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Home My WebLink AboutR23880 Workforce Development Centers of Riverside County - First-source Hiring AgrmntCONTRACT NO. R23880 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A NON -BINDING, FIRST -SOURCE HIRING AGREEMENT WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTERS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUBMITTED BY: RUTH ANN MOORE, BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER CONTRACTOR: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTERS OF RIVERSIDE CO. 1151 SPRUCE STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92507 DATE: June 23, 2005 CONTENTS: FIRST -SOURCE HIRING AGREEMENT Recommendation: By Minute Motion, authorize the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to enter into a non -binding agreement with the Workforce Development Centers of Riverside County for up to eighteen (18) months as a First -Source Agency. Executive Summarv: Approval of the recommendation will allow the Workforce Development Centers of Riverside County (WDC) to work directly with Agency personnel to target new and existing Palm Desert businesses that may utilize the WDC as a resource for assisting with staffing needs, training and tax incentives. Denial of the recommendation will not allow the WDC first -source access to businesses working with Agency staff which is their goal for all the cities in Riverside County. Discussion: The Workforce Development Centers were established by the Workforce Development Board and the Economic Development Agency of Riverside County. The WDCs are responsible for a variety of free services including employment and training, and are available to assist cities with business attraction and retention. G:\BusClr\Ruth Ann Moore\WPDOCS\stfrpts\WDC.wpd CONTRACT NO. R23880 Staff Report Agreement with Workforce Development Centers of Riverside County Page 2 June 23, 2005 Since the Agency works directly with a new or existing business that is either relocating or expanding, the Redevelopment Agency can use the WDC as a First -Source Agency by referring the businesses to the WDC for assistance with staffing needs, training and tax incentives. The Agency will provide the business with a WDC packet with the services the center provides. The Agency will also provide the appropriate contact information concerning the business to the WDC for follow up. The WDC will meet with the business to determine employment needs and coordinate services including: • Identification and screening of potential applicants • Recruitment and screening facilities • Testing of applicants, if required • Coordination of.training resources such as vocational schools, community colleges, customized training, On -the -Job Training, and Employment Training Panel (ETP) The WDC has worked with many businesses in the community and is currently scheduling Job Fairs with Wal-Mart and Lowes for the new locations in Palm Desert. Since this is a non -binding agreement for First -Source Hiring, meaning the Agency will provide the WDC's information first, and they currently have a good working relationship with various businesses in the City, staff recommends approval of the agreement. Sub ' d by: uth Inn Moore Business Support Manager McCarthy, AC fP56, // ent Paul SMlsKn, nce Director v Carlos L. `Orte , Executive Director G:\BusCtr\Ruth Ann Moore\WPDOCS\stfrpts\WDC.wpd CONTRACT NO. R23880 KF _ D ELOPMEN• FIRST -SOURCE HIRING AGREEMENT This non -binding, First -Source Hiring Agreement is by and between the Workforce Development Centers of Riverside County (hereinafter referred to as "WDC") and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (hereinafter referred to as "Agency"). Introduction: The Workforce Development Centers of Riverside County were established by the Workforce Development Board and the Economic Development Agency. The WDCs are responsible for a variety of employment and training services (see attachment A) and are available to assist cities with business attraction and retention. Purpose: As the Agency works directly with a new or existing business that is either relocating or expanding, the Agency shall utilize the WDC as a First -Source Agency by referring the business to the WDC for assistance with staffing needs, training and tax incentives. Mechanics of Employment Plan: Once the Agency has received a commitment of business creation, relocation or expansion within their community, the business will be provided with a Workforce Development Center packet including key contacts. Further, the Agency shall provide appropriate contact information to the WDC, enabling WDC staff to proactively offer employment and training assistance to the business. It shall be the responsibility of the WDC to provide the Agency with not less than a monthly, written update regarding the status of WDC involvement and assistance with the business needs. Scope of Agreement This Agreement calls for certain activities to be completed by the Workforce Development Centers of Riverside County, the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the business. Participant Responsibilities: The WDC shall: Work with the appointed Agency or expanding businesses; Meet with business to determine employment benefits; Employment Coordinator in identifying new employment needs and describe available BR 448-28A (New 10/07/03) CONTRACT NO. R23880 Coordinate services with other agencies such as Employment Development Department (EDD), Department of Social Services/GAIN and other community -based organizations; • Serve as lead agency in the coordination of services including: 1) identification and screening of potential applicants, 2) recruitment and screening facilities and 3) testing of applicants if required; • Coordinate training resources such as vocational schools, community colleges, customized training, On -the -Job Training, Employment Training Panel (ETP); and • Coordinate tax incentive programs. The Agency shall: • Notify the appointed WDC representative at such time as is appropriate for the Agency to engage assistance but not later than the time the business submits an application for a Agency Business License; • Coordinate an introduction between the business and the WDC; and • Continue communication with the business for program evaluation and improvement. Participating businesses shall: • Have the right without discrimination to have any and all applicable employment services made available through the WDC; and • Have a single -source contact within the WDC to coordinate and facilitate all activities. Evaluation: At a period of not less than one year and not more than 18 months from the beginning of the executed Agreement, each of the parties (WDC and Agency) shall conduct a formal program evaluation meeting whereas the following statistics shall be compiled for the benefit of analysis: 1. Name and number of business participating during the reporting period; 2. Services provided to each business; 3. Number of job applicants recruited; 4. Number of applicants who received training or other job related preparatory services; 5. Number of applications referred to each business; 6. Number of applicants hired by each business; 7. Any additional statistical information required by the Agency; and 8. Comments and evaluation by both signatories and participating businesses. AS AGREED this 23rd day of June, 2005 Name of Agency Palm Desert Redevelopment Aqencv Address 73-510 Fred Warinq Drive K BR 448-28A (New 10/07/03) CONTRACT NO. R23880 City Palm Desert State California Phone (760) 346-0611 Buford A. Crites, Chairman Workforce Development Centers of Riverside County 1151 Spruce Street, Riverside, CA 92507 Phone 951.955.3133 Jerry Craig Workforce Development Administrator 3 Zip Code 92260 Fax f760) 341-6372 Date Fax 951.955.3131 Date BR 448-28A (New 10/07/03) CONTRACT NO. R23880 I ATTACHMENT A Your One -Stop Center for Business Services • Recruitment Assistance • Pre -Screening & Testing • Placement Services • rivcojobs.com — Job Match System Training Reimbursement Programs Interviewing & Conference Space Tax Incentive Programs Job Fair Coordination • Outplacement Business Consulting, Seminars & Resources Videoconferencing BR 448-28A (New 10/07103)