ATTACHMENT A - Workforce Alliance



ATTACHMENTSRoster of Chief Elected Officials Chief Elected Officials Agreement Board of DirectorsWorkforce Alliance Organizational Chart CORE Memoranda of Agreement Priority of Service PolicyIndividual Training Account Policy and Procedure "Youth Requires Assistance" FactorsAttachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D Attachment E Attachment F Attachment G Attachment HATTACHMENT ASOUTH CENTRAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREAChief Elected OfficialsDerrylyn Gorski First Selectman 40 Peck RoadBethany, CT 06524203-393-2100 X 101/fax: 393-0821email: dgorski@bethany-James Cosgrove First Selectman 1019 Main StreetBranford, CT 06405203-488-8394/fax: 203-481-5561email: jcosgrove@branford-Edmund Meehan First Selectman 203 Middlesex AveChester, CT 06412860-526-0013/fax 860-526-0004email: firstselectman@Bruce Farmer First Selectman54 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413860-669-9333/fax 860-669-0890email: deloffice@Enzo Faienza First SelectmanJonathan Sistare/Town Manager 41 West StreetCromwell, CT 06416860-632-3410/fax 860-632-3435email: firstselectman@Richard H. Smith First Selectman 174 Main StreetDeep River, CT 06417860-526-6020/fax 860-526-6023email: dradmin@Laura L. Francis First Selectman30 Town House Rd. Durham, CT 06422860-349-3452/fax 860-349-8391email: lfrancis@Mark B. Walter First SelectmanP.O. BoxK 7 Main StreetEast Haddam, CT 06423860-873-5020/fax 860-873-5025email: admin@Michael Maniscalco Town Manager20 East High StreetEast Hampton, CT 06424860-267-4468/fax 860-267-1027email: mmaniscalco@Joseph Maturo Mayor250 Main StreetEast Haven, CT 06512203-468-3204/fax: 203-468-3372email: ehmayor@Norman Needleman First SelectmanWest AveEssex, CT 06426860-767-4340/fax 860-767-8509email: nneedleman@Joseph S. Mazza First Selectman 31 Park StreetGuilford, CT 06437203-453-8014/ fax: 203-453-8467email: mazzaj@ci.guilford.ct.us1Lizz Milardo First SelectmanField Park Drive Haddam, CT 06438860-345-8531/fax 860-345-3730email: lmilardo@Curt Balzano Leng Mayor2372 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06518203-287-7100/ fax: 203-287-7101email: cleng@Catherine Iino First Selectman 323 Route 81Killingworth, CT 06419860-663-1765/fax 860-663-3305email: ciino@TomBanisch First Selectman 8 Campus DriveMadison, CT 06443203-245-5602/fax: 203-245-5609email: banischt@Kevin Scarpati Mayor142 East Main Street, Rm 124Meriden, CT 06450203-630-4125/fax 203-630-4274email: kscarpati@ Lawrence Kendzior, City Manager lkendzior@Jon A. Brayshaw First Selectman393 Jackson Hill RdP.O. Box 179 Middlefield, CT 06455860-349-7114/fax 860-349-7115email: j brayshaw@middlefield-Daniel Drew Mayor245 deKoven DriveMiddletown, CT 06457860-344-3401/fax 860-344-3540email: mayor@Ben Blake Mayor110 River StreetMilford, CT 06460203-783-3201/fax 203-783-3329email: mayor@ci.milford.ct.usToni Harp Mayor165 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510203-946-8200/fax 203-946-7683email: tharp@Michael Doody Mayor909 Foxon RoadP.O. Box 287North Branford, CT 06405203-488-4575/fax 203-484-6025email: townmanager@Michael Freda First Selectman 18 Church StreetNorth Haven, CT 06473203-239-5321/fax 203-234-2130email: freda.mlchael @town.north-haven.ct.usCarl Fortuna First Selectman 302 Main StreetOld Saybrook, CT 06475860-395-3123/fax 860-395-3125email: cfortuna@town.old-saybrook.ct.usJames E. Zeoli First Selectman617 Orange Center Road Orange, CT 06477203-891-2122/fax 203-891-2185email: jzeoli@orange-Susan Bransfield First Selectman33 East Main StreetP.O. Box 71 Portland, CT 06480860-342-6715/fax 860-342-6714email: sbransfield@William W. Dickinson, Jr. Mayor45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492203-294-2070/fax 203-294-2073no email:Edward M. O'Brien Mayor355 Main StreetWest Haven, CT 06516203-937-3510/fax 203-937-3705email: eobrien@westhaven-Noel Bishop First Selectman866 Boston Post Road Westbrook, CT 06498860-399-3040/fax 860-399-9568email: nbishop@westbrookct.usEllen Scalettar First Selectman11 Meetinghouse LaneWoodbridge, CT 06525203-389-3401/ fax: 203-389-3480email: escalettar@Revised 3-2016ATTACHMENT BAGREEMENT AMONGThe Town of Bethany, the Town of Branford, the Town of Chester, the Town of Clinton, the Town of Cromwell, the Town of Deep River, the Town of Durham, the Town of East Haddam, the Town of East Hampton, the Town of East Haven, the Town of Essex, the Town of Guilford, the Town of Haddam, the Town of Hamden, the Town of Killingworth, the Town of Madison, the City of Meriden, the Town of Middlefield, the City of Middletown, the City of Milford, the City of New Haven, the Town of North Branford, the Town of North Haven, the Town of Old Saybrook, the Town of Orange, t e Town of Portland, the Town of Wallingford, the City of West Haven, the Town of Westbrook and the Town of Woodbridge.RE: WORKFORCE INVESTMENTTHIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), entered into by and among the Town of Bethany, the Town of Branford, the Town of Chester, the Town of Clinton, the Town of Cromwell, the Town of Deep River, the Town of Durham, the Town of East Haddam, the Town of East Hampton, the Town of East Haven, the Town of Essex, the Town of Guilford, the Town of Haddam, the City of Hamden, the Town of Killingworth, the Town of Madison, the City of Meriden, the Town of Middlefield, the City of Middletown, the City of Milford, the City of New Haven, the Town of North Branford, the Town of North Haven, the Town of Old Saybrook, the Town of Orange, the Town of Portland, the Town of Wallingford, the City of West Haven, the Town of Westbrook and the Town of Woodbridge (collectively, the "Parties" and, each individually, a "Party").WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into an agreement in order for each Party acting by and through its chief elected official (each, a "Chief Elected Official") to implement workforce development activities under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, as it may be amended or replaced, and under such other workforce grants or appropriations, whether formula or discretionary, awarded by the United States or the State of Connecticut; andWHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into such workforce agreement in order for each Party to authorize its Chief Elected Official to appoint local workforce board members in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act or such other legislation as may require the appointment of a local workforce board in order to implement a workforce system and to strategically plan for the delivery of workforce services in the workforce region encompassing the geographic area comprised by the Parties (referred to herein as the "Local Workforce Investment Area"), and to assign responsibilities among the Chief Elected Officials of each of the Parties;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants and obligations herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the Parties agree and understand as follows:ARTICLE I: AGREEMENT PURPOSEIt is the purpose of this Agreement to establish a formal representative body of Chief Elected Officials (the "Council") and to affirm, state, and establish the duties, powers, and obligations of the Council. The terms and conditions that follow reflect the joint understanding among the Parties and shall be construed as the essential elements of the mutual considerations upon which this Agreement is based.The Parties intend to incorporate into this Agreement the duties and obligations governing the Parties, the Council, their grant and grant sub-recipients, the fiscal agent and the regional workforce investment board (the "Board") they shall appoint, and services providers they select to implement and operate State and federal workforce investment programs.The Council shall be responsible for oversight and policy determination for the development of a workforce system in the Local Workforce Investment Area.Entry into this Agreement shall not be construed to affect any of the State's or Governor's rights to establish workforce areas or otherwise implement and oversee statewide workforce activities.ARTICLE II: PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENTThe Parties shall constitute a Local Workforce Investment Area in accordance with applicable State and federal laws.Each Party represents and warrants that it has been duly authorized to enter into the Agreement, including any subsequent amendments hereto pursuant to subsections111.b.ii. or iii. hereof, and that this Agreement constitutes, and such subsequent amendments shall constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Party enforceable in accordance with its terms.Each Party further represents and warrants that its Chief Elected Official has been duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and any subsequent amendments hereto pursuant to subsections 111.b.ii. or iii. hereof.ARTICLE Ill: TERMThis Agreement shall become effective on April 1, 2003, and shall be automatically renewed on the first day of July of each subsequent year, unless or until:The fortieth anniversary of the date of this Agreement has been executed by all the initial Parties, orThis Agreement has been terminated by a Party upon the giving of written notice to the other Parties at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the program year for receipt of federal workforce funds. In such instance this Agreement shall be terminated only as to such Party and not as to the other Parties to the Agreement.If any Party withdraws from this Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the option of the other Parties,This Agreement shall continue as to all of the other Parties and, to the extent that an amendment is necessary or appropriate, the Parties may enter into such amendment, orA new agreement may be negotiated, andIn the event of the withdrawal of a Party, the Governor may take such action as is appropriate to address workforce area designation and amendment to this Agreement if necessary shall be effectuated by the Parties to conform to the action taken by the Governor.ARTICLE IV: ORGANIZATIONTo carry out the purposes of this Agreement, a Council shall be created consisting of each Party's Chief Elected Official.An Executive Committee of the Council shall be elected from among the membership of the Council for a term of one year, consistent with the calendar year, and shall hold office until their successors are duly elected. The Executive Committee shall be authorized to act on behalf of the Council and shall be comprised of seven (7) Chief Elected Officials, with four (4) representatives selected by the Greater New Haven Council of Governments (COG) including the grant recipient municipality, and three (3) representatives selected by the Midstate Regional Planning Agency and the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency. The appointing bodies may select alternates from among members of the Council.The Chairperson of the Executive Committee shall be elected by the Executive Committee for a term of one year, consistent with the fiscal year, and shall hold office until their successors are duly elected.Meetings.The full Council shall meet on a semi-annual basis.A quorum at any Council meeting shall consist of a simple majority of the full membership.Any action by the Council must receive the affirmative vote of a simple majority of those members at a meeting where a quorum is present.The Executive Committee of the Council shall meet on a quarterly basis.The Executive Committee chairperson shall preside at all committee meetings and shall perform all duties incident to that position.A quorum at any Executive Committee meeting shall consist of five (5) membersAny action by the Executive Committee must receive the affirmative vote of a simple majority of those members at a meeting where a quorum is present.In the event that an Executive Committee member is unavailable to attend a committee meeting, an alternate, who is a Chief Elected Official from the Council and who has been selected by the relevant appointing body, may attend and shall have full voting and decision making authority.The Annual Meeting of the Board may constitute a joint Council and Executive Committee meeting.Meetings shall be noticed and, declared public meetings, open to the public, in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes "Freedom of Information" laws and federal law.The Council shall support its programs and any costs incidental to the operation of its programs by grant funds appropriated to it by the federal and State grants or appropriations. In addition, the Council and the Board are authorized to accept any other grants in aid or assistance or appropriations from any of its members, or any other organization or person, including the acceptance of gifts, grants, or bequests whether they be in the form of tangible or intangible property.The Council designates the City of New Haven to be the grant recipient and its mayor the lead official for purposes of receipt of federal and State workforce investment and related funds.The Council designates the Regional Workforce Development Board to be the grant sub-recipient and fiscal agent for purposes of receipt of federal and State workforce investment and related funds.The Council shall be provided with staff and related support by the same staff as that hired to provide staff support to the Local Workforce Development Board. The staff shall carry out the policies of the Council, produce required reports for their review and approval and provide such other services as may be necessary for the Council to carry out its business.The Executive Committee shall appoint a majority private sector Board from recommendations from the Council which meets the requirements of federal and State law with respect to the receipt of federal and State funding streams over which the Council shall exercise policy and oversight for the implementation of a workforce system. This majority private sector Board shall exercise those responsibilities with respect to workforce and related funding streams as shall be determined in any authorizing legislation or as shall be set forth herein.Private sector members shall be in the majority of the members appointed.If possible, half of the business members appointed shall represent small business including minority business.Non-business members shall be selected in accordance with applicable law and the organizations, agencies, groups and institutions representing those sectors required by governing legislation to be appointed to the non-business seats on the Board. The Executive Committee may appoint such other individuals or organizations as they feel represent the interests of the Workforce Investment Area, as long as the majority private sector membership is maintained.The Council, together with the Local Workforce Development Board, shall be authorized to take such actions as are necessary to develop a workforce system for the Local Workforce Investment Area as described herein.Local Workforce Development Board members shall be appointed for fixed and staggered terms in accordance with the bylaws of the Board, and serve at the pleasure of the Council.The private sector member appointments to the Local Workforce Development Board shall always number two (2) more than the total number of public sector/mandated partners In addition, in consideration of population, labor force and industry distribution, the private sector membership shall consist, to the greatest extent possible, of seventy percent (70%) representation from the Greater New Haven Council of Governments region and thirty percent (30%) from the Midstate Regional Planning Agency and the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency regions.The public sector and mandated partners will be appointed by the Executive Committee, and will, to the greatest extent possible, constitute a mix that reflects representation from the Greater New Haven COG area, the Midstate Regional Planning Agency and the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agencyareas. Appointments shall be made with consideration to both geographic and type of representation.The Workforce Investment Act funding streams shall be represented on the Local Workforce Development Board by a representative of the grant recipient municipality. This shall be in addition to their service as members of the Council.Once appointed, Board members shall serve for the term of office as indicted herein unless the member resigns, ceases to represent the category to which he/she was appointed, has missed three meetings in a row without an excused absence from the Board chairperson or committed an act of moral turpitude. In such instance vacancies shall be filled in the same manner in which the appointment was made. Appointees to vacant seats in the middle of a term of office shall serve until the term office of the original member has expired.Members may be re-appointed for consecutive terms at the determination of the appointing entities.ARTICLE V: POWERS DELEGATED TO THE COUNCILThe Council authorizes the Executive Committee to make policy decisions and to act for the Parties in connection with all matters related to the subject matter of this Agreement, including, without limitation,The manner in which accountability for fund expenditures shall be provided for including an independent audit to be done in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, and applicable federal legislation, as well as oversight and monitoring.The development of polices and procedures and/or administrative rules to effectively carry out the Council's policies and decisions so long as they do not conflict with federal and State rules and regulations, or impinge upon powers granted to the Board through any authorizing legislation governing any of the funding streams received.Together with the Board appointed by the Executive Committee, the Council shall:Approve the budget of the Board.Approve the Local Workforce Plan.Designate/certify or competitively select local one-stop operators.Provide oversight with respect to local youth activities, employment and training activities, and the one-stop delivery system.Appoint the local youth council in accordance with applicable law and the organizations, agencies, groups and institutions representing those sectors required by governing legislation.Any other necessary and proper matters as they may arise and as is agreed upon by the Council members or Parties.ARTICLE VI: GENERAL PROVISIONSThe City of New Haven shall assume liability for contractual and other obligations of the Council, including without limitation, liability for any mis-expenditure or loss related to the funds received from the State and federal government to implement programs under this Agreement to the extent allowed and/or required by law.The Board shall purchase such insurance as is necessary to indemnify the Parties, the Council and/or any of its members and any separate legal entity, grant recipient or grant sub-recipient from any liability which may attach due to the operation of the Workforce Investment Act or other federal or State workforce investment programs.The Parties shall save harmless and indemnify each individual Party, the Council, the grant recipient, the grant sub-recipient, the Board and their respective members from and against financial loss and expense arising out of any claim, demand, suit or judgment by reason of alleged negligence, intentional act or alleged deprivation of any person's civil rights or other alleged act or omission resulting in alleged damage or injury, if the indemnified person or entity is found to have been acting in the discharge of duties or within the scope of employment and such act or omission is found not to have been wanton, reckless or malicious. The Parties shall provide for the defense of any such indemnified person or entity in any civil action or proceeding in any state or federal court arising out of any alleged act, omission or deprivation that occurred or was alleged to have occurred while the indemnified person or entity was acting in the discharge of duties or in the scope of employment.The Executive Committee and the Board shall be responsible for deciding on a course of action or defense in the event of a mis-expenditure or other loss related to funds received for purposes of implementing this Agreement.This document incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements, or understandings applicable to the matters contained herein and the Parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements, or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in this Agreement. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representation or agreement whether oral or written.It is agreed that no modification, amendment, or alteration of the terms or conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same formality and of equal dignity herewith.Whenever any Party or Council member desires to give notice unto another Party or Council member, notice must be given in writing sent by registered United States Mail with Return Receipt Requested, or by nationally recognized overnight courier, addressed to the Party or Council member for whom it is intended, at the address last specified in compliance with the provision of this Section. The Parties designate the office address of their respective Chief Elected Officials listed with their respective signatures on this Agreement as place for giving notice to a Party or a Council member under this Agreement. Each Party or Council member may change the address for notice pursuant to a subsequent notice by the method and manner described in this Section.The Board shall make such reports to the State and the federal government as may be required and the Council shall require such reports as necessary from the Board, the grant recipient or grant sub-recipient.Council and Board members may be reimbursed for travel and out of pocket expenses to the extent allowed by the authorizing legislation governing the funding stream from which reimbursement is sought. Reimbursement shall be in accordance with federal, State and local policies.To the extent a dispute shall arise among the Parties in connection with this Agreement, the Parties shall first attempt an informal resolution, followed by formal mediation.The Chairperson of Board and/or the Executive Director of the Board shall act as signatory for the Parties on all agreements, leases or grants, or on any other document requiring a signature in order to be legally binding. The Executive Director shall be authorized to oversee the procurement of goods and services necessary to carry out the day to day activities of the Board and to enter into agreements for these goods and services.This Agreement shall be deemed to be a binding contract and shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut.In the event that any provision of this Agreement or the application of any such provision to any Party or circumstances be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.Any waiver at any time by any Party of its rights with respect to any default or other matter arising in connection with this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver with respect to any subsequent default or other matter.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement on the respective dates under each signature;The Town of Bethany through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Branford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Chester through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateated representatives to the Cou cilThe Town of Cromwell through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Deep River through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Durham through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of East Haddam through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of East Hampton through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of East Haven through its designated representatives to the Council87782452324 7- 2-tJ1DateIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement on the respective dates under each signature;The Town of Bethany through its designated representatives to the Council5401055121920 DateThe Town of Branford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Chester through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Clinton through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Cromwell through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of New Haven through its designated representatives to the CouncilJohn Destefano, Jr., Mayor.SignatureCounselThe Town of North Branford throug its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of North Haven through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Old Saybrook through its designated representatives to the Council.SignatureDateThe Town of Orange through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of New Haven through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of North Branford through its designated representatives to the Councilgnate'-DateThe Town of North Haven through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Old Saybrook through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Orange through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Portland through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Wallingford through its designated representatives to the Council8290551029727-ID.f(p/o3ate 'The City of West Haven through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Westbrook through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Woodbridge through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement on the respective dates under each signature;The Town of Bethany through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateeThe Town of Branford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignfi_The Town of Chester through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Clinton through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Cromwell through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement on the respective dates under each signature;The Town of Bethany through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Branford through its designated representatives to the Counc.ilSignatureDate963167446409The Town of Chester through its designated representatives to the Council. oZ-03SignatureDateThe Town of Clinton through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Cromwell through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement on the respective dates under 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CouncilSignatureDate890016177401n of East Hampton through its designated representatives to the Council5279135-6096037795201828794364735329184Signature 1/Ltll\}H . DateThe Town of East Haven through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDate10850882996805352288397216The Town of Essex through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDafoThe Town of Guilford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Haddam through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Hamden through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Killingworth through its designated representatives to the CouncilThe Town of Essex through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Guilford through its designated representatives to the Council1207008173736SignatureThe Town of Haddam through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Hamden through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Killingworth through its designated representatives to the CouncilThe Town of Essex through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Guilford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Haddam through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureThe Town of Hamden through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Killingworth through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateJUN-02-2003 03:04PMFROM-MAYORS OFFICET-700P.002/002F-660The Town of Essex through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Guilford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Haddam through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDate,The Town of Hamden through its designated representatives to the Council -SignatureDateThe Town of Killingworth through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Essex through its desigf}ated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Guilford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Haddam through its designated representatives to the Council.SignatureDateThe Town of Hamden through its designated representatives to the Council.SignatureDate890016401766The Town of Killingworth through its designated representatives to the Council5084064207719DateThe Town of Madison through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignature5071871142835The City of Meriden through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Middlefield through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Middletown through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Milford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Madison through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Meriden·through its designated representatives to the CouncilSig .TokeThe Town of Middlefield through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Middletown through its designated representatives to the Coun ilSignatureDateThe City of Milford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Madison through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Meriden through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDate5193791472941The Town of Middlefield through its designated representatives to the Council926591-267886DateThe City of Middletown through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Milford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Madison through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Meriden through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Middlefield through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Middletown through its designated representatives to the Council890016107950The City of Milford through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Madison through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDate?'The City of Meriden through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe Town of Middlefield through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Middletown through its designated representatives to the CouncilSignatureDateThe City of Milford through its designated representatives to the CouncilDateThe. 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Marrella, First SelectmanATTACHMENT CWorkforce Development Board NameWorkforce AllianceLocal Workforce Development AreaSouth Central Submission DateJuly 17, 2015Name/AddressEmployerPositionNominating OrganizationBusiness Re(!resentation From TargetedIndustry /Category Represented:Business;20%Workforce; C) Education/Training;D) Government & Economic DevelopmentTerm Start/TermEndOccupation?(Yes/No)A. BUSINESS/PRIVATE SECTORDan Caron, 300 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510Alexion PharmaceuticalsVice PresidentGreater New Haven ChamberyA7/15-6/16Paul Patton, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06540Yale New Haven HospitalVP Human Resources/OperationsGreater New Haven ChamberyA7/15-6/16Todd DiPentima, 422 TimberPegasus ManufacturingExecutive VPMiddlesex County ChamberyA7/15-6/17Ridge, Middletown, CT 06457StephenMasonicareCEOMidStateyy7/15-McPherson,Chamber6/1722 MasonicareAve,Wallingford,CT 06492*RichardEvolution EnterprisesManaging MemberGreater NewyA7/15-Pearce, POHaven6/16Box 185636,ChamberHamden, CT06518AnthonyGreater New Haven Chamber ofPresidentGreater NewyA7/15-Rescigno, 900CommerceHaven6/18Chapel Street,ChamberNew Haven,CT 06510Paul Hoffman,Orange ResearchPresident & OwnerNew HavenyA7/15-140 CascadeManufacturers6/18BoulevardAssociationMilford CT06460Joseph Mirra,Business Resource CenterPresidentMidStateyA7/15-300 ChurchChamber6/16Street,Wallingford,CT 06492*EileenThe Computer Company, Inc.PresidentMiddlesexyA7/15-Hasson, 15County6/18CommerceChamberDrive,Cromwell, CT 06416*Robin Golden, 146 McKinley Avenue,New Haven, CT 06515Golden ConsultingPrincipalGreater New Haven ChamberyA7/15-6/18Larry McHugh, 393 Main Street, Middletown CT 06457Middlesex Chamber of CommercePresidentMiddlesex County ChamberyA7/15-6/18Sean Moore, 3 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06451MidState Chamber of CommercePresidentMidState Chambery· A7/15-6/17B. 20% WORKFORCE REQUIRED (CBO, LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND APPRENTICESHIP)Christopher Cozzi, 1965 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514Operating Engineers Local 478Business AgentAFL-CIONB7/15-6/18Tiana Ocasio, 965 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514Labor Council for Latin American AdvancementPresidentAFL-CIONB7/15-6/17Amy Blackwood, 100 Riverview Center @270, Middletown,United Labor AgencyExecutive DirectorAFL-CIONB7/15-6/17CT 06457Robyn-Jay Bage, 169 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06451Women and Families CenterCEOMidState ChamberNB7/15-6/18H. Richard Borer, 432 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473Easter Seals Goodwill IndustriesPresidentGreater New Haven ChamberNB7/15-6/17C. EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ADULT EDUCATION/WIOA TITLE II AND HIGHER EDUCATION)Toni Walker, 580 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven, CT 06519New Haven Adult EducationAssistant PrincipalNew Haven Public SchoolsNC7/15-6/17Mary Papazian, 501 Crescent St, New Haven, CT 06515Southern CT State UniversityPresidentCT Board of RegentsNC7/15-6/16D. GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE/WAGNER PEYSER AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION)Mary Burgard, 184 Windsor Ave., Windsor, CT 06095Department of Rehabilitation ServicesVR SupervisorDepartment of Rehabilitation ServicesND7/15-6/16Michael Bartley, 206 LafayetteCT Department of LaborJob Center DirectorCTDepartment of LaborND7/15-6/17Street, New Britain, CT 06053Matthew Nemerson, City of New Haven, I65Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510City of New HavenEconomic Development AdministratorCityofNew HavenND7/15-6/18OTHER CATEGORYJamesUnited Way of Meriden-WallingfordExecutive DirectorMidStateNE7/15-6/18Jeronimo, 35ChamberPleasantStreet,Meriden, CT06451ATTACHMENT DWORKFORCE ALLIANCE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREVILLANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTORVAZQUEZ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTHARRISON COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORVAMATHEVAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERREARDONMGR OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTBRANCHWATSONCAREER DEVEL SERVICES MANAGERMGR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS & GRANTSBRANCATOQUALl"TY ASSURANCE MANAGERMORRIS SENIOR ACCOUNTANTPITREREGIONAL BUSINESS LIAISONBROOKSCONTRACT MANAGEMENT SPECG. KANAPICKI MIS COORDINATORJUNUZOVICFINANCIAL OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANTJOHNSONREADY TO WORK COORDINATORV. VILLANO INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECH IIGELPKE CAREER NAVIGATORGRANTYOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECGAGNETECH SKILLS TRNG JOB DEVELHOLLOWAY TRANSITION SERVICES COORDRVEGAAJC PROGRAM COORDA. KANAPICKIDATA ENTRY SPECIALISTOVEGAHPOG PROGRAM COORDAPRIL 2016ATTACHMENTEMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEENWORKFORCE ALLIANCE (SOUTH CENTRAL WDB} AND THECONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABORIn accordance with Title I, Section 121 (c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act the local board, with the agreement of the chief elected officials, shall develop and enter into a memorandum of understanding (between the local board and the one-stop partners) concerning the operation of the one-stop delivery system in five regional areas.Pursuant to the above, this MOU shall contain provisions describing the following:The services to be provided through the one stop/ American Job Center (AJC) delivery system, including the manner in which the services will be coordinated and delivered through such system;How the costs of such services and the operating costs of such system will be apportioned; andThe methods of rcfcn-al of individuals between the one-stop/AJC operator and the CTDOL for appropriate services and activities.This MOU v..rill serve as a framework of agreed upon terms. Specific local/regional program operation, the delivery of employment related workshops, referral processes and business service delivery may va1y depending on the local/regional area and shall be specified as addendums to this MOU when applicable.Purpose of MOUThe purpose of this MOU is to articulate the roles and responsibilities of each Party in the operation of the One Stop/AJC service delivery system in the State of Connecticut. Each Party is committed to promoting a seamless operation, enhancing access to program services and the long-term employment outcomes for both job seekers and employers.This MOU provides a foundation for assuring alignment and coordination of policies and operations across programs, in support of a responsive delivery system that meets Connecticut's workforce development needs and the employment and training needs of all working-aged youth and adults in the state.Programs and services will be coordinated and integrated where feasible by jointly serving common customers, supporting interagency in-service training and providing information and services that most directly meet the customer's needs.Parties to the MOUThis Memorandum oflJnderstanding (MOU) is between the following Workforce Development BoardDCapital Workforce Partners, One Union Place, Hartford, Connecticut·[gjWorkforce Alliance, 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd., New Haven, ConnecticutDThe WorkPlace, 350 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, ConnecticutDNorthwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, 249 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, ConnecticutD Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board, 108 New Park Avenue, Franklin, Connecticut(herein referred to as "WDB") and the Connecticut Department of Labor (herein refeJTed to as "CTDOL" or "the Partner"), 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, Connecticut (herein referred to as "the Pruties").Page 1 of 11One Stop-A.TC MOU 3.16 FINALThe parties to this MOU represent the following programs: WIOA Title III Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services; WIOA Title I- Adult, Youth, Dislocated Worker; Trade Adjustment Assistance; Veterans' Employment and Training Service; Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers; Unemployment Insurance; Jobs First Employment Services, and Apprenticeship.Duration of A2reementThis MOU is effective for the period April 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. Pursuant to the aforementioned legislation, the MOU shall be reviewed not less than once every 3-year period. The first date of renewal shall be July 1, 2019. The MOU shall automatically renew on July P1of subsequent years .Coordination Service Deliverv ActivitiesIn order to eliminate duplication of services, the parties to this MOU agree to coordinate the delivery of services and activities to: .Jointly promote the coordinated delivery of services through program integration, when feasible and joint planning at the state and local level.Coordinate resources and programs to ensure a streamlined and efficient workforce development system.Promote information sharing and coordination of activities to improve the performance of the One Stop/AJC system in part through the use of data access agreements.Promote the development and implementation of a more unified system of measuring program performance and accountability.Services available through the One-Stop/AJC SystemParties agree to coordinate services in the implementation of a workforce development system that:Is committed to a customer focused comprehensive delivery system.Ensures the needs of adults, youth, and dislocated workers, and individuals with baniers to employment, including individuals with disabilities, are addressed, including access to technology and materials, are made available through the One-Stop/AJC system.Works towards aligning intake, case management and job placement services in an effort to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness.Develops collaborative relationships with the network of other agencies and partners in the local/regional area.Access to the following services will be made available through the AJC/One Stop system by the responsible paity(ies) listed.Career Services as described in WIOA Sec. I34(c)(2) is available to Adults, and .Dislocated Workers through the One Stop/AJC delivery system or through referrals or contracts for services.CAREER SERVICESResponsible PartyOutreach, intake (which may include profiling), and orientation to the services available through the One-Stop delivery systemCTDOL&WDBInitial assessment of skill levels (including literacy, numeracy and English language proficiency), aptitudes, abilities (and skill gaps), and supportive service needsCTDOL& WDBLabor exchange service, job search and placement assistance andCareer counseling, including the provision of infommtion on in demand industry sectors and occupations; and the provisionof information on non-traditional employmentCTDOL& WDBProvision of referrals to and coordination of activities with other programs and services, including programs and services within the one-stop delivery system, and in approJ)riate cases, other workforce development programs.CTDOL&WDBProvision of workforce and labor market employment statistics inforniation, including the provision of accurate infomrntion relating to local, regional, and national labor market areas, including: job vacancy listings in such labor market areas; information on job skills necessary to obtain the jobs described in the job vacancy listings; and information relating to local occupations in demand and the earnings, skills requirements and opportunities for advancement for such occupations.CTDOL& WDBProvision of program perfomiance and cost information on eligible providers of trainit1g services.CTDOL&WDBInformation on the performance of the local area and the One-Stop delivery system in a format that is usable and understandable to One-Stop/AJC customersCTDOL& WDBInformation on the availability of: and refcnal to, supportive services in the local area, including child care & transportation, and refenal to such services needed in a format that is usable by and understandableto one slop/AJC customersCTDOL&WDBAssistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for other trnining and education programs available in local areaCTDOL&WDBComprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of adults and dislocated workersCTDOL&WDBDevelopment of an individual employment plan, to identifythe employment goals and career pathways to attain career objectivesCTDOL& WDBGroup counselingCTDOL&WDBIndividual CounselingCTDOL&WDBCareer planningCTDOL&WDBShort term pre-vocational servicesCTDOL& WDBWorkforce preparation activitiesCTDOL& WDBDetermine Adult eligibility to receive assistance under Title I of WIOAWDBDetermine Dislocated Worker eligibility and refer to WIOA Title I servicesCTDOLInformation on and assistance filing UI claimsCTDOLFollow-up services (including workplace counseling) for 12 months for individuals participating in Title 1 funded activities who are placed unsubsidized employmentWDBRefenal to Financial literacy servicesWDBInternships and work experienceWDBOut-of-area 'ob search assistance and relocation assistanceCTDOL & WDBTraining Services:WDB will ensure access to training as described in WIOA Sec. 134 (d) for Adults and Dislocated Workers and may include the following:TRAINING SERVICESOccupational skills tra i n i ng, including t rninin B for non-traditional en11 tovme11 t On-the-job training, Customized and Incumbent Worker TrainingRcsoonsiblc PartyWDB WDBIncumbent Worker Training in accordance with subsection (d)(4) Programs that combine workplace training with related instrnction, which may include cooperative education programsTraining programs operated by the private sector Skill up rading and reu·ainingEntrepreneurial trainingWDB WDBWDB WDB WDB-Transitional jobs in accordance with sub-section (d)(5)Job readiness training provided in combination with services described in any of clauses (i) through (viii)Adult Education and Literacy activities including activities of English language acquisition and integrated education and training programs, provided concurrently or in combination with any of the above training services except transitional jobs and job readiness trainingCustomized training conducted with a commitment by an employer or employer group to employ an individual upon successful completion of the trainingWDB WDBWDBWDBWorker Pro{ilillg and .Reemplml/lzenf Services Qf!PRS), also referred to as ?11/uwcetl Reemplo11111e11t S '!'vicesas described in Publi c Lav l 03-1 52 on lov mber 24 2013 for Ul claimants vvho rn·e lik, l t exhaust regu larw1employment compensation and who will need job search services to successfully transition to new employment may include the following:Responsible PartyCTDOLCTDOLWORKER Profiling and REEMPLOYMENT S.ERVICES (WPRS/ERS)Enhanced Re-employment Services Orientation Workshop Conduct an Assessment InterviewDevelop Individual Service Plan (ISP) for Job Search Plann in g Provide Workforce Information ServicesProvide Career GuidanceTrack Service Attendance to ensure claimant compliance with ISPCTDOL CTDOL CTDOL CTDOLREEMPLOYMENT SERVICESResponsible PartyEmployment registration. To ensure, so far as practical, that individuals are placed in jobs which utilize their highest skills and that applicants qualified for job openings are appropriately referred, applications for registration shall be taken on adversely affected workers who apply for reemployment services.CTDOL.Reemployment Services as described in 20 CFR §617.21 -Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers The following services will be coordinated with WDB as needed:Employment counseling. When local job opportunities are not readily available, counseling shall be used to assist individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves in relation to the labor market so that they can more realistically choose or change an occupation or make a suitable job adjustmentCTDOLVocational testing. Testing shall be used to determine which individual skillsor potentials can be developed by appropriate training.CTDOLJob search allowances. The individual, if eligible, shall be provided job search allowances to defray the cost of seeking employment outside of the commuting area.CTDOLRelocation allowances. The individual, if eligible, shall be provided relocationallowances to defray the cost of moving to a new job outside of the commuting area.CTDOLJob Development. A State agency shall develop jobs for individuals by soliciting job interviews from public or private employers and shall work with potential employers to customize or restructure particular jobs to meet individual needsCTDOLSuppo1tive services. Supportive services shall be provided so individuals canobtain or retain employment or participate in employment and training programs leading to eventual placement in permanent employment. Such services may include work orientation, basic education, communication skills, child care, and any other services necessary to prepare an individual for full employment in accordance with the individual's capabilities and employment opportun ities.CTDOL&WDBSelf-directed job search. Self-directed job search programs shall be initiated to assist individuals in developing skills and techniques for finding a job.CTDOL&WDBTRAINING SERVICESResponsible PartyOn-the-job training (OJT): OJT is training, in the public or private sector , and may be provided to an individual who meets the conditions for approval of training, and who has been hired by the employer, while the individual is engaged in productive work which provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job.CTDOLClassroom training: This training activity is any training of the type normally conducted in a classroom setting, including vocational education, and may be provided to individuals when the conditions for approval of trainjng are met, to impart teclmical skills and information required to perform a specific job or group of jobs. This can also include online training.CTDOLRemedial Education: Training designed to enhance the employability of individuals by upgrading basic skills, through the provision of courses such as remedial education or English-as-a-second-language, shall be considered as remedial education approvable if the criteria for approval of training are met.CTDOLTl'(//1..1111!!Servrces as descn'be.d m 20 CFR s&617 21 -Trade Anr.1ustment As.s1stance (TAA) ?or WorkersUNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SERVICESResponsible PartyImplementation of the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) related to UI programs.CTDOLProvide in-person UI assistance (dedicated area) in the American Job Centers.CTDOLull l! II IIJlOV /11(!/l ti l1Sllr<LllCe serv,ces ?or prospective and current cl . aimantsProvide UI assistance in the American Job Centers using a dedicated phone line which prioritize calls to the front of the line to our trained UI Call Center staff.CTDOLReferring UT claimants for training, education resources and all other programs provided by DOL Employment Services and partner staff. Therefore, increasing reemployment of UI claimants and providing employers with skilled workers matching the labor market needs.CTDOLExpose claimants to other Ul programs offered by DOL. These include Short- Tem1 Compensation/Shared Work, military and federal civilians programs to veterans, Reemployment Eligibility Assistance, Enhanced ReemploymentServices, Rapid Responses , etc.CTDOLImprove efiiciencies in the UI process by answering in-person customerquestions/inquiries in lieu of long wait times with the Tele-benefits line. [nquiries include: assistance in filing appeals, on-line account assistance, provide UI status letters, identity verification, address changes, processing continued UI claims, and Erovidin ? desk aids for web assistance.CTDOLProvide UI assistance including new claims taking for individuals with special needs.CTDOLUI Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA)- replacing the UI Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment (REA) grants- serving UI claimants as described in Unemployment Insmance Program Letters 13-15 and 20-15.REEMPLOYMENT & ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT SERVICESResponsible PartyUnemployment Insurance (UI) eligibility assessment and referral to adjudication, as appropriate, if an issue or potential issue is identified.CTDOLRequirement for the claimant to report to an American Job Center.CTDOLThe provision of labor market and career information that addresses the claimant's specific needs.CTDOL-Registration with the state's job bank.CTDOLOrientation to AJC servicesCTDOLDevelopment or revision of an individual reemployment plan that includes work search activities, accessing services provided through an AJC or using self- service tools, and/or approved training to which the claimantackno'\vledges agreement.CTDOLReferral to at least one reemployment service and/or referral to training if appropriate to the individ ual' s needs.CTDOLLabor Exchange Services (90%) as described in the Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933, as amended by WIOA is ava1·1able to. w b seekers tI1rougb the One Stop./A IC cIe 1·, ve ry syste m.LABOR EXCHANGE SERVICES (90%, Funds}Responsible PartyCo unselingCTDOLTestingCTDOLOccupational and Labor Market InfonnationCTDOLAssessmentCTDOLReferral to employe rsCTDOLRecruitment services and special technical services for employersCTDOLEvaluation of programsCTDOLDevelop linkages between services funded under this Act and related Federal or State legislation, including the provision of labor exchange services at educational sites.CTDOLProvide services for workers who have received notice of permanent layoff or impending layoff: or workers in occupations which are experiencing limited demand due to technological chan e, impact of imports, or plant closures.CTDOLDevelop and provid1,.; labor market and occupational informationCTDOLAdminister the work test for the State unemployment compensation system including making eligibility assessments and providing job finding and placement services for unemployment insurance claimants.CTDOL·-Provide unemployment insurance claimants with refenals to, and application assistance for, training and education resources and programs, including Federal Pell Grants under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a et seq.), educational assistance under chapter 30 of title 38, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Montgomery GI Bill), and chapter 33 of that title (Post- 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance), student assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1070 et. Seq.), State student higher educationassistance, and training and education programs provided under titles I and II of the WJOA, and title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 720 et seq.).CTDOLDevelop a management infonnation system and compile and analyze reports in coordination with WDB where allowable.CTDOL&WDBLabor Exchange Services (10%) as described in the Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933, as amended by WJOA is avai·1able t.O JOb seekers t11rougI1 t11e 0 ne S top,/ A TC deJ1' very system.LABOR EXCHANGE SERVICES (10% Funds)Responsible PartyPerformance incentives for public employment service offices and programs, consistent with the performance accountability measures that are based on indicators described in section 116 (b)(2)(A)(i) of the WIOACTDOLService for groups with special needs, carried out pursuant to joint agreements between the employment service offices and the appropriate local workforce development board and chief elected official or officials or other public encies or private nonerofit organizations.CTDOLThe extra cost of exemplary models for delivering services of the types described under labor exchange services (90%) and models for enhancing professional development and career advancement opportunities of State agency staff, as described in section 3(c)(4)CTDOLEmpJovment Related WorkshopsThe Parties agree to work together to ensure the delivery of relevant employment related workshops, eliminate unnecessary content duplication, increase efficiency and reduce any perceived confusion among customers.Each local/regional area will determine which Party will be responsible for workshop delivery based on needs, location, and resources (human and fiscal). CTDOL will deliver a minimum of three (3) core workshops per month within the six comprehensive American Job Centers. Workshops such as Resume Basics, Job Search Strategies and Techniques, and Interviewing Skills will be provided by CTDOL. Additional workshops, specific to each WDB region, are specified in attached addendum.Referral ArrangementsIn order to provide seamless delivery of services to customers, the Parties agree to the following referral principles:Each party will have information and receive training about the services of all partner agencies within the One Stop/AJC.Customers accessing services through the AJC will receive assistance in determining which of the partner agencies may have services the customer needs.When one of the partner agencies learns that a customer could benefit from the services of another of the partner agencies, that agency will provide to the customer a referral to the other agency.The Pai1ies will ensure that staff makes appropriate referrals depending on each customer's individual needs , eligibility requirements, and other supp011 services. Referrals will be made to partners/outside agencies based on intake and assessment and a determination of appropriateness.Employer ServicesAll employers in the workforce development area will receive consistent, quality services through One Stop/AJC staff. Parties will work together to ensure coordination of employer services, recruitment activities, applicant screenings and marketing ofjob opportunities. Employers will be strongly encouraged to conduct recruitments at the One Stop/ A.TC facilities. Any WIOA and JFES funded staff working with employers must post job openings in the state job bank. Federal and state contractors who are required to post jobs in the state job bank will be advised of their legal obligations.Recruitment and other business services on behalf of employers, including small employers, under the Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933, as amended by WIOA and under a variety of State laws. These services shall include the followin,,t.J,,·.RECRUITMENT AND OTHER BUSINESS SERVICESResponsible PartyBusiness needs assessmentsCTDOLFunding for employment and training programs e.g., Manufacturing Innovation,__fund, contingent upon fund avai la bility .CTDOLAll Job postings identified by CTDOL or WIOA or JFES funded partner staff must be entered into CTHIRESCTDOLAll CTDOL and WIOA and JFES funded partner staff must enter business services and activities into CTHlRESCTDOLInformation on training programsCTDOLInfo1mation on apprcnticeghipsCTDOLSkills AssessmentCTDOLScreened referralsCTDOLReferral to employer hiring incentive programs and downsizing programs (WOTC, WtW tax credits, bonding, Shared Work, Step Up)CTDOLAccess to state job bankCTDOLProvision of labor law informationCTDOLProvision of UI infonnationCTDOLProvision of Labor Market InformationCTDOLDevelo pment of job descriptionsCTDOLBusiness Services as described in WIOA Sec. 134(d)(1 )(ix) for Adults and Dislocated Workers may include the following.BUSINESS SERVICESResponsible PartyDevelop and implement industry sector strategies (including strategies involving industry partnerships, regional skills alliances, industry skill panels, and sectoral skills partnerships)CTDOL& WDBDevelop and deliver innovative workforce investment services and strategies for area employers, which may include career pathways, skills upgrading, skill standard development and certification for recognized post-secondary credential or other employer use, apprenticeship, and other effective initiatives for meeting the workforce investment needs of area employers and workers.CTDOL& WDBAssistance to area employers in managing reduction in force in coordination with rapid response activities provided under subsection (a)(2)(A) and with strategies for the aversion of layoffs, which strategies may include early identification of firms at risk oflayoffs, use and feasibility studies to assess the needs of options for at-risk films, and the delivery of employment and training activities to address risk factors.CTDOL& WDBCoordinate marketing of business and worker services offered under this title to area employersCTDOL& WDBCoordinate marketing of apprenticeship trainingCTDOL& WDBCost AIJocation and Resource Sharing MethodologvCTDOL agrees to fund infrastructure costs based on the proportionate share of use by CTDOL staff consistent with each program's Federal authorizing statue(s) and agreements and other applicable legal requirements, including Federal cost principals that require costs that are allowable, reasonable, necessary and allocable as outlined in TEGL 3-15, UIPL 20-15, and any other federal guidance pertaining to cost allocation and resource sharing.Confidentiality of InformationTo safeguard information, the Parties agree:Their employees and agents are required to follow all applicable laws, regulations, policies and separate data sharing agreements, if applicable, as they apply to confidentiality of info1mation with respect to any use or disclosure of program and/or customer specific information.Access to program/customer specific information is restricted only to authorized personnel and to agents of the parties, with prior authorization of the data owner.SeverabilityIf any part of this MOU is found to be null and void, or is otherwise stricken, the rest of this MOU shall remain in full force and effect, until renegotiated or rewritten.AddendumWDB is in the process of negotiating tcm1s of our local agreement. This addendum will be finalized no later than June 30, 2016.Modification/TerminationThis MOU and addendums, if applicable, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and will become effective upon its execution by the Parties. This MOU may be modified, altered, revised, by mutual written consent of the Parties through a written amendment signed and dated by the Parties. Submission of a revised MOU does not necessarily require a modification to the local plan.Either party to this MOU may terminate participation in this MOU by giving not less than thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice of intent to tenninate to the other party.I1 necticut Department of Labor:Signatures'Date 'For the Workforce Development Board (Workforce Alliance):,Z-t- I (oDateATTACHMENT FCT WORKS/AMERICAN JOB CENTER/ SOUTH CENTRAL CT WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA "PRIORITY OF SERVICE" GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNTSThis guide allows CT WORKS/AMERICAN JOB CENTER Employment Specialists to assess and prioritize customers' need for retraining services. Prioritization for services will be determined by selecting one appropriate points from each of the three categories below, and adding the points selected from each category for a total number of points.Please select one ranking from each category. A customer's priority of service status will be determined based on the point range categories listed below.Customer _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _Date_ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _Employment Specialist _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Office _ Education Level_5High school Diploma/GED only (no certifications/completion of post-secondary training)_3Technical training/certificate program that is not currently marketable_3Some post-high school education, did not complete degree_2Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or above that is not currently marketable_1Technical training/certificate program that is currently marketable_OAssociate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or above that is currently marketableWork History_5Never worked for pay_4Currently unemployed_3Currently working part-time earning less than $10/hour (PT defined as 20 hrs/week or less)_2Currently working full-time earning less than $10/hour_1Currently working part-time earning $10/hour or more_OCurrently working full-time earning $10/hour or moreMarketable Skills_5No transferable skills in current labor market. Occupational category for last job held projected at less than 9% overall Change/job openings._3Limited skills in current labor market. Occupational category for last job held projected at10-14% overall Change/job openings (or documented evidence which specifies additional credential isrequired in order to obtain employment in same industry)0Transferable skills in current labor market. Occupational category for last job held projected at 15% or greater overall Change/job openingsWIOA Priority of Service form 4 16 [2]Target Populations_1Test Scores indicate basic skills deficiency in Reading and/or Math;_1Individual receives public assistance*Labor Market projections based on most recent CT Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Research outcomes._Total points from all categoriesPriority of Service RatingSee current local Workforce Development Board training policy to determine required Priority of Service rating to qualify for Individual Training AccountVeteran's Priority: Veterans and eligible spouses will receive priority of service over all non-veterans with thesame priority rating.Highest Priority: 9 or more total points: Individuals with total points in this range receive highest priority for retraining services. Customers from this group will be authorized for training services, in conjunction with other eligibility criteria, before customers from the next group are considered.Low Priority: 5 to 8 total points: Individuals with total points in this range will receive consideration and authorization for retraining services only after funding assistance has been provided to current customers in the "Highest Priority" category.Lowest Priority: 4 or less total points: Individuals with total points in this range will receive lowest priority for retraining services, and in most cases, customers from this group will not be authorized for retraining services. Exceptions will be made, with One Stop manager approval only, in cases where documentation clearly justifying the need for retraining is attached.SignaturesEmployment SpecialistDateSupervisor's SignatureApproved DateWIOA Priority of Service form 4 16 [2J***WIOA POLICY AND PROCEDURES***Training Eligibility and GuidelinesTraining is not an entitlement service under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) or any other South Central American Job Center program. While all participants must meet general eligibility standards, not all eligible applicants are approved for training funding.Workforce Development Boards have the discretion to develop local policy for determining suitability and the need for comprehensive and training services.Selection of training programs will be based on the 'customer's choice' and an individual's unique goals, skills and background. Training eligible participants may select an approved training program listed on the current Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). All providers must also have a current Individual Training Account (ITA) contract with Workforce Alliance.Individualized Comprehensive Career Service EligibilityAccess to individualized comprehensive career services (case management, individualized job search assistance, job development, On-the-job training, transitional employment, and occupational skills training, support services) is based on many factors, including:General WIOA Dislocated Worker & Adult Program Eligibility standards;Customer interview, assessment and evaluation outcomes;Priority of Service (based on the individuals residency, income, education, skills and experience; as with all programs, priority of service will be given to Veterans and eligible spouses of veterans);Customer career goals and objective;Suitability for services available (ability to benefit from and successfully complete program and obtain training-related employment);Local area policies, funding, capacity and resourcesPriority of ServicesA "Priority of Service" form will be completed and income guidelines- 70% of the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) - will be assessed for adults seeking individualized comprehensive career services, including training assistance. Prioritization of services will be applied in accordance with the results of such assessments. For eligible adults, priority of service will be given to:Veterans or eligible spouses of veterans;Individuals who are recipients of public assistance;Low Income individuals;Individuals who are basic skills deficient;Individuals with a Priority of Service score of 9 or higher (when funding is limited);Local WIOA Low Income Adult Exception PolicyIn accordance with local policy, up to 20% ofWIOA Adult training allocation and other individualized comprehensive career services may be used to serve individuals who earn less than the Board-defined individual self-sufficiency wage of $29.11/hour (with total family income ofless than $100,000/year).Such cases must be approved by the One-Stop Director.Testing and Assessment InventoryA basic reading/math skills inventory is used to help us determine whether an individual requires intervention support to strengthen their basic skills before starting an occupational skills training program. In most cases, classes or resources to aid in this area are available at no charge to the customer.Customers Previously Served through South Central American Job CentersCustomers previously trained through funding obtained through South Central American Job Centers may seek additional training services if he/she has been successfully 'exited' from South Central American Job Centers program for more than 2 program years (a successful exit is defined as completion of training with attainment of degree, certification or license AND attainment of reported training related employment at the time of exit).Such cases will be reviewed and approved on a 'case-by-case' basis, subject to priority of service status and funding availability.Any customer who dropped out of a training program, was exited due to failure to maintain contact with their assigned case manager, and/or failed to obtain training? related employment in the last 5 years may not be deemed suitable for receipt of training sponsorship.Occupational Skills Training SelectionTraining must be in occupations where jobs are available/showing growth in or near the South Central region (according to local market information);The training program must appear on the statewide ETPL and result in attainment ofa Dept. of Labor recognized credential ;The program provider must have a signed ITA contract agreement on file with Workforce Alliance;The list of approved/eligible occupational skills training programs is subject to change; Workforce Alliance observes the right to limit the number of ITA's issued or suspend/discontinue programs based on vendor performance;ITA and program approval is based on customer choice, local labor market demand ALONG WITH the applicants specific, unique circumstances, skills sets and background;Applicants meeting all specified eligibility criteria for receipt of training may select the ETPL and WDB eligible training program of their choice based on their personal and career needs.As with all programs, priority of service will be given to veterans and their eligible spouses.ITA CAP AmountThe maximum cap amount for a WIOA ITA is $3,500 (different ITA Cap amounts may be imposed for special projects);Certified Nursing Assistance training ITA cap amount is $1,200.Patient Care Technician training cap amount is $2,400, for programs which include only a standard patient care technician program curriculum with phlebotomy and EKG components.Patient Care Technician training programs which include a standard Certified Nursing Assistant program curriculum and certification along with phlebotomy and EKG components is $3,500.Training is limited to one training program/occurrence per individual up to the ITA cap amount. It is crucial that each applicant thoroughly research and understand the industry for which they are seeking training to assure that it is the most suitable match. Upon completion of training, every effort should be made to seek and maintain full-time employment. Additional training will not be available.Customers must be able to document ability to cover anticipated training costs/training related expenses in excess of ITA cap limits.Individuals must apply for or be unable to obtain grant assistance from other available financial aid sources to pay the costs of training before ITA approval is granted.Training Related ExpensesAppropriate training-related expenses such as books, lab fees, tools, uniforms, exam and license fees will be covered through support service assistance. Support service expenses may not exceed $500 and is available as funding permits; such expenses must be listed as training expenses on the ETPL website and Workforce Alliance participant training expense form.The above guidelines are not meant to be a exhaustive list of all training eligibility and enrollment process and procedural requirements; these standards will beapplied along with all other existing policies as appropriate.CT WORKS/AMERICAN JOB CENTER / SOUTH CENTRAL CT WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA "PRIORITY OF SERVICE" GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNTSThis guide allows CT WORKS/AMERICAN JOB CENTER Employment Specialists to assess and prioritize customers' need for retraining services. Prioritization for services will be determined by selecting one appropriate points from each of the three categories below, and adding the points selected from each category for a total number of points.Please select one ranking from each category. A customer's priority of service status will be determined based on the point range categories listed below.Customer Date _Employment Specialist _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ Office_ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _Education Level_5High school Diploma/GED only (no certifications/completion of post-secondary training)_3Technical training/certificate program that is not currently marketable_3Some post-high school education, did not complete degree_2Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or above that is not currently marketable_1Technical training/certificate program that is currently marketable_OAssociate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or above that is currently marketableWork History_5Never worked for pay_4Currently unemployed_3Currently working part-time earning Jess than $10/hour (PT defined as 20 hrs/week or less)_2Currently working full-time earning Jess than $10/hour_1Currently working part-time earning $10/hour or more_OCurrently working full-time earning $10/hour or moreMarketable Skills_5No transferable skills in current labor market. Occupational category for last job held projected at less than 9% overall Change/job openings._3Limited skills in current labor market. Occupational category for last job held projected at10-14% overall Change/job openings (or documented evidence which specifies additional credential isrequired in order to obtain employment in same industry)0Transferable skills in current labor market. Occupational category for last job held projected at 15% or greater overall Change/job openingsTarget Populations_1Test Scores indicate basic skills deficiency in Reading and/or Math;_1Individual receives public assistance*Labor Market projections based on most recent CT Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Research outcomes .Total points from all categoriesPriority of Service RatingSee current local Workforce Development Board training policy to determine required Priority of Service rating to qualify for Individual Training AccountVeteran's Priority: Veterans and eligible spouses will receive priority of service over all non-veterans with thesame priority rating.Highest Priority: 9 or more total points: Individuals with total points in this range receive highest priority for retraining services. Customers from this group will be authorized for training services, in conjunction with other eligibility criteria, before customers from the next group are considered.Low Priority: 5 to 8 total points: Individuals with total points in this range will receive consideration and authorization for retraining services only after funding assistance has been provided to current customers in the "Highest Priority" category.Lowest Priority: 4 or less total points: Individuals with total points in this range will receive lowest priority for retraining services, and in most cases, customers from this group will not be authorized for retraining services. Exceptions will be made, with One Stop manager approval only, in cases where documentation clearly justifying the need for retraining is attached.The customer has received core and intensive service(s) as documented in the case file and has been unsuccessful in obtaining employment that would lead to self-sufficiency. I recommend that (s)he receive retraining services.SignaturesEmployment SpecialistDateSupervisor's SignatureApproved DateWORKFORCE ALLIANCE560 ELLA T. GRASSO BOULEVARD NEW HAVEN, CT 06519CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED UNDERINDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNTS----VENDOR NAMEVENDOR STREET ADDRESS, CITY, ZIP CODE EFFECTIVE DATEThis agreement is by and between TRAINING PROVIDER NAME, hereinafter referred to as the Training Provider, and the Workforce Alliance, hereinafter referred to as WA, for the provision of services by the Training Provider to customers of SOUTH CENTRAL CT Works/American Job Center (AJC), the One-Stop Career System of Greater New Haven. This agreement will apply to all training services rendered by the Training Provider for any period during which training programs are listed on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).This agreement applies to the following programs:!P rogram NameProgram ID NumbeijPayments:The Training Provider must invoice the WORKFORCE ALLIANCE Fiscal Department within 30 days of the commencement of training. In no case, will total payment exceed $3,500.00* (Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars). Payment will be made to the Training Provider within 30 days of receipt of invoice, and according to the following schedule:75% of allowable costs payable upon customer's enrollment into program. Enrollment, for this purpose, is defined as attendance at 3 consecutive class sessions. Verification of enrollment must be supplied, via the attached "Three Day Enrollment Confirmation Report" form, with vendor invoice to the Workforce Alliance fiscal department, as well as the One-Stop Career Center Employment Specialist.25% of allowable costs payable upon customer's completion of program. Verification of successful completion of program and credential attainment, as applicable, must be supplied with vendor invoice to the Workforce Alliance fiscal department, as well as the One-Stop Employment Specialist. A participant shall be considered to have successfully completed his/her training upon receipt of the official credential in accordance with the US Department of Labor definition and the certificate of completion awarded by the training provider. If the provider does not directly issue the credential, the training entity must ensure, facilitate and document that the participants have completed the licensing exams.Benchmark payment #3 (Placement in training-related employment) has been removedj however, you will still be held to placement outcomes as outlined on page 5 of your contract. Failure to meet placement and/or other performance outcomes may result in suspension or removal from the ETPL.Under no circumstances should One Stop customers be charged out-of-pocket expenses to cover potential revenue losses incurred for failure to attain any of these benchmarks.In addition to submission of documentation and verification of all payment benchmarks as listed above, vendors must provide regular customer status updates using the "Week Two and Monthly Progress Report" Forms, as attached. Other customer status changes that may occur, such as such as changes to anticipated program start and end dates, program drop outs, program completion and credential attainment, program substitution, employment, etc., must be communicated to the One Stop Career Center Employment Specialist within 48 hours of such change occurring. Failure to submit such information may affect payment of invoices.No payments will be made without proper documentation. All lTA vouchers must be signed by the customer and any appropriate CT WORKS/AJC and WORKFORCE ALLIANCE Staff. If an ITA voucher has not been issued, WORKFORCE ALLIANCE makes no guarantee of payment. All payments are made based on availability of funding.*ITA Payment Caps: Total tuition and other fees shall be consistent with and comparable to those of programs of similar content and length. The WORKFORCE ALLIANCE reserves the right to cap ITA payments for particular types of occupational training, including:Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Programs at $1,200.00 (One thousand, two hundred dollars). This payment cap is in inclusive of all program costs, i.e. tuition, books, exam or licensing fees, etc, but excludes uniform costs.Patient Care Technician Programs at $3500.00 (Three thousand, five hundred dollars) for programs which include a standard Certified Nursing Assistant program curriculum and certification along with, at a minimum, phlebotomy and EKG components. Other components, as applicable, may be included. This payment cap is inclusive of all program costs, i.e. tuition, books, exam or licensing fees, etc, but excludes uniform costs.Patient Care Technician Programs at $2400.00 (Two thousand, four hundred dollars) which includes only a standard Patient Care Technician program curriculum with phlebotomy and EKG components.These caps do not impact Training Providers' total tuition rates. These determinations are based upon tuition charges for similar programs statewide, and/or in the South Central area. Prior to the issuance of an ITA voucher, all other funding sources must be considered, and, if an institution and/or individual is PELL grant eligible, these funds must be requested and/or utilized first.The Training Provider will immediately inform WORKFORCE ALLIANCE of the receipt of any Federal, State or local contracts or grants, including PELL grants that may materially affect the quality or cost of services provided under this agreement.No new students may be enrolled or ITA vouchers accepted by the Training Provider after notification of funding termination or removal from the ETPL. The WORKFORCE ALLIANCE is not liable for and will not reimburse any expense for program activity that occurs after the notification of termination.Performance Measurement and Subsequent Eligibility:In accordance with WIOA regulations and local policies which require evaluation of, and reporting on, vendor programs, the WORKFORCE ALLIANCE has established performance standards for individual programs of vendors on the ETPL. All individual programs will be evaluated on a semi? annual basis to determine continued eligibility. All data regarding vendor program performance will be made available to One-Stop customers, as well as the general public, in the form of a "report card", that will assist potential program participants in making informed choices and meeting their individual goals.Performance Standards_;_A minimum of (6) six ITA enrollments will be the required number for a complete performance evaluation of each individual vendor program. Upon completion of all the requirements and program components the following minimum standards will be applied in evaluating the performance rate of each program:80% program completion and credential attainment rate (a completion is not considered valid without documentation of credential attainment);75% placement into full-time (32 Hours or more) training related employment within 120 days of completion of training.Should individual vendor programs fail to attain required performance standards, a 6-month suspension from the ETPL will result, with re-instatement contingent upon corrective action determined in conjunction with WORKFORCE ALLIANCE, and improved performance to required standards. Evaluation of performance during the suspension period will be based on outcomes of currently enrolled CT WORKS/AMERICAN JOB CENTER customers. If there are no current CT WORKS/AMERICAN JOB CENTER customers, then performance evaluation will be based on the outcomes of general program participants.Upon reinstatement to the ETPL, a vendor will be limited to enrolling a maximum of 4 ITA participants until such time as they meet required performance standards.If performance has not improved to required standards after corrective action has taken place, individual programs shall be removed from the ETPL for a minimum of 2 years.Individual programs that enroll less than 8 individuals through the ITA process during a given program year will be evaluated on a pro-rated basis, based on actual enrollment.Semi-annual outcome measures will be used by the WORKFORCE ALLIANCE to determine a specific plan for technical assistance, corrective action (developed in conjunction with vendor), program removal and/or referral limitations.ATTACHMENTSCOURSE LOAD EXPLANATION FORMTRAINING EXPENSE FORMTHREE DAY ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION REPORT FORMWEEK TWO TRAINING PROGRESS REPORT FORMMONTHLY TRAINING PROGRESS REPORT FORMPLACEMENT INFORMATION FORMCOORDINATION OF BENEFITS FORMIndividual Training Account (ITA) Course load ExplanationCourse Name(Please list courses in order of sequence)# Credits or Hours, as applicable to programSemesterNear(I.E. fall or spring/ year)'Total (please indicate total credits or hours required for degree or certificate)Please copy & attach additional forms to document required courses as needed( )Participant will be enrolled as a Part-Time Student ( )Participant will be enrolled as a Full-Time StudentProgram Completion Date (for full course of study): _Iunderstand that any change/deviation from dates, expenses and course load requires formal approval from WATraining Representative SignatureCT Works South Central RegionTraining Expense FormCustomer Name: ----------------------------Employment Specialist:New Haven Fax:(203) 867-8720Meriden Fax: (203)238-2841Middletown Fax: (860) 344-9207Hamden Fax: (203) 859-3324(fax completed form to assigned Employment Specialist)PROGRAM INFORMATIONVendor Name: _ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ _Training Program: _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _Start Date: ---------End Date:----------ScheduleMonTuesWedThursFriSatStart TimeEnd TimePLEASE INDICATE ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAMExpense CategoryActual CostDue Date* PayeeSpecial IssuesTuitionApplication FeeBooksUniformEquipmentLab FeesTest/Exam FeesOther :Other:Other:indicate whether payment should be issued to training vendor, uniform shop, book store, etc.Payment: All ITA payments will be made according to the following schedule:Payment I: 75% upon customer's emollment into program (3 consecutive classes)Payment 2: 25% upon customer's completion of program (verified credential)Customer is accepted into the program-: - - - - - - - - - - - - ? Training Representative SignatureDateTHREE DAY ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION REPORT7/09TO:Assigned Employment SpecialistNew Haven Fax:(203) 867-8720 Meriden Fax: (203)238-2841Middletown Fax: (860)344-9207Hamden Fax: (203) 859-3324FROM:(Vendor/Instructor)RE:FOR THREEDate of Class1:Date of Class 2:Date of Class 3:(Name of Student)DAY PERIOD:COURSE:Course in which student is enrolled:ANY COMMENTS REGARDING PROGRESSION IN TRAINING:SIGNATURE OF OFFICER OR INSTRUCTOR IN CHARGE:(Signature)(Print Name)(Date)Submit to CT Works Employment Specialist anda copy to WORKFORCE ALLIANCE Fiscal Department with initial invoice.WEEK TWO TRAINING PROGRESS REPORT7/09TO:Assigned Employment SpecialistNew Haven Fax:(203) 867-8720Meriden Fax: (203)238-2841Middletown Fax: (860)344-9207Hamden Fax: (203) 859-3324FROM:(Vendor/Instructor)RE:(Name of Student)FOR WEEK OF:Week Begin Date: Week End Date:COURSE:Course in which student is enrolled:Progress in Training:(Check only one)Excellent Good Fair PoorCooperation in Training(Check only one)Excellent Good Fair PoorDifficulties in Training:(Please describe)SIGNATURE OF OFFICER OR INSTRUCTOR IN CHARGE:(Signature)(Date)(Print Name)Submit to CT Works Employment SpecialistMONTHLY TRAINING PROGRESS REPORT7/09TO:Assigned Employment Specialist New Haven Fax:(203) 867-8720Meriden Fax: (203)238-2841 Middletown Fax(860)344-9207 Hamden Fax: (203) 859-3324FROM:(Vendor/lnstructor)RE:(Name of Student)FOR MONTH OF:COURSE:Course in which student is enrolled:Progress in Training:(Check only one)Excellent Good Fair PoorCooperation in Training(Check only one)Excellent Good Fair PoorDifficulties in Training:(Please Describe)SIGNATURE OF OFFICER OR INSTRUCTOR IN CHARGE:(Signature)(Date)(Print Name)Submit to CT Works Employment SpecialistIndividual Training Account VendorPlacement Information FormTRAINING INFORMATIONParticipant Name: -------------------?Training Vendor Name: ------------------Training Program:_ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Training Start Date: Training End Date: _Did participant successfully complete the program? ( ) Yes( ) NoIf yes, did participant successfully attain a program credential, license or certificate? ( ) Yes( ) NoEMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONEmployer Name: - -------------------?Employer's Address: -------------------Employer's Phone: - -------------------Job Title:-------------Start Date:-----Wage: # of hours per week-: --------Does participant receive benefits? ( ) Yes( ) No Is placement Training related? ( ) Yes() NoComments:-----------------------Vendor SignatureDateSOUTH CENTRAL CT WORKSOne-Stop Career CenterCOORDINATION OF BENEFITSTo receive funds for training, you will be required to meet with the financial aid officer of training institution regarding other potential sources of funding.In the event that you are eligible for funds from other non-WIOA sources, the amount of your Individual Training Account from South Central CT Works will be reduced accordingly.These sources include, but are not limited to:(Indicate areas of eligibility)Pell GrantVeteran Tuition WaiverVeteran Education Benefits Employer/Union Educational AssistanceSenior Tuition WaiverOther (Please Specify) __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ Signature of TraineeDateSignature of School RepresentativeDateSchoolPhone NumberTraining Program TitleWorkforce Alliance WIOA Occupational Skills Training PolicyWorkforce Alliance has established the following policies to ensure compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) credential definitions, WIOA performance requirements and Workforce Alliance Board priorities. These policies pertain to WIOA training services for the South Central AJC customers and vendors.Individual Contracts for Training (ITA)All WIOA-funded Individual Training Account (ITA) programs must be included on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and must result in attainment of a credential in accordance with the definition set forth by US Department of Labor. Eligible programs must include attainment of a recognized credential as part of program completion requirements. Workforce Alliance will not use WIOA funds to pay for training that does not meet these criteria.Training Customers:ITAs will be issued to individuals based on customer choice, assurance that occupation is in labor market demand, customer skills and goals via the following methods:Continued utilization of the statewide ETPL for accessing & identifying ITAs, as appropriate;Expansion of individualized training options when a customer is unable to find a suitable training option on the ETPL which meets their employment goals. In such cases, the customer will research three training entities that provide the program of choice. Based on ETPL application completion and factors such as curriculum, cost, availability, and past performance, Workforce Alliance will approve and issue an Individual Contract for Training. Providers that are issued Individual Contracts for Training will subsequently be placed on the ETPL in accordance with existing policies;Use of the most recent "Priority of Service" guide as distributed by Workforce Alliance; Customers must meet the current priority of service rating in order to be issued an ITA, in accordance with the guide's instructions; andBased on the customer's choice of appropriate ETPL approved vendor.ITA ProvidersAll South Central CT-based ITA providers must meet CT DOL requirements and have a signed Workforce Alliance Contract for Services in order to be included on the ETPL by Workforce Alliance as the lead Board. Providers outside of the South Central CT region must agree to and sign Workforce Alliance performance benchmark requirements, training terms and payment munity Based Organizations and Private Training Providers ITA payment benchmarks are as follows:75% ofITA upon 3 Day Enrollment;25% of ITA cost upon successful completion of training AND attainment and receipt of identified credential.State Vocational Technical Schools, Community Colleges and Universities ITA payment benchmarks are as follows:100% of ITA cost upon 3 day enrollmentSubsequent eligibilityAll providers must meet established successful completion and training related employment performance standards in order to meet subsequent eligibility for continued receipt of ITA funding from Workforce Alliance.Customized TrainingCustomized Training may be provided for employers in the South Central Connecticut region in priority industries as identified by the Board for potential and incumbent workers. Employers must demonstrate the need for the required skills upgrades for new and existing employees in order to remain competitive. Existing employees must be earning less than a self-sufficiency wage of$29.16/hour as determined by Board policy*.Employers must:Provide a significant match to the training funds allocated by Workforce Alliance, either in cash or through in-kind contributions including, but not limited to, employee release time, training space, equipment, staff contributions, advisory committee membership, training program design and curriculum development.Ensure that relevant increases in job competencies and wages occur for participants who successfully complete training goals; or that non-incumbent workers who successfully complete training goals are hired.WIOA Eligibility documentation (Social Security cards, Driver's Licenses, W-2 forms, I-9 forms, payroll information, INS Right to Work forms (Alien Registration Cards), Birth Certificates, etc) must be collected & maintained in the WIOA primary file.Make available all participant outcome information regarding training activities, employment offers, promotion, wages, etc., to Workforce Alliance.*Exceptions to the employee wage requirement will be made in cases where customized training is in a Board-identified priority area, and alternative funding is unavailable.Group Contracts for TrainingWhen there is an insufficient number of local eligible providers on the ETPL, Group Contracts for Training will be issued in high demand occupations that include participant support and other specialized services that are directly tied to meeting customer targeted needs and performance requirements. Such targeted needs include, but are not limited to:Individuals who are basic skills deficient and/or require basic skills strengthening in a contextualized learning model;Individuals with language or cultural barriers;Ex-offenders;Youth and/or individuals with a substantial disability;Recipients of Temporary Assistance Needy Families;Contracted programs will be provided by Community Based Organizations, Local Adult Basic Education Centers, Community Colleges and or another private organization that have:Previously demonstrated training effectiveness (minimum 80% credential attainment rate);and/orDemonstrated performance in the delivery of services for hard to serve populations; and/orBeen procured through our existing procurement policy process.Such programs will relate to the Workforce Development Board needs identified in Workforce Alliance's local Plan. Efforts will be made to add providers contracted under this option to the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).On-The-Job Training Individual Contrac!On-the-Job Training services will be provided for an individual in need of hands-on, employer-specific occupational skills training in order to be able to successfully carry out the tasks, responsibilities and functions of a job vacancy. The goal of the OJT program is to place participants into occupations that will enhance their prospects for long-term employment and self-sufficiency.On-the-Job Training is available for participants who would not otherwise be hired by the employer due to one of the following factors:Lack of skills, credentials and/or experience in a specific industry; and/orLack of skills/experience performing unique tasks, operation of specific machinery, equipment or software.The On-the-Job Training program is a "Hire First' program in which the employer, private or public, enters into an agreement with Workforce Alliance to hire, train, and retain the individual upon successful completion of the on-the-job training program.On-the-job training is provided under an OJT contract with Workforce Alliance where businesses may be reimbursed for a portion of the new employee's wages while they are in training.Transitional EmploymentIn accordance with US Department of Labor standards, unpaid work experience and subsidized employment may be provided for individuals:With a history of limited connection to the workforce; and/orHas significant gaps in their employment history; and/orIndividuals with significant barriers such as criminal background, lack work readiness skills, and or recently acquired occupational skills (but lack hands-on experience).This category will be expanded once final US DOL guidance/standards have been issuedATTACHMENT HSouth Central WIOA Youth Policy and ProcedureYouth Requires Additional Assistance to Enter or Complete an Educational Program or to Secure or Hold EmploymentWorkforce Alliance has established the following ten (10) criteria as barriers that shall qualify youth as eligible for WIOA Title I services should at least one be documented in addition to low income requirement:Chronic truancyScoring below grade level on the CT Mastery TestRetain in grade levelChronic pattern of disciplinary problemsSuspension or expulsion from schoolSubstance abuse history - self or familyPoor work history (out of school only)History of neglect and/or abuse - self or familyEducationally at-riskTransportation needsAt time of WIOA Youth eligibility determination/intake, Workforce Alliance staff may accept documentation from applicant or service provider substantiating one of the aforementioned criteria/barrier(s). Documentation may include but is not limited to the following:Letter from school official (administrator, counselor, instructor, etc.)Letter or other official document from physician, psychologist, etc.Letter or other official document from social service agency, educational entity, state agencySchool recordsAttendance recordsApplicant, staff and/or service provider attestation (transportation needs - bus tokens, bus passes, gas cards)In addition to the documentation mentioned above staff will also have Workforce Alliance "Youth Requires Additional Assistance" form completed. Appropriate form and documentation shall be placed within applicant/participant file folder."Youth Requires Additional Assistance to Complete an Educational Program or to Secure or Hold Employment"Program Year _Student's NameThe above named youth has demonstrated one of the following barriers thereby meeting the WIOA definition of "Requires Additional Assistance to Complete an Educational Program or to Secure or Hold Employment".DChronic TruancyDScoring Below Grade Level on the CT Mastery TestDRetain in Grade LevelDChronic Pattern of Disciplinary ProblemsDSuspension or Expulsion from SchoolDSubstance Abuse History - self or familyDPoor Work History (out of school only)DHistory of Neglect and/or abuse -self or familyDEducationally At-riskDTransportation NeedsVerificationby : --------------------------------- ?NameTitle*Documentation must be attached for each item checked above. ................
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