Sturgill

are registered for the State Certification Program (waiting for further instructions to begin training)

o 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - staff is reading the book and doing personal workbook activities

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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act,or WIOA, was passed in July 2014 toreauthorize Congress to fund federal workforceand job training programs from 20152020. It isthe first major workforce developmentlegislation in over 15 years and replaces theWorkforce Investment Act of 1998, or WIA.

Through WIOA, the U.S. Department of Labor isfocusing its efforts on better aligning federalfunding with the indemand skills required bybusiness and industry. States are required toidentify workforce/economic developmentregions and coordinate planning efforts and

service delivery strategies. Emphasis is being placed on the following:

Improved communication between service providers and economic developers to ensure services andtraining programs meet the needs of business and industry and support economic developmentstrategies;

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Get involved with your state and local workforce investment boards – plans are being developed toinvest in talent in your area, now is the time to help guide those investments.

Focus on youth employment programs – there is increased flexibility in funding programs such asapprenticeships, internships, career pathways, and onthejob training experiences, which directlybenefit the businesses and industries you serve. WIOA describes inschool youth as ages 1621 andoutofschool youth as ages 1624.

Collaborate on labor market information – this will help you hold the workforce system accountable andprovide you with data to support recruitment and retention efforts.

Sector strategies and industry partnerships are critical – WIOA stresses the importance sectorapproaches linked to indemand occupations. Use this as an opportunity to assure a talent pipeline filledwith workers to meet the demands of your target industries.

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Reflecting on WIOA: How Do We Know SectorFocusedStrategies And Career Pathways Help Workers ConnectTo Jobs?

The newly passed Workforce  Innovation Opportunities Act  contains provisions  that will  encourage states and  local workforce systems  toadopt  and expand  the use of programs  focused on  specific  employment  sectors  and  career pathways. The  legislation also will  encourage"bridge" programs that provide training and support services to help lowerskilled workers prepare for and land jobs.

Such efforts  often referred to as sector strategies  are reshaping the workforce field, as documented in the recently published ConnectingPeople to Work: Workforce Intermediaries and Sector Strategies.

While evidence on the effectiveness of sector and related strategies is still emerging, it is clear from rigorous evaluation studies that thesestrategies are highly efficient and effective at increasing the receipt of necessary services and the employability, employment, earnings andother outcomes of jobseekers. They also yield lasting net benefits for taxpayers and society as a whole.

As summarized in the chapter I wrote for the book, we have evidence of the positive impact that sector strategies have in connecting peopleto jobs from several rigorous evaluations.

Sectoralfocused and related programs have been associated with notably high rates of service participation as well as program completionand credential attainment.

Participation in education and training services was fully 32 points higher for participants  compared to a control group  in three sectoralprograms in Wisconsin, Boston and New York City that were studied by Public/Private Ventures and the Aspen Institute.

Youth participating  in  the Comprehensive Employment Training Replication,  a  sectoral  career  pathway program  for  youth,  received  145more hours of training and earned credentials at a rate of 21 points above that for controls, according to a study by MDRC.

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Participants in Washington state's IBEST bridge program experienced a 17 point increase in service receipt, a 10 point increase in collegecredits earned, and a 7.5 point increase in occupational certifications earned three years after enrollment, according to a quasiexperimentalevaluation carried out by  researchers with  the Community College Research Center at Columbia University's Teachers College. However,participants did not earn associate's degrees at an increased rate.

One less encouraging finding was that participants in Year Up, a multisite career pathway, sectoral and bridge program for youth and youngadults, were actually 13 points less likely to have attended college in four years following random assignment than controls, according to anexperimental evaluation done by Economic Mobility.

In terms of employment, with the exception of Year Up and IBEST, participation has been associated with statistically significant increasesin employment extending from two to seven and a half years postprogram. Even in programs that did not boost overall employment rates,program participation led to increased employment in the targeted industry sectors, typically in much better jobs.

Participants in the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership earned 24 percent more than controls over the twoyear study period, largelyfrom working more hours and earning higher wages; participants were much more likely to work in jobs paying $11 and $13 per hour thanwere controls. Participation in Per Scholas in New York City and Jewish Vocational Services in Boston produced similar results.

Participation in Austin's Capital IDEA program led to substantial (12 to 13 percent) earnings increases over nearly eight years postprogramand also increased participants' eligibility for Unemployment Insurance by 11 to 12 percentage points, an important safetynet componentfor lowerincome workers, according to a quasiexperimental evaluation by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin's Ray MarshallCenter.

And Year Up participants' earnings exceeded those of controls by 32 percent three years after the program,  largely as a result of  traineesworking in jobs that were full rather than parttime and paying higher wages (some $2.51 per hour more).

These sector programs are also proving to be wise investments for taxpayers.

The  Ray Marshall  Center's  evaluation  estimated  that  Capital  IDEA  participation  generated  rates  of  return  of  nine  percent  per  year  fortaxpayers and 39 percent for society over 10 years  with returns being measured by such things as increased earnings and taxes paid andreduced costs from social service programs. Over 20 years, returns were estimated to be 17 percent for taxpayers and 43 percent for society.Not surprisingly, returns for individual participants were much higher, at 73 percent over 10 years.

In  short,  evidence  is making  it  clear  that  these  sector  approaches  to workforce development are well worth pursuing,  and  the workforcetraining field should be learning from the results.

Connecting People to Work: Workforce Intermediaries and Sector Strategies edited by Maureen Conway, Vice President, Aspen Institute,and Robert P. Giloth, Vice President, Annie E. Casey Foundation, is available in soft cover and Kindle version from Amazon. Engage withthis work using #connect2work.

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Goes to President for Signature An historic bipartisan, bicameral bill that amends and reauthorizes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) through fiscal year 2020, has been passed by both the Senate and House and is headed to President Obama for signature. H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) which first passed in the Senate on June 25, cleared the House on July 9. The bill makes key improvements to the nation’s workforce development system, helps workers attain the foundation skills necessary for 21st century jobs, and fosters a modern workforce to help make American companies be competitive. The bill emphasizes the creation of career pathway programs, improved integration and coordination of education and training services, development of sector based strategies, and streamlined service delivery to individuals, especially for underprepared youth and adults. Key provisions include:

• requiring states to develop unified plans and to use common accountability measures • eliminating the “sequence of services” provisions of WIA • providing the ability to fund training services through contractual arrangements, opening expanded

opportunities for community colleges to participate in the federal workforce program • emphasizing regional planning and service delivery and sector based strategies

Stay tuned to the OCTAE Connection newsletter and the OCTAE blog for more information on how this new legislation will impact adult education, community colleges, and career and technical education programs.

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New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area

Implementing Sector Strategies

Introduction

The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area desires to implement an effective Sector Strategy in order to effectively and efficiently address the needs of critical business and industry throughout the region.

While the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation, evidence based research, and innovative programs praise the effectiveness of a sector based approach, the implementation of this approach is best established through an approach that takes into account the local context of the labor market Local Workforce Development Area, the economic development trends and priorities and matching them to proven sector strategies. Through the integrated implementation approach will the Sector Strategy be established in an integrated and sustainable manner.

Community Workforce Advancements, LLC, (CWA) proposes to address the Implementation of Sector Strategies through a sequential series of activities that will introduce stakeholders to the concept of Sector Strategies, complete up to three (3) one day Implementation Work Sessions and then provide follow up coaching and support sessions to help ensure the success of Sector Strategy as the way of doing business in the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area.

Program Framework and Timeline (Proposed) CWA proposes to implement this over a six-month time frame with projected as follows (and fully negotiable):

• 8/30 – 9/12 Research and Analysis of New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area

• 9/13 – 10/3 Introduction and Notification to Stakeholders—completion of an introductory letter and materials to review; identification of date of work session; CWA will interview select stakeholders (per WDB suggestions)

• 10/18 – 10/31 Implementation of Three One Day Sector Strategy Workshops (see attached proposed Implementation Workshop Outline)

• 11/1 – 2/29/16 Monthly Follow Up webinars/calls to assist in Implementation Plan

Component Deliverables Michael Lawrence, Community Workforce Advancements Workforce & Economic Development Consultant, proposes to provide these services to assist the New River / Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board. CWA will involve additional consulting assistance from John Metcalf to assist in presentation of workshops and follow up coaching and support sessions.

Launch Meeting

CWA will meet with New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board personnel to review and discuss the components of the Implementing Sector Strategies project.

The Launch Meeting will clarify and confirm all deliverables (including the identified priority sectors) listed in this proposal. This will be presented in detail and specifics as agreeable to the Director.

This will most likely be via phone unless otherwise requested.

Research and Analysis

Critical to the success of Implementing Sector Strategies is matching the most effective practices with the local context including the analysis of the data related to labor market, the local economy and other factors then confirming these facts with select interviews with local business, industry, education and public leaders.

• CWA in cooperation with WDB staff will complete a data analysis of the local labor market and the economy to better understand the profile of the region.

• CWA will then complete a short interview and/or survey of key stakeholders in the region to confirm and corroborate the key factors uncovered in the data analysis.

Through this step, CWA will develop a better understanding of the key local factors related to Implementing Sector Strategies.

This will be provided as a deliverable through a summary of the findings to the WDB Board.

Introduction and Notification to Stakeholders

Once the research, analysis and interviews are completed, CWA will then introduce Sector Strategies to key stakeholders, welcome them to the opportunity, provide an invitation to the upcoming Sector Strategy Workshops. This will be done in cooperation with the WDB Director.

The information mailed to the attendees will provide a summary of Sector Strategies, the evidence demonstrating the value of Sector Strategy approach, introduce the attendees to the workshop presenters and the content of the workshops. CWA will also suggest that attendees review materials prior to the Implementation Workshops in order to achieve the maximum outcome of the dedicated time together.

Sector Strategy Workshops

CWA will offer three full day Sector Strategy Workshops at agreed upon dates and times. CWA believes the most effective method of implementation is to provided critical “take-aways” that the teams attending will not only have the skills and tools necessary to implement local Sector Strategies but also understand the local context necessary and have an implementation plan to start the Sector Strategy efforts upon successful completion of the course.

Successful Sector Strategy programs start with engaging and bringing together the key public sector partners and then infusing the appropriate business and industry leaders to frame the Sector Strategy, establish next steps and identify appropriate outcomes.

Please see the attached draft Sector Strategy Workshop outline.

Monthly Follow Up

Often times after a seminar or workshop presentation, all the attendees return to their day jobs and the excitement and plans generated lose their vigor and the outcomes desired are not achieved. With something as important as Sector Strategies, a monthly follow up and support assistance will help achieve the transition to Sector Strategies becoming a way of doing successful business.

Based on the completion of successful Sector Strategy Workshops, CWA will provide for four months of follow up through a monthly conference call and/or webinar. CWA will facilitate and review the Implementation Plan as completed at the Sector Strategy Workshop and help ensure continue advancement of the plan.

Exit Conference/Final Report

CWA will provide a final report at the end of the Sector Strategy process and discuss any successes and program improvements.

CWA will, at the convenience of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, provide for an Exit Interview to review activities and suggest improvements in the next phase, if any, of this project.

Price and Budget Narrative Charges will be based upon each deliverable listed in this proposal.

Launch Meeting

At the anticipated time and date, completion of a launch meeting conversation, either via phone or face to face to determine specifics and agreement areas of the project.

1 – 2 hours No charge

Research and Analysis

CWA will complete research and analysis of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area in cooperation with the WDB staff. CWA will interview up to 10 identified stakeholders to confirm local context.

Assumes 2 staff @ 30 hours combined @ $125/hour

Total Research and Analysis $ 3,750

Introduction and Notification to Stakeholders

CWA will compile the packet of information and make available to New River/ Mounty Rogers Workforce Development Board staff for distribution.

Assumes 1 staff @ 8 hours

Total Introduction & Notification to Stakeholders $ 1,000

Sector Strategy Workshops

CWA will complete three (3) Sector Strategy Workshops through a facilitated, day-long workshops. Estimated costs are as follows:

Preparation for three Sector Strategy Workshops (8 hrs = $1,000)

Three Sector Strategy Workshops (3 workshops @ 8 hrs/day X $125) X 2 staff

($6,000)

Estimated Travel Costs ($689 (Lawrence) + $461 (Metcalf) (1,150 X 3)

Total Sector Strategy Workshops $ 10,450

Monthly Follow Up

CWA will complete on monthly phone call/webinar with each Sector Strategy Team and provide follow up to WDB staff accordingly regarding progress. Preparation for review of proposals

3 calls/mo X 6 hrs/call X $125/hour X 4 X 1.5 staff (13,500)

Total $ 13,500

Exit Interview

At New Rivers / Mount Rogers WDB Convenience, CWA will conduct an exit conference to review activity and drive program improvement.

1 – 2 hours No charge

TOTAL $ 28,700

From: Christine BosworthTo: "Marty Holliday"Subject: RE: Business U eventDate: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 7:59:27 PM

Hi Marty, Below are costs for the following two events: Business Engagement Boot Camp andBusiness Engagement Blueprint & WIOA Regional Strategy. For both events, Business U will allow up to a maximum of 30 participants. Each additionalparticipant above 30, will be charged a fee of $225.00. The Boot Camp learning event package includes all the following items below except for the venue.It is the responsibility of the event organizer to provide the location.Business Engagement Boot Camp: $10,000

8 hours onsite training with two facilitators: Celina Gradijan & Christine Bosworth2 hours of live chat coaching at Business U’s eUniversity with subject matter experts24/7 access to the eUniversity online classroom-specifically designed for your eventBusiness engagement toolkit including templatesTechnical support during trainingContinental breakfast, lunch & snack break for 30 participantsTravel and hotel accommodations for two facilitatorsEvent organizationRegistration assistance including the following:

Invitation flyerWelcome email

• Post-event consulting session with leadership and the Co-founders of Business U to recapthe event and to strategically review recommendations and next steps.

Business Engagement Blueprint & WIOA Regional Strategy: $10,000The event package includes all the following items below except for the venue. It is theresponsibility of the event organizer to provide the location

• 8 hours of onsite training facilitated by the co-founders of Business U, Inc:Celina Gradijan and Christine Bosworth

• Keynote Speaker: Ron Painter, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association ofWorkforce Boards.

• Discussion topics include:o Visionary leadership: Creating the Capacity of the Workforce Systemo Building Regional Capacity for Business Engagemento Sector Strategies and Business Services

• Continental breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack break• Travel and hotel accommodations for the keynote speaker and the two facilitators• Web-based landing page to gather regional commitments from potential partners in workforce,education and economic development.

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• Market Responsive Readiness Assessment• Business Engagement Blueprint™• Summary Report: including next steps/recommendations• Post-event consulting session with leadership and the Co-founders of Business U to recap the

Strategy Event and to strategically review recommendations and next steps. To learn more about each event please click on the links below:Business Engagement Blueprint & WIOA Regional Strategy: http://www.business-u.net/bizblueprint/index.php Business Engagement Boot Camp: http://www.business-u.net/learning_events_boot_camp.php Looking forward to speaking with you soon! Christine Christine Bosworth, Ed.DCo-founder, Business ULos Angeles, CA 90024P: (310) 800-3353F: (310) 693-5329E: Christine@Business-U.netwww.Business-U.net

From: Marty Holliday [mailto:marty.holliday@nrmrwib.org] Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 4:52 AMTo: Christine Bosworth Subject: RE: Business U event Hi Christine, Can you give me rough estimates of cost? If it’s based on # of people – let’s estimate 25-50. Thanks so muchMarty

From: Christine Bosworth [mailto:Christine@Business-U.net] Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 8:09 PMTo: 'Marty Holliday'Cc: 'Celina Shands Gradijan'Subject: RE: Business U event

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Hi, Marty—thank you for your email. Let me know when you are available for call to discussBusiness U’s regional learning events per your request below. In the meantime, I have attached twodocuments to help answer your questions:

1. Business Engagement Boot Camp2. Business U & NAWB Regional Strategy Event

You will also find attached background on Business U as well as a menu of resources such as oureNews (http://www.business-u.net/enews_subscribe.php) I look forward to speaking with you soon, Christine Christine Bosworth, Ed.DCo-founder, Business U, Inc.Los Angeles, CA 90024P: (310) 800-3353F: (310) 693-5329E: Christine@Business-U.netwww.Business-U.net

From: Marty Holliday [mailto:marty.holliday@nrmrwib.org] Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 7:07 AMTo: info@business-u.netSubject: Business U event Good morning, We are evaluating opportunities for our region. Could you explain the process and pricing forscheduling a Business U event (in Wytheville Virginia). Thank you.Marty

Let’s ensure that our region's businesses and industries have a talent pipeline filled with skilledworkers, so that they will be competitive in both today's and tomorrow's marketplace,

driving our region's economy, so that all workers can earn a sustainable, self sufficient wage. Marty HollidayExecutive DirectorNew River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area6580 Valley Center Dr., Suite 119

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From: Serrano, ReginaTo: Marty HollidayCc: Javier, Reginald; Kavanagh, Thomas; Serrano, ReginaSubject: VA - New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area - Request for Quote - Public Consulting Group, Inc.Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015 2:31:21 PMAttachments: image005.png

Hello Marty,I was able to connect with members of our team who could assist in providing an estimatefor the below work which you have requested:

1. Review our documentation and region2. Help us identify and connect with the right partners and businesses to have at the

table3. Hold a few (2-3) sessions/workshops to:

Educate us (folks in #2) on other best practices of other similar areasGuide us through the process and lead us to next steps

4. Have some follow-up sessions (eg in person or via web) I wanted to first applaud your region(s) efforts on the data which you have alreadygathered in all 13 areas. It is useful and timely and integral to the planning for your nextsteps in sector strategy work and connecting with businesses and partners. Effectivesector work is typically regional, driven by employers, industry, and includes education andtraining and other key stakeholders all working together with workforce to meet the needsof industry and the labor market. PCG recommends that a convener be identified to engage and assist in organizingemployers and resources to develop and implement the sector strategies for each region. PCG would be interested in supporting your sectorial work and would guess very roughlyfrom the above work outline that this work could be completed for a range of up to$40,000. We estimate this based on the 13 regions, the need for potential strategicplanning work, serving in the role as convener, moderator and reporting out and makingrecommendations on next steps. PCG would be interested in discussing the Scope ofWork further. I will attach (below) brief biographies of the team which PCG would utilize onan engagement of this nature. In addition, we have professional references and examplesof work we have completed in this area upon request. Thank you again Marty for your initial message and the opportunity to share ourperspective on the above Scope of Work. We look forward to the potential of futureconversations and helping New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development indetermining your next steps in your sector strategy efforts. Cordially,Regina Serrano Below is our PCG team of Workforce experts for your review:

Team Member Description

Reg Javier

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AssociateManager

Key Projects:

• County of LosAngeles – WIA Adultand DislocatedWorker ProgramRedesign, StrategicPlanning, andImplementation

• Selected MichiganWorks! Agencies –Facilitation andStrategicCollaborationPlanning

• Philadelphia Title IWIA Adult andDislocated ServicesOne-StopOperations

Mr. Javier will serve as the Engagement Manager. Mr. Javier has 25years of experience in workforce development. He has worked with stateand local workforce agencies to redesign workforce programs, build staffcapacity, and manage and operate Career One-Stop centers. InPhiladelphia, PA, Mr. Javier is the Project Director for the managementand operation of a One-Stop system, which serves over 120,000customers annually. As the Director of Workforce Advancement for theSan Diego Workforce Partnership (WIB), Mr. Javier oversaw a budget ofover $35 million in One-Stop operations, Adult and Dislocated Workerprograms, and discretionary grants. He has also worked with the CaliforniaWIB and State leadership to develop a strategic plan and vision for thedirection of the statewide workforce development system. This effortincluded the revamping of state and local policies and procedures, acomplete overhaul of processes and practices, and the integration ofmultiple agencies and technology platforms; all within the context ofmeeting federal performance measures while providing better services toboth job seekers and businesses. Mr. Javier has worked with systems allacross the country on design/redesign, strategic visioning, data analytics,capacity building, continuous process improvements, and systemic andsystem-wide transformations. He brings to the team background,knowledge, and experience that stretch from federal and state policies tolocal and operational practices in both Unemployment Compensation andWorkforce.

Tom KavanaghSenior Consultant Key Projects:

• Philadelphia Title IWIA Adult andDislocated ServicesOne-StopOperations

• Selected MichiganWorks! Agencies –Facilitation andStrategicCollaborationPlanning

Mr. Kavanagh will serve as a Project Team Member. He has over 19years of business experience and 14 years of workforce programexperience. Mr. Kavanagh has worked for various states and cities,including California, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, andPennsylvania in the workforce development field. He has been responsiblefor overseeing the 60-day transition of the new service delivery systemproject for Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PWI) the Philadelphia CareerLinkCenters. Mr. Kavanagh has been a team member of PCG’s CalWORKsWelfare to Work/Refugee Employment Services operation in San Diego,assisting welfare-to-work employment services for over 7,000 clients,which include 1,500 refugee clients. Previously, he served as VP andGeneral Manager for JobWorks, Inc., which served several countiesthroughout California, Indiana, and Ohio. He led full strategic, operations,human resources, staff development, and P&L responsibility for the dailymanagement of sites throughout Indiana and California. Additionally, hehad experience in cost allocation plan development and implementation asit related to the One-Stop environment. He also directed his team tosuccessfully perform operations involving nine different government fundedprograms including the WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker, Ex-Offender Re-entry, and TANF.

Regina SerranoSenior Advisor

Key Projects: • Philadelphia Title I

WIA Adult andDislocated ServicesOne-Stop

Ms. Serrano will serve as a Project Manager with expertise in WorkforceOperations. She is an executive workforce and higher education leaderwith over 25 years of experience, including resource allocation expertiseand management skills across a wide-range of operations. Ms. Serranomost recently oversaw PCG’s PACareerLink One-Stop operations inPhiladelphia for the past two years. In this capacity, she assisted inestablishing systems, processes, and a strategic design for an Integrated

Operations

• North CarolinaTriadWorks,RegionalConsortium ofWDBs System Re-Design andOperationsConsultation

• Pacific GatewayEconomic Analysisand Asset Mapping

Service delivery system in Philadelphia. Ms. Serrano has also worked withNorth Carolina’s Triad Works Regional Consortium of WorkforceInvestment Boards’ “Culture of Excellence” Initiative, helping establish anIntegrated Service Delivery system, developing change managementteams, and building staff capacity amongst fourteen counties. Previously,Ms. Serrano served as both an Executive Program Director and Managerof Adult Workforce Programs in San Diego and was responsible foroversight of One-Stop operations for the WIB. Program oversight includedIndividual Training Accounts, On the Job Training programs, MyCAAMilitary Spouse Program, Ex-Offender and Re-Entry Programs, andvarious discretionary grant programs.

Margie de RuyterSenior Advisor

Key Projects:

• County of LosAngeles – WIA Adultand DislocatedWorker ProgramRedesign, StrategicPlanning, andImplementation

• Pacific GatewayWIB, Long Beach,CA – YouthProgram Design

Ms. de Ruyter will serve as a Project Team Member with expertise inYouth Programs. She has over 20 years of experience managing WIAworkforce development initiatives, including direct federal and statediscretionary grants involving multi-agency collaborations, industry sectorstrategy initiatives, the national Youth Opportunity Movement communityimpact grant, and the ARRA summer youth employment program. As theSenior Director of Workforce Initiatives for the San Diego WorkforcePartnership (WIB), she provided leadership and direction on the publicly-funded workforce development system for the San Diego County region.She has developed cross-system collaborations leveraging WIA youth andadult funding in partnership with the County of San Diego Health andHuman Services Agency, Child Welfare Services, Probation Department,and the San Diego Community College District and San Diego UnifiedSchool District. As the Project Manager for Los Angeles County’s WIOAdelivery system design, she provides oversight on the development of theCounty’s framework, support on strategic visioning, capacity building, andfacilitation of continuous process improvements.

Molly McMullanBusiness Analyst

Key Projects:

• County of LosAngeles – WIA Adultand DislocatedWorker ProgramRedesign, StrategicPlanning, andImplementation

• Contra CostaCounty WorkforceDevelopment Board– Asset Mapping

Ms. McMullan will serve as a Project Team Member. She has vastknowledge and experience in data collection and analytics, as well ascustomer service and facilitation. She supports the redesign of the servicedelivery structure for the LA County by facilitating stakeholder discussions,mapping local assets and service delivery needs across the region, andcreating reports around the new regional system under WIOA. In ContraCosta County, CA, she serves as the Project Manager on the CommunityAsset Mapping project, leading data collection and analysis on regionalassets and their roles in the broader workforce development system in theCounty. Ms. McMullan also manages data collection efforts for the AnchorInstitution Initiative in Alameda County, CA, interviewing key staff andleadership from local anchor industries and developing recommendationsfor the County’s streamlining of services and alignment of partnerships.She additionally serves as the Project Manager for PCG’s partnership withthe Newark WIB, coordinating all communication and monitoring deadlinesfor both PCG and the Newark Workforce Innovation Fund staff.

New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area Consortium Board

INFORMATONAL MEETING MINUTES

July 15, 2015

A meeting of the NR/MR WIA Consortium Board was held on July 15, 2015 at the Wytheville Meeting Center in Wytheville, VA. Those in attendance were as follows: Board Members Staff David Hutchins- Chair Bill Brown - Montgomery Andy McCready - Pulaski Catherine Brillhart – Bristol City John Garner- Galax City

Marty Holliday Ronnie Martin Beverly Burke Guest Lynn White – WIB Chair Terri Morris - Floyd County Betty Segal – People, Inc Lee Williams – Goodwill Ind. of the Valleys Kevin Byrd - NRV Regional Commission

At 10:11 AM, Chairman Hutchins called the meeting to order. The meeting was opened with a prayer and all present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Hutchins asked Ms. Burke to call the roll. A quorum was not present. Due to a lack of a quorum, the Executive Committee was called to order at 10:14. Mr. Brown made the motion to approve the Draft PY15 Budget. Mr. McCready seconded the motion. A vote was called:

Ms. Brillhart - yes, Mr. Brown - yes, Mr. Hutchins - yes, Mr. McCready - yes At 10:16 Mr. McCready made the motion to close the Executive Committee meeting. Ms. Brillhart seconded the motion and the motion was passed unanimously. Continuing with the Consortium Board agenda, Chairman Hutchins welcomed Mr. Kevin Byrd, Executive Director of the NRV Regional Commission to the meeting. Chairman Hutchins opened the floor for public comment. Hearing none he proceed with the agenda.

2 Chairman Hutchins asked Mr. White, WIB Chair, to give an update on WIB activities. Mr. White brought the Board up-to-date on WIB activities that had taken place in recent months. A brief discussion followed. Chairman Hutchins asked Mr. Martin to give an Operational Summary. Mr. Martin gave an overview of program activities, budget and funding issues through June 30, 2015. Mr. Martin gave a brief overview of PY15 allocations and explained the process for new contract negotiations for WIOA. A brief discussion followed. Chairman Hutchins asked Ms. Holliday to give an Executive Summary. Ms. Holliday gave a brief overview of staff activities. Chairman Hutchins brought the members attention to the informational items in their packet. Ms. Segal gave an overview of the One-Stop Operator report and presented two success stories. A brief discussion followed. Ms. Williams gave an update on the Goodwill Adult Workplace Toolkit Project. Ms. Segal and Ms. Williams gave an update on the Just Hire One (Re-entry) Project. Ms. Holliday updated the members on the DEI and Roving Computer Lab grant funded projects. Chairman Hutchins allowed each Member to share information about their areas.

• Ms. Brillhart gave an update on Bristol activities

Ms. Holliday expressed a desire to begin a regular rotation of visits to Board of Supervisors and City Council meetings. She asked members to let her know how they would like her to begin that process. Ms. Holliday reminded the members about the Travel Reimbursement request form to be completed and signed if members wanted to get reimbursed for their travel to the meeting. Chairman Hutchins continued with the agenda noting that the next meeting will be on September 16, 2015 at the Elizabeth Brown Park beginning at 10:00AM. With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 11:35AM. Respectfully Submitted,

Marty Holliday Executive Director

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NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE-STOP OPERATOR REPORT

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

*Data listed below includes Wytheville One Stop Campus (WOSC) and Radford Workforce Center only Annual Comparison Data September 2013 – August 2014 66,384 served September 2014 – August 2015 63,831 served Net decrease of 2,553 Monthly Comparison Data July 2015 – 5.059 served August 2015 – 5,580 served Net increase of 521

PEOPLE INCORPORATED PROGRAM ACTIVITY – PY 2015 MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2015 Dislocated Worker Program 149 Participants; 24 Closures/22 Employed/0 Neutral (92%); 125 Current; 14 Trained/14 Credentials (100%); Average Wage at Placement $12.99; 2 CRC Adult Program 94 Participants; 18 Closures/17 Employed/0 Neutral (94%); 76 Current; 15 Trained/15 Credentials (100%); Average Wage at Placement $12.88; 1 CRC Youth Program 77 Participants; 5 Closures/5 Employment/Education/0 Neutral (100%); 72 Current; 1 Credentials (100%); Average Wage at Placement $9.13; 3 Literacy/Numeracy Gains; 1 CRC GOODWILL PROGRAM ACTIVITY – PY 2015 MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2015 Adult Program 56 Participants; 1 Closures/1 Employed/0 Neutral (100%); 55 Current; 1 Trained/1 Credentials (100%); Average Wage at Placement $12.72; 0 CRC Youth Program 43 Participants; 6 Closures/6 Employment /Education/0 Neutral (100%); 37 Current; 5 Credential (83%); Average Wage at Placement $10.25; 0 Literacy/Numeracy Gains; 0 CRC REGIONAL ACTIVITY Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Wytheville One stop Campus (WOSC) has been extended through June 30, 2016.

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Center Activities: Wytheville One Stop Campus workshops – no workshops were held in August but assistance has

been provided to customers on an individual basis as requested. GED classes will resume at the WOSC in September. New River/Mount Rogers Business Services Unit (BSU) partner staff continues to meet on a

bimonthly basis. BSU will sponsor an IPad for Business workshop in Galax on October 1. Wytheville One Stop Campus provided 471 services to employers; created 88 new job orders;

made 636 internal job referrals; and 1,018 customers utilized the services of the WOSC in July. WOSC staff continues to work towards completion of Virginia Workforce Development System E-Learning Course which consists of seven separate training modules and required for Virginia Workforce Development Profession Certification.

Karen Akers, WOSC Manager promoted the Wytheville One Stop Campus services during an interview on WYVE Radio on July 30.

Partners from Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education, WCC and NR/MR WDB provide staff to assist customers in the resource room on a weekly basis. WCC work study student will begin assisting staff and customers at the WOSC in September.

WIOA Youth program holds monthly Work Readiness classes for youth at the WOSC. Hiring Activities:

Job Fairs scheduled with the workforce centers: At Work – July 2, 16, 22, 23 & 30; Staff Pro – July 6, 13,20, 27; Valley Staffing – July 14 & August 12; Service Master – August 19; Melvin Enterprises – August 19; Virginia Home Health – August 25; MEC – August 31 & September 1; Resource MFG – September 3 & 4.

Businesses hiring in the Mount Rogers area include: General Dynamics; W-L Construction; Sextons; TRW; Team Nurse; CVS Pharmacy; Spherion; Accuforce and Mountain States Health Alliance - Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Dislocated Worker staff has established OJT’s with Classic Creations; Associated Tree Service and Transit Protective Packaging. Adult staff has written several OJT’s with Vanguard.

Businesses hiring in the New River Valley area include: Montgomery County, Volvo, Radford University/Virginia Tech, Carilion Clinic/Lewis Gale, Workforce Unlimited, BAE Systems, Dish Network, and Danaher Corporation.

Goodwill and People Inc staff have written multiple OJT and Internships with Vanguard; Associated Tree Services; BondCote; MTM Transportation; Classic Creations and Eye Care on the Ridge.

Significant Layoff Activity: Ball Corporation in Bristol will close by May 2016 impacting 230 employees. Initial meeting with

employees was held on 08/27/15. TAA application will be filed once employees begin receiving notification of layoffs.

Rapid Response sessions will continue monthly through October for Office Max employees. TAA application has been filed.

Seventy (70) employees will be laid off from Sadvik located in Bristol by August 2016. Initial Rapid Response meeting has been held. TAA application will be filed.

Alpha Natural Resources filed bankruptcy on August 3, unsure of employee impact at this time.

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Staff Activities: • People Inc youth learned about Bristol’s roots in country music during the 2015 summer activity. For

the first time, many youth heard about “The Bristol Sessions”, a 1927 event which occurred right on State Street (the street that splits Virginia and Tennessee). “The Bristol Sessions” is where some of the very first country music recordings occurred (with groups such as The Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers). These recordings are now recognized internationally. In a quote by Johnny Cash “The Bristol Sessions is the single most important event in the history of country music”. On September 19th, WIOA youth will help celebrate Bristol’s past, present, and future as they participate in the annual children’s day activities that are part of Bristol’s Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Hundreds of children will attend the event and WIOA youth will put their leadership skills to work as they provide activities such as face painting, name that career, and other craft projects. Youth attending the event will receive free t-shirts and free tickets to hear the 2015 line up of musicians.

• People Inc staff and youth will participate in Bristol Outreach on September 12. The 8th Bristol Outreach will be held at Moore Street Park in Bristol Virginia. Bristol Outreach is a substance abuse awareness event to bring light to the dangers of substance abuse. WIOA youth will provide children’s activities such as face painting and arts/crafts. Participating agencies include Bristol City Police Department, Abuse Alternatives, Bristol Virginia Fire Department, Virginia Employment Commission, local churches and other faith based organizations.

• Goodwill staff continues to assist with job clubs and workshops at the Wytheville One Stop Campus and Radford Workforce Center. Topics this month included resume writing, interview skills and computer basics.

CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY Making the Dream a Reality - For many years, Geneva Garrett dreamed about college. She dreamed about accessing quality education and training that would open doors of opportunity. When the doors of the company where she had worked for the past 30 years suddenly closed, Geneva’s dream came into existence. For months, Geneva searched for employment in her hometown of Bristol Virginia. To no avail, Geneva reached out to the Virginia Employment Commission who introduced her to Ashley Prater with People Incorporated of Virginia. Through case management services offered by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), formerly WIA, Garrett was able to enroll at Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) where she graduated summa cum laude with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting in Aril 2014. “All my life I wanted to go back to school and never had the opportunity, so this was fantastic when it came,” said Geneva. With her educational dream now a reality, Geneva set out applying for jobs. Geneva applied for multiple positions but soon realized that companies were passing over her resume. In April 2015, People Incorporated was contacted by a growing tree removal company, Associated Tree Service. The company was looking for an accounting/payroll clerk. Geneva had the education, but lacked the hands on experience the company needed. People Incorporated’s Ashley Prater offered an on-the-job training opportunity (OJT) through the National Emergency Grants (NEG). OJT is a training strategy provided through WIOA, that puts unemployed workers back to work, allowing them to earn a wage while receiving training on the job. Through an OJT, employers can be reimbursed for the costs associated with training new employees. Through OJT, Geneva received hands on training in payroll, income and unemployment taxes, and accounts payables/receivables. She received positive evaluations from her employer during her entire participation in the OJT program and was hired full time upon her completion of the program. Geneva is very satisfied with her new career. Although Geneva credits VHCC with teaching her the skills she needs for her job, she doesn’t count out hands on training, particularly when it comes to computer knowledge. Through OJT, Geneva was able to gain the hands on experience and confidence she needed to become successful in her new career. And, Associated Tree Service gets it too. Feeling the pinch of higher business expenses, they immediately saw the value in OJT. When my daughter started college at Virginia Tech years ago, I told her that mom was going to go back to school too.” And back to school she went, and so much more! (Geneva was featured in the VCCS Blog on August 5, 2015. The article entitled, On-The Job Training Leads to Bright New Career, was highlighted in the Workforce Wednesday segment.)

Just Hire One Progress Update - People Incorporated

September 16, 2015

Recruitment

Just Hire One staff met with Drug Court Coordinator Margie Collins and Judge Sage Johnson and other community partners July 24 to discuss the Just Hire One program. Judge Johnson would like to make referrals of individuals he feels may benefit from the program. Staff has also been in contact with Stan Rose, Re-Entry Counselor at Bland Correctional Center. A Just Hire One class will be held at Bland Correctional Center once the class in Bristol is completed.

People Inc staff continues to work with individuals identified by the Southwest Regional Jail. Virginia Cares has completed the first series of social/emotional intelligence workshops at the Southwest Regional Jail. People Inc case managers have met with the five individuals to begin the preliminary assessment of needs, eligibility and CRC preparation and testing.

Life Skills and Job Seeking Skills Classes

The “Behind the Walls” program at Southwest Virginia Regional Jail was completed on June 1st. The participants have entered the next phase of the program which consists of completion of assessments (including the CRC) in addition to the job placement/development. Four (4) participants began Social/Emotional intelligence workshops taught by VA Cares and Workforce Development staff on July 20 & July 21 at the Bristol Virginia Jail and are now on week eight of the program.

Worksite Development

WIOA case managers and VA Cares staff continues to meet with employers to inform them about the program and identify internship-to-hire employers. To date four participants have entered employment and two individuals have completed internships.

Enrollments

Seven recently released offender participants have been identified and enrolled to date. Six individuals continue in the prerelease phase of the program. Case managers are pursuing internship opportunities as well as working with participants on Life Skills and Job Seeking Skills Classes. Probation officers have provided documentation of clean drug screening upon enrollment and throughout program participation as needed.

City of Galax: 1 City of Bristol: 2 Washington County: 2 Smyth County: 1 Wytheville: 1

Prerelease: 2 individuals from Southwest Virginia Regional Jail (plan to return to Smyth and City of Bristol). 1 individual released in July has completed all program requirements and the case manager is pursuing an internship with the Town of Damascus which we hope to have in place within the next two weeks. 1 individual released, is now serving time in Sullivan County jail. 1 participant completed welding training however he was arrested on drug charges in Tennessee

Expenditures

Expenditures to date totaled 4526.32, primarily for staff time related to the project, in the area of Work Readiness. We have invoiced $500 in direct to client expenditures for the individuals enrolled in WIOA at this time, this was to assist in paying fines related to regaining a driver’s license, and to purchase interview clothes and supplies for another. As we continue to enroll individuals, we will see further spending on direct to client expenditures.

with an October trial date. He has moved and working in Delaware and probation officer expects he will receive additional probation time for the drug charges. He will be exited from the program as he is no longer in the area.

Prerelease: 4 individuals are participating in the Just Hire One program and are in week eight (8) of the Life Skills classes – 2 male and 2 female at the Bristol City Jail. Participation by all four has been exceptional. The individuals are not scheduled for release until late January, 2016.

CRC: 4 (3 Silver, 1 Gold)

Expenditures

Internships: $7,164.00

Life Skills Materials: $1,260.99

CRC Incentive - $100.00 CRC Testing Fees: 60.00

Work Uniforms/Supplies: $102.88

Reinstatement Fees: $85.00 (VA Cares also paid $75.00 towards reinstatement of driver’s license)

Drug Screening: $30.00

Placements:

Appalachian Cast Products – $9.50 per hour with benefits

Bland Correctional Facility - $14.47 per hour with benefits

Serpe & Sons Bakery - $8.25 per hour with benefits

One client exited as non-positive for refusal to attend life skills or work readiness classes or other program activities. He reported working at Hardees in Kingsport; however case manager was unable to verify employment.

Internships completed:

Vanguard - $12.00 per hour (plus benefits). While participating in the program, Susan had driver’s license reinstated, purchased car and has moved from homeless shelter to an apartment. Susan has also reestablished contact after seven years with an adult son.

Associated Tree Service - $11.00 per hour. While participating in Just Hire One, Dallas also obtained driver’s license and moved into stable housing. Dallas was nominated by his case manager for a car to be given away by Saving Grace Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to working with newly released ex-offenders. Dallas was required to write a letter explaining why he felt he should be the recipient of the car. Dallas is now the proud owner of a Pontiac Grand Prix!

Just Hire One

Progress Update – Goodwill Industries

September 2015

Recruitment

Goodwill Reentry Staff provided Work Readiness training to 5 individuals in the New River Valley Regional Jail and two in the Western Virginia Regional Jail. Contact information has been, and will continue to be, provided to those exiting, but not participating in the behind the walls portion of the program, the both facilities, so that they may contact Goodwill or People, Inc staff upon their exit.

We have met with local Probation and Parole Officers to recruit from their roles as well. Several have indicated that they will give out our contact information for their clients who are actively job seeking. 3 clients have been referred at this time, for a total of 8 being served currently. There was a “Returning Citizen Orientation” session at the Christiansburg Career Connection, on September 3rd and 4th. We worked with the local probation and parole offices to send out information to their clients.

Life Skills and Job Seeking Skills Classes

In May, Goodwill Reentry staff provided Work Readiness classes to those behind the walls on topics such as: social interactions and customer service relationships. WIOA case managers are assisting in facilitating the classes for recently released individuals. The curriculum will be ad been adjusted to meet a six-week timeframe allowing for sessions of 2-3 hours per week for six weeks.

Worksite Development

WIOA Case Managers are working with the Business Services Units to reach employers and inform them about the program and identify internship-to-hire employers. Staff will assist employers with the federal bonding process as needed. The case managers will develop an individualized transportation/child care and other supports plan for each participant.

Enrollments

There have been two WIOA enrollments at this time of one of the individuals referred by Probation and Parole and one who has exited NRVRJ. We are still collecting eligibility information from other who have exited regional jails. Probation officers have indicated an interest for more of their clients and we are assessing their eligibility at this time.

The Workplace Toolkit Final Report

September 2015 Timeline Snapshot

Activity Proposed Timeline Status Recruitment Present – 1/31/14 Completed Eligibility and WIA Enrollment 12/11/13 – 1/31/14 Completed Participant Assessment to include drug testing 12/12/13 – 1/24/14 Completed Life Skills Training 2/3 and 2/4/14 Completed Social/Emotional Intelligence Training 2/5 and 2/6/14 Completed Digital Literacy Training (contextualized) 2/7/14 – 3/21/14 Completed

Tutoring in digital literacy occurs throughout program

Career Readiness/Academic Training (contextualized)

2/10/14 – 12/12/14 11 completed 12/19

Includes tutoring for identified academic needs Occupational Skills Training 2/10/14 – 12/12/14 7 completed on

12/19 4 completed Spring

2015 Credential Testing after completion of classes 12/15/14–12/19/14 Delayed Participant Internships 1/6/15 – 2/7/15 7 in internships Placement Activities 12/15/14 – 5/7/15 9 entered

employment Partnership with New River Community College

New River Community College has completed contextualized digital literacy, academic preparation and career readiness activities. The four individuals that had to complete one more class in Spring 2015, completed, moved into Job Search activities or are currently employed.

Worksite Development 7 of 11 graduates entered internships – All 7 completed internships and are either actively job searching or have been placed into employment. 1 entered employment directly from class and 8 more have entered employment at an average wage of $15.31 since completing classes and internships.

Expenditures Direct-to-participant expenditures through July 31, 2015 are:

Tuition/Books: $60,049.60 Supportive Services: $17,220.33 (includes $12,161.45 leverage from Goodwill) Weekly Attendance Incentive: $28,840.00

Grade Incentives: $100.00 Assessments: $330.00 Performance to Date Projected enrollments – 14 Actual enrollments to date – 14 Projected training completers – 12 Training completers = 11 Projected Entered employment – 10 Actual entered employment - 9 Employers: Volvo, Electro-plate Rite, SpeedCo, Wolverine, MOOG, Danaher

Conclusions

$106,540 was spent on 14 individuals, with positive outcomes, identified by job placement rates and average wage at placement, for 9 of the individuals. This is a total of $7,610 spent per participant, and $11,837 positive outcome. When compared with other programs, including traditional WIA/WIOA programming, the average wage at placement for individuals participating in the Workplace Toolkit Program is significantly higher, at $15.31 for this program, and $12.72 for the regular adult program, thus far in 2015. The $2.59/hour variance, puts those in the Workplace Toolkit in living wage positions, to support a family of hour above the poverty line. They are also now armed with certifications, job experience, and an educational background that matches their chosen career paths. This will also allow for further potential career advancement for these individuals.

By incorporating foundational skills training, emotional intelligence training (or soft skills), along with the academic training, these individuals have received a level of service that is more intensive than most employment and training programs offered in the area. The outcomes certainly support the level of service and the level of funding appropriated for these individuals.

We will provide follow-up services to the individuals and will be monitoring their career advancement, retention, and pay increase history in the coming year. We will be incorporating this data into our future programming plans and will report back to the Consortium Board regarding the long term outcomes of this community investment.

Ticket to Work Program

Many people who are on Social Security disability benefits ask themselves: “Am I ready to work?”

Thousands of people each year say, “YES” to this question and begin the journey to employment! Many people find that returning to work, or working for the first time, changes their lives. They find they can earn more money, gain greater financial independence, meet new people and learn new skills.

But, many people who think they might want to try working are not sure where to start. The good news is that help is available for people who want to work their way to a better future: Social Security’s Ticket to Work program!

Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program offered by Social Security that can help people age 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and who are interested in returning to work or working for the first time. Ticket to Work connects individuals on SSI or SSDI with free employment services to help them decide if working is right for them, prepare for work, find a job or maintain success while they are working.

The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium Board is a Workforce Employment Network (WFEN).

Workforce ENs are part of a state's public workforce system. Workforce ENs provide access to a wide array of employment support services, including training programs and special programs for youth in transition and veterans. A Ticket to Work participant who assigns their Ticket to a Workforce EN will either work with a Workforce EN directly or via other providers in the workforce system, including American Job Centers.

We have two Disability Resource Coordinators (DRCs) Kimber Simmons and Renee Sturgill The DRCs assist SSI/SSDI beneficiaries in meeting their employment goals:

• Assist those with questions about the Ticket to Work Program • Counseling on how returning to work will affect their benefits (assisting with financial planning) • Developing an Individualized Work Plan with the Ticket holders on what needs to be done in order

to return to work or start their own business • Partnering with other programs and/or connecting to other resources so that the Ticket holder can

meet their employment goals

Ticket holders we are currently working with:

• MP hasn’t working in over 13 years due to issues with anxiety and severe depression. Now that her youngest child is older, she is interested in trying to rejoin the workforce, specifically in an office management capacity. While very intelligent, her skills are limited or quite rusty. She is co-enrolled with DEI and WIA Adult services to update her skills and rebuild her confidence. She is currently enrolled in Microsoft Office courses and plans to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam in Word and Excel. Her ‘ticket’ has been assigned to us.

• HS hasn’t held a job since 2000 due to severe personality disorders. Recently, her living situation changed and she realized that she would be unable to make ends meet on her current benefit payments. Her disability makes it difficult to work with others and adding in her status as an ex-offender, finding a traditional job would be extremely difficult. She has worked with a DRC and the Radford University Small Business Development Center to explore self-employment. Earlier this month, she went out on several small jobs as a contract pilot car driver and is feeling more at ease with every trip. We are in the process of developing her Individualized Work Plan to assign her ‘ticket’ to our Employment Network.

• PS has been unable to work for about five years due to a serious medical condition. With the help of her doctors, her condition is now stable and she would like to attempt to work full time again. Her past work experience is limited to production work but she is interested in branching out into some type of work with customer service, possibly in an office setting. Her first grandchild was recently born very premature and with several medical conditions and she has temporarily delayed her attempt to work.

• MT has been disabled and unable to work for about five years due to a medical condition. In the past year or so, her new medical regimen has helped keep the condition under control and she is ready to try to work again. She has experience as a CNA but will not be able to return to that line of work. She is interested in pursuing work in a clerical position, possibly in a medical office. We are in the early stages of discussing strategies and developing a plan for her to reach her goal of rejoining the workforce.

• LB is a 52 year old man who began having significant hearing problems about 10 years ago. He was working in a manufacturing environment and had to quit when his hearing and other subsequent disabilities made it too difficult for him to continue. His mother operated a kettle corn business which he would like to start up again. We are currently working on getting Larry help with aids to improve his hearing, and he will soon begin classes for small business owners to help him start his own business. His Ticket will be assigned to us soon.

• RN moved to Virginia from Michigan 3 years ago. He began receiving Social Security benefits in 2003 due to mental impairments. He has much experience in over the road driving and light construction/home improvement. He is a highly motivated person who wants to work, become a small business owner and leave the Social Security roles. We are currently working to get his CDL license so he can run his own delivery service from his home. We are drafting an individualized work plan which encompasses his short and long term employment goals. His Ticket will then be assigned to us.

• CP is a 54 year old woman who worked in the manufacturing industry for many years, but her bipolar disability made it impossible to continue. Since medication has helped with her medical needs and goals, she seeks to rejoin the workforce to help continue her progress. She hasn’t decided if she wants to rejoin the manufacturing industry; we are in the early stages of discussing what type of position she may want to pursue. We’ll begin updating and restructuring her resume this week and begin job search soon.

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