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Area Contacts
1. Name of Area
2. Name, address and phone number for Chief Local Elected Official
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8. Name and phone number of the individual(s) with primary responsibility for
plan development.
Provide the vision for the area's workforce development system and list the
goals that have been established to achieve the vision. Review and
incorporate the priorities from ETA’s National Strategic Directions to
address local vision and goals, as appropriate.
Guiding Principles:
The WIB (including the Youth Council) provide policy guidance and
oversight with respect to the Workforce Investment System in Richmond
and Burke counties. The boards play a significant role in the planning and
design of the system. They review and assess the labor market and
develop comprehensive strategies to meet the needs of job seekers, both
adult and youth. The delivery system provides core services to connect
job ready customers to jobs and intensive and/or training services to
customers who need additional enhancements to qualify for jobs and
offers a comprehensive service strategy/programs to enhance youth
educational and employment outcomes.
4. Describe any linkages the area has established with other local
boards in the region (workforce boards and related boards).
Through its membership, the WIB intends to promote linkages with other
regional and local workforce and related boards in the area. Currently, the
WIB has representation from the Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce,
Burke County Economic Development, the Regional Advisory Council,
Augusta Technical College, Augusta State University and Richmond
County Board of Education. Additionally, the WIB’s Strategic Planning
Committee members serve jointly with members from the WDB from Area
13 for purposes of regional planning.
1. Describe the process used by the area staff and board to update this
strategic plan. Describe your strategic planning effort and explain
how the WIA Plan update incorporates the results of these efforts.
Incorporated in the discussion local efforts for building a demand
driven workforce within a regional economic system from ETA’s
National Strategic Directions, as appropriate.
1. Education Attainment
2. Workforce Traits
3. Serving Industry
4. Issues of Regional Importance
5. Georgia Certified Work Ready Program and Other Creative Solutions
A summary report from the February 2007 Discussion Forum has not
been published.
The following data describes the current and projected employment and
skill needs of businesses and availability of skilled workers for the
Richmond and Burke counties local labor market:
Demographics - Population
1995-2005
1995 2005
Area Percent
Population Population
Change
Richmond-Burke Workforce Investment
221,110 219,068 -0.9%
Area
Georgia 7,328,413 9,132,553 24.6%
United States 266,278,393 296,507,061 11.4%
According to Georgia Area Labor Profiles for Richmond County and Burke
County, population trends indicate this two-county area will experience a
decline in population from 2000 to 2010. While Burke County’s population
will increase by 11.2% during this period (22,243 to 24,733) Richmond
County’s population is projected to decline by 4.7% (199,775 to 190,328).
The total population for 2005 was 219,068. Total projected population
through 2010 is 215,061 representing a .98 percent decline.
Civilian
Number Number Unemployment Preliminary
Area Labor
Employed Unemployed Rate Data
Force
Richmond-Burke
Workforce 104,436 98,383 6,053 5.8% Yes
Investment Area
Georgia 4,798,190 4,590,206 207,984 4.3% Yes
152,571,00
United States 146,081,000 6,491,000 4.3% No
0
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Workforce Information & Analysis, Local Area Unemployment
Burke County has seen their unemployment rate declined from 10.3% in
2003 to 6.8% in 2005. Richmond County’s unemployment rate has
increased from 5.4% in 2003 to 7.0% in 2005.
Average Weekly
Area
Wage
Richmond-Burke Workforce Investment Area $655
Georgia $743
Source: Georgia Department of Labor; Workforce Information & Analysis, Employment & Wages
Unit
*Note: All income estimates with the exception of PCPI are in thousands of dollars, not
adjusted for inflation.
Created by Faye Duzan, Workforce Information & Analysis, March 5, 2007
2002 2012
Estimated Projected
Occupation Group Title Number Number
of of
Employed Employed
Total All occupations 116,848 121,174
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 19,036 17,556
Sales and Related Occupations 12,079 11,074
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 10,642 12,483
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 9,321 9,608
Production Occupations 9,112 10,546
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,118 8,712
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 7,208 6,999
Management Occupations 6,735 6,896
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations ,945 5,195
Construction and Extraction Occupations 4,540 4,214
Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 4,167 4,577
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 3,787 4,081
Healthcare Support Occupations 2,950 3,171
Protective Service Occupations 2,940 3,190
Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,833 3,402
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 2,137 2,619
Community and Social Services Occupations 1,365 1,591
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,341 1,505
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ 1,226 1,291
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 934 985
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 747 773
Legal Occupations 685 706
Source: Georgia Dept. of Labor, Workforce Information & Analysis, Occupational Information
Services Unit
The top ten industries in Area 12 with the most job growth are:
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (2,170), Educational Services
(1,960), Ambulatory Health Care Services (1,160), Administrative &
Support Services (820), Social Assistance (790), Professional, Scientific,
& Technical Services (600), Religion, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, &
Similar Organizations (530), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
(440), Warehousing & Storage (410), and State Government, except
Education & Hospitals (360).
The area economy is expected to lag both the state’s and the nation’s
economy during the projected year. Area job growth is expected to be 0.4
The demand of employers for high quality, educated and highly technical
workers, as well as lower skilled, average wages will continue. Some
workers will need OJT on up to technical training beyond high school to
compete for jobs now and in the future. Skills needed for regional and
local occupations that are the fastest growing, have the largest job growth
or most annual openings include but are not limited to:
See Attachment A.
N/A
Functions of the One-Stop Operators include, but are not limited to the
following:
The Managing Directors and staff interface with the various committees of
the WIB and partners to operationalize the Workforce Development
System recommendations that are approved by the board.
See Attachment E
5. Indicate which partners are providing core and intensive services for
adults and dislocated workers in your area.
See Attachment B
The following demand occupations for Richmond and Burke counties have
been identified on a Regional level from the Workforce Information and
Analysis Division of the Georgia Department of Labor. In addition to these
occupations, other demand occupations have been identified based on
local (Richmond County and Burke County) labor market information.
Demand Occupations
Programs – Appropriateness/Outcomes
9. Describe local policies that ensure that other financial resources for
training (e.g., Pell, HOPE Grant or Scholarship, TANF, etc.) are
considered before expending WIA funds. Describe any coordinated
efforts regarding training across areas within the region.
Funds provided under ITAs may only be used to pay for training not
covered by other types of financial aid. All applicants must apply for the
Pell Grant and/or HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, if eligible. Depending
10. Discuss the role of faith- and community-based providers within the
local system. Discuss board policies regarding training contracts
with community-based organizations or other training providers with
proven expertise in serving special populations with multiple
barriers to employment. If the board has established any such
contracts, list which populations are served through these contracts
and list the criteria by which the area determines the proven
effectiveness of such programs. See ETA’s National Strategic
Directions, encouraging effective utilization of faith-based and
community based organizations, and incorporate as appropriate.
and
Utilize them with the system’s effort to provide workforce services to low
income communities through the Community Workforce Career Link
project collaborative. Providers will coordinate development of the project
within the community and potentially take over service provision once
alternative funding has been secured.
During PY 2000, the WIB exercised the option at section 663.430 of the
WIA and Georgia’s State Plan which identified Older Workers as a Special
Population Group – Section I. Special Populations and Other Groups. The
WIB determined there was a training services program of demonstrated
effectiveness offered in the area by a community-based organization
(CBO) or another private organization to serve special participant
populations that faced multiple barriers to employment and approved the
issuance of sole source “Request for Proposal” specifications to procure
11. Describe the area's process and procedures for contracting with
intensive service providers, support service providers and other
contractors for adults and dislocated worker services. If the area
has no such contracts, simply write in "N/A."
The Richmond/Burke counties area does not contract with other service
providers for support services. The WIB did approve the provision of pre-
vocational training services (intensive services) at the comprehensive
One-Stop by Augusta Technical College, a principal One-Stop Operator,
as an extension of its usual services. Additionally, the WIB approved the
Georgia Department of Labor, a principal One-Stop Operator, as the
provider for On-the-Job Training as an extension of its usual service of
connecting job seekers with employers.
12. Describe the area’s process and procedures for contracting with
youth service providers. Describe the area's youth strategies.
Discuss how the area's workforce system is addressing the ten local
youth program elements described in the Workforce Investment Act,
as well as the integration of other initiatives such as School-to-Work,
Jobs for Georgia Graduates, Job Corps and High School/High Tech.
Describe the specific strategies the area is using to meet ETA’s New
Strategic Vision for the Delivery of Youth Services under WIA. Also,
please review the June 8, 2006 memo from Cynthia Robinson
regarding the USDOL/ETA New Youth Vision.
The area uses the Request for Proposal (RFP) as its primary means of
competitively procuring youth services. The RFP may be used to procure
both service provider contracts and vendor agreements. The RFP
process involves development of a specifications document, notification to
potential bidders and the public, issuance of the specifications document,
a bidders' conference to address questions about the specifications,
receipt and log-in of proposal submissions, a review by staff of the
proposals for responsiveness, evaluation and rating of the proposals by
the Youth Council's Program Review Committee with the budgets rated by
the staff, review by the Youth Council, and approval of sub-grant awards
by the Workforce Investment Board. The sub-grant awards are tentative
pending successful contract negotiations. Contracts are negotiated with
service providers and vendors by the Area's Planner/Procurement
In cases when training services are required but not available through a
service provider contract or vendor agreement, the Area uses its Small
Purchase Procedure, which requires three price quotes, to obtain the
services. The training services typically procured by this method are
summer school and night school slots for youth customers needing
courses for academic credit to graduate on schedule, and courses for
youth at post-secondary institutions.
(1) To have an education system that will provide youth the knowledge
and skills necessary to compete for gainful employment.
(2) To establish and maintain a close relationship with partner agencies
and the community.
(3) Youth will be qualified to compete for employment leading to self-
sufficiency.
• Bring together all services now available for youth to ensure that
we are not duplicating services
• Assess existing local programs
• Provide information to youth in Richmond and Burke counties
on how we can serve them
• Gain more resources to help youth
(4) Provide youth with career, educational and support services needed
to complete training and education – Younger Youth (14 – 18)
• Address basic skills deficiencies
• Increase awareness of career and educational opportunities
• Provide youth with activities/training that will increase their
knowledge, skills and social skills
• Provide tutoring
• Provide a foundation and basics
• Ensure good education/skills development
• Provide training
• Provide for the completion of an educational program
The RBYC and WIB have approved the following policy decisions
regarding youth eligibility, basic skills attainment, self-sufficiency for older
youth (19 –2 1) and supportive services.
• Eligibility Criteria
9. Follow-up
D. Developing Potential
follow-up: JTA will provide this service in conjunction with its WIA
contractors.
citizenship and leadership training: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girls, Inc.,
Boys and Girls Club, Junior Achievement.
The following Youth Services Matrix indicates WIA funded activities for PY
2007/2008 for Richmond and Burke counties. Future planning and RFPs
will take the area’s fund availability and service mix (WIA funded and other
resources) to continue to offer/address the ten local youth program
elements described in the Workforce Investment Act.
Burke County
Service Providers
Summer Limited Occupational
Dropout Alternative Employ. Internships/ Skills Supportive Guidance Follow- Citizenship
Prevention Education Opport. Work Exp. Training Service Mentoring Counseling Up Leadership
Burke County BOE X X X X X X X
Augusta Technical College X X
Richmond/Burke JTA X X X X X
Swainsboro Tech. College X X
Richmond County
Service Providers
Summer Limited Occupational
Dropout Alternative Employ. Internships/ Skills Supportive Guidance Follow- Citizenship
Prevention Education Opport. Work Exp. Training Service Mentoring Counseling Up Leadership
Augusta Technical College X X
Richmond/Burke JTA X X X X X
Goodwill Industries X X X X X X X
N/A. Area 12 has executed vendor agreements with training providers for
Individual Referral Services in accordance with the “Request for Proposal”
process. Per the Youth Services Matrix (previous page), occupational
training services are made available to youth in both counties.
Coordination with Rapid Response and Trade Act activities will continue to
occur through partnerships established with the Georgia Department of
Labor; State office in Atlanta and the Augusta Career Center. All persons
applying for unemployment insurance benefits in the Career Center
receive information on TAA, TRA and NAFTA/TAA during the benefit right
interview. To be eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance workers must
be adversely affected by increased foreign imports. A Trade petition must
be submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor. Appropriate forms and
assistance in filing the petition may be obtained from the Augusta Career
Center. NAFTA/TAA assistance is provided to workers who are adversely
affected because of imports from Canada and Mexico. A petition must be
filed with the Georgia Department of Labor to establish eligibility for
NAFTA. Assistance in filing a petition can be obtained from the Augusta
Career Center.
At least one staff person has been designated and trained at the Augusta
Career Center as the dislocated worker specialist and liaison to WIA
dislocated worker services. This staff person coordinates with and
supports the State Rapid Response Team. Once a Worker Adjustment
15. Describe how WIA and other funds available in the area are used to
conduct outreach and recruitment for individuals in special
populations, including veterans, migrant and seasonal farmworkers,
individuals with disabilities, public assistance recipients, offenders,
customers with limited English proficiency and other groups.
Discuss the local area’s serves to older workers.
16. Discuss the area’s workforce services to business and how business
and organized labor representatives on the local Workforce
Investment Board contributed to the development of these
strategies. Provide a listing of business services available through
the area’s one-stop(s), such as planned employer workshops, tax
credit assistance, and assessment and screening of potential
employees. Additionally, describe the involvement of your economic
development community in developing these strategies.
Core Services
Training Services
17. The Local Government Services Delivery Act of 1997 defines ways in
which jurisdictions will work together to reduce duplication by
promoting coordinated service delivery. Discuss any regional
service delivery strategies planned within your region. Examples of
relevant strategies are: uniformity in eligible training providers, or
uniformity in maximum allowable training and supportive service
amounts.
18. Discuss how the local area is using various fund sources to develop
integrated service strategies for adult customers, especially for
TANF and other low-income individuals, including the GoodWORKS!
service strategy.
The WIB has indicated that customers will have access to quality services
on an equal basis. This means that the system will need to be responsive
to customers geographically with as many options for accessing services
as the system will support. In keeping with the WIB’s guiding principle, the
following accomplishments have resulted:
See Attachment C
Value and respect the customer – quality is defined and judged by the
customer
Include leadership that sets policy and direction with a customer focus
- values are clear and expectations are high
Include a system that is future oriented with short-term and long-term
goals.
Empower, support, value and recognize employees.
Make decisions based on reliable information, data and analysis.
Design quality into processes and services
Have a performance system that focuses on results.
2. Describe how the local area is ensuring full accessibility of sites and
services. Examples include an accessibility checklist on which staff
have been trained, assistive technology in resource rooms, and
ongoing coordination, training and mutual referrals with community
rehabilitation providers.
3. Describe the local area’s policy for ensuring priority of service for
veterans and how GDOL employment services to veterans are
integrated into the local workforce system.
Veterans and other qualified persons being considered for WIA intensive
or training services will be required to follow the same Adult/Dislocated
Worker Services Process as non-veterans. When it is determined that
there is a need for more intensive services, the pre-assessment process
will be followed:
The Career Advisor will determine what intensive services are needed and
assist in creating an individual employment plan to identify the
employment goals, appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate
combination of services for the participant to achieve the employment
goal(s). The following criteria are required for training:
In accordance with the priority provisions outlined in the Jobs for Veterans
Act (PL 107-288) eligible veterans and other qualified persons will be
given priority over non-veterans for all available services. The Authority
has also included these provisions in its priority of services policy, when it
is determined that WIA adult funds are inadequate to meet the needs of
job seekers. Veterans and other qualified persons who qualify as low-
income or a dislocated worker and meet program and training
requirements will be given priority over non-veterans.
N/A
Lead Partner/One-Stop
Comprehensive Service Operator Major Services Provided by
Sites Other Partners Each Partner
List the name, address, and phone number of each additional WIA service site. (Some
local areas refer to these sites that are not comprehensive One-Stops as satellites,
specialized sites, or simply workforce service access points.) For each site, specify the
lead partner in bold type, followed by the other partners that provide services at that
site. In the second column, indicate the partners that provide services at that site. In
the third column, indicate the major services (e.g., career counseling, assistance with
training, vocational rehabilitation, UI, employment services, etc.) provided at the site by
the partners specified in the second column. Add rows for additional sites as needed.
Lead Partner/One-Stop
Major Services Provided by
Additional Service Sites Operator
Each Partner
Other Partners
Goodwill Industries South One-Stop Operator Consortium: (1) Wagner Peyser Employment
Augusta One-Stop Services
(1) GDOL – ACC
3120Peach Orchard Rd. - NAFTA, TAA
(2) R/B JTA
Augusta, GA 30906 - Veterans Workforce/Out-
(3) ATC
reach Services
- UI Services
* Lead Partner
(2) Intensive and Training
Services for WIA Adults,
(4) Goodwill Industries*
Dislocated Workers WtW
eligibles
Other Partners
(3) Adult Education and Literacy
– referrals - Assessment/
(5) CSRA EOA, Inc.
Admissions requirements for
(6) DOL - RS
vocational programs of study
(7) AHA
(4) CSBG – E & T Services –
(8) AARP – SCSEP
Outreach/Recruitment/ Initial
(9) RC DFCS
Assessment, Orientation, Job
(10) Experience Works, Inc.
Search/ Placement, Follow-
(11) Job Corps
up, Career Planning, Case
(12) Goodwill – Working Solutions
Management, Pre Vocational
Services, Computer Training
(5) CSBG – E & T Services –
Outreach/Recruitment/ Initial
Assessment, Orientation, Job
Search Follow-up
(6) Rehabilitation Services
(7) Assessment/Housing
Authority Services
(8) Assessment/Work
Experience for Older Workers
(9) Assessment for TANF/other
services of DFCS
(10) Assessment/Older Worker
Training
(11) Recruitment/Assessment
Enrollment in Job Corps
(12) (12) CSBG – E & T Services
Homeless Services
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
For Richmond/Burke Counties Workforce Investment Area
In The State of Georgia
Pursuant to the
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OF 1998 (WIA)
2. Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to describe the ways in which the
parties will use their resources to better serve their customers through an
integrated and coordinated service delivery system under the provisions of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (“WIA”). By signing this MOU, the parties
agree to abide by the terms, conditions, goals, policies, principles and regulations
of WIA. The parties enter into this MOU in a spirit of cooperation, with the
c. The parties further agree that difficulties that may arise from differences in
organizational practices and philosophies between the parties must be
addressed in good faith. Examples may include differences in:
• Business/office hours.
• Legal holiday schedules.
• Information or equipment sharing policies.
• Supervisory responsibilities.
The parties affirm that any such difficulties will be addressed in good faith and
that policies and practices that can be adjusted will be adjusted over time in the
interest of coordination.
3. Duration: This MOU shall remain in effect until terminated by the repeal of the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (“WIA”) or otherwise by action of law or in
accordance with this section.
Any party may withdraw from this MOU by giving written notice of intent to
withdraw at least 180 calendar days in advance of the effective withdrawal date.
Notice of withdrawal shall be given to all parties at the addressees shown in
Section 1 of this MOU, and to the contact person so listed, including the persons
added through any information updates received by the parties pursuant to
Section 1.
Should any One-Stop Partner withdraw from this MOU, this MOU shall remain in
effect with respect to the remaining One-Stop Partners. Any One-Stop Partner
that withdraws from this MOU, or fails to execute an MOU, will forfeit its seat on
the WIB.
Marketing efforts will fit within the framework of the statewide marketing plan.
9. Resource Sharing: It is expressly understood that this MOU does not constitute
a financial commitment, but rather an interest to commit resources to support
system level and specific location (One-Stop Center) costs in the future as the
parties’ allocations and budgets are known and the One-Stop System evolves.
10. Cost Allocation Agreements: The parties to this MOU shall arrive at individual
or collective cost allocation plans and/or other financial agreements with specific
line items. These plans or agreements may reference this MOU and be
incorporated in this MOU by reference. However, cost allocations plans and
other financial agreements are expected to have one-year or two-year terms, as
appropriate, and may fluctuate as the parties’ budgets change. The revision,
modifications, and/or expiration of any cost allocation plans or other financial
agreements which reference this MOU shall not affect the validity of this MOU.
11. Non-Discrimination: All parties to this MOU certify that they are equal
opportunity employers. All agree that they will not discriminate in their
employment practices or in provision of services on the basis of gender, age,
color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or veterans’ status, or on the basis
of any other classification protected under state or federal law.
12. Confidentiality: Parties to this MOU agree to comply with the provisions of WIA
and applicable sections of the Rehabilitation Act and/or other appropriate statute
or requirement to assure the following:
13. Indemnification: Parties to this MOU indemnify, defend and save harmless the
other parties and the officers, agents and employees of the other parties from
any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, sub
contractors, suppliers, laborers, and from any and all claims and losses accruing
or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged in
the performance of this MOU as a result of the indemnifying party’s acts or
omissions in performing under this MOU.
14. Methods of Referral: Parties to this MOU agree to jointly develop and
implement a process for common intake and referral. Parties agree to cross-train
staff on the services of each participating party and the spectrum of related
services available through respective agencies. As appropriate, site visits, field
trips, and joint training shall be available to staff who are responsible for making
referrals. A mutually acceptable referral process and form(s) shall be adopted by
all parties to this MOU with the commitment to evaluate this process and modify
it a needed for improvement.
15. Dispute Resolution: The parties shall first attempt to resolve all disputes
informally. Any party may call a meeting of all parties to discuss and resolve
disputes. Parties shall continue with their responsibilities under this MOU during
any dispute. The local WIB may seek assistance from the appropriate state
agencies, the Governor, or the State Workforce Investment Board in impasse
situations.
Should informal resolution efforts fail, the dispute shall be referred to the
Chair of the Richmond/Burke Workforce Investment Board, who shall
place the dispute upon the agenda of a regular or special meeting of the
WIB. The WIB shall attempt to mediate and resolve the dispute.
16. Severability: If any party of this MOU is found to be null and void, or is otherwise
stricken, the remainder of this MOU shall remain in force. If any attachments or
appendices to this MOU expire, are cancelled, or are found to be null and void,
the remainder of this MOU shall remain in force.
18. Authority and Signatures: The individuals signing below have the authority to
commit, and do commit, the party they represent to the terms of this MOU.
Signature Date
Signature Date
For the Georgia Department of Labor – Augusta Career Center - Partner Agency:
Signature Date
Signature Date
Signature Date
Signature Date
Signature Date
Signature Date
For the Burke County Department of Family & Children Services - Partner
Agency:
Signature Date
For the Job Corp - Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc. - Partner Agency:
Signature Date
For the Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA - Partner Agency:
Signature Date
Signature Date
19. Authority and Signatures: The individuals signing below have the authority to
commit, and do commit, the party they represent to the terms of this MOU.
Joint Non-Venture Clause: To the extent that this MOU includes the terms
“partners” and/or “partnership”, the parties expressly agree that such terms are
being used in a colloquial sense only. Accordingly, notwithstanding the use of
the terms “partners” and/or “partnership”, the parties are and shall be
independent contractors to one another, and nothing herein shall be deemed to
cause this MOU to create a legally enforceable partnership, agency or joint
venture. Further, no party shall be responsible for the acts of omissions of any
other party”.
Signature Date
Signature Date
Richmond/Burke
Memorandum of Understanding
ATTACHMENTS
Other: Yes No
Other: Yes No
C. Referral Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
IV. STATUS OF REFERRAL: (To be completed by agency receiving referral) Date Referral Received:
A. WIA Staff: Complete to determine eligibility for WIA funded intensive and/or training service.
YES NO NA
1. Did individual receive at least two (2) staff assisted Core Services?
2. Did individual receive any Intensive Services?
3. Was individual unable to get a job based on the following guidelines:
a. Individual was unemployed four (4) weeks or more at date of referral & at or below 125% of Poverty Level. OR
b. Individual was underemployed at or below 125% of the Poverty Level. OR
c. Individual is Dislocated Worker.
AND
d. Individual had six (6) qualified referrals for employment. OR
e. Individual had two (2) unsuccessful interviews.
OR
f. Individual has skills in declining industry. OR
g. Individual has no marketable skills. OR
h. Has other circumstances determined at the discretion of the One-Stop Manager and Career Advisor.
B. Non-WIA Funded Staff (ex: SCSEP, DRS): Is service based on meeting certain eligibility criteria? Yes No
Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________________
C. Is individual eligible for WIA funded training services (IV. A) or non-WIA funded services (IV. B)? If yes (as appropriate),
complete information below.
Start Date: Type of Service/Training:
Projected End Date:
Days Per Week: Mon Tues Wed Supportive Services: Transportation Meals Childcare Clothing
Thurs Fri Sat Sun Incidentals None Other:_________________ Amount:___________
Hours Per Week:______________
Barriers/Limitations Identified: 1._____________________ 2._____________________ 3.______________________
Richmond/Burke
Memorandum of Understanding
The resource sharing plan provides the framework for key partner commitment with
regard to the allocation and sharing of operational costs and resources. The sharing of
operation costs and resources are applicable, as applied to the Richmond/Burke
Counties Georgia local area’s comprehensive (on-site) One-Stop system’s maintenance
of monthly overhead expenses to include occupancy, utility, telephone, technology
maintenance, janitorial, and security services.
The One-Stop system is a work in progress, and its costs and the partners’ resource
contributions may be adjusted as needed. For example, a partner may request
assistance with payment of facilities costs. Any adjustments to the resource sharing
plan would come before the consortium of One-Stop Operators for approval.
1. Mission Statement:
The mission of the Richmond/Burke Job Training Authority, Inc. implementing the
Workforce Investment Act is to establish a local workforce investment system
and provide activities that will increase the employment, retention and earnings
of residents of Richmond and Burke counties.
By majority consent of the Local Elected Officials, the Mayor of Augusta and the
Mayor Pro Tem shall represent Richmond County and the Chairman of the Burke
County Board of Commissioners shall represent Burke County. These individuals
shall comprise the Chief Elected Officials for Richmond/Burke counties.
Each Chief Elected Official may designate an alternate representative who shall
be an elected official to serve in their capacity. The alternate shall have the same
authority as the Chief Elected Official when serving in that capacity.
The Chief Elected Officials shall have authority to act on behalf of the
governments of Blythe, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Girard, Keysville, Midville and
Sardis as it pertains to Workforce Investment Act responsibilities.
The Mayor of Augusta shall be the Chairman of the Chief Elected Officials. The
Chairman will preside at all meetings of the Chief Elected Officials, shall have
signatory powers for submission of the local plan, and shall execute all
agreements on behalf of the Chief Elected Officials.
A majority of Chief Elected Officials present will constitute a quorum for the
purpose of holding a Chief Elected Officials' meeting.
In accordance with the Workforce Investment Act, the Chief Elected Officials will
have responsibility for the following:
The Chief Elected Official(s), in conjunction with the local Workforce Investment
Board will have responsibility for the following:
(1) Has been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, unless such
individual has had his civil rights restored as provided by law;
(2) Is under indictment for a felony or a crime of moral turpitude; or
(3) Is not a resident of Richmond County or Burke County, or fails to maintain
his residence in such county.
a. Membership Size
In accordance with Section 117, the initial number of members of the Workforce
Investment Board shall be forty-one (41) representatives to include twenty-one
(21) members from business (a minimum of 51 %) and twenty (20) members
from the public sector (a maximum of 49%). Thereafter the number of members
shall be determined by the Workforce Investment Board with concurrence of the
Local Chief Elected Officials.
b. Initial Composition
(1) Education - 2
(2) Labor Organizations - 2
(3) Community Based Organizations - 2
(4) Economic Development - 3
(5) One-Stop Partners - 8 who shall be representatives of entities
administering the following mandated One-Stop services where available
in the area:
Adults
Dislocated Workers
Youth
Native American programs
Migrant and seasonal farm worker programs
Veterans workforce programs
Job Corps
Programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act
8. Private Sector
Investment Area. Whenever possible at least half of such business and industry
representatives shall be representatives of small business including minority
business and should reasonably represent the industrial and demographic
composition of the business community.
9. Public Sector
a. Education
b. Labor Organization
c. Community-Based Organizations
d. Economic Development
e. Terms of Office
Initial appointments shall be nineteen (19) members for a two year term and
eighteen (18) members for a three year term. The initial appointment shall take
effect on July 1, 2000. First terms shall end on June 30, 2002. Thereafter, all
terms of appointment shall be for three (3) years and start on July 1st and end on
June 30th.
Vacancies occurring during the term of any appointed member shall be filled
using the nomination process described under Nomination Process above. Such
vacancies shall be filled within sixty (60) days.
f. Chairperson
The Chief Elected Officials will make every effort to maintain a racially balanced
Board. Board members shall serve without compensation provided that all
members shall be reimbursed for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the
performance of their duties. The Authority shall make rules and regulations for
its own administration and operation. The Authority shall appoint an Executive
Director for a term not to exceed three (3) years. The initial appointment shall
take effect immediately. The Executive Secretary shall serve as Secretary to the
Board.
11. Liability:
The Chief Elected Officials will assume ultimate responsibility for activities carried
out in the Richmond/Burke Counties Workforce Investment Area to include
repayment of disallowed costs. The allocation of cost among Richmond County
and Burke County for any disallowed cost shall be determined by the Chief
Elected Officials.
12. Certification that the Workforce Investment Act is included in the counties'
service delivery strategy plans, and that the counties are in compliance
with Georgia's Service Delivery Strategy Act:
Both Richmond County and Burke County certify that they are in compliance with
Georgia's Service Delivery Strategy Act and that the Workforce Investment Act
will be included in each county's service delivery strategy plan when updated or
amended.
This agreement and the contents contained herein shall take effect upon
adoption and shall automatically renew on July I "for additional one year terms
unless otherwise modified, amended, or superseded by an affirmative majority
vote of the Local Elected Officials for the purpose of accommodating changes in
local circumstances and/or in the Workforce Investment Act.
Any Local Elected Official may make a written request to the Mayor of Augusta to
amend the agreement. An affirmative majority vote of the Local Elected Officials
is required to amend that agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in their
capacity as set forth herein, this day of 20 .
In accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (hereinafter WIA), this
Resource Sharing Agreement (hereinafter RSA) is entered into by and between the
Richmond/Burke Counties Workforce Investment Board (hereinafter WIB) and the
Partner Agencies listed below for the Comprehensive One-Stop at the Georgia
Department of Labor – Augusta Career Center in Richmond County.
1. Partner Agencies:
2. Purpose: The WIA regulations provide that the responsibility for the provision of and
financing for applicable core services and One-Stop operations is to be
proportionate to the use of services at the center by individuals attributable to the
Partners’ programs. The purpose of this RSA is to provide a framework for each of
the Partners’ commitments regarding the allocation and sharing of operational costs
and resources in the One-Stop system serving Richmond County. The One-Stop
Operator, a consortium consisting of the Richmond/Burke Job Training Authority,
Inc., Augusta Technical College, and Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center
has been designated by the WIB and will be responsible for the coordination of
services and ensuring that Partner Agencies adhere to the terms of this Agreement.
Details of the One-Stop Operator’s responsibilities will be more specifically outlined
in the Operational Plan that is developed by the parties to this Agreement.
3. Duration: This RSA shall remain in effect from July 1, 2006 until June 30, 2007.
5. Termination: Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, in the event that
any of the sources of Partner funds for services under this contract no longer exist or
in the event the sum of all obligations by the Partner incurred under this and all other
contracts entered into exceeds the balance of available funds, then the Partner’s
obligations under this Agreement shall immediately terminate upon receipt of written
notification to the WIB through the One-Stop Operator. The certification by the legal
signatory of the Partner that occurrence of either of the events stated above shall be
conclusive.
This Agreement may be cancelled or terminated by any of the Parties without cause;
however, the Party seeking to terminate or cancel this Agreement must give notice
in writing of its intent to do so to the other Parties at least thirty (30) days prior to the
effective date of cancellation or termination. The written notice must be mailed or
delivered to the address shown above or to the last known subsequent address for
the One-Stop Operator.
The WIB reserves the right to suspend this Agreement in whole or in part if the
Partner(s) fail to comply substantially with the terms of this Agreement, to provide
the quality of service required, or to meet the specified completion schedule of its
duties under this contract. The suspension shall be accomplished by notice in
writing to the Partner(s) and shall specify the reason, suspension date, required
corrective action for reinstatement, and other pertinent information or actions
required to protect the interests of One-Stop customers. The written notice of
suspension shall be mailed or delivered to the Partner address in this Agreement or
to the last known subsequent address.
6. Patent Rights, Copyrights, and Rights in Data: The Partners agree if patentable
items, patent rights, processes, or inventions are produced in the course of work
supported and funded through this Agreement, the WIB shall determine whether
protection of the invention or discovery shall be sought. The WIB will also determine
how the rights to the invention or discovery, including any rights under any patent
issued thereon, shall be allocated and administered in order to protect the public
interest consistent with Government Patent Policy.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the author or the WIB is free to
copyright any books, publications, or other copyrightable materials developed in the
course of, or under this Agreement. Should any copyright materials be produced as
a result of this Agreement, the applicable federal agency and the WIB shall reserve
a royalty-free nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce, modify, publish, or
otherwise use and to authorize others to use the work for government purposes.
i. The Experience Works, Inc. agrees to contribute to the delivery of the following
shared services to older workers in the local One-Stop Center:
9. Benefits Received: The parties agree that the benefits to be derived from the above
services will be:
11. Resource Allocation: The parties agree that the contributed resources and
benefits set out in this Resource Sharing Agreement are in proportion to each other
as determined by a reasonable estimate of the distribution of services and
contributed resources to be made by each of the Partners over the course of this
Agreement. Actual costs expended toward the provision of shared services and a
measurement of actual benefit to each of the programs will be made available to the
One-Stop operator by the parties at least on a quarterly basis. To the extent that the
resources contributed or benefits derived become disproportionate, the parties agree
to revisit and revise this Agreement as necessary. Resource allocation
methodologies used will be in compliance with cost principles outlined in applicable
OMB Circulars.
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Georgia Department of Labor – Augusta Career Center - Partner Agency
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Richmond County Department of Family and Children Services - Partner
Agency
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc./Odle Management Group, LLC - Partner
Agency
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA - Partner Agency
Richmond County
Comprehensive One-Stop
Georgia Department of Labor – Augusta Career Center
Contributed Resources
PY 2006
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
$197,998
Staff: 1 Adult Services Coordinator – Full-time, 40 hours per week
4 Career Advisors, Full-time, 40 hours per week. Cost
prorated between services to adults and dislocated workers.
Non-
Personnel: $225,388
Costs include the following: materials/supplies, equipment
lease/purchase, insurance/bonding, staff travel, advertising,
and postage. Costs also include $211,360 in One-Stop
Operator contract costs covering Richmond County’s pro-
rated share.
Fund
Source: Workforce Investment Act – Title I
$1,792,795
Staff: 48 DOL Career Center positions, Full-time 40 hours per
week (Service Specialists, Employer Marketing
Representatives, Management)
Non-
Personnel: $296,720
Costs include all budgeted operating expenses for the
Augusta Career Center.
Fund
Source: Wagner-Peyser, TAA, NAFTA
$3,846
Staff: 1 Counselor CRC, Part-time, sixteen (16) hours per week
Non-
Personnel: $10,331
Costs include staff travel and contracts to provide
psychological evaluations to customers, and other VR
Services
Fund
Source: Rehabilitation Act
$9,862
Staff: 1 Recruiter, Part-time, (2 hours per week) 5%
Purchasing, Payroll, Accts Payable, VP Admin Services, VP
Economic Development (prorata share)
Non-
Personnel: $180
Costs include materials\supplies and printing/copying.
Fund
Source: Title II – WIA (adult education/literacy)
Carl Perkins Vocational Education Act
$57, 540
Staff: 6 One-Stop Greeters/Receptionists, Part-time, 20 hours per
week
1 Employment Specialist, Part-time, 36 hours per week
3 DOL Support Staff (switchboard operator and other
administrative support positions), Part-time, 20 hours per
week
Non-
Personnel: $0
Fund
Source: Title V – Older Americans Act
$17,268
Staff: 1 Case Manager
28 hours per week
Non-
Personnel: $5,275
Costs include materials/supplies, printing/copying, staff
travel, and per diem
Fund
Source: Community Services Block Grant, E&T Programs
$0
Staff:
Non-
Personnel: $ 0
Costs include:
Fund
Source: TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
(Social Security Act)
$ 9,000
Staff: 1 Application Specialist, Part-time, 7 hours per week
Non-
Personnel: $ 3,850
Costs include materials/supplies, printing/copying, and travel
and postage.
Fund
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development
$ 0
Staff:
Non-
Personnel: $ 0
Costs include:
Fund
Source:
$4,498
Staff: 1 SCSEP Participant (20%)
1 Employment & Training Coordinator, Part-time (5%)
Non-
Personnel: $367
Costs include materials/supplies, staff travel, advertising and
postage.
Fund
Source: Title V – Older Americans Act
WIA – Georgia’s Senior Strategy (GDOL)
$3,118
Staff: 1 Career Development Specialist, Part-time (10%)
Non-
Personnel: $125
Costs include materials/supplies, printing/copying, and staff
travel.
Fund
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Goodwill
In accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (hereinafter WIA), this
Resource Sharing Agreement (hereinafter RSA) is entered into by and between the
Richmond/Burke Counties Workforce Investment Board (hereinafter WIB) and the
Partner Agencies listed below for the Affiliate One-Stop at Goodwill Industries - Career
Center in South Augusta, Richmond County.
1. Partner Agencies:
2. Purpose: The WIA regulations provide that the responsibility for the provision of
and financing for applicable core services and One-Stop operations is to be
proportionate to the use of services at the center by individuals attributable to the
Partners' programs. The purpose of this RSA is to provide a framework for each of
the Partners' commitments regarding the allocation and sharing of operational
costs and resources in the One-Stop system serving South Augusta Richmond
County. The One-Stop Operator, a consortium consisting of the Richmond/Burke
Job Training Authority, Inc., Augusta Technical College, and Georgia Department
of Labor - Career Center has been designated by the WIB and will be responsible
for the coordination of services and ensuring that Partner Agencies adhere to the
terms of this Agreement. Details of the One-Stop Operator's responsibilities will be
more specifically outlined in the Operational Plan that is developed by the parties
to this Agreement.
3. Duration: This RSA shall remain in effect from July 1, 2006 until June 30, 2007.
5. Termination: Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, in the event that
any of the sources of Partner funds for services under this contract no longer exist
or in the event the sum of all obligations by the Partner incurred under this and all
other contracts entered into exceeds the balance of available funds, then the
Partner's obligations under this Agreement shall immediately terminate upon
receipt of written notification to the WIB through the One-Stop Operator. The
certification by the legal signatory of the Partner that occurrence of either of the
events stated above shall be conclusive.
The WIB reserves the right to suspend this Agreement in whole or in part if
the Partner(s) fail to comply substantially with the terms of this Agreement, to
provide the quality of service required, or to meet the specified completion
schedule of its duties under this contract. The suspension shall be accomplished
by notice in writing to the Partner(s) and shall specify the reason, suspension date,
required corrective action for reinstatement, and other pertinent information or
actions required to protect the interests of One-Stop customers. The written notice
of suspension shall be mailed or delivered to the Partner address in this
Agreement or to the last known subsequent address.
6. Patent Rights, Copyrights, and Rights in Data: The Partners agree if patentable
items, patent rights, processes, or inventions are produced in the course of work
supported and funded through this Agreement, the WIB shall determine whether
protection of the invention or discovery shall be sought. The WIB will also
determine how the rights to the invention or discovery, including any rights under
any patent issued thereon, shall be allocated and administered in order to protect
the public interest consistent with Government Patent Policy. Except as otherwise
provided in this Agreement, the author or the WIB is free to copyright any books,
Outreach/Recruitment - N/A
7 Initial Assessment/Intake/Referral - One on one interviews conducted
by DOL Service Specialists with customers to determine skills and
interests. Data entry of the information and referrals to appropriate service
providers.
Orientation/Informational Services - N/A
7 Job Search/Job Placement - Customers can select a job from
computerized job list. Service Specialists refer customers to the job they
selected. Also, Service Specialist may call employers to develop jobs for
customers.
Follow-up Services for WIA - N/ A
Comprehensive Assessments - N/A
7 Career Counseling/Planning - One on one interviews by Service Specialists
to determine customers' employment goals and any barriers to those goals.
Case Management/Service Coordination - N/A
Prevocational Services - N/A
7 Follow-up Services for WIA – Job Retention Counseling for older workers,
Career Development Counseling for older workers. Referrals to
Training/Other Jobs and supportive services.
Comprehensive Assessments – N/A
7 Career Counseling/Planning – Career counseling for enrollees is part
of the Individual Development Plan (lDP). The lDP includes information
about the enrollee’s background, potential, and preferences, and has
action steps the enrollee is expected to attain while in an enrollee job
search status. Staff representatives can provide limited non-SCSEP
counseling and planning for Older Workers who may either be applicants
for SCSEP or only seeking services of the One-Stop.
7 Case Management/Service Coordination – Service Coordination can be
within One-Stop with participating partners or with other organizations with
whom we routinely work.
7 Prevocational Services – SCSEP can assist with Common Job Readiness/
Retention Workshops to include interviewing, resumes and punctuality.
Paid work experience for forty-seven (47) program enrollees and available
paid work experience under our OJT Work Experience Program for a
limited number of enrollees for a specified period of time.
i. The Experience Works, Inc. agrees to contribute to the delivery of the following
shared services to older workers in the South Augusta One-Stop Center:
Outreach/Recruitment – N/ A
7 Initial Assessment/Intake/Referral – Conduct assessment of homeless
customers and make agency referrals when appropriate.
7 Job Search/Job Placement – Provide employment assistance and
case management for verified homeless customers. Provide post -
employment support and follow-up services.
Follow-up Services for WIA – N/A
Comprehensive Assessments – N/A
7 Career Counseling/Planning – Provide Case Management to the level
determined appropriate in the Career Action Plan and as contracted by
referral sources.
7 Case Management Service Coordination – Provide Case Management
to the level determined appropriate in the Career Action Plan and as
contracted by referral sources.
7 Prevocational Services – Link job seeking customers to short term
supported Work Experience.
7 Provide Employment Support and Retention services to include: IDs,
Uniforms, Transportation, Safety Shoes, Tools, Interpreting, Dental
Services, Drug Testing, Background Checks, Job Coaching, and Seminars.
7 Specific Skills Training – Retail POS and Administrative Assistant for
homeless job seekers.
9. Benefits Received: The parties agree that the benefits to be derived from the
above services will be:
c. The Augusta Technical College agrees to contribute the following staff and
other resources to the local One-Stop Center to perform the shared services
described above:
(Provide description of staff and non-personnel items to be contributed and the
dollar value of each, and the fund source of each.)
f. The Augusta Housing Authority agrees to contribute the following staff and
other resources to the local One-Stop Center to perform the shared services
described above:
(Provide description of staff and non-personnel items to be contributed and the
dollar value of each, and the fund source of each.)
i. The Experience Works, Inc. agrees to contribute the following staff and other
resources to the local One-Stop Center to perform the shared services
described above:
(Provide description of staff and non-personnel items to be contributed and the
dollar value of each, and the fund source of each.)
j. The Job Corps agrees to contribute the following staff and other resources to
the local One-Stop Center to perform the shared services described above:
(Provide description of staff and non-personnel items to be contributed and the
dollar value of each, and the fund source of each.)
k. The Goodwill Industries agrees to contribute the following staff and other
resources to the local One-Stop Center to perform the shared services
described above:
(Provide description of staff and non-personnel items to be contributed and the
dollar value of each, and the fund source of each.)
11. Resource Allocation: The parties agree that the contributed resources and benefits
set out in this Resource Sharing Agreement are in proportion to each other as
determined by a reasonable estimate of the distribution of services and contributed
resources to be made by each of the Partners over the course of this Agreement.
Actual costs expended toward the provision of shared services and a
measurement of actual benefit to each of the programs will be made available to
the One-Stop operator by the parties at least on a quarterly basis. To the extent
that the resources contributed or benefits derived become disproportionate, the
parties agree to revisit and revise this Agreement as necessary. Resource
allocation methodologies used will be in compliance with cost principles outlined in
applicable OMB Circulars.
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Georgia Department of Labor – Augusta Career Center - Partner Agency
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Richmond County Department of Family and Children Services - Partner
Agency
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc./Odle Management Group, LLC - Partner
Agency
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA - Partner Agency
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/06
Signature Date
For the Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA - Partner Agency
Richmond County
Affiliate One-Stop
Goodwill Industries – South Augusta
Contributed Resources
PY 2006
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
$35,588
Staff: 1 Career Advisor, Full-time, 40 hours per week. Cost
prorated between services to adults and dislocated workers.
Non-
Personnel: $103,849
Costs include the following: materials/supplies, advertising,
postage, insurance/bonding, staff travel, equipment
lease/purchase, telecommunications, and perdiem fees and
contracts. Costs also include $ 100,000 in One-Stop
Operator contract costs covering South Augusta.
Fund
Source: Workforce Investment Act – Title I
$16,888
Staff: 1 DOL Services Specialist – 50% time
Non-
Personnel: $0
Fund
Source: Wagner-Peyser, TAA, NAFTA
$2,271
Staff: 1 Recruiter, Part-time, 2 hours per week
Non-
Personnel: $0
Fund
Source: Title II – WIA (adult education/literacy)
Carl Perkins Vocational Education Act
$7,641
Staff: 1 Community Developer, Part-time
13 hours per week
Non-
Personnel: $725
Costs include materials/supplies, printing/copying, and staff
travel.
Fund
Source: Community Services Block Grant, E&T Programs
$2,909
Staff: VR Counselor Associate, ½ day (4 hours per week)
Non-
Personnel: $4,278
Costs include staff travel and contracts to provide
psychological evaluations to customers.
Fund
Source: Rehabilitation Act
$0
Staff:
Non-
Personnel: $0
The purchase of Kiosk will be made during the year.
Fund
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development
$8,074
Staff: 2 One-Stop Greeters Part-time, 20 hours per week
(based on enrollee availability)
Non-
Personnel: $0
Fund
Source: Title V – Older Americans Act
$7,500
Staff:
Non-
Personnel: $1,866
Costs include materials/supplies, printing/copying, and staff
travel.
Fund
Source: TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
(Social Security Act)
$4,498
Staff: 1 SCSEP Participant, 4 hrs per wk (10%)
1 Employment & Training Coordinator, 2 hrs per week (5%)
Non-
Personnel: $367
Costs include materials/supplies, staff travel, advertising and
postage.
Fund
Source: Title V – Older Americans Act
WIA – Georgia’s Senior Strategy (GDOL)
$0
Staff: PENDING
Non-
Personnel: $0
Costs include:
Fund
Source:
$282,561
Staff: 1 One-Stop Manager – 100% time
1 Career Development Specialist, 100% time
1 Resource Center Technician, 50% time
1 Receptionist – 100% time
1 Placement Specialist – 100% time
1 Career Services Technician – 100% time
1 IT Instructor – 100% time
Non-
Personnel: $14,720
Costs include materials/supplies, repairs/maintenance,
utilities, staff travel, facility rental/usage, other: w/c,
telecommunications.
Fund
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Goodwill
$57,985
Staff: 1 Career Development Specialist – 100% time
1 Vocational Technician – 100% time
Non-
Personnel: $720
Costs include printing/copying and telecommunication
Fund
Source:
In accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (hereinafter WIA), this
Resource Sharing Agreement (hereinafter RSA) is entered into by and between the
Richmond/Burke Counties Workforce Investment Board (hereinafter WIB) and the
Partner Agencies listed below for the Affiliate One-Stop at Augusta Technical College,
Waynesboro Campus in Burke County.
1. Partner Agencies:
2. Purpose: The WIA regulations provide that the responsibility for the provision of and
financing for applicable core services and One-Stop operations is to be
proportionate to the use of services at the center by individuals attributable to the
Partners’ programs. The purpose of this RSA is to provide a framework for each of
the Partners’ commitments regarding the allocation and sharing of operational costs
and resources in the One-Stop system serving Burke County. The One-Stop
Operator, a consortium consisting of the Richmond/Burke Job Training Authority,
Inc., Augusta Technical College, and Georgia Department of Labor – Career Center
has been designated by the WIB and will be responsible for the coordination of
services and ensuring that Partner Agencies adhere to the terms of this Agreement.
Details of the One-Stop Operator’s responsibilities will be more specifically outlined
in the Operational Plan that is developed by the parties to this Agreement.
3. Duration: This RSA shall remain in effect from July 1, 2006 until June 30, 2007.
5. Termination: Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, in the event that
any of the sources of Partner funds for services under this contract no longer exist or
in the event the sum of all obligations by the Partner incurred under this and all other
contracts entered into exceeds the balance of available funds, then the Partner’s
obligations under this Agreement shall immediately terminate upon receipt of written
notification to the WIB through the One-Stop Operator. The certification by the legal
signatory of the Partner that occurrence of either of the events stated above shall be
conclusive.
This Agreement may be cancelled or terminated by any of the Parties without cause;
however, the Party seeking to terminate or cancel this Agreement must give notice
in writing of its intent to do so to the other Parties at least thirty (30) days prior to the
effective date of cancellation or termination. The written notice must be mailed or
delivered to the address shown above or to the last known subsequent address for
the One-Stop Operator.
The WIB reserves the right to suspend this Agreement in whole or in part if the
Partner(s) fail to comply substantially with the terms of this Agreement, to provide
the quality of service required, or to meet the specified completion schedule of its
duties under this contract. The suspension shall be accomplished by notice in
writing to the Partner(s) and shall specify the reason, suspension date, required
corrective action for reinstatement, and other pertinent information or actions
required to protect the interests of One-Stop customers. The written notice of
suspension shall be mailed or delivered to the Partner address in this Agreement or
to the last known subsequent address.
6. Patent Rights, Copyrights, and Rights in Data: The Partners agree if patentable
items, patent rights, processes, or inventions are produced in the course of work
supported and funded through this Agreement, the WIB shall determine whether
protection of the invention or discovery shall be sought. The WIB will also determine
how the rights to the invention or discovery, including any rights under any patent
issued thereon, shall be allocated and administered in order to protect the public
interest consistent with Government Patent Policy.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the author or the WIB is free to
copyright any books, publications, or other copyrightable materials developed in the
course of, or under this Agreement. Should any copyright materials be produced as
a result of this Agreement, the applicable federal agency and the WIB shall reserve
a royalty-free nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce, modify, publish, or
otherwise use and to authorize others to use the work for government purposes.
g. The Experience Works, Inc. agrees to contribute to the delivery of the following
shared services to older workers in the local One-Stop Center:
9. Benefits Received: The parties agree that the benefits to be derived from the above
services will be:
g. The Experience Works, Inc. agrees to contribute the following staff and other
resources to the local One-Stop Center to perform the shared services described
above:
(Provide description of staff and non-personnel items to be contributed, the dollar
value of each, and the fund source of each.)
11. Resource Allocation: The parties agree that the contributed resources and benefits
set out in this Resource Sharing Agreement are in proportion to each other as
determined by a reasonable estimate of the distribution of services and contributed
resources to be made by each of the Partners over the course of this Agreement.
Actual costs expended toward the provision of shared services and a
measurement of actual benefit to each of the programs will be made available to
the One-Stop operator by the parties at least on a quarterly basis. To the extent
that the resources contributed or benefits derived become disproportionate, the
parties agree to revisit and revise this Agreement as necessary. Resource
allocation methodologies used will be in compliance with cost principles outlined in
applicable OMB Circulars.
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/07
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/07
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/07
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/07
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
Signature Date
For the Burke County Department of Family and Children Services - Partner Agency
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
9/1/07
Signature Date
The parties named below enter this Agreement in good faith on behalf of their
corresponding organizations and stakeholders.
Signature Date
Burke County
Affiliate One-Stop
Augusta Technical College – Waynesboro Campus
Contributed Resources
PY 06
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
$35588
Staff: 1 Career Advisor – Full-time 40 hours per week – costs
prorated between services to adults and dislocated workers.
Non-
Personnel: $59,685
Costs include the following: Costs for materials/supplies,
repairs/maintenance, insurance/bonding, staff travel,
telecommunications, advertising and postage. Costs also
include $52,840 One-Stop Operator contract costs covering
Burke County’s pro-rated share.
Fund
Source: Workforce Investment Act – Title I
$33,778
Staff: 1 Service Specialist – Full-time 40 hours per week.
Non-
Personnel: $700
Costs include materials/supplies and staff travel.
Fund
Source: Wagner-Peyser, TAA, NAFTA
$2,874
Staff: 1 VR Counselor, (1) 4 hour day per week
Non-
Personnel: $10,833
Costs include staff travel and contracts to provide
psychological evaluations to customers and to include other
VR services
Fund
Source: Rehabilitation Act
$2,101
Staff: 1 Admissions Assistant, Billing, Payroll (prorata share)
Non-
Personnel: $12,760
Costs include materials and supplies, repairs/maintenance,
utilities, non Real Estate Rentals, facility usage and
telecommunications.
Fund
Source: Title II – WIA (adult education/literacy)
Carl Perkins Vocational Education Act
$7,858
Staff: 1 Intake/Service Worker
12 hours per week
Non-
Personnel: $575
Costs include materials/supplies, printing/copying, and staff
travel.
Fund
Source: Community Services Block Grant, E&T Programs
$648
Staff: 1 Community Resource Specialist (4 hours 1 x per month)
Non-
Personnel: $9
Cost include staff travel.
Fund
Source: TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
(Social Security Act)
$4,498
Staff: 1 SCSEP Participant, 4 hours per week
1 Employment & Training Coordinator, 2 hours per week
Non-
Personnel: $367
Costs include materials/supplies, staff travel, advertising and
postage.
Fund
Source: Title V – Older Americans Act
WIA – Georgia’s Senior Strategy (GDOL)
Retention Rate
Adults
Dislocated Workers
Older Youth
Younger Youth
Credentials Rate
Adults
Dislocated Workers
Older Youth
Local workforce areas must ensure that area staff, contractors, and partners are
accountable to all state and federal laws, regulations and policies. By signatures on the
local Workforce Plan, the area assures the state that the following provisions will be met
for PY 2007 - 2008:
1. Policies and procedures will be developed for soliciting and contracting with
training providers for adult and dislocated worker training services that are not
part of the Individual Training Account (ITA) system. [WIA Sec. 118 (b)(9)]
4. Area staff, partners and subcontractors will comply fully with the
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of the following laws:
• Section 188 of the WIA, which prohibits discrimination against all individuals
in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, political affiliation or belief, and against beneficiaries on the
basis of either citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized
to work in the United States or participation in any WIA Title I-financially
assisted program or activity;
5. No funds received under the WIA will be used to assist, promote, or deter union
organizing. [WIA Sec.181 (b)(7)]
6. The local Workforce Investment Board assures that all awards of federal and
state funds shall be accounted for using generally accepted accounting
principles, and treated in accordance with federal cost principles that apply to the
type of entity receiving funds, including OMB Circular A-87 for units of state or
local government; A-21 for institutions of higher learning; A-122 for private, non-
profit organizations; and 48 CFR, Part 31 for private, for-profit organizations.
8. The area's financial management system will satisfactorily account for and
document the receipt and disbursement of all WIA funds. Further, effective
internal controls in place will safeguard assets and ensure their proper usage
(including property location and usage). [WIA Sec. 184 (a)(1)]
9. The local area's financial system will permit the tracking of program income and
potential stand-in costs. [WIA Sec. 185 (f)(1)&(2)]
10. The local area will prepare and submit required financial reports in a timely
manner, and WIA operations funded wholly or in part with state and/or federal
funds will maintain financial and program records with all supporting documents
for at least three years from the date of submission of the closeout reports for
each program. [WIA Sec. 185 (e)(1)]
12. Local areas will comply with the security and privacy standards of Public Law
104-191 - the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
13. Veterans and other qualified persons will be provided priority in all USDOL-
funded workforce services in accordance with the Jobs for Veterans Act
(P.L. 107-288), (38 USC 4215).
14. Migrant and seasonal farmworkers will be provided the same range and quality of
services as non-migrants, and equity of service will be afforded to migrant and
seasonal farmworkers in all labor exchange services provided in the area. [20
C.F.R., Part 653]
15. Local areas will comply with section 101 of Public Law 109-149 which limits
the salary and bonus compensation for individuals who are paid by funds
appropriated to the Employment and Training Administration and provided
to recipients and sub-recipients.
One-Stop Coordinator
Resource Service Integration Clerical
Facilitator Customer Flow Support
Customer Satisfaction
etc.
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the prioritization process for
customers receiving services should it be determined that adult funds are inadequate to
meet the needs of job seekers.
The following policy shall apply when adult funds are 25% or less of the total availability
in a given program year:
Priority shall be given to recipients of public assistance and other low income individuals
for intensive and training services. This does not mean that only recipients of public
assistance and other low income individuals may receive WIA adult funded intensive
and training services. The WIB has established a policy that gives priority consideration
to these groups and also serves other individuals meeting eligibility requirements.
Priority I Veterans and Public Assistance recipients and other low income
individuals at or below poverty level – Allocate 75% of ITA and supportive
service WIA dollars. Public Assistance recipients and Low Income eligible
veterans will receive first priority over non-veterans. (Dislocated Workers
who are veterans will receive priority over non-veterans).
Priority II Individuals whose incomes are between 101% and 125% of the Poverty
Level. Allocate 25% of ITA and supportive service WIA dollars. Veterans
will receive priority over non-veterans. (Dislocated Workers who are
veterans will receive priority over non-veterans).
Richmond/Burke Counties
Eligibility at
Low Income Level
Eligibility at
125%
Family Size Metropolitan Area
1 6,125
2 8,250
3 10,656
4 13,150
5 15,519
6 18,150
7 20,781
8 23,412
For each person over 8 add: 2,631
Adult
Self-Sufficiency at
150%
Family Size Metropolitan Area
1 7,350
2 9,900
3 12,787
4 15,780
5 18,622
6 21,780
7 24,937
8 28,095
For each person over 8 add: 3,157
The purpose of this policy is to identify the individuals and target groups approved by
the Workforce Investment Board to be served in the area.
Individuals having one or more of the following characteristics will be served through
training and/or referral to partner services.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that financial assistance is made available to
support customers receiving WIA services.
The following guidelines shall be used for determining customer eligibility for needs-
related payments and/or supportive services and the level of payment.
Supportive Services for adults and dislocated workers will include the following:
1) Be unemployed,
2) Not qualify for, or have ceased qualifying for, unemployment compensation; and
3) Be enrolled in a program of training services under WIA.
1) Be unemployed, and
The following supportive services will be made available to customers to ensure that
proper supports are in place for effective program participation.
Childcare
For one or more children under the age of six, $11.00 per day will be provided to assist
with day care if customer attends training for 3 hours or more.
OR
Meals
For each day a customer attends class, $5.00 will be provided to assist with meals.
and
Transportation
For each day class is attended $6.00 will be provided to assist with transportation costs.
Support will also be made available in the areas identified below to adult/ dislocated
worker/youth customers, in good standing, to aid in effective program participation
and/or completion.
Health Care
Dental
Definition – Dental services or exams that need immediate attention in order for
customer to participate in or remain in training.
Limitations – Referrals to other agencies only. If services are based on ability to pay,
maximum dollar limit availability will apply.
Optical
Uniforms/Tools/Work Attire
Definition – Assistance to purchase uniforms or other appropriate work attire and work-
related tools to obtain employment.
Emergency Aid
Definition – Assistance for meeting household expense, e.g. rent, gas, electricity,
water, or other justified expense as determined by the Career Advisor in emergency
situation. Purchase of automobile tires is not allowable.
Limitations – Referral to other agencies only. Any reasonable request for cost of
rent/purchase of equipment will be considered on an individual basis. The maximum
dollar limit availability will apply.
Additional support will be available to customers who are attending out-of-area training.
Out-of-area training is training located outside our commuting area and it is necessary
for the customer to remain over night. These additional supportive services will help
pay the cost of attending out-of-area training. Customers considering out-of-area
training must be able to demonstrate the ability to financially support themselves during
the training period.
The following additional supportive services will be made available to the customer.
Travel
The customer will be paid the Authority's current mileage rate based on Map Quest
distance for travel to the training location and to return home. This is a one time
payment.
Lodging
If the training provider has a provision for lodging in its literature/brochure, that lodging
will be used; otherwise, the customer will be paid $200 per week for lodging. A partial
week will be prorated.
Payments Schedule:
Final Payment: This payment will include the one-way travel to return home.
A customer will not be authorized a supportive service if that support is being provided
by or available from another agency; to include supportive services in the needs-related
payment area (e.g., meals and transportation for adults and dislocated workers).
If funds are available through other funding sources, the WIA Career Advisor will
coordinate the receipt of these funds with the providing agency. A record of each
supportive service authorized should be maintained on the reverse side of the
Supportive Service Eligibility Verification Form – Part IV: Supportive Services
Authorization/Receipt. Customers receiving supportive services should be re-evaluated
quarterly or as activities change to determine if needs have changed.
DOCUMEMTATION OF SERVICES
The Request for Assistance/Supportive Services will be used to document the request
for WIA supportive services. If WIA funds are being requested, the need will be fully
documented. To qualify for needs-related payments an adult must meet the
requirements of Section 663.820 of the regulations listed above and dislocated workers
must meet Section 663.825 listed above. The Career Advisor is responsible for
coordinating the receipt of supportive service.
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for receipt of non-cash post-
employment award during follow-up services following completion of training and
entering employment and employment retention.
The following criteria will be used to determine if a customer is eligible for post-
employment award packages:
Each non-cash post-employment award package will be based on the specific needs of
the customer to assist with employment retention. Examples of the award package
items are gas card, certificate for uniforms or work clothing, childcare certificate, daily
planner, work tools, etc.
The purpose of this policy is to identify the process used by the Workforce Investment
Board (WIB) to designate/approve demand occupations.
As part of the planning process or as needed, Authority staff will present regional labor
market information from the Workforce Information and Analysis Division of the Georgia
Department of Labor and/or other data sources that may be available for the WIB’s
review. In addition, other demand occupations can be identified based on local
(Richmond County and Burke County) labor market information.
Jobs identified for adults should provide incomes at 150% of the poverty level with
employer assisted benefits (to include health and/or reasonable career advancement
opportunities) AND training that can be completed in two (2) years or less.
Additionally WIB members may at any time, identify any current and projected skill
needs of business in the area and any projected needs of industries/businesses that the
workforce area is trying to attract.
In accordance with Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), (Public Law
105-220) and U.S. Department of Labor Regulations 20 CFR Parts 667.600 and
667.610 the Richmond/Burke Workforce Investment Area 12 has established these
procedures for filing grievances or complaints about its program and activities from staff,
customers, sub-recipients, bidders, and other interested persons.
Complaints and inquiries from bidders, after proposal selections are made under
competitive negotiation processes, must first address the Authority's established
procedure for administrative review of contract grant award protests, disputes and
claims. If not satisfied, a formal grievance may be filed only if it is based on a violation
of WIA, published regulations, and state or local procurement requirements. Appeals
will be reviewed strictly on the basis of adherence to established procedures, and
determinations of fact made during a local level review will be accepted as such. Where
established procedures were not followed and/or decisions were made in an arbitrary or
capricious manner, the case will be remanded to the Authority for re-examination and/or
corrective action.
Employers who hire WIA Program customers under an On-the-Job Training (OJT)
contract may use the company's personnel procedures to handle grievances pertaining
to the customer's terms and conditions of employment. Grievances pertaining to the
OJT contract terms should be handled in accordance with the Authority's procedures
indicated herein.
(NOTE: It must be established with OJT contract initiation which procedures a customer
will use for complaints regarding terms and conditions of employment.) Where public
schools of the State of Georgia are by contract, service providers under the Workforce
Investment Act Program and a grievance arises which pertains to disciplinary actions of
teachers or students, grading policy or teacher employment contracts it will be handled
by procedures outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-1120. Grievances which pertain to any terms
of the contract between the school and the Authority should be handled by procedures
contained in this directive.
If an applicant, customer, WIA funded employee, or recipient of WIA funds feel he/she
has concerns that warrant the attention of the State agency responsible for the
administration of this program, they may call the Job Training Division of the Georgia
Department of Labor at 1-800-326-1041. There is no charge for the call. At his/her
request, the call will be handled in strictest confidence.
Service providers will inform applicants, customers and their WIA program employees
about the procedures for filing a complaint as contained in this directive.
Except for complaints alleging fraud or criminal activity and those identified above,
complaints must be made within one year of the alleged occurrence.
Complaints must be in writing, signed by the complainant, and shall include required
information specified in the following paragraph. Persons are permitted to file by mail or
in person.
The Executive Director of the Authority shall be advised upon the initial filing of a
complaint and shall be kept abreast at each stage thereafter.
An individual, who feels that a grievance or complaint is appropriate, may seek remedy
by contacting the Authority Office. Individuals will be provided with procedures that
must be followed.
As notified and required by the State a listing of complaints and the status thereof will
be provided to the State.
During every step of the process, informal attempts will be made to resolve the
complaint.
COMPLAINT FILING
Formal written complaint - An individual(s) may file a formal complaint with the
Authority. The complaint shall be in writing specifying the following:
1. The full name, telephone number (if any), and address of the person(s) making
the complaint;
2. The full name and address of the respondent(s) against whom the complaint is
made;
3. A clear and concise statement of the facts, including pertinent dates, constituting
the alleged violation;
4. The provision of the Act, regulations, grant, or other agreements believed to have
been violated;
5. Relief requested.
Upon filing a complaint and at each stage thereafter, the complainant(s) shall be notified
in writing of the next step in the procedure. The complainant(s) may withdraw the
complaint at any point by signing a statement to that effect.
Fact finding - within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of a formal complaint a fact
finding review shall be conducted, including interviews with the complainant(s), the
respondent(s), and witnesses, and review of records and documents that may be
pertinent to the case shall be made.
HEARING
The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) will designate a specific person to function in a
quasi-judicial capacity in relation to the Authority's hearing process. Standards to be
applied in selection of this person are as follows:
Person designated shall be in a position to render decisions that are both fair and
impartial. The scope of responsibility during the hearing process includes preparation
and review of a complete file on the case prior to the hearing, directing parties to appear
at the hearing, holding the hearing, receiving evidence, disposing of procedural
requests, consideration and evaluation of the facts, evidence, and arguments to
determine credibility, rendering a decision and issuing it to all parties involved and
providing the complete record.
The hearing officer designated shall not be a subordinate of the Authority staff involved
in administering the program and shall not be in any way be involved in the issue
causing the complaint. Any WIB member who is directly involved in the matter that
gives rise to the grievance may not be a hearing officer.
Complaints filed against the WIB, Youth Council (YC), CEOs, Job Training Authority,
Inc. or any member thereof shall be heard by an independent hearing officer. This
officer shall be someone who is totally independent from the Workforce Investment
Area, the WIB, the YC, the CEOs, the Job Training Authority, Inc. and Service
Provider(s). Selection of the independent hearing officer shall be made by the Attorney
for the Richmond/Burke Job Training Authority, Inc.
Determination (Decision) - The hearing officer shall render findings and decisions within
60 calendar days of the filing of a complaint. The hearing will be mechanically recorded
and records maintained to include all pleadings, motions, and intermediate rulings,
recordings of the oral testimony plus all other evidence received or considered, a
statement of matters officially noted, all staff memoranda or data submitted to the
decision-maker in connection with their consideration of the case, findings of fact based
on the evidence submitted at the hearing, notification of further appeal procedures, if
applicable, and final decision of the hearing officer. A written determination of the
findings shall be provided to the complainant and the respondent.
Should conciliation result from the hearing and determination made by the hearing
officer, an agreement shall be signed by both parties involved as record of the
resolution and the complaint shall be considered satisfactorily resolved.
The designated hearing officer upon receipt of a complaint shall within 30 calendar days
schedule and conduct the hearing. Both sides shall receive reasonable notice of the
hearing by registered or certified mail. The notice shall include:
APPEALS
All sub-recipients, customers, and service providers under WIA for Area #12 will be
provided information regarding this grievance procedure upon contract execution or
upon enrollment.
All sub-recipients and service providers under WIA for Area #12 will be provided
information regarding this discrimination complaint procedure upon contract execution.
Customers will receive this information upon enrollment in their Rights and Benefits
Statement.
If you think that you have been subjected to discrimination under a WIA Title I -
financially assisted program or activity, you may file a complaint within 180 days from
the date of the alleged violation with either:
*Persons with Hearing Impairments may contact the Georgia Relay Center at 1-800-
255-0056
If you file your complaint with the Georgia Department of Labor (GDL), you must wait
either until the GDL issues a written Notice of Final Action, or until 90 days have passed
(whichever is sooner), before filing with the Civil Rights Center.
If the GDL does not give you written Notice of Final Action within 90 days of the day on
which you filed your complaint, you do not have to wait for the GDL to issue the Notice
before filing a complaint with CRC. However, you must file your CRC complaint within
30 days of the 90 day deadline (in other words, within 120 days after the day on which
you filed your complaint with the GDL).
If the GDL does give you written Notice of Final Action on your complaint, but you are
dissatisfied with the decision or resolution, you may file a complaint with CRC. You
must file your CRC complaint within 30 days of the date on which you received the
Notice of Final Action.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Each Service Provider will be required to report a listing of complaints received against
their activities as they are received. This report shall be submitted on forms provided by
the Authority.
An adult, or dislocated worker, or youth ages 18 - 21 who has been determined eligible
for WIA training services may select a provider from the STATE approved listing after
consultation with a WIA Career Advisor. If a customer receives career advisement and
support services and the program of study is funded by Pell/HOPE funds, the ITA
policies will apply. The following policies are utilized to establish local parameters for
service.
POLICIES:
(1) Training must be in occupations identified in the local WIA Plan as growth
occupations or documentation of employment prospects for areas not
listed in the plan should be provided.
(2) Training must result in a wage sufficient to attain sufficiency without the
aid of public assistance.
(3) Training must be for not less than 12 hours per week to accommodate
existing Unemployment Insurance requirements. Exceptions to this policy
may be approved, in writing, on a case-by-case basis.
(4) Programs should not exceed 104 weeks (two years). Exceptions to this
policy may be approved on a case-by-case basis and requests should
include evidence that financial support is available during extended
training periods.
(6) All applicants should apply for the Pell Grant and/or HOPE Scholarship
program, if eligible. Depending on need and the availability of WIA
funding, Pell funds may be combined with WIA funds to cover total
expenses.
(7) Funding may be provided for college level and post baccalaureate
instruction only if all of the following conditions have been established:
(b) Total course of study will take no longer than 104 weeks (two
years) to complete. Customer will receive a certificate or degree
upon completion.
(c) Customers must demonstrate that they have the financial resources
to attend long term training.
(8) Continuing Education and other similar courses may be allowed only if the
following conditions apply:
(9) ITAs may be utilized for expenses related to training, including but not
limited to the following: books, tuition and fees, supplies, tools, uniforms
and shoes, certification, licensing, testing fees, drug testing for entrance
into training, medical requirements for training entrance, etc.
(11) ITAs will not be used for payment of late fees caused by customer error or
delay. The customer will be responsible for these items, as they are
responsible for other fines or penalties.
(b) For training that extends beyond one year, total training costs may
not exceed $ 9,000, excluding support.
(2) The apprenticeship program must provide financial statements for the
previous calendar year ended and itemization of estimated additional
costs anticipated for the coming year and any proposed
enhancements which will not be covered by the employer trust fund.
These costs shall apply to classroom costs only.
(4) The cost per apprentice will be derived by dividing the total projected
yearly program costs by the total number of apprentices to be trained
for the year.
(5) The WIB shall approve any unit cost for apprenticeship programs
exceeding the $4,500 ITA maximum per year previously approved.