Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: WorkSource DeKalb
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): ALL DISTRICTS
Acceptance of Multiple Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grants - Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs for Fiscal Year 2019 from the Technical College System of Georgia.
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Information Contact: Theresa Austin-Gibbons
Phone Number: 404-371-6354
PURPOSE:
1.To consider acceptance of WIOA Grants not to exceed $2,677,419 for employment and training activities for Adult and Dislocated Workers FY 2019.
2. To consider authorizing the transfer of funds when appropriate; and
3. To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
We received Statement of Grant Awards from the Technical College System of Georgia (TSCG), the new governing body for WIOA grant funds. TCSG determines the allocations for WorkSource DeKalb. This approval will permit expeditious handling in that time is critical for the Grant execution.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides separate funding for Adults and Dislocated Workers for employment and training activities. These funds will be used to provide citizens of DeKalb with job search assistance, labor market information, occupational trend information, resume preparation, and assistance in identifying employment opportunities available through both online and direct job sites. In addition, funding will be used to provide interest and aptitude assessments and occupational skills training opportunities for WIOA eligible customers. No funds have been received or expended and no workforce activities are being conducted for the above-mentioned grants.
This action has been approved by the WorkSource DeKalb Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to County funds. 100% Federal Funds - U.S. Department of Labor; no matching funds required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
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