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NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

MEETING AGENDA

April 25, 2018

Facilitating and coordinating workforce initiatives that enable economic growth and increase the standard of living in the region.

CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME OF GUEST – Chair Miller

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA (Previously Distributed)

• Approval of Minutes

• Financial Report & Operational Summary

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

GUEST SPEAKER – Randy Rose, Business Manager, VEDP

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget and Administration Committee • Review of Draft PY18 Budget

One-Stop Operations & Delivery System • Wytheville One-Stop Certification• Review PY18 Service Delivery and Funding

Recommendation for One Stop Operator, DLWProgram Operator and Adult Program Operators

Marketing Committee • New Brand Roll-out

Youth Committee • Update on PY’17 Service Delivery and Funding

Recommendation for Youth Program Operators

CONSORTIUM BOARD UPDATE – John Garner

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMARY

APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE

PARTNER REPORTS

Adult Education: Shirley Carlson TANF Programs: - vacant position Career & Technical Education: Rick Weaver Title 1 Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Pam Allison Community Based Organizations: Terry Smusz & Rob Goldsmith

Virginia's Employment Services: Karen Akers

Institute of Higher Education: Melinda Leland WIOA Title I Programs: Betty Segal & Mary Ann Gilmer • One-Stop Operator• T2C Project

Economic & Community Development: Josh Lewis Special Grants: WDB Staff • CPID• HEART• Pathways

Job Corps: Jordan Loupe

NEXT SCHEDULED WDB MEETING – June 27, 2018 – Wytheville Meeting Center – 10:00 a.m.

ADJOURN

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NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

MEETING MINUTES

February 28, 2018 A meeting of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board was held on February 28, 2018 at the Wytheville Meeting Center. Those in attendance were as follows: Board Members Guest Mike Miller, Chair Lori Mitchell Phyllis Conner Karen Akers John Overton Betty Segal Pam Allison Austin Phipps Kathy Malone CB Andrews, Jr Robert Pierce Brenda Rigley Howard Bartholomay Susan Roberts Shirley Carlson Terry Smusz Staff Joe Ferrell, Vice-Chair Mark Tapp Marty Holliday Mary Ann Gilmer Rick Weaver Ronnie Martin Robert Goldsmith Lynn White Beverly Burke Melinda Leland Jordan Loop (Alternate) Josh Lewis Jimmy Smith (Alternate) Timothy McVey Chair Miller called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. The roll was called and a quorum was present. Mr. White made the motion to approve the Agenda as presented with a second by Mr. Goldsmith. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Gilmer made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with a second by Mr. White. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Miller asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board during the public comment period. There was none. Matt Dunleavy, Executive Director, IMPACT Lab, Radford University was scheduled to speak, but due to a death in his family he was unable to attend. This will be rescheduled to a later time. Ms. Holliday gave the Consortium Board update stating that the Consortium Board did not meet in January due to the weather, but that they had been busy moving towards Work Ready Communities. Ms. Holliday stated that the Consortium Board is slated to meet again in March. Ms. Holliday updated the Board on Staff activities since their last meeting and reviewed the executive summary. Ms. Holliday stated that all 21 jurisdictions are working towards becoming Work Ready Communities at the same time. Once National CRC goals are met, all the Virginia CRCs that have been attained in the past will be added to the National CRC numbers. The third Work Ready Academy will be held in May. A brief discussion followed.

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Ms. Holliday proceeded with informing the Board about the new branding from the State by showing a brief YouTube video concerning Virginia Career Works. Moving on with the agenda, Chair Miller called for partner reports: PARTNER REPORTS Reports for the following partner agencies were given: Adult Education, Shirley Carlson; Career & Technical Education, Mr. Weaver; Community Based Organizations, Ms. Smusz and Mr. Goldsmith; Institute of Higher Education, Ms. Leland; Economic Development, Mr. Lewis; Title 1 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Ms. Allison; Virginia’s Employment Services, Mr. Akers; One-Stop Operator Report, Ms. Segal and Ms. Gilmer; Special Grants, Ms. Holliday. Ms. Holliday highlighted several handouts in the packet for Job Fairs, seminars, the Pathways Grant, and Work Ready Communities. The 2017 WDB meeting schedule was reviewed with Board members noting that the next WDB meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2018 at the Wytheville Meeting Center beginning at 10:00 AM. Ms. Holliday discussed the Travel Voucher with Board members. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 AM. Respectfully Submitted, Beverly Burke, Workforce Operations Coordinator

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WIOA Available Administration Funds 283,144$ Obligated 280,615 Un-Obligated 2,529

Expenditures 144,980$ Board/Fiscal Agent 128,656 One-Stop Operator 16,324

Balance 138,164$

WIOA Available Adult Program Funds 678,701$ Obligated 676,471 Un-Obligated 2,230

Expenditures 407,401$ Board 29,438 Operators 377,963

Balance 271,300$

WIOA Available DLW Program Funds 599,455$ Obligated 597,471 Un-Obligated 1,984


Balance 241,188$

New River/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Board Financial Report

Report Period: 07/01/17-02/28/18

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WIOA Available Youth Program Funds 1,011,233$ Obligated 992,751 Un-Obligated 18,482


Balance 442,659$

POWER Available Funds 163,405$ Obligated 163,405

Expenditures 152,605$ Board 21,059 Operator 131,546

Balance 10,800$

Pathways Available Funds - Year One 1,852,135$ Obligated - Year One 1,872,010

Expenditures 136,596$ Board 83,927 Area I 19,463 Area III 12,511 Area 17 20,695 Goodwill Industries of the Valleys -

Balance 1,715,539$

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CPID Available Funds 25,000$ Obligated 25,000

Expenditures 4,159$ Board 4,159

Balance 20,841$

HEART Available Funds 71,806$ Obligated 71,806

Expenditures 16,097$ Board 16,097

Balance 55,709$

Operational Summary – April 25, 2018 Service Levels: Thru March 31, 2018, our Program Operators have served the following: DLW – 257 In Training – 61 Adults – 240 In Training – 66 Youth – 203 These service levels are the following percentage of planned PY’17 enrollments for the 3rd quarter of the program year: Plan Actual DLW – 143% of plan 180 257 Adult – Goodwill – 119% 98 117

People – 122% 101 123

Youth – Goodwill – 85% 110 94 People – 105% 104 109

Performance: Thru March 31, 2018, Program Operators have achieved the following performance levels: Attained Total Standard Exclusion* DLW – Placement Rate – 78% 120 93 1 Average Wage at Placement - $15.40

Attained Total Standard Exclusion* Adults:

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Placement Rate – 93% 31 27 2 Average Wage at Placement - $11.23 People, Inc. of Virginia

Placement Rate – 89% 47 42 0 Average Wage at Placement - $13.43 Youth:

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Placement Rate – 92% 25 23 0 Literacy/Numeracy Gains – 29% 17 5 0 Attained a Degree or Certificate – 44% 25 11 0 People Inc. of Virginia

Placement Rate – 86% 52 44 1 Literacy/Numeracy Gains – 100% 4 4 0 Attained a Degree or Certificate – 81% 16 13 0 Exclusions:

1. Institutionalized 2. Health/Medical or Family Care 3. Deceased 4. Reserve Forces Called to Active Duty 5. Relocated to a Mandated Program 6. Invalid or Missing Social Security Number

Operator performance is in line with planned contract performance goals as well as negotiated Performance Measures.

Financial Thru February 28, 2018, our Program Operators expended 59% of available contract funding for all programs. Under WIOA 52% (40% required) of Adult/DLW funds expended have been for required training activities. 84% (75% required) of WIOA Youth program funds have been expended on Out of School Youth with 40% (20% required) expended on Work Experience activities as defined under WIOA. All expenditures are meeting/exceeding current WIOA and State program spending requirements.

PY15 PY 16 % Change PY 17 % ChangePY 18

(projected)Projected %

ChangeDLW 703,946 585,892 -17% 556,743 -5% 501,069 -10%Adult 716,830 795,361 11% 680,561 -14% 612,505 -10%Youth 898,240 1,004,923 12% 867,761 -14% 780,985 -10%Totals 2,319,016$ 2,386,176$ 3% 2,105,065$ -12% 1,894,559$ -10%

Annual WIOA Funding Comparison

Formula

64,000$

Program

DLW 130,000$ Adult 17,000$ Youth 54,000$

Totals $201,000

Total Carryover Funds $265,000

Admin ProgramPY'18

Projections PY17 AllocationDLW $50,107 $450,962 $501,069 $556,743Adult $61,250 $551,254 $612,505 $680,561Youth $78,098 $702,886 $780,985 $867,761Totals $189,456 $1,705,103 $1,894,559 $2,105,065

Admin Program TotalWIOA Funding $189,456 $1,705,103 $1,894,559Carryover $64,000 $201,000 $265,000HEART $19,950 $19,950APG $1,893,001 $1,893,001Ticket/swift Start $11,000 $11,000Total $253,456 $3,830,054 $4,083,510

Total Available Funding Summary

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Draft - PY'18 BUDGET

PY'17 Carryover Funds

Administration

PY '18 WIOA Allocations

Expenses

Staff Salaries $463,180Fringe Benefits $148,220 **Travel $28,000Office Space $52,000Communication/Phones $11,000Office Supplies $10,000Postage $300Printing $1,500Copies & Copier Maint. $1,500Outreach/Media Adv. $11,000Equipment Rent $1,600Dues/Pubs $4,500Training/Professional Development $4,500Meeting Expense $8,000Capital Outlay $0Contractual Ser. $1,495,290Professional Services $10,200Liabiity Insurance $2,500Miscellaneous $1,350Expenses $2,254,640Fiscal Agent Services 65,000Board Reserved Funds 29,000Total Budget $2,348,640

**We will be getting a new health plan. This amount may change

Draft PY'18 BUDGET

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Formula Administration $109,127Formula Adult Program 72,737Formula DLW Program 72,751Formula Youth Program 76,086Formula Total $330,702

APG $1,893,001Heart $19,950Ticket/Swift Start $11,000Non-Formula Total $1,923,952

Grand Total $2,254,654

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Budget Breakdown by Program

WIOA Expenses

Fiscal Agent Services - $65,000

Formula Administration Funds - $65,000*

Board Reserved Funds - $2,000

Formula Administration Funds - $29,000*

Funding Source Projected Funding % of Funds

Formula Administration $253,456 6.2%Formula Adult Program $568,254 13.9%Formula DLW Program $580,962 14.2%Formula Youth Program $756,886 18.5%APG $1,893,001 46.4%HEART $19,950 0.5%Ticket/Swift Start $11,000 0.3%Projected Totals $4,083,510 100.0%

Board Expenses

Formula Administration $109,127Formula Programs $221,575APG $405,217HEART $19,950Ticket/Swift Start $11,000Total $766,870

Fiscal Agent Services $65,000

Board Reserved $29,000

DRAFTNew River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area

Summary of Funding Allocations/Carryover/DistributionsProgram Year 2018

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Distribution to Program Operators % of Funds

Administration:One-Stop Administration $50,000Program Costs: Formula Adult $495,000 Formula DLW $508,000 Formula Youth $680,000 $1,683,000Total to Program Operators $1,733,000

Distribution to Sub-recipientsAPG $347,221Total to Sub-recipients $347,221

Distribution to ContractorsAPG $1,140,563Total to Contractors $1,140,563

Non Designated/Distributed Funds

Formula Administration $329Formula Adult Program $517Formula DLW Program $210Formula Youth Program $801Total Non Designated/Distrubuted $1,857

Grand Totals

Board Expenses $766,870 18.8%Fiscal Agent $65,000 1.6%Board Reserved $29,000 0.7%Program Operators $1,733,000 42.4%Sub-recipients $347,221 8.5%Contractors $1,140,563 27.9%Non Designated $1,857 0.0%Total 4,083,510$ 100%

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DRAFTNew River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area

Summary of Funding Allocations/Carryover/DistributionsProgram Year 2018

B r a n d C h a r t e r

Delivery

Accountability

Tactics

Strategies

Personality

Promise

Positioning

Mission

Essence

Vision

Values

Charter

Planning

Performance

THE VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS BRAND CHARTER

An integrated brand charter is critical

because delivering services from the top of

the pyramid in this model offers an

experience of authentic work—the “flow

state” of effortless excellence. Removing

any component moves your enterprise

away from this high-performance position

toward increasing stress. A brand charter

is comprised of seven components that

together create a sound foundation upon

which to create messaging. These are the

navigational chart and compass for the

new Virginia Career Works brand,

messages, and design.

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Access

Virginia Career Works believes in the power of

convenience, quick engagement, attentive processes, and a

clear and streamlined experience.

Trust

Virginia Career Works earns credibility through each and

every action it takes across its professional and dependable

network of proven service providers delivering consistent

and successful results.

Support

Virginia Career Works is respectful, responsive, and

personable with everyone it meets and cares about the

people it serves, expressing genuine understanding,

empathy, and kindness.

Innovation

Virginia Career Works develops and applies creative

solutions and collaborates with others in order to succeed,

embracing ambitious and dynamic market realities.

The unswerving core pillars and foundation of the organization. Values answer the question:

What does Virginia Career Works stand for?

Insight: While vision is always a “To Be” statement, mission is always a “To Do” statement. This is what everyone who is part of

the Workforce System should get up every day thinking about. Mission most directly informs structure and operational processes

and is the most visible to the market as behavior. If you contemplate an action, establish a policy or protocol, allocate resources, hire

and fire or partner with another entity, the action should be clearly enacting this mission. A good Mission is NOT A LONG LIST of

items, does not use verb statements like “strives to”, or “focuses on” and also clarifies what the organization does not do.

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VALUES

VISION A simple, clear description of your compelling

aspiration; a “to be” statement for you and the

world. Vision answers the question:

Why Virginia Career Works?

Meaningful employment and a high

quality of life for every Virginian and a

qualified, job-ready workforce for

Virginia businesses.

Insight: Brand vision must be

aspirational, high reaching, and reflective

of a goal not only for the workforce

system, but also for Virginia and

Virginians. This is what will happen if you

achieve your mission and live by your

values. The vision is both inspiring and

simple. It makes the brand meaningful,

and it potentiates your long-term

evolution. The vision should motivate

every brand decision as a test of the value

of resources. If an expenditure of capital,

effort, or relationship-capital can’t clearly

drive you toward the Vision, it should be

reviewed again.

MISSIONA succinct description of the work you

will do to achieve the vision. Mission

answers the question:

What does Virginia Career Works do?

Virginia Career Works advances economic

growth by preparing and connecting

individuals with Virginia businesses

looking to hire and build a stronger

workforce.

Insight: While vision is always a “To Be”

statement, mission is always a “To Do”

statement. This is what everyone who is part of

the Workforce System should get up every day

thinking about. Mission most directly informs

structure and operational processes and is the

most visible to the market as behavior. If you

contemplate an action, establish a policy or

protocol, allocate resources, hire and fire or

partner with another entity, the action should

be clearly enacting this mission. A good

Mission is NOT A LONG LIST of items, does

not use verb statements like “strives to”, or

“focuses on” and also clarifies what the

organization does not do.

ESSENCEWhat you want your audiences to feel about

you, voiced in the AUDIENCE first person.

Brand essence answers the question:

How does Virginia Career Works

make me feel?

“Virginia Career Works is where I found

the people and resources that got me

where I wanted to go!”

Insight: Brand essence is the emotional

component of the brand. It is the gut

feeling we want people to have when they

think of us. Essence is very hard to put in to

language, but it is usually best expressed in

the voice of an audience “everyman.” Brand

Essence can be designed but is earned and

realized through behavior over time.

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POSITIONINGWhat you want said about you on the tip of

the tongue. Positioning answers the question:

What is Virginia Career Works?

Virginia Career Works is Virginia’s vital

link between meaningful employment and

growing businesses.

InsightPositioning has to be simple, clear,

focused, and true. This position is fully

supportable and unambiguously defines a

specific territory. It plays to the facts and

makes clear to anyone who wants to join

with you what they are signing up for.

Positioning often is the primary driver of

a brand cut-line and highly influences

market-facing messaging.

PROMISEThe implicit contract between the brand,

employees, partners and the public.

Promise answers the question:

What do I get from Virginia Career Works?

Virginia Career Works identifies, develops,

and connects a diverse, skilled talent pool

with Virginia businesses; changes lives; and

advances economic prosperity.

Insight

Brand promise is often overdone and too

wordy. To be useful, it has to be something

concise and clean that you can deliver

with distinction. At each key decision

point, you should ask; “Does this (action,

product, statement, strategy) deliver on

our promise?”

PERSONALITYThe profile of your brand as stated in its

first-person voice. Brand personality

answers the question:

Who Is Virginia Career Works?

“I’m that dependable friend who’s committed

to help you no matter what. I’ve been at this a

while. If you’re looking for a job, I’m going to

help you. If you’re a business, you can count

on me to deliver. I’ll earn your trust, and we

will go far together. I’ve got your back.”

InsightBrand personality is a qualitative expression of

the attitude, style, and voice of a brand. This

brand is a vessel for building a unique and

beneficial relationship between job seekers and

employers. It is confident, street-smart, clear

headed and compassionate. This brand says,

“We can do this. Step up and work with me

diligently and everything is possible.”

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Projected PY 18 Adult Funding $495,000

$165,000.00

County/RegionAverage of

Unemployed (Sep 2017-Feb 2018)

% of total

Bland County, VA 127 1.52% $2,514.40 Goodwill $77,214Bristol city, VA 368 4.42% $7,285.82 People $87,786 Goodwill $210,401Carroll County, VA 647 7.76% $12,809.58 $165,000 People Inc $284,599Floyd County, VA 326 3.91% $6,454.28 $495,000Galax city, VA 145 1.74% $2,870.77Giles County, VA 376 4.51% $7,444.20Grayson County, VA 379 4.55% $7,503.60Montgomery County, VA 1915 22.98% $37,913.97Pulaski County, VA 865 10.38% $17,125.63Radford city, VA 418 5.02% $8,275.74Smyth County, VA 794 9.53% $15,719.94Washington County, VA 1200 14.40% $23,758.10Wythe County, VA 774 9.29% $15,323.97Total Region 8334 100% $165,000.00

County/RegionAverage of

Unemployment rate (%) (Sep. 2017 - Feb 2018)

% of total

Bland County, VA 4.68% 7.36% $12,150.13 Goodwill $58,199Bristol city, VA 4.88% 7.67% $12,659.11 People $106,801Carroll County, VA 5.07% 7.98% $13,171.80 $165,000Floyd County, VA 3.95% 6.22% $10,268.79Galax city, VA 4.99% 7.85% $12,955.66Giles County, VA 4.66% 7.33% $12,100.66Grayson County, VA 5.48% 8.62% $14,216.57Montgomery County, VA 3.75% 5.91% $9,749.19Pulaski County, VA 5.14% 8.08% $13,333.13Radford city, VA 4.91% 7.73% $12,747.64Smyth County, VA 5.83% 9.17% $15,134.45Washington County, VA 4.45% 7.01% $11,560.95Wythe County, VA 5.76% 9.06% $14,951.91Total Region 64% 100% $165,000.00

County/Region All people below poverty level % of total

Bland County, VA 9.0% 3.61% $5,956.68 Goodwill $74,988Bristol city, VA 18.6% 7.46% $12,310.47 People $90,012Carroll County, VA 16.2% 6.50% $10,722.02 $165,000Floyd County, VA 11.0% 4.41% $7,280.39Galax city, VA 25.1% 10.07% $16,612.52Giles County, VA 13.3% 5.33% $8,802.65Grayson County, VA 18.5% 7.42% $12,244.28Montgomery County, VA 29.1% 11.67% $19,259.93Pulaski County, VA 14.3% 5.74% $9,464.50Radford city, VA 45.6% 18.29% $30,180.51Smyth County, VA 17.9% 7.18% $11,847.17Washington County, VA 14.4% 5.78% $9,530.69Wythe County, VA 16.3% 6.54% $10,788.21Total Region 249.3% 100.00% $165,000.00

Estimated Percent of People in Poverty

1/3 Allotment

PY 18 Funding Distribution Methodology

Average Number of People Unemployed

1/3 AllotmentProposed PY18 Funding Allocation

Averge Percent of Unemployed

1/3 Allotment

PY’18 Contracts to be Extended for One (1) Year

PY’18 Contract Extension Recommended Funding

Administration (One Stop Operator) $50,000 People Inc. of Virginia $50,000

DLW Program People Inc. of Virginia $508,000 Adult $495,000 People Inc. of Virginia $284,599 Goodwill Industries of the Valleys $210,401

Less PY17Proposed PY18 Youth Funding A 680,000$ Goodwil 271,157$ (72,008)

People 408,843$ (137,992)

County/Region18-24 year old w/ HS diploma or GED only % of total 680,000.00$ 226,667$

Bland County, VA 36% 8.1% 18,300.64 Bristol city, VA 40% 9.0% 20,366.00 Goodwill 80,238$ Carroll County, VA 50% 11.1% 25,257.09 People 146,428$ Floyd County, VA 34% 7.6% 17,145.36 Galax city, VA 40% 8.8% 19,927.97 Giles County, VA 10% 2.2% 5,045.05 Grayson County, VA 37% 8.1% 18,414.86 Montgomery County, VA 47% 10.5% 23,745.53 Pulaski County, VA 31% 7.0% 15,850.58 Radford city, VA 37% 8.1% 18,451.95 Smyth County, VA 44% 9.9% 22,383.75 Washington County, VA 24% 5.3% 12,013.35 Wythe County, VA 19% 4.3% 9,764.54

County/Region

Annual # of unemployed people under 24 years old

% of total Unemployed youth 226,667$

Bland County, Virginia 79 2.2% 4,881.861 Goodwill 119,142$ Carroll County, Virginia 193 5.3% 11,926.572 People 107,525$ Floyd County, Virginia 98 2.7% 6,055.980 Giles County, Virginia 78 2.1% 4,820.065 Grayson County, Virginia 193 5.3% 11,926.572 Montgomery County, Virginia 1019 27.8% 62,969.829 Pulaski County, Virginia 341 9.3% 21,072.337 Smyth County, Virginia 308 8.4% 19,033.079 Washington County, Virginia 556 15.2% 34,358.415 Wythe County, Virginia 177 4.8% 10,937.841 Bristol city, Virginia 176 4.8% 10,876.045 Galax city, Virginia 58 1.6% 3,584.151 Radford city, Virginia 392 10.7% 24,223.919 Total Region 3668

226,667$

Location Age group DataFormat Data Total % of total Goodwill 71,776$ Bland < 15 Rate 0 People 154,891$ Bland 15-17 Rate 0Bland 18-19 Rate 20.83 20.8300 2.1% 4,726.38 Bristol < 15 Rate 2.09Bristol 15-17 Rate 9.77Bristol 18-19 Rate 121.39 133.2500 13.3% 30,234.77 Carroll < 15 Rate 0Carroll 15-17 Rate 5.63Carroll 18-19 Rate 73.26 78.8900 7.9% 17,900.35 Floyd < 15 Rate 0Floyd 15-17 Rate 7.09Floyd 18-19 Rate 27.97 35.0600 3.5% 7,955.21 Galax < 15 Rate 0Galax 15-17 Rate 12.74Galax 18-19 Rate 92.11 104.8500 10.5% 23,790.74 Giles < 15 Rate 0Giles 15-17 Rate 18.02Giles 18-19 Rate 111.84 129.8600 13.0% 29,465.57 Grayson < 15 Rate 0Grayson 15-17 Rate 11.15Grayson 18-19 Rate 87.59 98.7400 9.9% 22,404.36 Montgomery < 15 Rate 0.5Montgomery 15-17 Rate 8.63Montgomery 18-19 Rate 5.79 14.9200 1.5% 3,385.39 Pulaski < 15 Rate 0Pulaski 15-17 Rate 16.98015Pulaski 18-19 Rate 101.08 118.0602 11.8% 26,788.16 Radford < 15 Rate 0Radford 15-17 Rate 16.3Radford 18-19 Rate 2.13 18.4300 1.8% 4,181.82 Smyth < 15 Rate 0Smyth 15-17 Rate 12.41Smyth 18-19 Rate 78.43 90.8400 9.1% 20,611.83 Washington < 15 Rate 0Washington 15-17 Rate 14.18Washington 18-19 Rate 58.24 72.4200 7.2% 16,432.29 Wythe < 15 Rate 1.2Wythe 15-17 Rate 10.18Wythe 18-19 Rate 71.43 82.8100 8.3% 18,789.81

Area Total 998.96015

Proposed Youth Funding Model

Teen Birthrate per 1000 for 2014

PY’18 Contracts to be Extended for One (1) Year

PY’18 Youth Contract Extension Recommended Funding

Youth $680,000

People Inc. of Virginia $408,843

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys $271,157

Executive Summary – April 25, 2018 Staff Activities

• System Building/Backbone Organization Support o Go Virginia

Member of Region 1 Hire Education Committee Member of Region 2 Workforce Committee Group proposal for Region 2 funding (incumbent worker training & career expo) –

funded Group proposal for Region 1 funding (incumbent worker training & career exploration

camps) - tabled

o Ongoing: Work Ready Community Steering Team and regional lead Program development/oversight of the Pathways to the American Dream initiative for

Areas 1, 2, 3 & 17 Management Team for the HEART Project (Heart of Appalachia Collaborative Economic

Transition) Working with United Way SWVA to support the Financial Stability Center in

Independence Continued support of all four, and leadership of one, Business Solution Units Center of Excellence Board Director’s Member (Chair of the Partner Committee) Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Education and Talen Committee Member NRV Regional Commission and MR Planning District CEDS committee Career & Technical Education Advisory Board member: Bland, Carroll, Montgomery,

Smyth and Washington Counties and City of Radford

• Business Engagement/Outreach o Montgomery County Chamber Presentation 3/1/18 o WRC Presentation at Onward NRV Investor Meeting 3/15/18 o Wytheville Manufacturing Roundtable 4/11/18 o Podcast with Volvo 4/13/18

• Staff training and development

o General On-going: MOS Certification Training - Administrative Assistant (Della Meadows)

Nomination Committee Rob Goldsmith, Chair Melinda Leland Mary Ann Gilmer Karen Akers Nominations on June 27, 2018 for the following: Officers: Chairman – Business 1st Vice-Chairman – Business 2nd Vice-Chairman – Business (must be a mix of MR & NRV) Executive Committee: All Officers Plus: 4 – Business Current Officers/Executive Committee Executive Committee

1. Mike Miller, Chair (NRV) 2. Joe Ferrell, 1st Vice-Chair (NRV) 3. Robin Meadows, 2nd Vice-Chair 4. Howard Bartholomay (MR) 5. Tim McVey (MR) 6. Jeff Dunnack (MR) 7. Lynn White (NRV)

(must have 4 from Mount Rogers and 3 from NRV)

VBWD One-Stop Report New River/Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Board Wytheville One-Stop Campus and Radford Affiliate Site Reporting Period: July 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 (YTD)

In alignment with the balanced scorecard approach, each Local Workforce Development Board will forward a quarterly report to the Virginia Board of Workforce Development to include:

Customer Service Job seeker customer satisfaction survey results (% of respondents)

Very Satisfied – 100% Satisfied – NA "Very impressed with the atmosphere where every time I am greeted with a friendly welcome and a very helpful VEC employee" Business customer satisfaction survey results

(% of respondents) Very Satisfied – 100% Satisfied – NA

“Resources were helpful to our organization”

Operations Number of new “participants” (job seeker customers) for the one-stop

Wytheville – 559 Radford – 2,652

Number of hires attributed to the One-Stop Center Wytheville – 34 Radford - 86 Number of training activities completed 117

Number of workforce credentials attained 86

Number of new employers registered in Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC)

Wytheville – 21 Radford - 42 Number of new job orders entered into VWC Wytheville – 1,337 Radford – 2,263 Number of new job orders matched in VWC Wytheville – 1,337 Radford – 2,257 Number of job seekers registered in VWC Wytheville – 30,741 Radford – 9,178

Number of employers served by partner staff (An employer “served” is one who had a defined workforce need and received a solution developed by one or more One-Stop Partners.)

Wytheville – 1,756 Radford - 517

Resource Management Narrative which describes adherence to the Resource Management Plan arrangement

Memorandum of Understanding and partner resource sharing meetings are being held. Partner meetings are held regularly to exchange information: 08/02/17 Partner Meeting – 17 Attendees 09/06/17 Partner Meeting – 15 Attendees 12/06/17 Partner Meeting – 21 Attendees 02/14/18 Partner Meeting – 20 Attendees 03/07/18 Partner Meeting – 17 Attendees Business Services Units in Abingdon, Wytheville, Galax, and Radford continue to be active and participate in sponsored activities including Job Fairs.

Professional Development List of professional development and other activities completed

Professional and other activities completed by staff include: 8/16/17 Webinar What's up with WOTC? 8/23/17 Webinar - Long Term and Short Term Industry and Occupational Projections 8/23/17 Unseen Disabilities Presentation 8/30/17 Debt Management 9/27/17 Time Management Training 9/27/17 Trade Session for Jefferson Yarns 11/917 Bland Resource Fair 11/27-30/17 Veterans Conference 12/29/17 Manager and Veteran Staff Employer Visit to Eupepsica 02/19/18 Job Search Secrets Revealed – Guerrilla Marketing 02/20/18 Veterans Activities - DOL 201 Training 02/28/18 Trade Sessions for XALOY Job Fairs: • 02/01 & 02/28 Valley Staffing • 02/05, 02/14, 02/23 & 03/09 Service Master • 02/07 Manpower • 02/07 & 03/07 Team Nurse • 02/12 Virginia Tech • 02/21, 02/22 Klockner • 02/26 & 02/27 Averitt Express • 03/06 & 03/14 AtWork • 03/08 & 03/22 Securitas Security • 03/13 & 03/27 Badcock Furniture • 03/16 First Nat’l Bank • 03/28 NRV Job Fair

Number of frontline staff trained and certified in compliance with State policy

19

Radford Satellite Site

Chris was let go from his position with Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) where he worked as an Environmental Scientist II for two years. Prior to that he had worked for Waste Management as a Project Manager in Hazardous Solid Waste.

People Inc. Dislocated Worker (DW) program staff assisted Chris in looking for employment as a Project Manager, Construction Engineer or as an Environmental Manager. After applying for numerous positions in the region and interviewing for a few of them, he quickly realized that the certifications that he had let expire while working for VA DEQ and Waste Management were an important requirement for every job he applied or was qualified for.

Chris and DW staff reviewed numerous job announcements in his field in Southwest Virginia and compiled a list of certifications that were required the most in those announcements. In order to earn the certifications, Chris would have to take ten (10) eight (8) hour courses offered by DEQ and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and then pass an exam administered by Pearson-Vue for each certification.

In order to complete the classes, the client had to travel to various locations around the state from Hampton Roads to Abingdon. Dislocated Worker program funding paid for the ten courses and exams and Chris paid for the travel, (mileage, hotel and food) expenses incurred while attending the classes. Chris completed the courses and finished testing for the final two certifications in early 2018, earning a total of three (3) certifications: Concrete Plant and Field Certification; DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Combined Administrator and DEQ Storm Water Management Combined Administrator. Once Chris completed the courses and added them to his resume he quickly received multiple job offers. He accepted a position with MBP INC. as a Construction Inspector because it allowed him to remain in Southwest Virginia. Chris earns $23 per hour and has a full benefits package including medical benefits for him and his family. In summary, Chris completed his certifications successfully and obtained gainful, unsubsidized employment utilizing his existing and upgraded skills.

“People Incorporated’s Dislocated Worker Program helped me align my experience and career goals with the latest courses and certifications. These certifications allowed me to negotiate a higher starting salary than I expected. “

Chris Branscome

This is Arielle Whitmore and she just completed her GED with the Mt. Rogers Adult Education Program provided at the Wytheville Onestop Campus. She had been homeschooled by her mom and decided last spring she wanted to go ahead and get her GED under her belt so she could go to college. Her mom researched through the internet and found the Mt. Rogers Adult Education Program and felt like it would be a good fit for her daughter. She enrolled in the program on July 5, 2017 and completed her GED on February 27, 2018. She originally felt that she would complete the program in a few months but found out as she went on that it was going to take a little longer. Did she give up? NO! She set a goal to finish by her 18th birthday in November. When that date passed she set a new goal for Christmas time. When that date passed she set another goal for February and that’s when she succeeded. Arielle says that the key to her success was “setting daily goals of working on GED academy and practicing skills that she was challenged with”. She admits that she struggled with concepts in math and writing the essay in Reading but she didn’t let that discourage her from continuing to complete her GED. When she didn’t understand something she would ask for help from her teachers who would work through the problems with her and give her tips and strategies to use and redo lessons on GED academy. Her new motto is “practice makes perfect”. She even got her first job through the help of her teachers at Mt. Rogers. We asked Arielle what she enjoyed most about the class and she stated, “the people”. Arielle has now set a new goal of applying to Wytheville Community College and maybe enrolling into the dental hygiene program. She is excited about her future and the opportunities that have opened up for her now she has gotten her GED.

Area Layoffs and Closures - YTD March 2018

Trade sessions were held for XALOY on February 28, 2018

Company Event Affected Employees

Announcement or Effective

Date

Status

Kmart Abingdon, VA

Closure 35 December 2017 Completed

Magic Mart Abingdon, VA


Jefferson Yarns Pulaski, VA

Closure 31 May 2017 Completed

Volvo Trucks North American Dublin, VA

Layoffs 500 February 2017 RESCINDED

Titan International Inc. Saltville, VA

Layoffs 80 December 2017 Completed

Sears Bristol, VA & Kingsport, TN

Closure Not Announced

March 2017 Completed

Southwestern Virginia Training Center Hillsville, VA

Closure 300 June 2018 On-going

Celanese Narrows, VA

Layoffs 27 November 2016 Completed

Kennametal, Inc. Chilhowie, VA

Closure 89 April 2017 Completed

Sandvik Bristol, VA


Norsdon Xaloy Pulaski, VA

Closure 146 December 2017 On-going

GE’s Fairchild Mining Equipment

Glen Lyn, VA

Closure 59 April 2017 Completed

Aegisound Christiansburg, VA


Kmart Wytheville &

Martinsville, VA

Closure Not Announced

December 2016 Completed

Volvo Trucks North American Dublin, VA

Layoffs 800 February & September 2016

Completed

Ball Corporation Bristol. VA

Closure 230 July 2016 Completed

Yokohama Tire Salem, VA

Layoffs 50 October 2016 Completed

General Shale Atkins, VA

Closure 39 February 2016 Completed

PROJECT UPDATE

SUBMITTED BY

People Incorporated of Virginia

03/31/18

Recruitment/Training – People Inc. staff recruited 15 individuals to participate in

various career training activities primarily designed to upgrade existing skills in the

health care field. Nine (9) participants have completed training and are employed and

six (6) individuals will complete training in May 2018. Training Number Trainees Outcomes

Certified Professional Coder 3 Completed Preparation

Seminar but did not pass

certification.

(All 3 are employed but

only 1 in medical field)

LPN to RN Bridge Program 1 Expected Completion

05/2018

Health Information

Management

1 Expected Completion

05/2018

Employed Worker to LPN 5 4 – Expected Completion

05/2018

1 – Employed Certified

Assistant Nurse

Employed Worker to Medical

Assistant

5 5 – Certified Medical

Assistant Credential

5 - Employed Medical

Assistant

PROJECT UPDATE

SUBMITTED BY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS 4/19/18

Recruitment – Goodwill staff worked with Carilion New River Valley, Lewis Gale-Montgomery Regional Hospital, and various assisted living facilities to identify existing CNA candidates to assess and enroll into T2C to become Certified Medical Assistants. We identified 11 youth and adults to participate in the program. These individuals have completed the enrollment and assessment process. Because we had two individuals drop out, we have recruited two additional participants. We also have enrolled two additional individuals in November bringing the total participant count to 15. Training – Fast Track Health Care provided the CMA training for the first group. 9 individuals began general training in April and began the CMA portion of the training on May 8. Two people have dropped out. One individual left the class due to having to take care of a sick family member. One had some personal changes that required a change in training schedule. individual. Cohort 1 class participants completed clinical rotations. Three students to date have received credentials and have entered training related employment. Two students are employed at Richfield and one is employed at Carilion Clinic. Because of concerns with the training provider, we have now partnered with Virginia Tech Office of Continuing Education and Condensed Curriculum International (CCI), a private training provider that works with many community colleges nationwide. Goodwill has now established a medical training lab in Christiansburg and is hosting the CMA cohort that started on 12/4/17. Four T2C participants enrolled in that cohort. All of them passed the credentialing exam last week and have now entered employment. We had much better success partnering with Virginia Tech and our plan is to hold regular cohorts every three months. Employer Engagement – As a result of the recruitment efforts for the program, we have strengthened relationships with Carilion, Lewis Gale, Med Express, and several assisted living facilities throughout the New River Valley. Enhanced Partnership – As noted earlier, we have developed a new partnership with Virginia Tech and CII, and we have built training capacity for the New River Valley through establishment of the Goodwill Training Center in Christiansburg.

Business Contacts: January – March 2018

January • Spectrum Group: Met with HR staff and Diana Lyons with DOLI to talk about the

apprenticeships. Will work with HR staff to create instruction sheets and schedule a meeting with DOLI’s training coordinator.

• Volvo Group Truck Operations: Working with staff to plan multiple hiring events in several areas. Worked with partner agencies in two other Workforce Areas in this effort. The events were multi-process and included online application completion, manual dexterity testing and interviewing. Assisting in the implementation of these events by recruiting Workforce Partners to market the events as well as provide job seeker assistance at events themselves. Personally worked at two of the events. o Galax , VA – Area 2, January 10 (236 attendees) o Dublin , VA – Area 2, January 16

• Volvo Group Truck Operations: Also met with the manager of the paint department to learn about the skill sets they are having difficulty finding and tour the paint area to see how those skills are applied.

• BondCote: Working with Sam Wolford of GenEdge schedule a meeting to discuss their workforce needs.

• Volvo Group Truck Operations: Worked with Volvo staff and workforce partners (NRCC, Goodwill, People Inc, and NRCC) to implement a job fair/interviewing event. The event was a multi-step process with online application completion, manual dexterity testing and interviewing. Over 350 jobseekers attended the 6 hour event.

• ProChem: Outreach to Lacy Hatcher, HR Manager, about connecting with SVAM CoE to create a custom training for their welding needs. Will also join DOLI representatives for a meeting in March to talk about apprenticeships.

• Spectrum Brands: Worked with Keri Corkins, HR Manager, to find some pre-hire assessments options. Will also join DOLI representatives for a meeting to continue talks about apprenticeships, in particular for their Compounder position.

• Heart/GenEdge Risk Management Workshop: Attending the workshop and chatted with participating company representatives from Barker Microfarads, Inc. and Wolf Hills Fabricators.

• Universal Fibers: Worked with SVAM Center of Excellence, VHCC, and the company to register 4 employees in the Siemens I training class at VHCC. The Pathways to the American Dream project was able to support the employees.

February

• Darco Southern: Met with Joe Hughes of Darco Southern, along with Joanie McCleary and Beth Carico of People, Inc. Talked with him about available workforce services, including work experiences and toured the facility. I am working with Mr. Hughes on creating a job description for the company’s general production position.

• Phoenix Packaging Operations: Follow up about current internships in their facility and assisting with overcoming challenges.

• HEYTex USA (BondCote): Met with the new President, Martin Denney and Sam Wolford, GenEdge and a representative of MATAAC. Shared information about workforce services. Will connect them to Goodwill for discussion of work experience opportunities. They have an interest in Lean Six Sigma (going through a project at the moment through the Heart Project) and I forwarding information about the upcoming Black Belt training as well as Pathways Incumbent Worker information. They currently have 4 open positions and I shared those opportunities through our BSU network and assisted in getting them listed on VaWC. The company is interested in future growth and believe that part of that is mapping career paths inside the company. I visited with Sharon Layman, Curriculum Specialist to start that process.

• Mar-Bal, Inc.: Rose Manuel, HR Manager joined the NRV Business Services meeting and spoke with partners about the company, their hiring process and workforce challenges they face. She later forwarded their job opening information which was shared with all BSU members.

• Virginia Tech: Jeff Cumberland, Talent Acquisition Manager spoke to the NRV Business Services group and shared specific information about their hiring process (to do’s and don’t’s of getting an application through their process). He also shared information about the different types of opportunities available including emergency hires and the temporary pools.

• Manufacturing Career Fair-Abingdon: Participating companies – MEC, Utility Trailer Manufacturing-Atkins, Utility Trailer Manufacturing-Glade Spring and Samuel Pressure Vessels (Area One).

• United Industrial Services: Met with Kevin and Nick Wiley, Owners and Sam Wolford, GenEdge. Discussed their challenges (most are workforce related) and workforce services. Also, United Industrial Services is a coal-impacted company and eligible for the Heart Project. Sam shared information about the services available to them through GenEdge. Sam will have a follow up conversation with them. They have an interest in working with Youth, possibly through an internship or OJT and I will connect them with Goodwill.

• Backcounty.com: Coordinated and participated in a Listen & Learn tour of their facility for 20 workforce and economic development partners. Talked about their workforce needs. Later shared their current job opening information with all workforce partners in the New River Valley.

• Hollingsworth & Vose: Worked with Doug Robinson, HR Manager, to get their Heart Project application completed and accepted. Working with the company on a Pathways/Heart Incumbent Worker Training project for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training for a process engineer as well as a Heart Project Incumbent Worker Training project for Certified Energy Manager training for another.

• Camrett Logistics: Working with Melissa Dempsey, HR Manager, as well as People, Inc., WCC and Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education on customer computer training for multiple employees.

• Cogar Manufacturing: Met with John Cogar and GSI (staffing agency) about the company’s workforce needs, available workforce services and the Heart Project.

March

• Talked with Mar-Bal, Inc. about the possibility of a Listen and Learn tour of their facility in Dublin.

• Gave a presentation on Workforce Services to Radford City businesses at a Radford Chamber of Commerce “Business over Breakfast” event.

• Spectrum Brands: Participated in the second apprenticeship meeting with Spectrum with DOLI and Montgomery County Economic Development.

• ProChem: Participated in initial apprenticeship meeting with ProChem with DOLI, Montgomery County Economic Development and Sharon Layman, Curriculum Specialist. Sharon is working with the company on pre-hire assessment options as well as training programs in engineering. Also working with SVAM CoE to create a custom welding training for one of their current welders (to be sponsored through Pathways as an incumbent worker).

• Darco Southern: Finalized job description for general production position. Working to create descriptions for Production Scheduler and Sales positions.

• Skyline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Shared employment opportunities with workforce and community partners.

• Montgomery County: Shared employment opportunities with workforce and community partners.

• HAPCO: Worked with HR staff to get employee registered in Black Belt training and supported through Pathways.

• HEYTex USA (BondCote): Shared employment opportunities with workforce and community partners.

• Automation Creations, Inc.: Met with the management of ACI to learn more about their company and possible workforce needs.

• NRV Credit Union: Met with the Credit Union manager to talk about possible partnership opportunities with workforce partners.

• Wythe/Bland Listen and Learn Tours: With a group of workforce and economic development partners, toured four manufacturing facilities – Quadrant EPP, Coperion, Southwest Specialty Heat Treat and ABB, Inc.

• NRV Disability Resource Center: Shared employment opportunities with workforce and community partners.

• New River Computing: Talked with management about the Pathways project and incumbent worker training support. Also about sharing employment opportunities through our Business Services network.

• New River Valley Job Fair Expo participating companies: @Work Personnel Service, Adecco, Allen Providing Health Care Services, Inc., Americold Logistics, Ames Textile, Autozone, Inc., Backcountry.com, BAE Systems, Baseline Solar Solutions, Blue Ridge PBS, Carilion Clinic, Celanese, City of Roanoke, Conrock, Corning Inc., Cumulus Media, Draper Aden Associates, Elwood Staffing, Express Employment Professionals, Gay and Neel, Inc., HEYtex USA (Bondcote), Highland Memory Gardens, Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Hollingsworth & Vose, Imperial Group, Jefferson Apartments, Kollmorgen, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, Mar-Bal Inc, Mohawk Industries, Montgomery County Public Schools, Moog, Inc., National Bank, New River Valley Community Services, New River Valley Senior Services, Phoenix Packaging Operations, Positive Radio Group, Professional Networks, Inc., Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, Pulaski Police Department, Radford University, Rhino Sports and Entertainment Services, Roanoke Fire-EMS, Rudy L Hawkins Electrical, Inc., Seymour Staffing, Sheetz, Southwest VA Moving and Storage,

Spectrum Brands, Strengthening Our System, Inc., US Army, Valley Staffing, Inc., Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech Police, Wall Residences, Whitebarrel and Workforce Unlimited.

• Wall Residences: Assisted company with finding other job fair/recruiting opportunities. • LewisGale Hospital: Assisted company with finding other job fair/recruiting opportunities.

Summary for the 2018 New River Valley Job Fair Expo

• Date: March 28, 2018 • Location: New River Community College, Dublin, VA • 56 businesses/organizations participated:

1. @Work Personnel Service 2. Adecco 3. Allen Providing Health Care Services, Inc. 4. Americold Logistics 5. Ames Textile 6. Autozone, Inc. 7. Backcountry.com 8. BAE Systems 9. Baseline Solar Solutions 10. Blue Ridge PBS 11. Carilion Clinic 12. Celanese 13. City of Roanoke 14. Conrock 15. Corning Inc. 16. Cumulus Media 17. Draper Aden Associates 18. Elwood Staffing 19. Express Employment Professionals 20. GAY AND NEEL, INC. 21. HEYtex USA 22. Highland Memory Gardens 23. Highland Ridge Rehab Center 24. Hollingsworth & Vose 25. Imperial Group 26. Jefferson Apartments 27. Kollmorgen 28. LewisGale Hospital Pulaski

29. Mar-Bal Inc 30. Mohawk 31. Montgomery County Public Schools 32. Moog, Inc. 33. National Bank 34. New River Valley Community Services 35. New River Valley Senior Services 36. Phoenix Packaging Operations 37. Positive Radio Group 38. Professional Networks, Inc. 39. Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce 40. Pulaski Police Department 41. Radford University 42. Rhino Sports and Entertainment Services 43. Roanoke Fire-EMS 44. Rudy L Hawkins Electrical,Inc 45. Seymour Staffing 46. Sheetz 47. Southwest VA Moving and Storage 48. Spectrum Brands 49. Strengthening Our System,. Inc 50. US Army 51. Valley Staffing, Inc. 52. Virginia Tech 53. Virginia Tech Police 54. Wall Residences 55. Whitebarrel 56. Workforce Unlimited

• 235 Job seekers checked-in o Floyd County – 5% o Giles County – 11% o Montgomery County – 19% o Pulaski County – 38% o Radford City – 13% o Others – 15%; Wythe County, Roanoke City, Alleghany County, Bland County, Carroll County, Botetourt

County, Galax City, West Virginia o Employment Status: Unemployed – 54%, Part-Time – 24%, Full-Time – 22%

• 6 Workforce/Community Partners participated: 1. Community Health Center of the New River

Valley 2. Dept for Aging and Rehabilitative Services 3. Dress For Success 4. GoodCare 5. Goodwill

6. New River Community Action 7. New River Community College 8. New River Mount Rogers WDB 9. NRV SHRM 10. People, Inc. 11. RIDE Solutions

12. Veterans Program - VEC 13. Virginia Dept of Veterans Services

14. Virginia Dept of Medical Assistance Services

• Event partners: o New River Community College o New River/Mount Rogers WDB o People, Inc. o Virginia Employment Commission o Montgomery County DSS

o Virginia Dept for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

o Goodwill Industries of the Valley o Pulaski County DSS

Summary for the 2018 Twin County Spring Career Fair

• Date: April 19, 2018 • Location: Crossroads Institute, Galax, VA • 43 businesses/organizations participated:

1. Access Home Health Care 2. Allen Providing Health Care Services, Inc. 3. At Work Personnel Services 4. Blue Ridge Home Health Care 5. Bottomley Enterprises 6. Carroll County DSS 7. Core Health & Fitness 8. DLP TCRH 9. DSV Solutuions, LLC 10. Ethan Allen Distribution 11. Galax Health and Rehab 12. Grayson County School Board 13. Grayson Rehabilitation and Health Care

Center 14. Guardian Industries 15. Heritage Hall-Laurel Meadows 16. Joy Ranch 17. Klockner Pentaplast 18. Life Center of Galax 19. Mary Kay 20. Mohawk Industries 21. Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

22. New River Valley Regional Jail 23. Oak Hall Cap & Gown 24. Professional Networks, Inc. 25. Pulaski Police Department 26. Rescare/Creative Family Solutions 27. River North Correctional Center 28. RotoMetrics 29. Senior Home Share, LLC 30. Skyline Nursing and Rehab Center 31. Southwest Virginia Home Health 32. Team Nurse 33. The Results Companies 34. US Army 35. Vanguard Furniture 36. Virginia Conservation Police 37. Virginia Kare Home Health 38. Virginia State Police 39. Virginia Tech Police 40. Waddell Nursing and Rehab 41. Wall Residences 42. Westaff 43. Workforce Unlimited

• Participating businesses represented over 300 job openings • 150 Job seekers checked-in (Multiple entrances to the building prevented us from catching everyone)

o Carroll County – 34% o Galax City – 26% o Grayson County – 40% o Others – 11%; Floyd County, Highland County, Patrick County, Smyth County, Wythe County, North Carolina o Employment Status: Unemployed – 57%, Part-Time – 29%, Full-Time – 13%

• 6 Workforce/Community Partners participated: 1. Family Resource Center 2. GoodCare/Goodwill 3. Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education

4. People, Inc. 5. Virginia Employment Commission 6. Wytheville Community College

• Event partners: o Wytheville Community College o New River/Mount Rogers WDB o People, Inc. o Virginia Employment Commission o Crossroads SBDC

o Virginia Dept for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

o Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing

o Pulaski County DSS

Jenny Bolte, Project Manager * (540) 838-9400 * [email protected]

PATHWAYS TO THE AMERICAN DREAM

NRMR Workforce Development Board

PROGRESS REPORT April 2018 Year Two began in January with a flurry of activity, enrolling new participants and assisting completing participants in job obtainment. Enrollment target for Year Two is 300 with a combined target from Year One of 500 (375 Un/Under Employed and 125 Incumbent Workers). We are on target with our enrollment goals as well as participant type (75% participants un/under employed and 25% incumbent worker). Enrollments to Date:

Participants Number Enrollments per Industry

Unemployed 174 Healthcare 354

Underemployed 172 IT 6

Incumbent 116 Manufacturing 102

Total: 462

Enrollments per Occupation:

Medical Records and Health Information Technician

25 Machinists 1 Computer Systems Analyst

1

Registered Nurse 131 Mechanical Engineering Technicians

1 Computer Programmer 2

Respiratory Therapist 12 Mechanical Engineering 2 Computer User Support Specialist

3

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

1 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians

35

Dental Hygienist 1 Mechanical Engineering Technicians

17

Radiologic Technologist 11 Engineering Technicians 22

Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic

67 Chemical Technicians 1

Pharmacy Tech 1 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

4

Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse

76 Industrial Machinery Mechanic

5

Phlebotomist 8 Machinery Maintenance 1

*Data Not Identified 21 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

13

Credentials per Industry per Participant (unduplicated count):

Healthcare Manufacturing Information Technology

113 54 1

Success toward Project Goals: I. Program Implementation Activity 1: Project Launch: Completed Activity 2: Outreach and Recruitment: Ongoing

Jenny Bolte, Project Manager * (540) 838-9400 * [email protected]

Activity 3: Enrollment and Training

Deliverable: Status: Eligible and suitable applicants complete Intake process and are admitted into the program. (Y1-2 Goal: 500) 462 1,100 individuals enroll in training. (Y1-2 Goal: 500) 462 935 (85%) individuals complete training. (Y1-2 Goal: 361) 160 Skills-gap training is provided to participants to assist them in attaining credentials. (Y1-2 Goal: 319) 168 619 (75%) of the un and underemployed targeted population obtain employment in a middle-skilled job. (Y1-2 Goal: 239) 97 248 (90%) of the incumbent targeted population retain or advance in employment. (Y1-2 Goal: 96) 31

Activity 4: Paid Work-Based Learning

Internship 2

On-the-Job-Training 7

Apprenticeship 0

Activity 5: Job Placement -- 97 to date. Main challenge is in obtaining Employment Verification from employers. We are pursuing alternative ways to obtain this data. Activity 6: Follow-up

Deliverable: Status: Navigator and partners continue to provide coaching, support services, and other supports to participants to facilitate successful transitions into employment

128

Follow-up Specialist continues to encourage continued learning and skill development in preparation for career pathway advancement

128

Activity 7: Reporting Ongoing – Reports made monthly to NRMRWDB and/or CLEO Board. Quarterly Narrative and Data Reports submitted on time to the DOL. Financial Reports reconciled monthly with Fiscal Operator. Quarterly In-Kind and Leverage Reports submitted to Fiscal Operator. II. Training Development Activity 1: Career Pathway and Curricula Development/Modification – Ongoing -- 56 Pathways training programs are included on the local area Approved Training Provider List in order to increase access to WIOA and other WIOA partner funding streams. Activity 2: Online Portal Development - In development – Working with Lord Fairfax Community College Activity 3: Prior Learning Assessment System Development - In development – Working with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) III. Partnership Development Activity 1: Develop partnerships with Business and Industry, Economic Development, Education and Training, Workforce (WIOA) System, Non-Profits, and Faith-based Organizations - Ongoing – 75 Strategic Partnerships established. IV. Program Evaluation and Sustainability Activity 1: Program Evaluation and Sustainability – Ongoing -- Working with our internal evaluator as well as exploring the possibility of having Virginia Tech’s Office of Economic Development assist with the Impact Study.

SUCCESS STORY

April, 2018

Pathways to the American Dream Project is Helping Over 100 Nursing Students

in the Region Enter the Workforce this Summer

Over 100 students from Wytheville Community College, New River Community College, and Radford University are graduating this May as Registered Nurses and will take their national certifications in June. These graduates will be entering the workforce this summer, and many have already accepted positions at the following facilities (not a complete list): New River Valley Medical Center, New River Assisted Living, Pulaski Health and Rehab, Pulaski Medical, Lewis Gale

Hospital-Pulaski, Lewis Gale Hospital-Blacksburg, Carilion Family Medicine, Carilion Clinic, Warm Hearth, Radford Health and Rehab, Skyline Nursing and Rehab, and the Child-Adolescent Health Associates of the NRV. Thus far, the median wage for these students is $24.00. Approximately $200,000.00 of Pathways Funding has been allocated for these students with over $2.25 million in leveraged funds.

A Word from one of our Training Partners: “I have seldom seen the dedication and attention that Elizabeth has provided to our nursing students. She has come to our classes to meet with them in person…and has been available by phone and email to accommodate their schedules. She has worked closely with me to keep me informed. It is difficult for students to pay for the many added expenses in a nursing

program. Nursing students can have $3,000 (or more) of additional expenses over students in other majors. This can be a barrier to completing their education and entering the workforce as an RN. This grant opportunity for these students will tremendously help with their transition to practice. I greatly appreciate the work that you all are doing and for working so closely with our students. I sincerely hope that this grant can continue. Thank you to all who have made this possible.” --Dr. Sharla Cooper, Associate Director for Undergraduate Programs, Radford University A Word from Several Participants: “When I entered the nursing program, I never stopped to think about any expenses that would accumulate other than schooling. I had no idea that there were so many fees for testing, applying and being approved to sit for the nursing boards. But here I am facing the ever mounting pile of fees that I face. I currently work part-time, but have had to rely on student loans and a Pell grant to pay for college. Being a part of this project has taken a large weight off of my shoulders and has allowed me to concentrate on this semester, instead of worrying how I am ever going to be able to pay for my after college expenses. This project has been an immense relief, not only in not worrying but also in knowing that I can sit for boards and be able to realize my dream of being a registered nurse. Thank you for the opportunity.” M.D. “It has not been cheap trying to reach my goal of being able to make a difference in people's lives and sign RN behind my name. It is difficult after cutting my hours at work to be able to afford any extra supplies I need,

along with gas to and from school, and any other bills that I have outside of school. Since I received this financial assistance. I am very thankful as are my family, friends, and coworkers who have all supported me through this journey. I am very excited to report that I have a job offer with a starting pay of $24.75 at Carilion working in the Emergency Room. Thank you so much for helping me see the light at the end of my tunnel. I could not have gotten this far without your help!!” B.W. “I have drained my savings and checking account to make this nursing dream a reality. This financial assistance has allowed me to go take my board in June as soon as I graduate. Otherwise I would have to wait to save up money to go take the board exam. I don't really know what I would have done if I hadn’t gotten the financial assistance. There is no plan B! Since I received Pathways funding, I have already applied to the Virginia Board of Nursing and I am excited about passing my exam so that I can start my dream job as an RN in the operating room. Thank You!” E.C. “It means so much to me to receive this financial assistance. I am a single Mom trying to work when I can, get through school, and take care of two small children. I am very excited to have worked so hard to be able to sit for my boards. I know it is very costly even after graduation, but I have really benefited from this program. I have been offered a Labor and Delivery position at Lewis Gale Montgomery, and I have really benefited from the help with the cost of applications, exams and scrubs. Thank you very much.” E.M. “I love nursing and although I came into this older and feeling at a much bigger disadvantage than others, I feel the personal growth I have undergone throughout this journey is remarkable. However, it still has its challenges. Being a single parent while working and going to school is very hard. We don't have the means to afford many extra expenses. Assistance with extra review materials and NCLEX fees has helped me and my family tremendously. My children have been very patient and understanding during this process, and I owe it to them to do well and succeed! Everything I do, I do for them. I also owe it to my future patients to do the very best that I can do. I am grateful for this opportunity.” C.R. “I am an older adult in the process of a new career change. I have greatly benefited from financial assistance as well as other educational opportunities the program offers. I plan on using my new skills to improve my life as well as the lives of others through a new career in nursing. Pursuing this goal has created a financial burden for me as I struggle to support myself as well as help my teenage son with his educational expenses. Funding from the program has helped me with exam and application fees plus other necessary costs. I have worked hard to stretch my budget throughout nursing school and any assistance I could receive has been greatly appreciated as I pursue this dream of a new life in health care while helping the people of Southwest Virginia. Thank you for this opportunity.” J.M.

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Travel Reimbursement Request

I hereby certify that on ____________________ I traveled to attend a _______________________________________ meeting scheduled that same date. I am requesting travel reimbursement as follows: __________ X $0.545/mile = $ _______________________ Total Miles Reimbursement Requested ____________________________ Name ____________________________ ______________ Signature Date

2018 Workforce Development Board Meeting Schedule

February 28, 2018 April 25, 2018 June 27, 2018 August 22, 2018 October 24, 2018 December 12, 2018 (Joint with Elected Officials)

All meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of alternating months at the Wytheville Meeting Center (behind Wytheville Community College) beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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