Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: WorkSource DeKalb
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Districts
Execution of two (2) year contracts for WorkSource DeKalb to administer Instruction and Services for GED preparation, occupational training, and employment for Out of School Youth via the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant which is 100% federally funded by US DOL in the amount of $2,853,071.00.
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Information Contact: Sheryl B.C. Stone, Director
Phone Number: 404-371-6354
PURPOSE:
1. To execute contracts for Out of School Youth for two (2) year terms to the following:
• Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Inc. - Occupational Training and Employment in the amount of
$757,367.00
• Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Inc. - GED Preparation and Employment in the amount of
$714,122.00
• Center for Pan-Asian Community Services - GED Preparation and Employment in the amount of
$500,000.00
• Paxen, an Eckerd Company - GED Preparation and Employment in the amount of $881,582.00
The total amount for Instruction and Services to Out of School Youth is $2,853,071.00.
2. To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
WorkSource DeKalb Board (WSDB) and WorkSource DeKalb sought qualified organizations to provide instruction and services to out of school youth. As defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Out of School Youth are between the ages of 16-24 and are not enrolled in an educational program. Approximately 23% of DeKalb County’s population is eighteen (18) years of age or younger, of which 160,724 are identified as being at-risk. The County’s school system educates more than 100,000 students within the 137 school and centers. Although the school district has large numbers, the graduation rate average the lowest in the Metro-Atlanta Area, with graduation percentages reflecting a decline over two (2) year period. Graduation rates in 2014 peaked at 76% then plummeted to 70.9% in 2015. Knowing this, we must proactively respond by providing alternative services to this disadvantaged population.
The selected contractor(s) will offer instruction and services for the General Education Development (GED) Diploma, Occupational Certification Training, and direct placement in employment.
100% Federal Funds - U.S. Department of Labor; no matching funds are required.
This action has been approved by the WorkSource DeKalb Board (WSDB).
FISCAL IMPACT:
$2,853,071.00. - FY 2017 - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - Youth
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
1. Execute contracts for Out of School Youth for a two (2) year term to the following:• Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Inc. - Occupational Training and Employment in the amount of $757,367.00• Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Inc. - GED Preparation and Employment in the amount of $714,122.00• Center for Pan-Asian Community Services - GED Preparation and Employment in the amount of $500,000.00• Paxen, an Eckerd Company - GED Preparation and Employment in the amount of $881,582.00. The total amount for Instruction and Services to Out of School Youth is $2,853,071.00. 2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.