To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Pathways Consultants for Use of Workforce Accelerator 7.0 Grant Funds and Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the following supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 19-20 in Fund 1120, Budget Unit 287 (4/5th vote required);
Revenue:
1120287130-4511 State Revenue - Workforce $112,788
Expense:
1120287130-2118 Professional Services $112,788
2. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign two copies of the contract between the County of Humboldt and Pathways Consultants relating to Workforce Accelerator 7.0 Grant funds; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return all executed copies of the attached contracts to the Executive Director of the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Workforce Accelerator 7.0 Grant Funds from the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the Employment Development Department (EDD).
DISCUSSION:
The County Administrative Office-Economic Development Division was awarded a 16-month grant from the California Workforce Development Board to improve labor market and skills outcomes for target groups through the development of strategies that fill gaps, accelerate processes, or customize services to ensure greater access to workforce services and employment opportunities. To achieve the goals of this funding, professional services are required to assist with the training and coaching on the Careerhub platform. Careerhub is a cloud-based application that improves communications between public service agencies and community clients. During Phase I of this initiative, Careerhub will primarily be used by the Humboldt County Probation department. Phase II of this virtual service model will include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) S...
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