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Subject:
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13.13 (Item #13) Submission of the Workforce Investment and Innovation Act (WIOA) Grant |
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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College and Career
Access to College and Career Goal 1.12, 1.18, 1.19 Access to College and Career Goal 1.12, 1.18, 1.19
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Staff requests approval to apply to the Contra Costa Workforce Development Board (WDB) for the Workforce Investment and Innovation Act (WIOA) Grant. MDUSD has been the recipient of this grant since 2015. The Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board (WDB), guided by the Youth Council is soliciting proposals to direct federal Department of Labor (DOL) Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Youth funds towards comprehensive workforce services to WIOA eligible, low-income youth ages 16-21 in Contra Costa County. It is the intent of the grant to fund career pathway models that keep youth engaged by connecting classroom experiences to real life work activities. It is expected that all youth will complete a program in their chosen interest area that results in completion of an industry-recognized certificate, diploma and/or post-secondary degree that is a part of their long term career goals. Organizations may apply under one or both of the following two service categories:
1. Supporting Student Success (SSS): In-School Youth (ages 16-21)
2. Reconnecting Youth to Their Futures (RYTF): Out-of-School Youth ages (16-21)
The WDB Youth Council has also prioritized services to specific target populations through its investments: Current and former foster youth, Youth involved with the criminal justice system, Pregnant/Parenting Youth, Homeless Youth, and Youth with other identified attributes (youth with disabilities, basic skills deficient, and youth who self-identify as LGBTQ).
Staff requests approval to apply for the Supporting Student Success and Reconnecting Youth to Their Futures (RYTF) grants which targets and engages youth at-risk of dropping out and/or have dropped out of school by supporting student success and creating a link between academic learning, work-based experiences, and career pathways.
MDUSD will offer a coordinated service delivery model of Academic Support; Counseling; Case Management; Enrichment; Training; Interagency partnership; and Employment Opportunities and Internships to create a seamless and collaborative pathways for students.
The WIOA grant will provide funding for staff, supplies, program activities and training. If awarded, the grant will provide up to $350,000 for one year and offers the potential for contract renewal for a total period up to three years. |
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Funding:
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Funding is provided by the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Youth funds through the Contra Costa Workforce Development Board. |
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The grant is for up to $350,000 for one year. There is no unrestricted general fund contribution requirement. |
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Recommendation
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Approve submission of the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Services Program Grant application and acceptance if awarded. |
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Approvals:
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Signed By: |
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Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development |
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Signed By: |
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Nance Juner - Director of Fiscal Services |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Cheryl Hansen Moved, Member Brian Lawrence seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve submission of the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Services Program Grant application and acceptance if awarded.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Linda Mayo | Yes | | Joanne Durkee | Yes | | Cheryl Hansen | Yes | | Brian Lawrence | Yes | | Debra Mason | Yes | |
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