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1 MEETING OF THE ADULT PROGRAMS COMMITTEE date Thursday, August 28, 2014 time 8:00 AM 10:00 AM place San Diego Workforce Partnership Julie Benedict Community Room, 3rd Floor 3910 University Ave. San Diego, CA AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND NOTE OF ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMENT: members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the Adult Programs Committee only on issues on this agenda. Time allotted to each speaker is determined by the Chairman; however, comments are generally limited to no more than three (3) minutes total per subject regardless of the number of those wishing to speak. Anyone desiring to address the Board under Public Comment must submit a Request to Speak form prior to the meeting. ACTION ITEMS Item #1 Minutes of the April 17, 2014 Adult Programs Committee...1 Item #2 Approval of Providers/Programs for the Eligible Training Provider List... 2 Item #3 Contract Action Bridge to Employment Year Five 6 Item #4 Contract Action-Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc. Customized Training Application...7 Item #5 Geographic Distribution of Funds...19 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Item #6 Occupational Training Services On-the-Job Training Contract Performance Update.32 Item #7 Bridge to Employment Program Performance Summary 34 Item #8 CyberUnited Customized Training Contract Performance and Closeout...35 Next Adult Programs Committee Meeting: 10/23/2014 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc. will provide accommodations to persons who require assistance in order to participate in SDWP meetings. If you require assistance, please contact Human Resources (SDWP) at (619) in advance of the meeting. To request this document or back-up reports in an alternate format, please call Rebecca Bianconi at (619) i

2 Item #1: Minutes of the June 26, 2014 Adult Programs Committee Meeting Members Present Judy Lawton Dora Mendivil Cathy Scavone Stormy Miller Christopher Fernandez Rebecca A-Gardiner Members Absent Walter Lam Lorraine Collins Shaina Gross Jose Cruz Maurice Wilson Chaz Compton Linda Kavanagh Karen Belcher Ed Hidalgo Walter Lam Patricia Lopez Annie Taamilo Tom Frost Josh Shapiro Doug Perkins Trevor Blair Joe Mackey Bill Reidy Marlene Taylor All reports, memoranda and letters contained in the agenda or distributed at the meeting shall by this reference become part of the original minutes. The meeting was called to order by Judy Lawton, at 8:15 am, at SDWP, a quorum was present. Public Comment Judy Lawton was acknowledged for her work and efforts as Chair of the Adult Programs Committee aka Workforce Advancement Committee aka One Stop Committee. Staff and Committee members expressed their appreciation and respect for her accomplishments as Chair of the APC. The following items were comments noted: 1-06/26/ Item 1 Minutes of the April 17, 2014 APC meeting That the Committee approves the minutes of the April 17, 2014 Adult Programs Committee meeting minutes. Motion, Seconded, Carried Unanimously (Compton/Kavanagh) 2-06/26/ Item 2 Approval of the Providers/Programs That the Adult Programs Committee (APC) recommend to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) approval of one new provider and fourteen new programs that meet the requirements of the Workforce Investment Directive #WIAD06-15 for inclusion on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 am Rebecca Bianconi, Meeting Secretary Motion, Seconded, Carried Unanimously (Perkins/Cruz) Dora, Cathy, and Trevor abstained from voting on the item Adjournment 1

3 Item #2: Approval of Providers/Programs for the Eligible Training Provider List DATE: August 15, 2014 RE: August 28, 2014 Meeting TO: FROM: Adult Programs Committee Jacqueline Collins, Manager Adult Programs Team RECOMMENDATION(S) That the APC recommend to the WIB the approval of two new providers and 31 new programs that meet the requirements of the Workforce Investment Directive #WIAD06-15 for inclusion on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) BACKGROUND Pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act legislation, the WIB and Policy Board approve training providers and programs for inclusion on the ETPL. The requested additions to the ETPL are as follows: NEW PROVIDER NEW PROGRAMS 1. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) San Diego Chapter Inc. six new programs 2. The Nursing Group two new programs EXISTING PROVIDERS NEW PROGRAMS 1. United States University fifteen new programs 2. Escondido Adult School eight new programs The recommended programs and providers have met all of the selection criteria. ATTACHMENT Attachment A: Supporting Occupational Labor Market Data 2

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7 Item #3: Contract Action Bridge to Employment Year Five DATE: July 11, 2014 RE: August 28, 2014 Meeting TO: FROM: Adult Programs Committee Cindy Perry, Manager of Special Projects Adult Programs Team RECOMMENDATION(S) That the APC recommend to the WIB approval of the following allocations to Bridge to Employment (BTE) contractors for Program Year This contract action is pending final approval of the Year Five Continued Funding Request from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Region Organization Service Category Period of Performance Award Amount Metro Region Comprehensive Training Supportive Services 9/30/2014 9/29/2015 $333,750 Systems (CTS) CTS Navigation Services 9/30/2014 9/29/2015 $431,000 North County North County Lifeline Supportive Services 9/30/2014 9/29/2015 $148,500 North County Lifeline Navigation Services 9/30/2014 9/29/2015 $233,400 South County MAAC Project Supportive Services 9/30/2014 9/29/2015 $157,500 MAAC Project Navigation Services 9/30/2014 9/29/2015 $243,000 East County MAAC Project Supportive Services 9/30/2014 9/29/2015 $110,250 MAAC Project Navigation Services 9/30/2014 9/29/2015 $192,600 BACKGROUND In partnership with the County of San Diego, SDWP submitted a proposal to HHS in response to their Health Professions Opportunity Grant solicitation to serve Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients and other low-income individuals. Projects were to focus on training in the healthcare industry. SDWP was awarded $5,000,000 per year for five years for its Bridge to Employment in the Healthcare Industry project (BTE). The BTE project is designed to advance the economic well being of San Diego s eligible population by developing a regional strategy that addresses the workforce development needs of the healthcare industry. In December of 2010, SDWP conducted a procurement for contractors to provide navigation services to participants enrolled in the project. The above mentioned agencies were awarded a nine (9) month contract to provide the navigation services with the option to extend the contracts for four (4) additional one-year periods based on need, performance, and funding availability. This contract action represents the fourth one-year extension of the navigation services contracts. ATTACHMENTS None 6

8 Item #4: CONTRACT ACTION-QUALITY CONTROLLED MANUFACTURING, INC. CUSTOMIZED TRAINING APPLICATION DATE: July 30, 2014 RE: August 28, 2014 Meeting TO: FROM: Adult Programs Committee (APC) Jacqueline Collins, Manager Adult Programs Team RECOMMENDATION(S) That the APC recommend the WIB approve a customized training contract with Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc. (QCMI) in the amount of $76,693. This project will be funded by WIA Adult. BACKGROUND QCMI is a family owned business specializing in precision machining of metal parts, components and complex assemblies for the aerospace, power generation, Department of Defense, oil and gas, marine, and heavy equipment industries. Machining is no longer taught at the high school level and QCMI and other manufacturers are facing a shortage of fully skilled workers. Additionally, the industry s seasoned workers are nearing retirement and manufacturers must fill these positions with a highly skilled workforce. QCMI will provide 12 individuals with 2550 hours of classroom and machining training for the Conventional Machinist and Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Machinist customized training program at the QCMI site. The training consists of 16 courses including: Shop Theory, Blueprints, Mathematics, Inspection, Quality, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Six Sigma, Safety, and Soft Skills. At the end of the training, there will be a final exam consisting of a machined product to be successfully manufactured by the trainee. Following completion, trainees will be hired at a starting wage of $15.00-$20.00 per hour. The period of performance is November 10, 2014 to April 25, The total cost of training is $177,884 ($76,693 from SDWP WIA Adult Funding and $101,191 from QCMI). The total cost per participant is $14,824. ATTACHMENTS Attachment B: Customized Training Application and Budget 7

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13 SECTION 3. RECRUITMENT (2 pages) Project Length (in months): 5 months Proposed Start Date: November 10, 2014 Completion Date: April 25, 2015 Describe any coordination with the One-Stop Career Center that has already occurred and/or plan to work with the One- Stop Career Center upon contract award: We will be working with the East County Career Center and also the East County Economic Development Council for recruitment of adult job seekers and Veterans for the Academy. We currently partner with them and conduct manufacturing tours. East County Career Center will assist with pre-enrollment assessments (Math and English assessments) and ensure the enrollees qualify under the WIA. In addition, with their assistance, we will be recruiting through military organizations, high schools, CTE programs and tours. Item #5: SECTION 4. TRAINING (1-2 pages) Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc. will provide machinist training to Veterans and other individuals with vocational education in the machining industry and will also provide related lean business principle training in order to increase their skills and employment opportunities as well as assist them in obtaining a stable career path. Describe the training plan including class titles, dates, times, and duration of program: Title: Shop Theory Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Safety Training Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Quality (Beg) Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Mathematics Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Blueprint(Beg) Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Inspection Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Intro to Man Mach Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Setup/oper Man Mach Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Blueprint (Inter) Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Intro CNC Mach Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Setup/oper CNC Mach Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Quality (Adv) Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Blueprint (Adv) Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Intro CAD/CAM Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: SixSigma GB Training Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Soft Skills Training Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat Title: Lab Work/Final Exam Dates: thru Mon/Wed/Sat 12

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20 Item #5: Geographic Distribution of Funds DATE: August 12, 2014 RE: August 28, 2014 Meeting TO: FROM: Adult Programs Committee Tina Ngo, Research Manager RECOMMENDATION(S) That the Adult Programs Committee (APC) recommend to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) approval of the updated formula methodology for the San Diego Workforce Partnership s (SDWP) Geographic Distribution of Funds. The methodology being recommended for approval was developed after two rounds of revisions with SDWP s boards and committees. SDWP retained the services of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Service Bureau to assess the current methodology of the Geographic Distribution of Funds Formulas and to provide an updated, recommended model. After a year of research, the Service Bureau presented the updated model to the Adult Programs Committee (APC), Youth Council, Workforce Investment Board (WIB), Board of Directors, and Policy Board for feedback. The Service Bureau revised the updated methodology twice, based on the recommendations from SDWP s boards and committees. The final product is called Model III, which is the current, recommended and updated methodology. The implementation of the updated model will not occur until the new procurement cycle begins, which is scheduled for PY In the interim, SDWP will build capacity to address the impacts of the revised formulas in future programs. The percentages represented in this agenda item are preliminary as they reflect the most recent data. For the new procurement cycle, the formulas and their resulting percentages will be updated to reflect the most recent data available at the time of the next update. A timeline of the process is provided: January April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 January 2015 January 2015 June 2016 SANDAG receive feedback from APC, Youth Council, Board of Directors, WIB, and Policy Board SANDAG makes revisions to Geographic Distribution report and formulas based on feedback from boards and committees Boards and committees review revisions and provide second round of feedback SANDAG makes final revisions and completes contract with SDWP SDWP requests APC/YC/WIB/PB approval for the revised formulas to be used in the next procurement cycle (starting PY ) SDWP builds capacity to address the impacts of revised formulas in future programs 19

21 July 2015 January 2016 SDWP conducts community forum discussions for Request for Proposal (RFP) design to reflect the updated formulas and the needs in the region SDWP contracts with SANDAG to update the formulas with 2015 data April November 2016 November 2016 March 2017 July 2017 SDWP sends out RFP for new procurement cycle and evaluates prospective contractors SDWP requests WIB/Policy Board approval of contractors Contracts with the updated distribution of funds formulas begin for Youth and Adult programs BACKGROUND In distributing the Workforce Investment Act funds it receives, SDWP uses funding formulas to ensure that funds are divided equitably to Adults, Dislocated, and Youth programs among SDWP s four geographic regions: north, east, metro, and south (Attachment A). In May 2013, SDWP retained the services of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Service Bureau to assess the current methodology (Model I) of the Geographic Distribution of Funds Formulas and to provide an updated, recommended model. After much research, Model II was developed. From February 2014 to April 2014, the Service Bureau presented the initial results of the assessment to the Adult Programs Committee, Youth Council, WIB, Board of Directors, Policy Board, and a subcommittee comprised of SDWP stakeholders. During this period, committee and board members provided their feedback on how to further improve the proposed Model II. SANDAG Service Bureau used the boards and committees inputs to enhance the recommended model, which is now referred to as Model III after the revisions based on board and committee feedback. (Since Model III is now the Service Bureau s recommended model, Model II is no longer considered an alternative model for the Geographic Distribution of Funds.) SANDAG Service Bureau presented Model III to SDWP boards and committees and once again used their feedback to improve the recommended model. This equates to a total two rounds of revisions through SDWP s boards and committees before Model III was finalized on June 30, HISTORY The current model for the geographic distribution of funds was first approved and evaluated in 2002 by the San Diego Consortium Policy Board and the Workforce Investment Board (WIB). 20

22 In 2006, the formulas for the Youth were adjusted based on the Youth Mapping Project, which identified Low Performing Schools as a variable to be included the model. Public Works, Inc. provided research support in this endeavor. On May 2, 2007, an ad hoc committee of the WIB met to review the 2002 and 2006 distribution formulas. During that discussion, the committee expressed concern that the formulas were almost entirely dependent on 2000 U.S. Census Bureau data. At the time, census data for the geographic regions were collected in ten-year intervals, which meant that SDWP would have to wait until 2010 to revise the formulas based on the 2010 U.S. Census data 1. However, in 2010 the Census Bureau began providing 5-year estimates through the American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS collects and produces information every year instead of every ten years. Collecting data every year provides more up-to-date information throughout the decade about the U.S. population at the local community level. On May 15, 2013, SDWP retained the services of the Service Bureau to assess the current formulas. The assessment included an update of the existing formulas with current data, as well as the development of an alternative model. The service agreement for this research ends on June 30, In February 2014, the Service Bureau updated the current model for the distribution of funds based on the U.S. Census Bureau s ACS 5-year estimates. 5-year estimates are released in December of each year, which means that SDWP s formulas can be updated as often as annually. Starting February 2014, the Service Bureau began presenting to SDWP s boards and committee and received feedback, which was later implemented in further improving their recommended model. CURRENT MODEL FOR FORMULAS (MODEL I) The following are the geographic funding distribution formulas currently used to allocate WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth funds to SDWP s four regions. These distribution formulas were last validated by the WIB and Policy Board in May 2007 and are based primarily on 2000 U.S. Census Data. East Metro North South Adult 14.7% 44.5% 19.8% 21.0% Dislocated Worker 16.0% 43.8% 22.4% 17.8% Youth 16.0% 45.2% 21.3% 17.5% The variables currently used in the above formulas are as follows: Adult Poverty 1 American Community Survey. United States Census Bureau. acs.xhtml 21

23 Excess Unemployment Dislocated Worker Population Poverty Unemployment Excess Unemployment Youth Unemployment/Not in the Labor Force Income Below Poverty Poor Performing Schools Definitions of these variables are provided in Attachment B. With data from the ACS 5-year estimates, this current model would be updated as follows*: East Metro North South Adult 16.95% 42.9% 24.43% 15.72% Dislocated Worker 16.54% 41.78% 26.66% 15.02% Youth 13.50% 46.47% 25.08% 14.95% *Note: Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding. SANDAG PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE MODEL (MODEL III) SANDAG Service Bureau investigated the 1998 WIA Legislation for enhancements to Model I and developed Model III as the proposed model for SDWP s future geographic distribution of funds formulas. Changes from Model II (formerly proposed alternative model) to Model III (updated proposed alternative model) As an outcome of the board and committee review process, the Service Bureau was asked to consider additional metrics that fit within the methodology proposed and that could be more representative of South County residents who may seek services at the America s Job Centers of California. In addition, it was suggested that data sources beyond ACS data be incorporated, if available and appropriate. After carefully considering other potential metrics, the Service Bureau does not recommend including additional metrics or replacing existing metrics for the adult formula. However, the Service Bureau does recommend using data from the San Diego County Health and Human Service Agency (HHSA) for the number of food stamp recipients (CalFresh) rather than the data from ACS for measuring assistance recipients, which was originally included in Model II. Additionally, as another result of the board and committee review process, the Service Bureau recommends one change for the Dislocated Worker allocation formula. The total unemployment metric is deleted. Excess unemployment measures the number of unemployed individuals in excess of 4.5 percent unemployment rate. It is a subset of total unemployment. It is reasonable to 22

24 assume that dislocated workers may need more time or assistance to find work and therefore are represented in the excess unemployed metric. The number of laid off workers who qualify for unemployment insurance benefits is also included as a second measure of unemployment. SANDAG Service Bureau identified the data variables that most align with the WIA target groups (Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth) and investigated the data s availability and reliability. The proposed variables to be used in Model III are: Adult Economically Disadvantaged: Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) for Year Olds Unemployed: Total Unemployment Educational Attainment: Less than HS Graduate Public Assistance: CalFresh Recipients Dislocated Workers Excess Unemployment Unemployment Insurance Claimants Youth Economically Disadvantaged LLSIL for year olds Unemployed: Total Youth Unemployment for year olds Basic Literacy Skills: Academic Performance Index (API) for high school students High School Dropouts Homeless/Runaway/Foster Child: Foster Care Pregnant/Parent: Births to Teens Offender: Youth on Probation in the Community The variables in Model III were selected because they are more closely aligned with the target populations highlighted in the WIA legislation than Model I; these variables accurately represent the populations in need of WIA services. Furthermore, extensive changes to the U.S. Census Bureau s method of collecting data have occurred since Model I was developed a decade ago, and new data sources, such as the LLSIL, have become available. For these reasons, the SANDAG Service Bureau recommends that Model III replace the existing formulas for distributing Workforce Investment Act funds equitably among the four SDWP regions. With current data from a variety of sources the proposed updated variables, Model III s distribution is as follows*: East Metro North South Adult 17.59% 38.20% 25.27% 18.95% Dislocated Worker 19.50% 37.00% 24.20% 19.30% Youth 15.04% 40.03% 29.03% 15.90% *Note: Percentages may not equal to 100% due to rounding. Definitions of these variables are provided in Attachment C. 23

25 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN UPDATED MODEL I AND PROPOSED MODEL III In Model III for Adults, the economically disadvantaged population is based on the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) rather than Poverty, which is used in Model I. This LLSIL metric was selected because it excludes those on active military duty or college students not in the labor force, which, to the extent practicable, is required by WIA. Also, it is the metric used by states for their sub-state allocations. Unemployed is measured using Total Unemployment instead of Excess Unemployment to include all unemployed individuals. Finally, individuals with educational attainment less than high school and individuals receiving public assistance were added. As previously mentioned, these changes improve the model by directly focusing on the areas specified in the WIA legislation. For Dislocated Workers, the Population variable was omitted in Model III because all other factors are impacted by population and including Population as a separate variable would over emphasize it. Also, since the focus of this category is on dislocated workers, the economically disadvantaged or Poverty variable was omitted. Excess Unemployment and Total Unemployment are included in Model I. Model III relies on excess unemployment as the dislocated worker population is likely to be represented by the excess unemployment estimate. The number of Unemployment Insurance Claimants was added to the variables used in Model III. As is the case for Adults, economically disadvantage youth is based on the LLSIL data but limited to 16 to 21 year olds in Model III. In addition to Unemployment, Model I included youth Not in the Labor Force, but Model III removed Not in the Labor Force because this variable includes students. The number of students in schools performing below the California Department of Education target levels with respect to the Academic Performance Index was included. Metrics for other variables were added to the youth in Model III to represent specific target groups. These include high school dropouts, foster care youth, births to teens, and youth offenders. A side-by-side comparison between the variables used in Model I and Model III is provided in Attachment D. For a complete breakdown of all variable percentages in each model, see Attachments E and F. ATTACHMENTS Attachment C: Map of SDWP s Four Geographic Regions Attachment D: Definitions of Variables Used in Model I Attachment E: Definitions of Variables Used in Model III Attachment F: Side-by-Side Comparison of Variables in Model I and Model III Attachment G: Breakdown of Variable Percentages for Model I Attachment H: Breakdown of Variable Percentages for Model III 24

26 ATTACHMENT A San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) Four Geographic Regions 25

27 Definitions of Variables Used in Model I ATTACHMENT B Adult Poverty: People for whom poverty status is determined. Percentages shown are the percent of the region's poverty population living in each area. Excess Unemployment: An area with an unemployment rate of > 4.5% is considered to have "excess unemployment" according to federal guidelines provided by WFP staff. The number of excess unemployed was calculated using this formula: total unemployed - (.045 * civ. LF). Dislocated Worker Population: Total number of all people living in each area, including group quarters. Poverty: People for whom poverty status is determined. Percentages shown are the percent of the region's poverty population living in each area. Unemployment: Unemployed divided by the civilian labor force. Percentages shown are the percent of each area's labor force population that is unemployed, not the percentage of the region's unemployed population. Excess Unemployment: This measures the number of unemployed individuals in excess of 4.5% unemployed per WIA guidelines. Youth Unemployment/Not in the Labor Force: Unemployed divided by the civilian labor force. Percentages shown are the percent of each area's labor force population that is unemployed, not the percentage of the region's unemployed population. *The Youth calculation includes only those ages unemployed and not in the labor force. Income Below Poverty: People for whom poverty status is determined. Percentages shown are the percent of the region's poverty population living in each area. Poor Performing Schools: Percentage of schools in area who have a Statewide Rank <= 4 from the California Department of Education. 26

28 Definitions of Variables Used in Model III ATTACHMENT C Adults: While the legislation states that all adults 18 years and older are eligible for services, it focuses on unemployed, employed but not self-sufficient, and economically disadvantaged adults. Model III addresses these groups as described below. Unemployed: The majority of career center clients are unemployed individuals; therefore, total unemployment using ACS estimates is used in Model III. Employed but not self-sufficient: Based on the assumption that employed individuals with low educational attainment have higher needs related to achieving selfsufficiency, people age 25 and older with less than a high school education (based on ACS data) are included in Model III. Economically disadvantaged: To be consistent with the definition of this category outlined in the legislation, Lower Living Standard Income Level (or LLSIL, a special tabulation of the ACS for the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor) for 22 to 72 year olds is used in Model III. This information is based on ACS 5-year data and excludes those in school or in the military. The Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration provides LLSIL data for in-state allocation of federal WIA funds, and indicates that the data set will be updated every five years. Public assistance recipients: Information from San Diego County HHSA regarding CalFresh recipient data for July 2012 is used to measure public assistance recipients. Dislocated Workers: For this group, the legislation focuses on laid off workers who have exhausted Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, self-employed workers who lost their jobs due to the poor economy, displaced homemakers; terminated or laid off workers unlikely to return to a previous job, workers affected by mass layoff, and laid off workers eligible for UI. As such, all the variables included in Model III for this group measure an aspect of unemployment. Excess Unemployed: This measures the number of unemployed individuals in excess of excess of 4.5 percent unemployed per WIA guidelines. Unemployment Insurance Claimants: Those who are eligible for UI are considered in this category. Data from the California Employment Development Department on the number of individuals who received UI benefits in 2012 is included in Model III. These data also include claimants receiving benefits through federal extension programs. Youth: For individuals age 16 to 21, the funding formulas are designed to target low income individuals in this age group and those not low-income who have barriers to employment. 27

29 Economically Disadvantaged: As in the adult model, to be consistent with the definition of this category outlined in the legislation, Model III estimates LLSIL for youth age 16 to 21. Unemployed: Total youth unemployed age 16 to 24 based on ACS data is used to measure unemployed youth. Basic Literacy Skills Deficiency: A variety of measures for basic literacy skills deficiency were considered (e.g., graduation rates, high school exit exam scores, completion rates of requirements for college entry). Input from educational experts was solicited and the Academic Performance Index (API) was consistently highlighted as a valid measure because it is standardized and examines success with respect to basic academic subjects. High School Dropouts: These individuals are a specific target group for services funded through the WIA, therefore, the number of dropouts is included in Model III. Homeless, Runaway or Foster Child: These individuals are a specific target group for services funded through the WIA. Data were only available by geographic location for number of youth in foster care; therefore this metric is used as a proxy for this variable. Pregnant/Parent: These individuals are a specific target group for services funded through the WIA. Data on births to teens were used as a proxy for this group in Model III. Offender: These individuals are a specific target group for services funded through the WIA; therefore, the number of are included in Model III. 28

30 ATTACHMENT D Side-by-Side Comparison of Variables in Model I and III Adults Model I Model III Economically Disadvantaged Poverty (population for whom poverty status was determined) X Lower Living Standard Income Level ( LLSIL) (22 to 72 year olds) X Unemployed (16 years of age and older) Excess Unemployment X Total Unemployment X Educational Attainment (population 25 years of age and older) Less than High School Graduate X Public Assistance CalFresh X Dislocated Workers Model I Model III Population X Economically Disadvantaged Poverty (population for whom poverty status was determined) X Unemployed (16 years of age and older) Excess Unemployment X X Total Unemployment X Unemployment Insurance Claimants X Youth Model I Model III Economically Disadvantaged Poverty X LLSIL (16 to 21 year olds) X Unemployed Youth Unemployed or Not in Labor Force X Youth Unemployed (16 to 24 year olds) X Poor Performing Schools Public Works, Inc. Estimates with Weighting N/A Academic Performance Index (API) (high school students) X High School Dropouts X Pregnant/Parenting Births to Teens X Foster Youth X Offender: Youth on Probation in the Community X 29

31 ATTACHMENT E Breakdown of Variable Percentages for Model I Note: Percentages may not equal 100 due to rounding. 30

32 ATTACHMENT F Breakdown of Variable Percentages for Model III Note: Percentages may not equal 100 due to rounding. 31

33 Item #6: Occupational Training Services On-the-Job Training Contract Performance Update DATE: August 4, 2014 RE: August 28, 2014 Meeting TO: FROM: Adult Programs Committee Jacqueline Collins, Manager Adult Programs Team INFORMATIONAL ITEM - NO ACTION REQUIRED This informational item provides a third quarter performance summary for the period ending June 30, 2014 for Occupational Training Services' (OTS) On-the-Job Training (OJT) Contract. BACKGROUND The OJT program is one of the strategies identified in SDWP s five-year strategic plan to address the needs of specifically identified industry sectors in San Diego County. On September 27, 2013, OTS was awarded a contract to provide OJT opportunities for Adults and Dislocated Workers within the following industry sectors: Entertainment and Hospitality, Green Jobs, Health Care, Life Sciences, Information Communications Technology (ICT), Aerospace, Navigation, Maritime Technologies, Advanced Precision Manufacturing, Specialty Foods and Microbreweries, Sports Innovation, and Manufacturing. OTS committed to serving both Adults and Dislocated Worker participants from all regions of San Diego County utilizing various employer partnerships, and actively seeking additional OJT prospects. PERFORMANCE As of June 30, 2014, OTS had fifty-five (55) Adults and fourteen (14) Dislocated Workers enrolled in OJT s for a total of sixty-nine (69). Since the beginning of the second quarter OTS has struggled to reach their enrollment goals and, as a result, remains on corrective action for a second consecutive quarter. The chart below displays OTS cumulative performance for the period of October 1, 2013 through the conclusion of the third quarter ending June 30, OJT Enrollments 3 rd Quarter Target Actual Enrollments Percentage of Target Adults % Dislocated Worker % Total % ANALYSIS OTS has performed below target for Adult and Dislocated Worker enrollments for a second consecutive quarter. In response to the 3 rd quarter performance, a letter was sent to OTS on July 24, 2014, notifying that they will remain on corrective action for preforming below the identified 32

34 target for dislocated worker enrollments. OTS submitted a corrective action plan listing the reasons for lack of performance. OTS identified that many employers experienced hiring delays, employers over-estimated hiring needs, candidate s selected by employers did not meet WIA eligibility requirements, and the new data tracking system CalJOBS impacted staff workload, as reason s for the continued challenges with their contract performance. OTS must meet the cumulative enrollment total of two hundred (200); ninety (90) Adults, and one hundred and ten (110) Dislocated Worker enrollments by September 30, 2014 in order to be removed from corrective action status. All 200 participants must be placed in an OJT within the provided timeline. Submission of weekly reports to SDWP will continue throughout the fourth quarter detailing specific progress and performance attainment. UPDATE OTS has made significant progress in recruiting additional employers and enrolled participants in OJT s since the beginning of the fourth quarter. As of July 31, 2014, one hundred and twentysix (126) participants have been placed in OJT s as employer hiring demand has steadily increased. OTS expects the hiring trend to continue and thus reaching their projected targets. SDWP will work closely with OTS to strategize creative methods and provide technical assistance in order to improve performance outcomes. ATTACHMENTS None 33

35 I Item #7: Bridge to Employment Program Performance Summary DATE: August 11, 2014 RE: August 28, 2014 Meeting TO: FROM: Adult Programs Committee Cindy Perry, Manager of Special Projects Adult Programs Team INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO ACTION REQUIRED Staff will be providing a performance update on the Bridge to Employment in the Healthcare Industry program (BTE) through the third quarter of year four, ending June 30, ATTACHMENTS None 34

36 Item #8: CyberUnited Customized Training Contract Performance and Closeout DATE: August 6, 2014 RE: August 28, 2014 Meeting TO: FROM: Adult Programs Committee (APC) Jacqueline Collins, Program Manager Adult Programs Team INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO ACTION REQUIRED This informational item provides a performance update through June 30, 2014 on the CyberUnited Customized Training Contract. The Contract has closed and this item reflects the final performance outcomes. BACKGROUND CyberUnited is a San Diego-based provider of cybersecurity solutions, servicing both government and private sector organizations. Cybersecurity is a relatively new industry therefore; training programs are in short supply. CyberUnited proposed to address this skills gap creating a pipeline to the cyber security industry for transitioning military and veterans in San Diego. CyberUnited has collaborated with Manpower to deliver 80 hours of IT and cyber security training. Key instruction included: military to civilian workforce transition, mapping cyber skills to the civilian workplace, commercial cybersecurity trends, identifying education/training gaps, and rounding out cybersecurity literacy. In addition to CyberUnited, Manpower s WorkPath team delivered 40 hours of training including instruction in the following: private sector workforce transition, soft skills training for the civilian workplace, cybersecurity culture and environment, career development and sustainability, and financial literacy. Following completion, trainees were to be hired at a minimum starting wage of $20/hour. The period of performance was February 24, 2014 to June 30, The total cost of training was $94,273 ($30,000 from SDWP WIA Adult Funding and $64,273 from CyberUnited). The total cost per participant is $7,856. PERFORMANCE SUMMARY The following chart provides information on participant enrollment goals, number in training, and the entered employment rate as of June 30, Number of Planned Participants for Contract Period (February 24, 2014-June 30, 2014) Number of Actual Participants for Contract Period (February 24, 2014-June 30, 2014) CyberUnited Performance Measures Number Enrolled and in Training Number Placed in Employment 11 7 Of the 10 enrolled participants, 10 completed training and 7 are employed in cybersecurity related occupations. ATTACHMENTS None 35