To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: WDB - Contract 29-517-1 Alameda County Workforce Development Board
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution No. to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept a grant from and enter into an agreement with the Alameda County Workforce Development Board, in an amount not to exceed $528,000 for High Road Training Partnership - Resilient Workforce Fund Marine Trades and Water Transportation Careers Initiative for the term April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$528,000: (100% State), which $250,000 is budgeted in FY 24-25 and $278,000 of which will be budgeted in FY 25-26. No County Match.
BACKGROUND:
In 2023, Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) was awarded $3,933,848 from the State of California Workforce Development Board's High Road Training Partnership Initiative: Resilient Workforce Program (HRTP). On December 5, 2023, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors accepted these funds and entered into a contract with the state as of April 1, 2024. This initiative involves the Workforce Development Boards of Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the City of Oakland, aiming to enhance workforce system infrastructure and capacity through collaborative efforts.
Under the Marine Trades and Water Transportation Careers (MTWTC) Initiative, East Bay partners identified the need for enhanced services, industry-recognized training, and earn-and-learn programs. This revenue agreement supports regional marine workforce projects and broader workforce development goals aligned with state and local plans.
The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC), through program management, will oversee targeted outreach, recruitment, case management, ensure participant eligibility, provide support services, and align pro...
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