Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/27/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 14.2 Review and Potential Approval of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Policy:
Enclosure Youth Employment Services (YES) Flyer
WIA 14 Youth Program Elements
File Attachment:
Youth Employment Services Flyer.pdf
WIOA 14 Youth Program Elements.pdf
Summary: Review and Potential Approval to apply for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant to continue serving WIOA eligible youth ages 16-21 in Contra Costa County. Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) has been a recipient of the WIOA grant since 2015 offering the Youth Employment Services (YES) program to approximately 50 MDUSD youth. The WIOA grant provides youth workforce development services and required WIOA youth program elements designed to enhance essential employability skills and assist in pursuing and achieving their educational and career goals in targeted industry sectors and in-demand occupations. MDUSD plans to continue its work with the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC), industry, business, community, and post-secondary partners to deliver WIOA Title I Youth services in Central Contra Costa County. The WIOA grant is a three year renewable grant (2021-2023) for $375,000 annually based on available funds and successful completion of grant requirements. Grant funds will support program staff, supplies and materials, and supportive services for students.
Funding: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant
Fiscal Impact $375,000
Recommendation: Review and Potential Approval of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent