2014-2015 Annual Report

TRAINING SKILLED WORKERS TODAY FOR

TOMORROW’S JOBS

(NPWIB, INC.)

1245 Warwood Avenue Wheeling, WV 26003

304-231-1170 304-231-1172 Fax

npwibinc@gmail.com TTY/TDD 304-233-8091

Northern Panhandle Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

INTRODUCTION: The Northern Panhandle Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (NPWIB, Inc.), funded by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), oversees and coordinates local employment and training activities in the Northern Panhandle or Region 5 of the State of West Virginia which includes the counties of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler and the cities of Weirton and Wheeling. To better serve local employers, unemployed, dislocated and underemployed workers, and youth, the NPWIB, Inc. established three (3) WorkForce West Virginia Career Centers in the region. To further increase the benefit to the region’s communities, the WorkForce West Virginia Career Centers partner with local employers, agencies and training providers. These partnerships serve to improve the employability of local job seekers, provide more qualified applicants to local employers and assist the local businesses and organizations with affordable staffing solutions. Career Center locations, hours of operation and programs provided are listed below:

LOCATIONS: • State Office Building, 100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 350, Weirton, WV 26062; Phone (304) 723-5337

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Warwood Shopping Plaza, 1275 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003, Phone (304) 232-6280 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• New Martinsville Shopping Plaza, 257 Route 2 North, New Martinsville, WV 26155, Phone (304) 455-6184 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

The NPWIB, Inc. funds and manages a number of programs/services out of its WorkForce West Virginia Career Centers. Programs/Services funded and managed for this program year (2014-2015) are as follows:

• Individual Training Accounts (ITA) Program • Youth Programs and Services • Rapid Response Program

• Participant Case Management Services • Participant Assessment/Eligibility Services • Employer Services

2014-2015

NPWIB, INC. BOARD MEMBERS

HANCOCK COUNTY Nancy Kowalski

Paul Lauttamus John Sorrenti Marty Hudek

Bill Tice

BROOKE COUNTY Jim Boniey Nick Butto

Joy Crawford Alan R. McLaughlin

A.J. Cipriani, Jr.

CITY OF WEIRTON Edmund DiBacco Joe Stankiewicz James Banketas

Tim Reinard Tim Egyud

OHIO COUNTY John A. Tarr IV

Lisa Mullin Shelley Gilligan Frank R. Ellis Darcy Clark

CITY OF WHEELING

John Looney Rodd Haller

Rich McCardle Dr. H. Larry Jones

Liz Gates

MARSHALL COUNTY Diana Harto Joe Donahue Susan Reilly

Karen Pszczolkowski Robert Kinnick

WETZEL COUNTY Sarah Boley

Dr. Larry Tackett Matt Herrick

Janey Longwell Cecilia Wetzel

TYLER COUNTY

Eric Peters Dan Beringer Patrick Walsh

Shelly West Terry Wiley

OFFICERS

John Sorrenti Chairman Eric Peters

Vice Chairman Patrick Walsh

Vice Chairman Frank R. Ellis

Secretary Rodd Haller

Treasurer

2014-2015 NPWIB, INC. STAFF

Rosemary Guida

Executive Director

Erinn Kittle Assistant Director

Lisa Klug-Nelson

Fiscal Officer

Gena Saffell MACC Coordinator/

Property Officer

Christine Smith Administrative Coordinator

NPWIB, INC. ONE STOP OPERATOR

STAFF

Christy Yeager One Stop Operator

Coordinator

Harold Holmes Customer Service Facilitator

Tammy Buchanan Customer Service

Representative

Christina Johnson Customer Service

Representative

NPWIB, INC. ASSESSMENT STAFF

Shannon Marshall

Lead Case Manager/Data Control Coordinator

Lisa McDonald

Case Manager/Data Control Coordinator

Mandy Truex

Case Manager/Data Control Coordinator

Mina Paul

Case Manager/Data Control Coordinator

Pam Hedrick Rapid Response Coordinator

Jerry Craig Bookkeeper

2014-2015 YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS

HANCOCK COUNTY

Carole Scheerbaum

CITY OF WEIRTON

Mike Smith

BROOKE COUNTY

Deputy L.C. Palmer

OHIO COUNTY

Connie Woods

CITY OF WHEELING

Erin Bowers

MARSHALL COUNTY

Deana Bobek

WETZEL COUNTY

Chris Beverlin

TYLER COUNTY

Shelly Ernest

NPWIB, INC. MEMBERS

Jim Boniey

Bob Kinnick

Tim Reinard

Janey Longwell

WIA FORMULA BUDGETS & EXPENDITURES

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

BUDGET

EXPENDITURES

ADMINISTRATION $157,261.70 $152,757.17

ADULT $635,117.40 $525,755.11

DISLOCATED WORKER $223,989.30 $223,989.30

YOUTH $547,248.60 $524,143.70

TOTALS $1,563,617.00 $1,426,645.28

ITA BUDGETS & EXPENDITURES July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

BUDGET EXPENDITURES

ADULT

$441,140.00

$441,140.00

DISLOCATED WORKER

$205,327.00

$205,327.00

RAPID RESPONSE FUNDS

$35,000.00

$35,000.00

YOUTH ITA

$15,905.00

$15,905.00

NEG $431,357.00 $45,797.00

RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM

What is Rapid Response? Rapid Response is an early intervention for dislocated workers, assisting in the transition into new employment as quickly as possible following a permanent closure, lay off (permanent or temporary) due to economic conditions/reduction of workforce. The sooner employers, their workers and the community come together to manage the change, the better the outcome for everyone. Unfortunately, some people view being laid off as a crisis while others may view the situation as an opportunity to find a better or more enjoyable line of work. The Rapid Response Program helps laid off workers turn the challenge of a layoff into an opportunity by providing information about and access to the services that will help put workers back into the workforce. Services include, but are not limited to the following: “Surviving a Layoff” Informational Meeting Skills Upgrading and Retraining Listing of Career Opportunities Tuition Assistance On-the-Job Training (if available) Local Occupations in Demand, Earnings and Skill

Requirements for Jobs Resume Writing Interviewing Skills

Activity

Total YTD Served

Career Center Enrollments

48

Clients in or Scheduled for Training 12

# WARN Notices

5

Total Customers Served through Informational Meetings

174

NPWIB, INC. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE

The NPWIB, Inc., one (1) of seven (7) local Workforce Investment Board Regions in the State of West Virginia, met and/or exceeded all determined performance measures for Performance Year 2014-2015. Meeting and/or exceeding performance measures is a challenging job and requires teamwork. We credit our good performance, year after year, to NPWIB, Inc. Subcontractors, Staff, Partners, Training Providers, etc. who are responsible for providing extensive follow-up services for our program participants. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

Performance Measures 2014 - 2015

Adult Measures: Actual Levels

Entered Unsubsidized Employment 86%

Employment Retention Rate 88%

Earnings Gain *+$1808.00

Dislocated Worker Measures:

Entered Unsubsidized Employment 89% Employment Retention Rate 83% Earnings Gain +$4624.00

Youth Measures (ages 14-21): Entered Unsubsidized Employment 71% Attainment of Degree or Certificate 75%

Literacy or Numeracy Gain 92% Employer Satisfaction 98% Job Seeker Satisfaction 96% *This figure is based on 2nd and 3rd Quarter earnings, after participant exits.

Overall Customer Satisfaction Rating Job Seeker = 4.8 out of a possible 5 Employer = 9.8 out of a possible 10

WORKFORCE WEST VIRGINIA CAREER CENTERS CUSTOMER TRACKING 2014-2015

YOUTH PROGRAMS NPWIB, Inc. Youth Programs provide employment and training activities for in-school and out-of-school youth ages 14-21. Services are provided to those youth who meet low-income criteria and have at least one (1) of six (6) specific barriers to employment. Erinn Kittle, Youth Program Coordinator and Christine Smith, Assistant Youth Coordinator, are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all youth programs and services in the region.

Barriers Include the Following: Deficient in Basic Literacy Skills

School Dropout

Homeless, Runaway or Foster Child

Pregnant or Parenting

Offender

Is an individual (including youth with disabilities) who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment.

Services Available Are: Tutoring and similar Services, Including Dropout

Prevention Strategies

Alternative Education Services

Summer Employment Linked to Academic and Occupational Learning

Paid and Unpaid Work Experience

Occupational Skills Training

Leadership Development, Including Community Service

Supportive Services

Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling, Including Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Follow Up Services for at Least 12 Months

Adult Mentoring During Program Participation Youth Programs Prepare Youth for

Employment by Teaching and Encouraging the Following Skills:

Work Ethics

Attendance

Attitude

What is Expected of Youth on the Job Site

Interpersonal Relations (Respect for Supervisors and Co-Workers)

Employability Skills (How to Dress Appropriately)

Life Skills Training

Money Management

Interviewing Skills

FILTERING OUR COMMUNITIES In honor of Earth Day, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, current “YOUTH IN ACTION!” participants and Youth Services System, Inc. (YSS, Inc.) Employment Skills Specialists participated in the sixth (6th) annual “Filtering Our Communities” event. Youth Participants from Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler counties volunteered their time to collect and discard cigarettes from the city sidewalks and parking lots of East Wheeling. Linda Holmstrand, Regional Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, was the guest speaker for the “Filtering Our Communities” event. Linda provided information on how smoking affects our bodies in many ways. Despite the fact that the consequences of tobacco use are well-known to West Virginians, resident continue to use tobacco in alarming numbers. Tobacco use is the number one (1) preventable cause of premature death and disease. She also informed the youth about the dangers of not only second hand smoke, but also third hand smoke. Looking 30 years into our future, the cost of a pack of cigarettes is projected to be $14.70. Holding constant all factors that influence smoking behaviors in West Virginia, the cigarette smoking prevalence is projected to be about 23% in 2039. Using this information, an average smoker can expect to spend about $119,000 over the next 30 years on cigarettes.

Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, & Marshall County

Wetzel & Tyler County

We would like to give a special thanks to all youth participants who volunteered their time to participate in the 2015 “Filtering Our Communities”: Nicholas Brown, Alexander McKinley, Robert Fisher, Cinnamon Queen, Ambrosia Castello, Hailey White, Nathan Burns, Eugene Burns, Quantisha Simon, Jason Kincannon, Kenny Stouffer, Emalie Susani, Tyren Rhinehart, and Tiffany Minor.

TAX PREPARATION YOUTH WORKSHOP

YSS, Inc. provided a Tax Preparation Workshop for current “YOUTH IN ACTION!” youth participants on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the New Martinsville WorkForce West Virginia Career Center for youth participants residing in Wetzel and Tyler counties and on Friday, January 30, 2015, at the Wheeling WorkForce West Virginia Career Center for youth participants residing in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and Marshall counties.

Jay BeBolt speaking to youth participants.

Liberty Tax Service, for the second year in a row, offered a one-on-one FREE Workshop, with Office Manager, Jay BeBolt at the Wheeling WorkForce West Virginia Career Center. Lisa Gonzales from Community Resources, Inc., provided the same one-on-one FREE Workshop at the New Martinsville WorkForce West Virginia Career Center. Those youth participants who attended the Workshops learned about what happens when you obtain your first job. Presenters explained that when you are hired, your employer will have you fill out a W-4 Form, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. This helps the

Employer determine how much money to withhold from your wages. Employers withhold money from your paycheck for federal income taxes, social security taxes, and state income taxes. Presenters explained that taxes are payments to the government that provide public goods and services for the community. Examples of Public Goods include: National Defense, Street Lights, Roads and Highways. Examples of Public Services include: Welfare Programs, Sanitation, Law Enforcement and Education. By January 31st of each year, your Employer (even if you don’t work there any longer) will mail you an IRS Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. The W-2 shows how much money you earned in wages, tips and other compensation from the previous year. This Form will also show the State and Federal Taxes, Social Security, Medicare Wages and Tips Withheld.

Lisa Gonzales speaking to youth participants.

The ultimate goal of these workshops is to educate the youth participants and have them apply their knowledge by getting them to prepare their own taxes. YSS, Inc. provided youth with a Tailgate style lunch since the Super Bowl was that weekend.

FIRST ANNUAL VETERAN “STAND DOWN” EVENT

On Saturday, October 11, 2014, the First Annual WorkForce West Virginia Veteran “Stand Down”was held at Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This was the first time a Veteran “Stand Down” Event was held in the Northern Panhandle since the 1990’s. This Event was FREE for all Veterans and their family members to attend. Joe Doulgas, WorkForce West Virginia Veteran Representative and Gulf War Veteran, scheduled many Veteran “Stand Down” Committee meetings with area agencies serving Veterans, to coordinate efforts for the Event. During the Event, food that had been donated by OVMC, Quaker Steak & Lube, and DeFelice Bros. Pizza, was made available to those attending for FREE, as well as showers, haircuts (provided by Great Clips in Warwood), housing information, counseling and job training information to Veterans and their family members.

Donnie Yeager and the American Legion Post 1, Wheeling.

Joe Douglas, WorkForce West Virginia Veterans Representative,

and Vice Mayor of Wheeling, Gene Fahey.

Senator Rocky Fitzsimmons.

Scott Michael assisting Veterans.

Of the 75 Veterans attending, no one walked out empty handed. The Veterans Administration provided surplus items such as sleeping bags, coats, blankets and hygiene items. Canned goods donated by the public were also given to the Veterans attending. A special “Thank You” to the following agencies who attended and/or participated in the event: Veteran Affairs Health Care System; Belmont County Veteran Affairs Clinic; Change, Inc.; Wheeling Vet Center; WorkForce West Virginia; Northern Panhandle Workforce Investment Board, Inc. and the WorkForce West Virginia Career Center; Helping Heroes; Amedisys Hospice; Ohio Valley Miedical Center; West Liberty State College Dental School; Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless; Army Career Employment Specialist; Wheeling Nailer’s; West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services; RESA 6; Marty Watch – Agriculture; Vietnam Veterans Support Group; Wood Forest bank; I.C. Care; Department of Veterans Assistance; Human Rights Commission; American Legion Post 1 Wheeling, which commenced the Opening Ceremonies of Posting of the Colors; Ron Rice,who provided the opening prayer; Donnie Yeager, who sang The National Anthem; Gene Fahey, Vice Mayor of Wheeling; Senator Rocky Fitzsimmons; and, the band Monkey Business. The Veteran “Stand Down” Committee is looking forward to planning to the Second Annual Veteran Stand Down in October 2015.

NEW MARTINSVILLE WORKFORCE

WEST VIRGINIA JOB FAIR

On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 the New Martinsville WorkForce West Virginia Career Center in conjunction with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR), Monroe County Jobs and Family Services and West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) held a Job Fair at the New Martinsville Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event was FREE to the public and offered job seekers with an opportunity to speak to area business representatives about career opportunities and current job openings.

The following is a list of all employers who attended/participated in the Job Fair: Tyler County

Board of Education; West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC); Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce; West Virginia Business College (WVBC); Primerica; National Council On Aging (NCOA); Senior Access Point; Goodwill Training; Gypsum Express; Warren Distribution; Statoil; Shooters Saloon; West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS); Murray Trucking; Belmont College; The Career Center; Rent-A-Center; Youth Services System , Inc. (YSS, Inc.); Swiss Valley Associates; REM Community Options; Army ; WorkForce West Virginia Career Center; WorkForce West Virginia Job Service; WorkForce West Virginia Veteran Services; Walmart; Cabela’s Distribution Center; National Guard; IC Staffing; Child Care Resource Center; Seven Ranges Radio; H2H; Change, Inc.; Council of Three Rivers Indian American Center (COTRIAC); and, West Virginia Division of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR).

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this Job Fair a success!

NPWIB, INC. SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES BY FUNDING SOURCES For the Year Ended June 30, 2014

Total One Stop

Center Costs

WIA Adult Program

WIA Youth Program

WIA Dislocated Workers

WIA Rapid Response

Incentive Grant

Total Funding $ 1,957,656 $278,414 $513,126 $688,151 $173,801 $294,535 $9,629

Expenditures

Payments to Service

Providers/ITA's 1,055,600 0 324,033 395,344 59,613 270,395 6,215

Salaries 398,725 180,426 75,233 93,509 41,637 7,920 0

Payroll Taxes 45,938 17,728 9,792 12,171 5,420 827 0

Fringe Benefits 61,361 0 21,943 27,274 12,144 0 0

Rent 149,386 22,380 42,435 52,744 23,486 8,341 0

Equipment and

Maintenance 3,865 820 1,089 1,353 603 0 0

Telephone and Utilities 36,200 28,232 2,849 3,542 1,577 0 0

Professional Fees 25,476 0 9,110 11,324 5,042 0 0

Insurance 4,466 0 1,597 1,985 884 0 0

Computer and MACC

Utilization 48,067 0 17,189 21,365 9,513 0 0

Office Expenses 20,418 9,364 3,581 4,448 1,981 1,044 0

Supplies 8,032 7,742 5 7 3 275 0

Travel 12,645 6,057 2,177 2,706 1,205 500 0

Freight and Postage 2,590 1,170 508 631 281 0 0

Assessment, Management and

One Stop 72,545 0 0 57,777 9,535 5,233 0

Advertisements, Dues

and Subscriptions 2,428 593 656 816 363 0 0

Meetings 2,598 0 929 1,155 514 0 0

$1,950,340 $274,512 $513,126 $688,151 $173,801 $294,535 $6,215

NPWIB, INC. STAFF AND PARTNER TRAINING

On Thursday, October 30, 2014, the Northern Panhandle Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (NPWIB, Inc.) Staff, One Stop Center Staff and Youth Services System, Inc. (YSS, Inc.) YOUTH IN ACTION! Staff members attended training at the Wheeling WorkForce West Virginia Career Center. Christine Smith, NPWIB, Inc. staff member, provided those attending with a Basic Workplace Safety Training video. Staff is required to receive at least one (1) Safety Training per year, according to the NPWIB, Inc. Safety and Loss Control Policy. The Safety Training video covered everything from Computer Monitor Safety to Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls. Staff had also participated in a Basic First Aid/CPR Safety Training on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Jim Blazier, Assistant Fire Chief from the City of Wheeling Fire Department, was able to provide basic safety information that may help someone in an emergency situation. Executive Director, Rosemary Guida; Assistant Director, Erinn Kittle; and, MACC Coordinator, Gena Saffell also provided Staff members with updates on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. Since this training was scheduled on Halloween, the NPWIB, Inc. administrative Staff, One Stop Center Staff and Youth Services System Inc. YOUTH IN ACTION! Staff decided it would be fun to dress up in costumes!

From left to right: Erinn Kittle, Gena Saffell, Pam Hedrick, Lisa Nelson,

Christine Smith, and Rosemary Guida.

From left to right: Mandy Truex, Tammy Buchanan, Shannon Marshall,

Debbie Scarriano, Christy Yeager, Jerry Craig, Mina Paul, and Lisa McDonald.

NPWIB, Inc./WIA funded programs are equal opportunity employer programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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