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Workforce Development Board (WDB) UC Merced Downtown Campus Center 655 W. 18th Street, Rooms 105/106 Merced, CA 95340 April 12, 2018, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Meeting Agenda

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Page 1. Call to Order/Roll Call ....................................................................................................................... 2. Approval of Agenda ........................................................................................................................... 1 3. Approval of February 15, 2018 Meeting Minutes ............................................................................. 2 4. Public Opportunity to Speak ..............................................................................................................

5. Chair Comments ................................................................................................................................

6. Director Comments ............................................................................................................................

7. Action/Discussion ..............................................................................................................................

a. WDB Membership-Mike Altomare ............................................................................................. 4 b. WDB Membership-Steve Newvine ............................................................................................. 5 c. WDB Membership-Eric Chu ....................................................................................................... 6 d. WDB Membership-Tim O’Neill .................................................................................................. 7 e. WDB Membership-Mark Hendrickson........................................................................................ 8 f. WDB Membership-Greg Vincelet ............................................................................................... 9 g. Board Surveys .............................................................................................................................. 10

8. Presentations

a. Literacy Coalition of Merced County ........................................................................ Hub Walsh

9. Reports ............................................................................................................................................... a. Business Services ................................................................................................ Reyna Espinoza 21 b. Fiscal ......................................................................................................................... Brian Baker 23 c. Youth ................................................................................................................... Reyna Espinoza 25

10. Information ........................................................................................................................................

a. 2018 Disability Employment Accelerator 2.0 .................................................. Lance Lippincott 28

11. Next Meeting: 3:30 p.m., June 14, 2018 ............................................................................................ Location: UC Merced Downtown Center, 655 W 18th St, Rooms 105 & 106, Merced, CA 95340

12. Adjourn ..............................................................................................................................................

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Workforce Development Board (WDB) Merced County Child Support Services 260 E. 15th Street, Auditorium Merced, CA 95340 February 15, 2018, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes

Members Present: Michael Altomare Daniel Caris Eric Chu Shelly Conner Shawn Dwyer

Mark Hendrickson John Jepson Joshua Lepper Leslie McGowan Steve Newvine

Tim O’Neill Stergios (Steve) Roussos Peter Schuerman Steve Tietjen

Members Absent: Margarita Cabalbag Jennifer Cargill David Dees Carol Greenberg Steve Hobbs

Amie Marchini Daron McDaniel Jack Mobley Terry Nichols Matt Richard

Tim Robertson Greg Vincelet

Others Present: Jessica Acosta Brian Baker

Reyna Espinoza Tammy Johnson

Lance Lippincott David Mirrione

The Chair, Mr. Michael Altomare, called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.; as a quorum had not been achieved, Mr. Altomare opened the meeting with Item 8 Chair Comments.

1. Chair Comments: Mr. Altomare introduced the newest member to the Workforce Development Board, Mr. Eric Chu representing Merrill Lynch/Bank of America. Mr. Altomare also shared his excitement of the hiring of the new Workforce Development Director, Mr. David Mirrione.

2. Director Comments: Mr. Mirrione stated he is excited to be on board and one of the first items he is focused on with the Workforce Development Board, is creating an informational book for all new members and surveying the board in an effort to increase attendance.

3. National Association of Workforce Boards Forum 2018: Three individuals will be attending the conference: Ms. Leslie McGowan, Mr. Altomare, and Mr. Mirrione. Information regarding what is expected at the conference was discussed.

4. Business Services: Ms. Reyna Espinoza reviewed the report and a copy of the report was included in the meeting packet.

5. Call to Order/Roll Call: At 3:54 p.m., a quorum was achieved and roll call was taken.

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6. Approval of Agenda: It was M/S/C McGowan/Dwyer to approve the agenda as modified due to lack

of a quorum. 7. Approval of Minutes: It was M/S/C Tietjen/McGowan to approve the December 14, 2017 minutes

as submitted.

8. Public Opportunity to Speak: None.

9. Reports: a. Fiscal: Mr. Brian Baker reviewed the report and a copy of the report was included in the meeting

packet. b. Youth: A youth report was submitted by the contracted youth program provider, the Merced

County Office of Education, and Ms. Espinoza reviewed the report. A copy of the report was included in the meeting packet.

10. Next Meeting: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, Location: TBD

11. Adjournment: It was M/S/C McGowan/O’Neill to adjourn the meeting at 4:37 p.m.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Mike Altomare, Agrecom, Inc. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Mike Altomare and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A), the majority of the members of the local board shall be representatives of business in the local area. Mr. Mike Altomare’s application is that of a representative of local business. In September 2010, Mr. Mike Altomare was nominated for membership on this board by Bill Mattos of the California Poultry Federation. Mr. Altomare is the owner of Agrecom, Inc., a local business whose main businesses are sanitation chemicals, potable water treatment, pest control management, automated chemical controls and data collection. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Steve Newvine, Pacific Gas & Electric. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Steve Newvine and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A), the majority of the members of the local board shall be representatives of business in the local area. Mr. Steve Newvine’s application is that of a representative of local business. In November 2006, Chairman of the Board for the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce Susie Bubenchik nominated Mr. Steve Newvine for membership on the Workforce Development Board as a private sector representative. Mr. Newvine represents Pacific Gas & Electric as a representative to the Merced County Workforce Development Board. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Discussion For Action For Information SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Membership – Mr. Eric Chu, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch. PROPOSED MOTION(S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Eric Chu and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A), the majority of the members of the local board shall be representatives of business in the local area. Mr. Eric Chu is a financial advisor with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, in downtown Merced. Mr. Chu has extensive experience in the financial industry and can provide the Workforce Development Board with general information on the economic outlook and financial health of Merced County. Mr. Chu is involved in the Merced community, and is a member of several organizations including: the Merced Sunrise Rotary Club, UC-Merced’s Planned Giving Council, the University Friend’s Circle, and many others. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Tim O’Neill, Image Masters. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Tim O’Neill and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A), the majority of the members of the local board shall be representatives of business in the local area. Mr. Tim O’Neill’s application is that of a representative of local business. Mr. O’Neill is the CEO of Image Masters located in Merced and has served on numerous boards and committees including the Sunrise Rotary, Merced Ahead Steering Committee, and the Children’s Movement of Merced County. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Mark J. Hendrickson, Director, Merced County Department of Community and Economic Development. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Mark J. Hendrickson and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(D), the Workforce Development Board shall include a representative of governmental and economic and community development entities serving in the local area. Mr. Hendrickson is the Director of the Merced County Department of Community and Economic Development. The Department of Community and Economic Development works with private/public sector trends from a land use and economic development standpoint. As the director, Mr. Hendrickson provides leadership on economic development issues facing the County and responsible for the implementation of land use planning decisions. Mr. Hendrickson has been involved with many boards over the years such as the past president of the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce, Vice-Chairman of the Redevelopment Advisory Committee for the City of Merced, and former board member of the Merced College Foundation, among others. Mr. Hendrickson is very familiar with employment and training programs. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Workforce Development Board Nomination for Continued Membership-Mr. Greg Vincelet, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 442 Training Center. PROPOSED MOTION (S): Accept the nomination of Mr. Greg Vincelet and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. DISCUSSION: Section 107 the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) outlines the criteria for membership on the local Workforce Development Board (WDB). Pursuant to WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(B), the Workforce Development Board shall include a representative of a labor organization of the local area. In September 2009, Mr. Greg Vincelet was nominated by The Building and Construction Trades Council of Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties for application to the Merced County Workforce Development Board. Mr. Vincelet is a Training Coordinator for theLocal 442 Training Center of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. ATTACHMENT(S): Application available at meeting.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Board Surveys PROPOSED MOTION (S): Submitted for review and appropriate action. DISCUSSION: Attached please find the surveys of board members regarding various subjects for discussion and relevant action. ATTACHMENT(S): Board Surveys

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AreyourepresentingaprivatebusinessontheWorkforceDevelopmentBoard?

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Yes 52.94% 9

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DidyoureceiveaBoardOrientationwhenyouwereappointedtotheWorkforceDevelopmentBoard?



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Currently,theWorkforceDevelopmentBoardmeetingsbimonthly.DoyoubelievethattheWorkforceDevelopmentBoardshouldmeet...



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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Business Dashboard PROPOSED MOTION (S): For Information Only & Discussion. DISCUSSION: The new Business Dashboard includes a snapshot of business ser vices activities from July 2017 to the present.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Program Dashboard PROPOSED MOTION (S): For Information Only & Discussion. DISCUSSION: The new Program Dashboard includes a look at the fiscal status of the program as a whole, as well as statistics for center usage and unemployment trends.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: Youth Dashboard PROPOSED MOTION (S): For Information Only & Discussion. DISCUSSION: The new Youth Dashboard is an overview of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth services being delivered in Merced County. Youth services in Merced County are primarily delivered by the Merced County Office of Education, under contract as a career services provider to Worknet Merced County.

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TO: Workforce Development Board DATE: 04/12/2018 FROM: Workforce Investment Staff For Action For Information For Discussion SUBJECT: 2018 Disability Employment Accelerator 2.0 PROPOSED MOTION (S): For Information Only & Discussion. DISCUSSION: Workforce Investment efforts in Merced County will be boosted by the recent award of the 2018 Disability Employment Accelerator 2.0. This grant is intended to build upon the previously awarded Disability Employment Initiative, for which all goals were exceeded. This grant is specifically targeted at helping college graduates with disabilities to find employment, and is an award in the amount of $250,000.00.

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David Mirrione - Director www.mercedworks.com

Merced Office

1205 W. 18th Street Merced, CA 95340

(209) 724-2100

Los Banos Office

800 7th Street Los Banos, CA 93635

(209) 710-6140

DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

2018 DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT ACCELERATOR 2.0 INFORMATION SHEET

Currently, Merced County has a higher percentage of residents with disabilities (11.8%) than the statewide average (6.8%).1 To help address this situation, Merced County (through Worknet) applied for, and was awarded the 2018 Disability Employment Accelerator 2.0 Grant (DEA) in the amount of $250,000.00. This grant is intended to serve forty (40) participants with disabilities and is specifically targeted for college graduates. The DEA Grant will provide participants with the following services:

Short term prevocational training Minimum of 40 participants to be served 50% (20 participants with disabilities) must

be college graduates Total number of completing earn-and-learn

is 15 and 7 out of the 15 must be college graduates with disabilities

Average wages rate expected at placement is $13.00 per hours

Supportive Services East/West DiverseAbility Hiring

Fair Minimum of 20 participants must

be in an earn-and-learn/work base training.

Total entering employment is 30

This DEA Grant is a continuation of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) that Merced County was awarded in October of 2014. The goals of the DEI grant were exceeded as follows:

130 participants served (only 90 required) 84 entered training Accessibility equipment purchased for

Worknet offices to improve accessibility Quarterly business breakfasts held concerning

employing those with disabilities

75 entered employment First ever DiverseAbility Fair

held, serving more than 300 members of the public and 37 businesses

1 Data is from the United States Census Bureau: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/AGE765210/06,06047

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David Mirrione - Director www.mercedworks.com

Merced Office

1205 W. 18th Street Merced, CA 95340

(209) 724-2100

Los Banos Office

800 7th Street Los Banos, CA 93635

(209) 710-6140

DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

This grant is a further opportunity to sustain a proven model to assist those with disabilities to enter into employment.

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