A Special Joint Meeting of the SELACO Policy Board and the

SELACO WDB Ecxecutive Committee

February 23, 2021 Tuesday

12:00 Noon

AGENDA

A Special Joint Meeting of the SELACO Workforce Development Policy Board and the SELACO Workforce Development Board Executive

Committee

SELACO WDB Offices 10900 E. 183rd Street

Suite 350 Cerritos, CA

12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call

Policy Board Member Rene Trevino, Mayor, City of Artesia Policy Board Member Naresh Solanki, Mayor, City of Cerritos Policy Board Member Blanca Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Downey Policy Board Member Jesse Alvarado, Council Member, City of Hawaiian

Gardens Policy Board Member Tony Ayala, Vice Mayor, City of Norwalk Policy Board Member Peggy Lemons, Mayor, City of Paramount Policy Board Vice Chair Sonny Santa Ines, Council Member, City of

Bellflower Policy Board Chair Jeff Wood, Vice Mayor, City of Lakewood WDB Executive Committee Member Barbara Levine WDB Executive Committee Member Joseph Derthick WDB Secretary/Treasurer Ben Espitia WDB Vice Chair Aaron Drake WDB Chair Mark Dameron

4. Self-Introduction of Guests 5. Public Comments

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6. Consent Calendar

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Policy Board Meeting of Page 1 December 15, 2020

B. WDB Attendance Roster 5 C. Program Report for 07/01/20-12/31/20 7

7. Business Session

A. Report from the WDB Executive Director B. Consideration of Appointments to the 30

Workforce Development Board C. Application for Delivery of Career Services 31

8. Information Items A. Status of Auditor Procurement for 2020-2023 32

9. Interesting Correspondence

A. Success Stories 34

10. Items from Staff

11. Board Member Comments 12. Adjournment IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE SELACO WDB AT (562) 402-9336. NOTIFICATION OF AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE STAFF TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING. ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS MEETING. PLEASE ADVISE STAFF IF YOU DESIRE TO USE THIS DEVICE.

MINUTES

A MEETING OF THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT POLICY BOARD

OF SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY (Meeting Held via Zoom)

December 15, 2020 12:00 noon SELACO WDB Offices 10900 E. 183rd Street

Suite 350

Cerritos, CA CALL TO ORDER The Policy Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Wood at 12:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Pacheco. ROLL CALL POLICY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Wood, Lakewood, Chairman; Sonny Santa Ines, Bellflower, Vice Chairman; Rene Trevino, Artesia; Naresh Solanki, Cerritos; Blanca Pacheco, Downey Jesse Alvarado, Hawaiian Gardens; Tony Ayala, Norwalk; Peggy Lemons, Paramount. POLICY BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Jack Joseph, Policy Board Administrator/Policy Director; Yolanda Castro, SELACO WDB Executive Director; Carol Davis, SELACO WDB Human Resources Administrator; Chau Diep, SELACO WDB Director of Finance; Kay Ford, SELACO WDB Deputy Executive Director. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Policy Board Meeting of October 20, 2020 B. WDB Attendance Roster

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Minutes of the SELACO WDB Policy Board December 15, 2020

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C. Program Report for 07/01/20-9/30/20

It was moved by Member Alvarado, seconded by Vice Chairman Santa Ines, to approve the consent calendar. The motion was approved unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION

A. Report from the WDB Executive Director

WDB Executive Director Yolanda Castro reported that all Policy Board and Workforce Development Board members, as well as all city managers, have been invited to attend the Economic Development Workshop. She said David Schindler will be facilitating the workshop as well as writing the report. Ms. Castro reported that a joint application from the SELACO WDB and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments led by Lakewood City Manager Thaddeus McCormack had been successful in obtaining funding from the County of Los Angeles for a program to move people from homelessness to employment. The Gateway Cities COG will be the administrator of the grant and SHARE! will be the organization to work with clients to address issues that are barriers to employment. She said this pilot program is scheduled to end in June. Ms. Castro said the target is to serve 100 people. She said the hope is that the County will extend the funding for the program beyond June. Ms. Castro asked Deputy Director Kay Ford to present a status report on the Small Business Revitalization Grant program. Ms. Ford reported that the WDB had approved waiving the city cap requirement on the grant awards in order to maximize the use of all funds. She said the funding of applications received in round three of the program is currently in process. She said a total of 29 applications amounting to $243,985 have now been received, meaning round three has finally resulted in the point where applications have exceeded the $200,000 in total funds available. She said five companies in round three were selected through a lottery process. She said the remaining applications are considered alternates in the event that any companies drop out or don’t use all of their funding. Finally, Ms. Castro reported that SELACO is back to staffing at minimum capacity (25%) under the Safe at Home order regarding Covid-19.

B. Consideration of Annual Appointments to the Workforce Development Board

The Policy Board Administrator reviewed the current pending appointments to the Workforce Development Board, including Norwalk Private Sector representative Tracy Polley. He reported that there are also vacancies for a Hawaiian Gardens private sector representative and two labor organization representatives.

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It was moved by Member Ayala, seconded by Member Alvarado, to appoint Tracy Polley to a new two-year term expiring June 30, 2022. The motion was approved unanimously.

C. Release a Request for Proposals—Single Audit

The Executive Director reported that the WDB had approved the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified independent auditing firms to conduct the single audit services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, with the option of extending services for three succeeding years. She said this is in accordance with the directive to seek proposals from qualified auditing firms at least every three years. She said the proposed schedule is to have a response due date of January 18, 2021, with a target date for an executed contract by May 1, 2021. The Executive Director said she was inviting two representatives of the Policy Board to participate on the review panel for the proposals received. It was the consensus of the Policy Board that Vice Chairman Santa Ines and the Policy Board Administrator participate in the review process. It was the consensus of the Policy Board to authorize the Executive Director to release the Request for Proposals for Single Audit services. INFORMATION ITEMS There were no information items. INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE There were no items presented. ITEMS FROM STAFF There were no items presented. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Chairman Wood congratulated Member Trevino on being elected Mayor at last night’s Artesia City Council meeting. Member Trevino said the City of Artesia is doing its best under Covid-19 and to support Artesia businesses. He said the City’s Santa Caravan was held on Saturday as a drive-through event. He said he was down himself for three weeks with Covid and

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pneumonia. He said the City Council election had been cancelled since only two people filed for the two open seats: Tony Lima and Monica Manalo. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Member Pacheco reported that she had been re-elected to the Downey City Council and was sworn in by Supervisor Janice Hahn. She said she had been elected as Mayor Pro Tem. She said the City had held its Santa parade. Member Solanki congratulated Member Trevino on his election as Mayor. He said the Cerritos Santa Train is currently taking place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, form 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. He wished everyone happy holidays. Member Alvarado said Councilmember Maria Teresa Del Rio would be the new Policy Board Alternate from Hawaiian Gardens. Member Ayala asked for everybody to keep former Norwalk Councilmember and Policy Board Member Luigi Vernola, who is battling Covid-19, in their prayers. He wished all a Merry Christmas. Member Lemons wished everyone a Merry Christmas. She said the City of Paramount had wrapped up its Christmas events. She said the tree lighting and Santa Train were held as drive-through events. She said candy canes, apples, and face masks were distributed. Vice Chairman Santa Ines congratulated Member Trevino on his election as Mayor, Member Pacheco on her re-election to City Council, and Member Alvarado on the completion of his term as Mayor. He said Bellflower has asked the County to reverse its ban on outdoor dining. He said restaurants cannot survive on take-out alone. Furthermore, he said the data does not support a ban. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Chairman Wood wished everybody a Merry Christmas. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Policy Board to adjourn at 1:00 p.m.

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Program Operations Report SIXTH REPORT JULY 1, 2020 – DECEMBER 31, 2020

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CONTENTS

Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Spotlight......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

In-the-Know with SELACO............................................................................................................................................. 3

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) Overview ..................................................................................................... 4

Career Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Events ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Adult Job Seeker Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Events ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

WIOA Adult .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

WIOA Dislocated Worker (DW) ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) .................................................................................................................... 9

Homeless Initiative ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

WIOA Youth ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Youth@Work ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

Bridge to Work............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Business Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Small business revitalization fund grant .................................................................................................................. 15

Small business revitalization fund grant .................................................................................................................. 15

Employer Training Panel (ETP) ................................................................................................................................. 17

Special and Regional Programs .................................................................................................................................... 18

Child Development Program ................................................................................................................................... 18

Prison to Employment (P2E) ........................................................................................................................................ 19

BOT-CDCR Referral Project ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Council of Governments (COG) - Homeless employment program ............................................................................ 21

Referral activity ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

enrollment activity................................................................................................................................................... 21

Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

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PURPOSE

The Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB) respectfully submits the eighth Program Operations Report for the program year 2019-2020. This report reflects the various grants and services offered to our local job seekers and employers. This report includes information on America’s Job Center of California Activity, Adult Programs, Youth Programs, Employer Services, Special and Regional Programs. The report will reflect performance and activity requirements of our funding entities.

SPOTLIGHT

Elliot Nunez, Bellflower

Workforce Challenge:

For 18 months, Elliot worked at a gas station, but was dreaming about a new career in the medical field. In addition, he spent a little over a year as a caregiver, but looked forward to growing his skills and finding something better. Elliot searched for jobs and discovered that his biggest challenge was that he either lacked experience or certifications.

Workforce Solution:

After 12 months of unemployment, Elliot came to SELACO WDB America’s Job Center in Cerritos for assistance with his career goals. SELACO WDB was able to provide funding and support for his enrollment in the ABC Adult School where he studied for a year to become a Pharmacy Technician. After completing his education and over 200 hours as an intern working at Walgreens, Elliot was eager to start his new career.

Workforce Outcome:

Elliot applied for jobs as a Pharmacy Technician on websites like CalJOBs, Indeed.com and Zip Recruiter. He had a few interviews at several hospitals including, Cedar Sinai, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, and Harbor-UCLA. It was Harbor-UCLA Medical Center that finally offered Elliot a position. He now works in a hospital giving patients medications under the supervision of a pharmacist and he states that he is much happier working in the medical field than where he was before. He advises; “Never give up. Know that you have opportunities waiting for you. You just have to go out there and reach for them.”

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IN-THE-KNOW WITH SELACO

“In-the-Know with SELACO” is the name of the SELACO WDB Constant Contact company newsletter. Our newsletter is published quarterly and features articles highlighting recent activities and events including board and community engagement, special programs and success stories. Constant Contact also allows SELACO to deliver mass emails to multiple groups all at the same time without affecting the company server. We use Constant Contact to promote job recruitments and announcements for events such as The Collaborative Community Network meetings and Disability Awareness Training as well as in-house to inform staff. The following link provides you access to our most recent publication of “In-the-Know with SELACO”: In-The-Know

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AMERICA’S JOB CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (AJCC) OVERVIEW

CAREER SERVICES

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNYear-

to-Date

Total Visits 640 741 736 732 519 440 3808Distinct Customers 392 391 390 366 281 258 2078

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Youth@Work

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EVENTS

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Job-Seeker

Business & Employer

System Enhancement

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AJCC Events Activity

July August September October November December

January February March April May June

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ADULT JOB SEEKER PROGRAMS

EVENTS JOB SEEKER EVENTS DESCRIPTION Virtual Job Club Partnered with Microsoft to host a LinkedIn presentation Virtual Youth Workshops Virtual workshops for youth focused on job readiness, job preparation,

interview skills, and resume building Labor Market Information (LMI) Presentation

EDD Host a workshop for Career Exploration

Personalized Job Search Assistance (PJSA)

EDD host a workshop to review job search activities and sharing of resource information.

Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)

EDD host a workshop to Review of job search activity and sharing of resource information.

Skills Discovery Job Search Workshop

Discover your strengths and learn how to talk about your skills that sell your value! Use this critical information during a job interview, on your resume, at a job fair, while networking and in your cover letter

The Job Hunt Begins Workshop Discover the best ways to look for a job. Applications, Cover Letters and Thank You Notes Workshop

Cover letters are more important than your resume! Find out why in this hands-on cover letter writing class.

Job Interview Preparation and Practice Workshop

It is the interview that lands the job offer, NOT the résumé. Ease those Job Interview jitters with preparation and practice.

Be a Super Star Employee Workshop

This workshop offers an opportunity to learn how to become the employee that you would be proud to be.

MS Word Basics / a Business Card In this hands-on class, you will learn some basic Microsoft Word functions that will help you to a professional looking résumé.

CATS Virtual bootcamp for young adults, allowing them the opportunity to establish a career pathway.

BUSINESS & EMPLOYER EVENTS DESCRIPTION SBRF Round 3 Small business revitalization fund grant available for small businesses,

within the eight cities served by SELACO, who have been affected by COVID-19

SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION System Management Team Meeting (SMT)

WIOA Partner meeting facilitated by One Stop Operator; to align service delivery, enhance service delivery, and quality control at AJCC.

SMT Symposium The SMT hosted a symposium for 150 of their staff to virtually meet each other and educate each other on the services provided through the SELACO SMT partnerships.

Partnership Meetings OUTREACH EVENTS DESCRIPTION Learn for Life (L4L) Alma Family Services

SELACO hosted a virtual recruitment event for L4L and Alma Family Services staff, where they were informed on CATS and its goal

Downey Adult School Presented SELACO services to prospective DAS students CWA – AB1111 Peer Learning Community

SELACO staff spoke with fellow AB1111 grantees to gain knowledge on their experience

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WIOA ADULT

To prepare workers -- particularly individuals with barriers to employment -- for good jobs by providing job search assistance and training. The Adult Program provides an emphasis on serving public assistance recipients, other low-income individuals, and individuals who are low-skilled.

WIOA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PER QUARTER

Performance Measure Negotiated PY 20/21

Q1 PY 20/21

Q2 PY 20/21

Employed 2nd Quarter after Exit

72.9% 65.1% 59.5%

Employed 4th Quarter after Exit

71.4% 69.1% 48.4%

Measurable Skills Gain 52.0% 36.8% 36.7% Credential Rate 40% 69.2% 73.3% Median Wage $8,079 $6,751.88 $6,538.68

Activity Breakdown Carryover 183

Enrollments 90

Exits 62

Program Services

Training 11

Work Experience/OJT 0

Supportive Services 36

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Basic Skills Veteran Disabled

Low-Income No Priority

3 10 9 10 4 4 9 1 40

WIOA Adult Enrollment by CityArtesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Norwalk Paramount Other

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WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER (DW)

To prepare workers -- particularly individuals recently separated from employment -- for good jobs by providing job search assistance and training. The Dislocated Worker Program provides an emphasis on serving transitioning veterans, homemakers, recently unemployed, and struggling independent business owners.

WIOA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PER QUARTER

Performance Measure Negotiated PY 20/21

Q1 PY 20/21

Q2 PY 20/21

Employed 2nd Quarter after Exit

73.8% 66.7% 70.8%

Employed 4th Quarter after Exit

73.8% 73.7% 81.0%

Measurable Skills Gain 50.0% 35.1% 30.8% Credential Rate 56.4% 50.0% 100% Median Wage $8,546 $8,564.35

*1187 is a special grant. The target population are dislocated workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant provides access to supportive service funds to individuals who meet eligibility criteria and do not need to be enrolled in WIOA employment services.

Activity Breakdown Grant 1187 Supportive

Services Carryover 144

Enrollments 210 229

Exits 99

Program Services

Training 52

Work Experience/OJT

1

Supportive Services 44 191

2 13 5 16 4 16 23 5 126

WIOA DW Enrollment by CityArtesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Norwalk Paramount Other

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TRANSITIONAL SUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT (TSE)

The TSE program is a program in collaboration with the South Bay Workforce Development Board that provides individuals the opportunity to gain the skills and hands on experience needed to transition into their next job and/or career. The program also gives companies a chance to give back to the community and provide opportunities for individuals to gain access into the workforce. SELACO WDB’s role in bridging the gap between both parties is to help meet employer’s workforce needs by providing qualified, pre-screened applicants.

TSE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PER QUARTER

Performance Measure Planned Actual

Carry Over 50 5

New Enrollment 85 11

Placements 11

Retention

4 1 2 2

TSE WEX PLACEMENT BY CITYArtesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Norwalk Paramount Other

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HOMELESS INITIATIVE

The SELACO RISE project is designed to move individuals from homelessness to employment with a focus on individual assessment, job readiness, support services, skills training, earn and learn/on-the-job training, placement and retention in a job which pays a living wage. In order to end individual homelessness, job retention is crucial to the success of these individuals and will require the necessary supports to be provided by Mentored. Our overall objective is to meet the employment challenges facing homeless persons in their search for employment and to facilitate their assimilation into the workplace thereby enhancing the outcomes within the workforce.

HOMELESS INITIATIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PER QUARTER

Performance Measure Planned Actual

Program Services Planned

Actual

New Enrollment 15 4 Work Experience 0

Exits 2 OJT 0

4

Homeless Initiative Enrollment by CityArtesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Norwalk Paramount Other

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WIOA YOUTH

To prepare youth (ages 14-24) with barriers to employment -- for good jobs by providing career exploration and training. The Youth Program provides an emphasis on serving public assistance recipients, other low-income individuals, basic skills deficient, pregnant or parenting young, foster youth, and youth with additional barriers to employment.

WIOA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PER QUARTER

Performance Measure Negotiated PY 20/21

Q1 PY 20/21

Q2 PY 20/21

Employed or Placed in Education 2nd QT after Exit

62.9% 54.5% 71.4%

Employed or Placed in Education 4th QT after Exit

68.0% 47.6% 50.0%

Measurable Skills Gain 56.4% 46.9% 58.1% Credential Rate 39.0% 37.5% 2.9% Median Wage $3,610 $13,348.20 $7,238.74

*Due to COVID-19 sites such as Field of Dreams and Learn4Life have been closed and has hindered the recruitment process; therefore causing a lack in enrollments.

Out-of-School Activity Breakdown

Planned

Actual

Carryover 53

Enrollments 84 14

Exits 17

Program Services

Training 4

Work Experience/OJT 1

Supportive Services 25

In-School Activity Breakdown

Planned

Actual

Enrollments 22 0

Exits 22 0

Program Services

Training N/A N/A

Work Experience/OJT 22 0

Supportive Services 0

Other

1 1 1 1 3 1 6

WIOA Youth Enrollment By CityArtesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Norwalk Paramount Other

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YOUTH@WORK

The Youth@Work program designed to provide work-based learning to Los Angeles County’s youth ages 14-21. The goal of the program is to introduce young people to the workplace, gain valuable employment skills and earn an income. Through this process, youth receives up to 20 hours of paid Personal Enrichment and Work Readiness Training (PET) to help them acquire some of the basic “soft skills” necessary to succeed in the workplace. Youth also work on average of 100 hours of work experience after the completion of the PET for a total of 120 hours of combined work preparation and work experience. Youth will also receive a monthly performance evaluation to better gage their individual strengths and weakness. Upon completion of the program, youth receive a certificate of Work Readiness.

YOUTH@WORK ENROLLMENT GOALS

Agency

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JJCPA Other Under Served Youth

(OUSY)

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Actual

Planned

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Planned

Actual Planned Actual City of

Hawaiian Gardens

32 27 0 0 10 4 18 18 10 10 70 59

SELACO 0 1 14 7 0 1 0 2 0 0 14 11

Progress CalWORKS Foster JJCPA OUSY SIY Total

Enrollments 28 7 5 20 10 70

Exits 0 0 0 1 0 1

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BRIDGE TO WORK

The Bridge-to-Work-Foster program works with foster youth that are eligible to enroll in the Independent Living Program (ILP) and aims to get them started on a path to a high wage career.

BRIDGE TO WORK PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PER QUARTER

Performance Measure Planned Actual

Program Services

Carry Over 50 0 Work Experience (WEX) 10

New Enrollment 8 10

Exits 0

Retention

4 2 3 1

Bridge to Work Enrollment by CityArtesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Norwalk Paramount Other

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Business services engage with a diverse range of employers to promote business representation on the local board and develop effective linkages with employers to support local workforce investment activities. Develop and deliver innovative workforce investment services and strategies for employers, which may include career pathways, skills upgrading, skill standard development and certification for recognized postsecondary credential or other employer use, apprenticeship, and other effective initiatives for meeting the workforce investment needs of area employers and workers.

Offer appropriate recruitment and other business services on behalf of employers, including small employers, which may include services such as providing information and referral to specialized business and services not traditionally offered through the one-stop delivery system. Provide assistance to employers in managing reductions in force in coordination with rapid response activities and strategies for the aversion of layoffs, which strategies may include early identification of firms at risk of layoffs, use of feasibility studies to assess the needs of and options for at-risk firms, and the delivery of employment and training activities to address risk factors.

Activity Breakdown

Job Fairs 0

Job Development 142

Special Recruitments 13

Rapid Response 18

Lay-off Aversion 118

Total 291 h

Artesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey HawaiianGardens Lakewood Norwalk Paramount Other

Worksites 1 1 2OJT Sites

00.5

11.5

22.5

WEX and OJT Sites by City

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SMALL BUSINESS REVITALIZATION FUND GRANT

SELACO WDB is pleased to announce the release of the SELACO COVID-19 Small Business Revitalization Fund (CV19SBRF) grant, in cooperation with the California Employment Development Department (EDD). The SBRF grants are designed to assist small employers located in the cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk and Paramount. The SBRF is specially designed to support employers experiencing economic stresses and in need of assistance to prevent employee layoffs or facility closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. SELACO WDB has designated $200,000 of local and State Rapid Response funding for the SELACO CV19SBRF. Qualified companies may be eligible for up to one $5,000 grant as awarded through a lottery. The third round of applications will be accepted between 10:00am on October 26, 2020 and 10:00am on November 2, 2020 via email to sbrf2020@selaco.com. The following link provides you with access to further information on the application process, eligibility requirements, guidelines, and application packet: CV19SBRF

Round 1 Applicants Artesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Lakewood Hawaiian Gardens

Norwalk Paramount

Hi BBQ $10,000

Liz Travel $10,000

O’Neal Associates $10,000

Royal Cuts $10,000

Advocates for Family Unity

$10,000

Round 1 Total $20,000 $20,000 $10,000

Round 2 Applicants Artesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Lakewood Hawaiian Gardens

Norwalk Paramount

Labwerkz $10,000

Natrapro $10,000

Hi Tek Nails $10,000

Hair We Are $10,000

GLOBAL Termite Inspection

$10,000

The Stand Up Comedy Club

$10,000

Yogurt Flavors $10,000

New York Chimi’s & More/Emerald Services

$10,000

Souls Health Lifeline $10,000

Epic Lounge $10,000

PaigeMarq Luxe $10,000

Round 2 Total $10,000 $4,000 $20,000 $10,000 $30,000

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Round 2 Applicants Artesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Lakewood Hawaiian Gardens

Norwalk Paramount

Moonstone Label $8,517

Yoli’s Zumba $1,859

Visual Strategy Signs $8,364

Stay Gallery $9,000

Elias and Ethan Art Studios

$10,000

La De Da Salon $10,000

Prep Ed Programs Inc.

$6,335

The Nest Eatery $9,910

Parent, Family Engagement and Comm. Services

$10,000

Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities

$10,000

Round 3 Total $9,910 $37,740 $26,335 $10,000

Net Total All Rounds $10, 000 $69,910 $57,740 $56,335 $10,000 $10,000

Grant Total $243,985

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EMPLOYER TRAINING PANEL (ETP)

SELACO WDB is a prime contractor for the State’s Employment Training Panel (ETP) enterprise, a performance-based initiative supporting job creation and retention, through customized skills training. ETP is funded by a special California corporate tax and differs from other workforce development programs whose emphasis is on pre-employment training. SELACO WDB, with ETP funds, fulfills its mission by reimbursing the cost of employer-driven training for incumbent workers. Overall, the ETP program helps to ensure that California businesses will have the skilled workers they need to remain competitive. Employers must be able to effectively train workers in response to changing business and industry needs. While the need for workforce training is critical, businesses generally reserve capacity-building dollars for highly technical and professional occupations – Limiting investment in training for frontline workers who produce goods and deliver services. ETP helps to fill this gap by funding training that is targeted to the frontline workers.

Eligible Training Panel (ETP)

ET-20-0219 (Contract Term: 2019-2021)

Planned Actual

Enrollments 162 444

Completions 45 15

Retention 15 0

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SPECIAL AND REGIONAL PROGRAMS

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Facilities Planned Enrollments

Actual Enrollments

A. J. Padelford Child Development Center 11922 169th Street, Artesia, CA 90701

Center Director: Liz Quintanilla Phone Number: (562) 926-2427

88 35

Artesia Child Development Center 18730 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701

Center Director: Malajat Raja Phone Number: (562) 653-0290

77 48

Bellflower Child Development Center 447 Flower Street, Bellflower, CA 90706

Center Director: Regina Mayo Phone Number: (562) 804-7990

88 39

Bellflower II Child Development Center 14523 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706

Phone Number: (562) 867-8399

96 46

Lakewood Child Development Center 5225-A Hayter Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712

Center Director: Maria Navarro Phone Number: (562) 531-9440

94 47

Maywood Child Development Center 4803 58th Street, Maywood, CA 90270

Center Director: Silvia Guzman Phone Number: (323) 560-5656

96 40

Norwalk Child Development Center 14000 San Antonio Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650

Center Director: Silvia Guzman Phone Number: (562) 864-1958

40 22

Total 579 277 *Due to COVID-19, all centers are limited to group sizes in each classroom. Until further notice,

enrollment will be 50% of normal as per County Department of Health and Licensing directives.

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PRISON TO EMPLOYMENT (P2E)

P2E (Prison to Employment) is an initiative to strengthen partnerships between Workforce Development and CDCR (California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation) in order to collectively provide workforce services to the reentry population. It is intended for Parole Agents and AJCC staff to work together to successfully provide employment services, training, work experience and support services to ensure Parolee’s success. Per the funding stream and program design, progress is reported cumulatively on a quarterly basis per the categories below:

Prison to Employment PY 19/20

Quarterly End Date (MM/YY)

03/20 06/20 09/20 12/20

Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual

Total Participants enrolled 25 12 25 17 25 30 25 41

Total Participants enrolled in training

2 2 6 11

Total participants completed training

0 1 1 1

Attained Industry-valued certification or degree

0 0 0 0

Placement in post-secondary education

0 0 0 0

Placement in State Approved Apprenticeship

0 0 0 0

Placement in Industry Sector employment

0 0 0 6

Placement in Temporary other employment

0 0 0 4

Employment retention-2nd quarter after exit

0 0 0 0

2 9 3 5 2 2 1 17

Prison to Employment Enrollment by CityArtesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Norwalk Paramount Other

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BOT-CDCR REFERRAL PROJECT

In collaboration with CDCR, EDD workforce Services, and the California Workforce Development Board, the SELACO WDB pioneered an electronic referral process that facilitates a hard hand-off of re-entry participants into the SELACO WDB AJCC. The SELACO WDB successfully piloted the process in October 2019 and fully implemented in November 2019. Below is the progress of the referral process:

BOT-CDCR Referrals

Total electronic referrals from CDCR

2246

Referrals enrolled into P2E 41

Enrolled into WIOA 46

Pending Intake 2

Referred to other services/agency 2

Not suitable due to full time employment/employment schedule conflict

35

Not interested/declined services 25

No response 95

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COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG) - HOMELESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

In collaboration with Gateway Cities Council of Government, SELACO WDB, SHARE and HUB cities, the Homeless Employment Program is designed to provide immediate shelter for the homeless within the Gateway region, followed by employment and training services. The overall goal of the project is to support homeless candidates secure permanent housing, long term employment and self-sufficiency.

The role of each partner: Gateway Cities: will serve as the project administrator and provide oversight/guidance to the selected providers.

SHARE! Collaborative Housing: will provide affordable permanent supportive housing in single-family houses throughtout Los Angeles County and assist candidates in addressing issues that hinder their ability to secure full time employment. Once barriers to employment have been addressed, SHARE will refer candidates to the workforce partners for trianing and employment services.

SELACO WDB and HUB Cities: each agencey will support 50 candidates. Services will include:

• Co-enrollment into WIOA • Career planning • Development of Individal Employment Plans that may include paid work experience, vocational training,

On-the-Job training, and/or placement into full time employment • Ongoing Case Management • Follow-Up services for one year after exit

REFERRAL ACTIVITY Referrals to SHARE 15

Referrals from SHARE

2

Enrollments resulting from SHARE referrals

1

Referrals to Kingdom Cause

Referrals from Kingdom Cause

Enrollments resulting from Kingdom Cause

ENROLLMENT ACTIVITY

Work Experience (WEX)

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Training 4

Placements

Supportive Services

Exits

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

AJCC: American Job Center of California

ASE: Academic Skills Enhancement

CalJOBS: California Job Services

CWDB California Workforce Development Board

DEI: Disability Employment Initiative

EDD: Employment Development Department

ETP: Employment Training Panel

GED: General Education Development

LMI: Labor Market Information

PJSA: Personalized Job Search Assistance

SELACO WDB: Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board

STEPS: Steps to Economic and Personal Success Workshop

TSE: Transitional Subsidized Employment

WDB: Workforce Development Board

WIOA: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

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To: SELACO WDB Policy Board From: Jack Joseph, Policy Board Administrator Date: February 23, 2021 Subject: Consideration of Appointments to the WDB There are currently three vacancies on the Workforce Development Board: one private sector representative from Hawaiian Gardens for a term expiring June 30, 2021 and two additional representatives from labor organizations.

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MEMORANDUM

DATE: February 23, 2021

TO: SELACO Policy Board

FROM: Yolanda Castro, Executive Director

RE: Application for Delivery of Career Services

At the January 28, 2021 SELACO Workforce Development Board meeting, the members of the board approved staff’s recommendation to apply to the California Workforce Development Board to continue as the provider of Basic and Individualized Career Services for Adults and Dislocated Workers.

In 2017, the Policy Board and Workforce Board agreed that it was in the best interest of job seekers and employers in the SELACO WDB’s Service Delivery area to maintain delivery of services in-house versus contract out the function to a service provider. For the last five years, SELACO WDB has maintained a consistent and successful services delivery system. Our history and recent experience in moving from a face-to-face service agency to a hybrid of virtual and face-to-face services positions SELACO WDB as the most suited to continue with our existing model of service delivery. We anticipate that the Policy Board will accept staff recommendation and support our continued role as the provider of Career Services for Adult and Dislocated workers. If SELACO WDB receives approval to provide Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services, that approval will be valid for a maximum of four years, after which time another request must be submitted. If granted the maximum, SELACO WDB would be approved from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025. Application process is on a four-year cycle.

Staff has prepared the attached application for the Policy Board review and approval. The application is due to the California Workforce Development Board on March 1, 2021.

Action Required:

Accept action taken by the SELACO Workforce Development Board to continue direct delivery of Basic and Individualized Career Services of Adult and Dislocated Workers authorizing staff to submit the attached application to the California Workforce Development Board by March 1, 2021.

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MEMORANDUM

DATE: February 23, 2021

TO: SELACO Policy Board

FROM: Yolanda Castro, Executive Director

RE: Status of Auditor Procurement for 2020-2023

On December 16, 2020, the SELACO WDB staff released a Request for Proposal to select a provider to ensure successful auditing of SELACO WDB activity from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023.

Unfortunately, our initial release of Request for Proposal resulted in no responses. The initial release:

• Was posted on our website.• Announced in the Press Telegram.• Staff reached out to 20 Auditors within the LA Region.

Staff has released a new notification for proposal with a submittal date of February 22, 2021. To increase responses to our next call for proposals we have:

Reached out to the following boards requesting single audit providers they have procured:

• PGWIB• South Bay• Verdugo• Foothill• Los Angeles City

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Reached out to Jason Martinez (previous County Auditor assigned to SELACO WDB) to inquire as to where they advertise for such service to attract CPAs that might be interested in submitting a proposal.

Staff is also considering:

• Advertisement in the Gaslamp local paper as well as the Cerritos news.• Increasing our outreach list from 20 to an additional 20 firms for a total of 40.• Reaching out to entities that previously applied but were not selected.

This is submitted as an information item and no board action is required at this time.

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Derrick Martin, Compton Workforce Challenge: Derrick worked for Uber Technologies as a Scooter Technician for 18 months, when someone caught the COVID19 virus and the shop was closed. After attending a Cerritos SELACO AJCC orientation, Derrick learned about resources available and applied for COVID19 relief funds to assist with paying rent and other financial support. Derrick had looked for employment on the Internet. He also networked and followed up on job leads, but the work he was getting was not steady and he continued to search for something more stable. He said that his biggest

challenge was trusting himself, staying confident and diligent in his search for employment and trying to not be afraid to explore new opportunities. Workforce Solution: After enrolling at the Cerritos AJCC and working with a career counselor, Derrick was able to access funding, attend online job search workshops and receive resumé assistance. He was also placed into a full-time work experience program at Grocery Outlet where he excelled. Workforce Results: After about 3 months, through a friend who owned a company, Derrick was hired as an independent contractor to deliver and assemble furniture. Though he is still receiving job offers from other companies, Derrick is happy earning a good salary at the furniture company. Because the manager at Grocery Outlet was so pleased with Derrick’s performance, Derrick was eager to complete his work experience hours and continued to do so part-time on the weekends. Derrick stated, “Thanks to SELACO and the great employment specialists like Renee Galvan and others for enabling and aiding me to recognize my abilities, as well as how to apply those abilities that helped me to become as successful as I can be.”

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Elliot Nunez, Bellflower

Workforce Challenge: For 18 months, Elliot worked at a gas station, but was dreaming about a new career in the medical field. In addition, he spent a little over a year as a caregiver, but looked forward to growing his skills and finding something better. Elliot searched for jobs and discovered that his biggest challenge was that he either lacked experience or certifications.

Workforce Solution: After 12 months of unemployment, Elliot came to SELACO WDB America’s Job Center in Cerritos for assistance with his career goals. SELACO WDB was able to provide funding and support for his enrollment in the ABC Adult School where he studied for a year to become a Pharmacy Technician. After completing his education and over 200 hours as an intern working at Walgreens, Elliot was eager to start his new career.

Workforce Outcome: Elliot applied for jobs as a Pharmacy Technician on websites like CalJOBs, Indeed.com and Zip Recruiter. He had a few interviews at several hospitals including, Cedar Sinai, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, and Harbor-UCLA. It was Harbor-UCLA Medical Center that finally offered Elliot a position. He now works in a hospital giving patients medications under the supervision of a pharmacist and he states that he is much happier working in the medical field than where he was before. He advises; “Never give up. Know that you have opportunities waiting for you. You just have to go out there and reach for them.”

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