This event is funded, wholly or in part, using funds provided by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and/or the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.

NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

MEETING AGENDA

February 22, 2016

Facilitating and coordinating workforce initiatives, enabling economic growth and increasing the standard of living in our region.

CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME OF GUEST – Chair White

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA (Previously Distributed) • Approval of December 7, 2016 Meeting Minutes• Financials• Operational Summary & Performance• Approve NRCC Training Programs

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Strategic Planning - Approve the PY17-19 Strategic Plan

CONSORTIUM BOARD UPDATE – John Garner, Chair

WDB BY-LAWS REVIEW – Ronnie Martin

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMARY

BOARD ENRICHMENT – Local Workforce Development Board Study, Sharon Johnson, Doctorial Candidate University of Southern Mississippi

PARTNER REPORTS

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

Virginia Apprentice Program: Patty Moore

Institute of Higher Education: Melinda Leland Virginia's Employment Services: Karen Akers

Economic & Community Development: Josh Lewis WIOA Title I Programs: Darrell Blankenship & Mary Ann Gilmer • One-Stop Operator• T2C Project

Job Corps: Mike Steele Special Grants: WDB Staff • Disability Employment Initiative/CPID• POWER• Rapid Response• Pathways to the American Dream

NEXT SCHEDULED WDB MEETING – April 26, 2017 – Wytheville Meeting Center – 10:00 a.m.

ADJOURN

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JOINT MEETING OF THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND CONSORTIUM BOARD

MEETING MINUTES

December 7, 2016 A joint meeting of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board and the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area Consortium Board was held on December 7, 2016 at the Wytheville Meeting Center. Those in attendance were as follows:

WDB Members Consortium Members Staff Lynn White, Chair Robin Meadows John Garner, Chair Marty Holliday Pam Allison Patricia Moore Kenneth Belton Ronnie Martin Howard Bartholomay Robert Pierce Andy McCready Beverly Burke Shirley Carlson Terry Smusz Rex Hill Della Meadows Jeff Dunnack Mike Steele Brenda Sutherland Kimber Simmons Joseph Ferrell Rick Weaver Rob Gropman Renee Sturgill Mary Ann Gilmer Robbie Wyrick Steve Truitt Holly Lesko Rob Goldsmith Mary Biggs Brad Schassberger, Intern Jared Iroler Anthony Isom Guests Josh Lewis Brenda Rigney Sarah Lyon-Hill Timothy McVey Beth Carico Rocky Warren Charles Williams Aaron Sizemore Jason Moretz WDB Chair White and Consortium Board Chair Garner called the joint meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. and welcomed all attendees to the meeting. Chair Garner led the group in a moment of silence/reflection and the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Holliday introduced Board staff present at the meeting. She expressed her appreciation of the staff and complimented them on doing a great job. The Chairs of each Board had their Board members introduce themselves. Chair White had the guests introduce themselves. Chair Garner asked Ms. Burke to call the Consortium Board roll. The roll was called and a quorum was not present. Chair White asked Ms. Burke to call the WDB roll. The roll was called and a quorum was present. Chair White asked for a motion to approve the agenda on behalf of the WDB. Mr. McVey made the motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Carlson seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

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Chair Garner asked that the Consortium Board Executive Committee meet before lunch to vote on all items that required a vote The floor was opened for public comments. There were none. Chair White asked for a motion to approve the WDB Consent Agenda items which had been previously distributed. Ms. Meadows made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items. Ms. Smusz seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Mr. Goldsmith and Ms. Gilmer abstained. Due to lack of a quorum of Consortium Board members, no official action will be taken at this time to approve Consent Agenda items, however, all items will be addressed by the Executive Committee. A discussion was held on the revised Consortium Board Agreement, though no action was taken. Ms. Holliday asked WDB members to review the proposal and budgets for the Training to Careers (T2C) project that has been proposed by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and People Inc. along with the document showing the possible distribution scenarios of undesignated Adult and Youth funds. After a brief discussion Mr. Ferrell made the motion to approve the project and budgets as presented. Mr. Dunnack seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with Ms. Gilmer and Mr. Goldsmith abstaining. Ms. Smusz made a motion that the remaining undesignated Adult and Youth funds be distributed to the Program Operators as noted. Mr. Bartholomay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with Ms. Gilmer and Mr. Goldsmith abstaining. WDB Committee Reports: • Budget & Administrative Committee: Ms. Holliday stated that the completion of the Financial

Disclosure Statement is required for all Board members each program year. Those listed in the Board packet must get their completed document to either Mr. Martin or herself as soon as possible.

• Strategic Planning Committee: Ms. Holliday reviewed the Strategic Plan Timeline with the Boards. The Plan will be due to the State by March 1 and will need approval from both Boards with signatures from both Chairs at that time. This is a very short timeline. All in attendance were asked to vote and comment on a new Mission & Vision Statement. Voting will be conducted during lunch by placing a dot sticker on the preferred Mission Statement and Vision Statement. Board members will be kept appraised of the draft plan via email.

Mr. Martin updated the Boards on the Fiscal Agent Report and Operational Summary. He stated that all PY’15 WIOA Program funds will be expended with the submission of the November report. After completion of first four months of the current program year, Program Operators are meeting or exceeding planned program objectives. Operationally, Mr. Martin stated, everything is flowing well for PY’16. Ms. Holliday reviewed the Executive Summary, there were no comments or questions.

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Partner Reports: • Adult Education: Shirley Carlson stated with the changes in WIOA, Adult Ed has been proactive in

learning how to reach out to the community and professional development. She stated that they are not a tutoring agency and not just for those who do not have a High School Diploma. Adult Ed. is partnering with the Good Care program providing not only Adult Education but also with soft skills training using computer software. They are working with DSS and the Community Colleges regarding the WCG (Workforce Credential Grant).

• Career & Technical Education: Rick Weaver stated that Montgomery County is working on Career

Planning and Work Ready Certifications for students. Students in High School are taking “Career” trips and going to NRCC for a Career Day. A brief discussion followed.

• Community Based Organizations: Terry Smusz stated with winter coming their key focus will be on

homelessness in the NRV. She stated that their program working with homeless men was working very well. The Swift Start Program has started and the VIA program will be gearing up to assist with income tax returns. Rob Goldsmith stated that People Inc has received millions of dollars in tax credits to sell to businesses in distressed areas. So far several historical buildings have been renovated in different service areas. They hope to help 8-10 business projects this year with those tax credits.

• Institute of Higher Education: In the absence of Melinda Leland, Ms. Holliday shared with the Boards

a list of Workforce Credentials classes that the three community colleges will be offering.

• Economic & Community Development: Josh Lewis stated that Economic Development is in transition right now which is slowing the pipeline of activity in the system. The Go Virginia initiative is forming a Regional Council. The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce area is being split into two regions. He hopes to have more information at the next Board meeting.

• Job Corps: Mike Steele reminded the Board that the Marion site is an all medical facility. The

students are encouraged to participate in community activities. Some activities in the future include Martin Luther King day service and Reading Across America. Mr. Steele invited Board members to their Community Relations Council meeting on Friday, December 9 at noon.

• TANF Programs: Tony Isom stated that DSS is implementing a new eligibility program across the

State. Grayson County is partnering with their community action program in getting people back to work. They are working on providing transportation for clients to get to work.

• Title 1 Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Pam Allison stated that DARS was focusing on students with

disabilities in High School. They are currently advertising for three new positions in the area to work with students with disabilities in grades 9-12. These clients will then transition to adult case managers when they graduate.

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• Virginia Apprentice Program: Patty Moore stated that several companies have expressed interest in apprenticeships. She is currently working with high schools on CTE. She is working with Darrell Blankenship of People Incorporated on Incumbent Worker Training.

• WIOA Title I Programs: Beth Carico of People Incorporated gave the One-Stop Operator report and

highlighted the success stories. She informed the Boards that there was an Industry Specific Job Fair in Galax next Tuesday.

• Special Grants: Ms. Holliday gave the following grant updates

o Disability Employment Initiative: the DEI grant has been extended from January 31, 2017 until

April 30, 2017. o Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities (CPID): is a new project with DARS which will

highlight advanced manufacturing careers at WCC or Woodrow Wilson in the Shenandoah Valley. Funding will pay for ½ of a staff position to coordinate the grant. As a part of the grant, Career Exploration Workshops will be held for older youth and younger adults.

o Pathways to the American Dream (Pathways): official notification has been received awarding funding in the amount of six million dollars to the four (4) workforce areas. Abstract is included in the meeting packet. The funding will be flexible. We are in the negotiation phase with the DOL.

Ms. Holliday reviewed with Board members the travel reimbursement request, the inclement weather policy and the 2017 meeting schedules. The Boards were dismissed for lunch at 11:50 am. During lunch Ms. Holliday gave a presentation on the Rapid Response Initiative. Ms. Lyon-Hill gave a presentation on VT OED’s portion of the Rapid Response program and on the Regional Partner Project that they are preparing for the Consortium Board and the WDB. With no further business to discuss the joint meeting was adjourned at 12:30 PM. Respectfully Submitted,

Beverly W Burke

DLW - 312 In Training - 108Adults - 210 In Training - 62Youth - 160

% of Plan Plan ActualDLW - 169% 185 312

Adult - Goodwill - 124% 79 98People - 92% 122 112

Youth - Goodwill - 83% 95 79People - 84% 97 81

TotalAttained Standard Exclusion*

DLW - Placement Rate - 82% 103 84 0Average Wage at Placement - 15.70$

Through January 31, 2017 (seven months of the program year completed), our Program Operators have served the following

Service Levels:

Operational Summary - February 2017

These Service levels are the followig percentage of planned PY'16 enrollments for the 2nd quarter of the program year:

Performance:

Adults:

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys TotalAttained Standard Exclusion*

Placement Rate - 95% 25 21 3Average Wage at Placement - 12.02$

People Incorportated of VirginiaPlacement Rate - 85% 26 22 0Average Wage at Placement - 15.74$

Youth:

Goodwill Industries of the ValleysPlacement Rate - 95% 21 19 1Literacy/Numeracy Gains - 50% 6 3 0Attained a Degree or Certificate - 45% 21 9 1

People Incorportated of VirginiaPlacement Rate - 67% 22 14 1Literacy/Numeracy Gains - 41% 17 7 0Attained a Degree or Certificate - 69% 13 9 0

Exclusions:1. Institutionalized2. Health/Medical or Family Care3. Deceased4. Reserve Forces Called to Active Duty5. Relocated to a Mandated Program6. Invalid or Missing Social Security Number

Operator performance is in line with contract planned performance golas as well as negotiated Common Measures

WIOA Available Administration Funds 315,868$ Obligated 306,789 Un-Obligated 9,079

Expenditures 123,330$ Board/Fiscal Agent 107,359 One-Stope Operator 15,971

Balance 192,538$

WIOA Available Adult Program Funds 769,499$ Obligated 691,396 Un-Obligated 78,103

Expenditures 234,042$ Board 14,591 Operators 219,451

Balance 535,457$

WIOA Available DLW Program Funds 681,586$ Obligated 627,318 Un-Obligated 54,268

Expenditures 216,117$ Board 28,408 Operators 187,709

Balance 465,469$

New River/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Board Financial Report

Report Period: 07/01/16-12/31/16

WIOA Available Youth Program Funds 1,023,206$ Obligated 818,598 Un-Obligated 204,608

Expenditures 310,901$ Board 31,495 Operators 279,406

Balance 712,305$

WIOA Available Rapid Response Program Funds 1,229,730$ Obligated 1,229,730 Un-Obligated -

Expenditures 282,140$ Board 16,778 Area I Workforce Board 8,647 Area III Workforce Board 2,610 Operator 254,105

Balance 947,590$

DEI Available Funds 496,955$ Obligated 496,955

Expenditures 386,532$ Board 386,532

Balance 110,423$

New River/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Board Financial Report

Report Period: 07/01/16-12/31/16

Provider NameDate Submitted Program Name

Date Reviewed Approved?

New River Community College Business Administration, AA&S Education, AA&S Engineering - Computer Science Specialization, AA&Engineering, AA&S General Studies - Computer Science Specialization, AA&S General Studies - Fine Arts Specialization, AA&S General Studies - Visual Communication Design Specialization, AA&S General Studies, AA&S Liberal Arts, AA&S Science -College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech (CALS), AA&S Science, AA&S Accounting, AAS Administrative Support Technology, AAS Architectural and Engineering Design Specialization, AAS Business Management, AAS Early Childhood Development Specialization, AAS Electrical Engineering Technology, AAS Electronics Technology, AAS Forensic Science, AAS Human Services, AAS Information Technology - Cyber Security Specialization, AAS Information Technology (with a Specialization in Game Design) Information Technology - Mobile and Web Applications Development Specialization, AAS Information Technology - Network and Technical Support Specialization, AAS Information Technology, AAS Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology, AAS Machine Technology, AAS Marketing Management Specialization, AAS Medical Administrative Support Specialization, AAS Nursing, AAS Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization, AAS Police Science, AAS Machine Shop Operations, Diploma Automotive Analysis and Repair, Diploma Accounting Certificate Early Childhood Development Specialization, Certificate General Education, Certificate Human Services, Certificate Industrial Maintenance, Certificate Practical Nursing, Certificate Welding Technology, Certificate Word Processing, Certificate Accounting/Keyboarding, Career Studies Certificate Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, Career Studies Certificate Administrative Assistant, Career Studies Certificate Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Career Studies Certificate Advanced Welder, Career Studies Certificate Alternative Energy, Career Studies Certificate Automotive Drivability Career Studies Certificate Basic Machine Tool Operations, Career Studies Certificate Child Development, Career Studies Certificate Computerized Numerical Control, Career Studies Certificate Construction Technology, Career Studies Certificate Cost Accounting Clerk, Career Studies Certificate Cyber Security, Career Studies Certificate Electrical-Construction Technology, Career Studies Certificate Electricity, Career Studies Certificate Engineering Design Technology, Career Studies Certificate Entry-Level Welder, Career Studies Certificate Game Design, Web Design and Animation, Career Studies Certificate Human Resource Practices, Career Studies Certificate Machine Operations, Career Studies Certificate Mechatronics, Career Studies Certificate Nurse Aide, Career Studies Certificate Operator, Career Studies Certificate Paralegal Assistant, Career Studies Certificate Payroll Clerk, Career Studies Certificate Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Career Studies Certificate Supervision and Leadership, Career Studies Certificate Visual Communication Design, Career Studies Certificate Pharmacy Technician Program Commercial Drivers License

Training Providers/Programs Submitted

BY-LAWS

OF THE

WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT

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Contents ARTICLE I NAME ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Section 101.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE II GOALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Section 201.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Section 201.01 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 201.02 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 201.03 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 201.04 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 201.05 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

ARTICLE III CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CONFIDENTIALITY ............................................................................... 5 Section 301.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 301.1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 301.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 301.3 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 301.4 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 302.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 302.1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 302.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 302.3 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP........................................................................................................................................ 7 Section 401.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 402.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.3 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.4 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.5 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 404.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 404.1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Section 404.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Section 404.3 ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Section 404.4 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Section 404.5 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Section 404.6 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

ARTICLE V OFFICERS ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Section 501.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Section 502.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Section 503.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 10

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Section 601.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Section 602.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 603.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 604.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 605.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 606.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 607.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

ARTICLE VII VOTING ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Section 701.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Section 702.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Section 703.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

ARTICLE VIII COMMITTEES ................................................................................................................................... 12 Section 801.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Section 802.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Section 802.1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Section 802.2 ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Section 802.3 ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Section 802.4 ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Section 803.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 804.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 805.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 805.1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 806.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 807.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

ARTICLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION .................................................................................................................... 14 Section 901.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

ARTICLE X SEVERABILITY .................................................................................................................................... 15 Section 1001.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

ARTICLE XI STAFF ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................................................... 15 Section 1101.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 Section 1102.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

ARTICLE XII TRAVEL COMPENSATION .............................................................................................................. 15 Section 1201.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

ARTICLE XIII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY ................................................................................................... 16 Section 1301.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

ARTICLE XIV AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS.......................................................................................................... 16 Section 1401.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 Section 1402.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

ARTICLE XV EFFECTIVE DATE ............................................................................................................................. 16 Section 1501.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

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ARTICLE I

NAME

Section 101.0 The name of this Board shall be the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, hereinafter referenced “WDB”, appointed by the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium, hereinafter referenced “Consortium”.

ARTICLE II

GOALS

Section 201.0 The goals of the WDB shall be: Section 201.01 Increase the involvement of the business community in the local

Workforce Development system.

Section 201.02 Increase private sector employment opportunities. Section 201.03 Form a partnership with the Consortium in the establishment of

Workforce Development systems in the Workforce Development

Area.

Section 201.04 Develop long-range Workforce Development strategies for both area

citizens and employers.

Section 201.05 Insure local workforce preparedness for development in the twenty-first

century.

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ARTICLE III

CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 301.0 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

Section 301.1 Section 107(h)(1)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act prohibits a member of the WDB or a member of a standing Committee from voting on a matter under considerations by the WDB when:

a. The matter concerns the provision of the services by the

Member or by an entity that the Member represents; or

b. The matter would provide direct financial benefit to the member or the immediate family of the Member; or

c. The matter concerns any other activity determined by the

WDB to constitute a conflict of interest as specified in the Strategic Plan.

Section 301.2 The Virginia Conflict of Interests Act, Va. Code § 2.2-3100 et.

seq., ("COIA") prohibits Member from engaging in certain unethical behavior and conflicts of interests. A violation of the Conflict of Interest Act can result in criminal prosecution. All Members are required to read this Act and to be familiar with its restrictions. In addition, each Representative must complete and file such disclosures of their financial and business interests as required by the COIA on an annual basis.

Section 301.3 Members are expected to avoid unethical behavior in the course

of performing their official duties. The WDB not only expects its Members to avoid impropriety, but also to avoid the appearance of impropriety whether or not any actually exists.

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Members must avoid:

1. Using their position for private gain; 2. Giving preferential treatment to any person or entity; 3. Losing their independence or impartiality in making

decisions; or 4. Acting in any way that might erode public confidence in the

integrity of the WDB.

Section 301.4 Members must abstain from voting on issues and matters that will result in a direct or indirect conflict of interest. Abstentions should be duly recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

Section 302.0 CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 302.1 All information, whether transmitted orally or in writing, that is

of such a nature that is not, at the time, a matter of public record or public knowledge is deemed confidential by the WDB. Representatives shall not disclose confidential information obtained in the course of or by reason of membership on the WDB to any person or entity not directly involved with the business of the WDB.

Section 302.2 No Member shall use confidential information obtained in the

course of or by reason of his or her membership on the WDB in any matter with intent to obtain financial gain for the Member, the Member’s immediate family or any business with which the Member is associated.

Section 302.3 No Member shall disclose confidential information obtained in

the course of or by reason of his or her membership on the WDB in any manner with the intent to obtain financial gain for any other person.

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ARTICLE IV

MEMBERSHIP

Section 401.0 Membership on the WDB shall be no less than twenty -five (25)

and no greater than forty-two (42).

Section 402.0 Vacancies on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.

Section 403.0 WDB members will be expected to carry out the following:

Section 403.1 Attend meetings regularly.

Section 403.2 Serve on committees as requested.

Section 403.3 Serve a complete term to coincide with term of appointment.

Section 403.4 Attend orientation to be conducted following a new Member's

appointment to the WDB.

Section 403.5 Be available to receive inquiries and information from individuals,

organizations, business, industry and labor in the Consortium area

and make available, as Members of their significant segments,

information to and from that segment.

Section 404.0 The Executive Director shall inform the WDB Chair in any

instance when an appointed Member is absent from three (3)

consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings of the Board. The WDB

Chair shall then call the absences to the attention of the Member in

writing.

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Section 404.1 If the Member is absent from the next regularly scheduled meeting,

after written notice and/or if the WDB determines that a Member

fails to execute his or her responsibility the WDB Chair shall

recommend to the Consortium Board removal of that person as a

Member of the WDB.

Section 404.2 Members of the WDB shall be appointed by the Consortium

Board initially, to staggered terms of one - three years. Any and all

WDB appointments will be made at such times, so that to the

extent possible, one-third of the appointments expire each year.

WDB appointments shall be for three year terms, except

appointments for vacancies which shall be for the unexpired term.

Any Member may be reappointed by the Consortium Board

without limitation. If at the end of any term of office a successor

thereto shall not have been appointed by the Consortium, then the

Member whose term of office shall have expired shall continue to

hold office until his/her successor is appointed. The Executive

Director shall notify the Consortium Board at least four (4)

months prior to the expiration of any Member’s term.

Section 404.3 Each member may designate a representative or alternate to attend

meetings in his/her absence if the designation is provided in

writing to the Chair and represents the same segment of Board

composition as does the Member making the designation. The

WDB shall approve all alternates prior to such person having the

right to act for the Member

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Section 404.4 A Member who has a conflict of interest in regard to a proposal/contract,

transaction or matter shall not participate in any way as a WDB Member, including discussions on the issue. The disclosure of the conflict of interest as well as the decision not to participate must be stated on the record and recorded in the minutes.

Section 404.5 Potential Members shall provide with their nomination credentials a list of

all committees, boards, etc., of which they are a Member or represent. Section 404.6 Members will notify the Executive Director within 90 days of any changes

or new appointments they may receive.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

Section 501.0 From among the Members representing the business community, a Chair, First Vice-Chair, and Second Vice-Chair shall be elected at the annual meeting in June.

Section 502.0 In the absence of the Chair, the First Vice-Chair shall preside at meetings

and perform such additional duties as are required by the WDB and necessitated by the absence of the Chair. In the event of the absence of both of these officers, the Second Vice-Chair shall serve as the Chair and perform all related duties.

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Section 503.0 The Chair, or other officers may represent the WDB at all Consortium Board

meetings. The Chair may further be responsible for reporting Consortium

Board action to the WDB membership; prepare agenda information for

meetings in coordination with the Executive Director; notify Members of

regular and specifically called meetings; appoint committees or task groups as

required; serve as Chair of the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VI

MEETINGS

Section 601.0 Meetings of the Board will be held bi-monthly beginning in February each year with notice of the meeting schedule, time and location posted on the WDB website by the Executive Director, notice sent to local news media, and electronically to WDB Members. Written notice of all meetings must be provided to Members at least three (3) business days in advance. If, in the opinion of the Chair, and agreed to by the Executive Committee, there is insufficient business to be conducted or there may not be a quorum, the Chair may declare that there shall be no Board meeting. Meetings shall be held on a regularly scheduled basis as determined by the WDB. All meetings held in variance with schedule shall be considered special meetings.

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Section 602.0 Special meetings (meetings other than those regularly scheduled) may be

called by the Chair or may be called at the request of three (3) WDB members.

Section 603.0 A minimum of 51% of the appointed Members shall constitute a quorum to do business, all the decisions must be made by the majority of those present and voting. The Chair shall determine and declare that a quorum is present prior to conducting business at any meeting. Members or alternates of Members are to be counted in the determination of quorums.

Section 604.0 When a quorum is not present at any meeting, those present may meet for the purpose of considering such matters as are on the agenda. Action taken at a meeting where a quorum is lacking shall not be final or official until it has been ratified by a majority vote of a quorum of the entire Board.

Section 605.0 Meetings of the WDB are open to the public. Individuals may be heard by

advance notice to the Chair or at the discretion of the Board, and may submit

input for the WDB's information and/or for consideration by the WDB.

Requests to address the WDB must be made no later than one day prior to

the meeting in order to be placed on the agenda. The Chair may use

discretion in waiving advance request.

Section 606.0 Closed meetings may be held consistent with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Section 607.0 The Executive Director, or staff so assigned by the Executive Director, is

responsible for recording and preparing minutes of all regular

and special meetings. The minutes of all meetings shall be forwarded to the

WDB membership. All official WDB records and documents will be

maintained by the Executive Director.

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ARTICLE VII

VOTING

Section 701.0 Each Member or that Member's designated alternate shall be

entitled to one vote.

Section 702.0 No Member shall cast a vote on any matter which would cause that Member

to be in violation of the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act. It shall be the

responsibility of a Member, when a conflict of interest exists, to inform the

WDB or committee prior to general discussion on the matter at issue and

abstain from all discussion and participation. When any Member is excluded

from voting as set forth above, the number of Members needed to constitute

a quorum shall be reduced by the number of Members excluded from voting.

Section 703.0 Matters brought before the Board shall be resolved by a vote of a simple

majority of the Members present, provided a quorum exists. On matters

involving funding, and on other matters of importance a roll-call vote may be

required by the Chair or on motion of any Member.

ARTICLE VIII

COMMITTEES

Section 801.0 The WDB may create standing committees, designate their duties and

membership and authorize the WDB Chair to appoint Members.

Section 802.0 There shall be an Executive Committee established from the body of the

WDB. The Executive Committee shall consist of seven (7) business Members,

three of whom shall be the officers. The remaining seats shall be filled by

election from the membership to serve a one-year term, coinciding with the

Program Year.

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Section 802.1 The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the Chair. Meeting notice

shall be given at least three (3) days in advance unless an emergency situation requires immediate action. Notice shall be posted on the WDB website, e-mail notification sent to the news media and electronic or written notice sent to Committee members with copies to the WDB Members no later than three (3) business days prior to the meeting.

Section 802.2 It shall be the purpose of the Executive Committee to make policy

recommendations to the full Board and to assist the WDB officers and

appointed staff of the Consortium, in the execution of the policies

established by the full Board.

Section 802.3 The Executive Committee shall be empowered to act on behalf of the full

Board on business that cannot be held until the next regularly scheduled

meeting as determined by the Chair, with the affirmative vote of at least a

majority of the Members of the Executive Committee. The full Board shall be

informed of the action taken by the Executive Committee within five (5) days

from the date of the Executive Committee meeting.

Section 802.4 The Executive Committee shall exercise all other functions bestowed upon it

in the Agreement between the WDB and the Consortium Board including

hearing grievances.

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Section 803.0 The Chair may establish other Ad Hoc Committees or specific task

forces as may be necessary.

Section 804.0 Membership of each standing committee shall not exceed seven (7)

Members plus additional Consortium Members as appointed.

Section 805.0 All Committee members, with the exception of the Executive Committee,

shall be appointed by the Chair from the membership of the WDB.

Section 805.1 Membership on all Committees shall be composed of WDB and Consortium

members only.

Section 806.0 Committee Chairs are named by the Chair.

Section 807.0 Unless otherwise specified by the Chair, committee appointments will

commence annually at the beginning of the Program Year.

ARTICLE IX

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Section 901.0 The WDB shall not discriminate against any employee, agent or provider of

consulting or contract services, or applicant for employment, agency or

consulting or contract services on the basis of race, color, region, sex, national

origin, disability, marital, citizenship, or veteran status. It shall be the policy

and practice of the WDB to comply fully with federal and state laws,

regulations and requirements in respect of non-discrimination, affirmative

action, equal employment and civil rights.

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ARTICLE X

SEVERABILITY

Section 1001.0 If any of the provisions of these By-Laws shall be found void or

unenforceable for whatever reason by any court of law or equity, it is

expressly intended that such provision(s) be severable and the remainder

of the By-Laws shall remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE XI

STAFF ASSISTANCE

Section 1101.0 Staff support shall be provided by the Consortium Board. The Consortium

Board may assist in the work of the WDB and of the Committees.

Section 1102.0 The Executive Director shall act as Secretary to the WDB and serve as its

official Custodian of records; such function may be delegated as needed.

ARTICLE XII

TRAVEL COMPENSATION

Section 1201.0 Members or alternates will be compensated for travel expenses to attend

WDB meetings and expenses related, to approved out-of-the area travel

as well as overnight travel, when required, as a result of WDB

membership or to represent the interest of the WDB based on written

policies/guidelines established by the Consortium Board.

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ARTICLE XIII

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1301.0 The rules contained in the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order

as may be modified by the WDB for small groups shall govern the WDB

in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not

inconsistent with these By-laws and any special resolution the WDB may

adopt.

ARTICLE XIV

AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS

Section 1401.0 These By-laws may be amended at any regular meeting of the WDB by a

simple majority plus one (1) vote of the membership present, provided that

the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regular

meeting of the WDB and the proposed changes have been provided to all

Members at least thirty (30) days in advance.

Section 1402.0 These By-laws and any amendments thereto shall not be in conflict with

any applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, the NR/MR

Workforce Development Area Consortium Agreement and the Joint

Agreement between the WDB and Consortium Board.

ARTICLE XV

EFFECTIVE DATE

Section 1501.0 These By-laws and any amendments thereto shall become effective

immediately upon adoption by a majority of members and shall remain in

continuous effect from that date until otherwise amended.

Executive Summary – February 22, 2017 Staff Activities

• System Building/Backbone Organization Support o Ongoing:

Program development/oversight of the Pathways to the American Dream initiative for Areas 1, 2, 3 & 17

Program development/oversight of Regional Rapid Response Initiative for Areas 1, 2 & 3

Management Team for Power-DWG Grant Initiative Partner with VCCS, Area I, 2 and VT

Continued support of all four, and leadership of one, Business Solution Units Community in Schools NRV Board of Director’s Member (Secretary) Center of Excellence Board Director’s Member (Chair of the Partner

Committee) Planning team member of Strengthen Economies Together Project for the

MR PDC Team member of the Coal Reliant Communities Challenge for Giles County 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 Partnered to host the Twin County Manufacturing Job Fair – Dec. 13, 2016

• Staff training and development

o General On-going Workforce Development Operations Coordinator Apprentice -

Beverly Burke On-going: MOS Certification Training - Administrative Assistant (Della

Meadows) o National Certifications

M. Holliday completed on-line training for Business Development Certification (will be applying for NAWDP the Management and the Business Services Endorsements)

VBWD One-Stop Report New River/Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Board Wytheville One-Stop Campus and Radford Affiliate Site Reporting Period: July 1, 2016 – January 31, 2017 (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 – 97% Satisfied – 3% Other –

Business customer satisfaction survey results (% of respondents)

Very Satisfied – 88% Satisfied – 12% Other -

Operations

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

Wytheville – 2249 individuals (13261 staff assisted services) Radford – 2449 (14862 staff assisted services)

Number of hires attributed to the One-Stop Center Wytheville – 58

Radford - 291

Number of training activities completed 174

Number of workforce credentials attained 114

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

Wytheville – 23 Radford - 35

Number of new job orders entered into VWC Wytheville – 951 Radford - 1859

Number of new job orders matched in VWC Wytheville – 829 Radford - 1845 Number of job seekers registered in VWC Wytheville – 2919 Radford - 3882

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 – 631 Radford - 482

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

The local Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed for Program Years 16 and 17 in compliance with VBWD Policy #300-03. It includes a plan on how the costs of the services and the operating costs of the system will be funded. The projected costs for the operation of the one-stop center have been received and are currently under review and negotiation. The MOU is awaiting final signatures. Partner meetings are held regularly to exchange information. Final negotiations are being held to move the affiliate site in Radford to a new location. Partners continue to participate in area Rapid Response Activities. Business Services Units continue to be active and participate in sponsored activities including Career Fairs.

Professional Development

List of professional development activities completed

Professional activities completed by staff include : • Reasonable Accommodations under ADA • Disability Awareness and Etiquette • Reemployment Services and Eligibility

Assessment (RESEA) Training • ADA Compliance • Cyber Security Training • Motivational Interviewing • PREA & Volunteer Training Bland Prison

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

19

Aster Birri

(Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc.)

Aster is a permanent Resident Alien originally from Ethiopia. While living in Ethiopia, she trained as a nurse and worked as a nurse. Once she moved to the United States, her training was no longer considered valid, so she couldn’t work as a nurse or apply for licensure as a nurse.

Aster was unemployed when she was referred to Goodwill by Radford City Department of Social Services. She initially wanted employment and her Career Specialist conducted job search with her; however, without credentials, Aster was unable to find a job that paid a living wage. Aster’s assessment indicated that she had the interest, aptitude and basic skills necessary to train as a Registered Nurse. At Aster’s request, we funded classes in the RN program at NRCC.

Aster faced many obstacles to completing training. She had to leave training temporarily due to her daughter’s illness and subsequent surgery. Aster’s Career Specialist maintained contact with her and provided her with emotional support while she was out of training. Since nursing classes are only offered in a very specific order, Aster had to wait almost one year to return to classes.

Aster persisted and completed all her classes in May 2016, graduating at the top of her class. She received an “Outstanding Student” award from the college and passed her licensure exam. Aster entered full-time employment as an RN in September 2016 making $28.00/hour.

Layoff News line

In turnabout, Volvo cancels worker layoffs at Pulaski County plant

By Amy Friedenberger amy.friedenberger@roanoke.com 981-3356 | Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2017 8:00 pm

On Thursday, workers at the Volvo Trucks North American truck manufacturing plant in Pulaski County received good news: Their layoffs had been canceled.

In December, Volvo announced it would eliminate 500 jobs on its second shift, effective Feb. 13, so it could adjust production to market demand. The company has since decided to keep its two shifts.

“We’ve continued to monitor the ongoing reduction in new truck inventory across the industry in the weeks since the original announcement, and we’re encouraged by the trend,” Volvo Trucks North America spokesman John Mies said Thursday night in a statement. “Based on this, we’ve decided not to go forward at this time with the previously announced reduction, so that we can maintain manufacturing flexibility as we continue to monitor the market situation.”

Since 1990, the plant has announced at least 14 rounds of layoffs. There was an announcement in December 2015, then in July 2016 and, most recently, in December 2016

Titan Wheel, Saltville VA sent letters to employees over Christmas indicating it will be closing this year.

Sears closing stores in Bristol, VA, Kingsport, TN By: WCYB News Staff Posted: Jan 04, 2017 04:06 PM EST

Sears Holdings Inc. announced Wednesday the closings of 26 unprofitable stores in the U.S. including the Bristol Mall location in Bristol, Virginia and its retail store in the Kingsport Town Center in Tennessee.

The company also announced that employees at those stores will be given the opportunity to apply at local Kmart or Sears locations.

The closures in Kingsport and Bristol also include their Sears Auto Center locations.

The Tri Cities' only Sears operation that will be left following these upcoming closures, which is anticipated to be at the end of March, will be at The Mall at Johnson City. Kmart on Stone Drive in Kingsport is still open.

Southwest Virginia Training Center downsizes as closure approaches

By Bethany Teague - New River Valley Reporter Published: November 1, 2016, 4:42 pm Updated: November 1, 2016, 8:04 pm

HILLSVILLE (WSLS 10) – The Southwest Virginia Training Center is now down to less than 100 residents, as it prepares to close its doors for good in June 2018.

The home for adults with developmental challenges is one of four training centers the state will shut down by 2020. Residents must transition into community-based care, such as smaller group homes. The Southwest Virginia Training Center currently employs more than 300 people

Celanese announced layoffs at its facility in Narrows, Virginia.

WVVA.com Posted: Nov 10, 2016 5:16 PM EST

According to Travis Jacobsen, company communications director, 27 staff positions were affected. Jacobsen said the cuts were made due to reduced global demand for acetate tow; in addition to efficiency and productivity measures at the plant.

Employees who lost their job are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, severance, and career placement assistance.

MARION, Va.— Kennametal Inc. that has been at work in Smyth County since 1997 will be closing its doors.

Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2016 7:56 pm SMYTH COUNTY NEWS & MESSENGER

Thursday afternoon, Lori Deel, Smyth County’s economic development director, told the board of supervisors that despite weeks of efforts by state, regional and local officials to change corporate decision-makers’ minds, Kennametal Inc. has decided to close its Chilhowie plant and consolidate it with one in Bedford, Pa. The Chilhowie plant employs 89 people.

Kennametal in Chilhowie manufactures carbide-tipped cutting tools, primarily serving the underground coal-mining market. The 78-year-old international company produces drilling and cutting tools for manufacturing, construction and energy companies. Shifts in energy production,

including cuts in gas and oil production, have impacted the company that is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa. Kennametal reports annual sales revenues of approximately $2.6 billion. It employs more than 12,000 people worldwide.

Sandvik closing Bristol operation, moving work to Mexico

BY DAVID MCGEE | BRISTOL HERALD COURIER | Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 1:52 pm

BRISTOL, Va. — More than 70 workers will lose their jobs over the next year as Sandvik closes its local manufacturing facility and shifts the work to Mexico.

The company, which is based in Stockholm, Sweden, plans to operate the local facility in the Bristol-Washington County Industrial Park until the third quarter of 2016, with layoffs expected to occur in phases.

The local plant manufactures mineral ground tool products for mining and construction applications, including cutting bits, roof bits, augers, rods, wear plates, weldable bits, extractors and accessories, according to a written statement.

17 Sep 2016 Norsdon Xaloy to close Pulaski plant, moving jobs to Ohio

Nordson Xaloy announced this morning that it will close its Pulaski plant beginning in May 2017. According to the company, the number of employees affected is 146.

None are represented by a union and no bumping rights exist.

The company said operations will continue in Pulaski for a period of time as the company moves production to Austintown, Ohio as part of an overall effort to optimize into a single core components manufacturing and service center. The transition by the company is expected to occur in phases and be completed by the end of 2017.

Mining plant closure will impact 59 - GE’s Fairchild Mining Equipment

• By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph

GLEN LYN, Va. — Another manufacturing facility in the area dependent on the coal mining industry is closing.

GE’s Fairchild Mining Equipment plant in Glen Lyn, Va. will close within six to 12 months, the company said Wednesday, impacting 59 employees.

Cathy Heiman, communications director for GE (General Electric) Mining in Erie, Penn., said the date of closure has not yet been set. Heiman said the decline in the coal industry is the reason.

“We will be closing the facility and consolidating our footprint in the industry,” she said. “It will take six to 12 months to decommission it. We don’t have an exact date of closure yet.”

“We are consolidating our manufacturing in other plants,” she said, adding that GE Mining purchased the Glen Lyn plant in 2012 because it is close to coal mining operations.

The facility in Glen Lyn manufactures equipment used in underground mining, she added, including vehicles, scoops and haulers.

The Fairchild facility has been in operation for almost 50 years.

Aegisound, 825 Park Street, Christiansburg, is closing its site in Montgomery County at the end of the year. The business has been sold and is moving operations to New Hampshire. The company manufacturers sound equipment under a government contract. There are 25 employees. The CEO says that the employees earn $40-$50k annually. The primary jobs are production and machining.

Kmart closing Wytheville and Martinsville stores, 62 others nationwide

By WSLS.com Staff Published: September 19, 2016, 1:38 pm Updated: September 19, 2016, 1:41 pm

ROANOKE (WSLS 10) – Kmart announced Monday that it will be closing 64 stores nationwide.

Among those 64 stores are the Wytheville (1480 E. Main Street) and Martinsville (2876 Greensboro Road) locations.

The stores will close in mid-December and until then will be open to the public.

On September 22, their liquidation sales will begin.

Second round of 2016 Volvo layoffs to impact about 300

By Yann Ranaivo yann.ranaivo@roanoke.com 381-1661 | Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016 11:40 am

Volvo truck manufacturing facility in Pulaski County

DUBLIN — The second round of layoffs this year at Volvo’s truck manufacturing plant in Pulaski County will eliminate about 300 jobs, the company announced in a statement Friday.

“We regret having to take this action, but we operate in a cyclical market, and we have to adapt to market demand,” Volvo Trucks North America spokesman John Mies wrote in an email.

“Outplacement support meetings led by the company and UAW (union) representatives will be provided for all affected employees. They will also be provided with information regarding the Virginia Employment Commission and the regional Rapid Response Team,” he added.

The regional Rapid Response Team, based at New River Community College in Dublin, helps laid off workers find employment and to receive additional training.

Mies said the layoffs will occur in September.

Volvo originally announced the layoffs in May, but didn’t specify at the time how many workers would be affected.

The announcement came after about 500 layoffs occurred in February due to reasons similar to those Mies stated Friday.

Prior to the layoffs in February, the truck plant employed 2,800 workers, which was up from approximately 1,000 in early 2009.

This past spring the local union, UAW Local 2069, approved a new labor contract with Volvo that will run until March 2021. After Volvo and the union reached a previous agreement in 2011, the company rehired about 700 workers who had previously been furloughed.

Ball to Realign Beverage Packaging End-Making Capacity in North America

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 29, 2015 -- Ball Corporation announced today that it will cease production at the company's Bristol, Va., beverage packaging end-making plant during the second quarter of 2016. The plant's capacity will be supplied by other Ball facilities.

The Bristol plant opened in 1971 and is one of Ball's oldest North American beverage packaging plants. It produces beverage can ends in a variety of sizes, and employs approximately 230 people.

General Shale in Atkins plans an indefinite shutdown

Staff Report | Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 1:10 pm

Citing the economy and the slow recovery of the housing market, General Shale in Atkins is planning an indefinite shutdown at the end of this month.

Dawn Henning, director of marketing and retail sales for General Shale, headquartered in Johnson City, Tenn., said, “This is an indefinite layoff as production comes to a close at the end of February.” Henning was speaking of the plant that has a sales office in Atkins and a production office in Marion. “The yard and sales office will remain open and maintained.”

Henning said the shutdown would impact 39 employees at the plant. Five will remain to maintain the facilities. The plant has been on a reduced production schedule recently. General Shale has been a part of the Smyth County community for over 60 years

People Incorporated Training 2 Careers Report through January 2017Goals and Objectives

· Provide workers with the skills and competencies demanded by healthcare industry· Support career pathways· Direct participants to career pathways that result in industry recognized portable credentials· Supportive services combined with education and training services to help participants advance from entry level

to middle skill employment· Support the health care sector pipeline through “backfilling” of entry-level positions

The performance period will be through 6/30/18. People Incorporated proposes to serve 12 participants at a cost of $4,583.33 per participant served. Projected outcomes are as follows:

· 12 individuals enrolled· 10 individuals complete training· 9 individuals enter medical coding/billing or certified medical assisting occupations or similar occupations· 1 individual remains employed at entry level but qualify for advancement· Average wage at placement: $15.00 per hour· 9 entry-level positions filled through standard WIOA services

Completed Yes/No

Barbara S DLW/Adult No CPC (Medical Coding) in progress Barbara was laid off from an office manager position in a doctor's office after several years. Her hope is that gaining a coding certification will help her re-enter the medical office field at a sustainable wage. We assisted through supportive service to provide her self-study certifcation materials and preparation, she will also complete a certification preparation seminar prior to taking her exam through the AAPC

Addie D DLW/Adult No CPC (Medical Coding) in progress Addie has been laid off from numerous office positions over the psat few years. Her hope is that gaining a coding certification will help her enter the medical office field and will provide sustanability. she will also complete a certification preparation seminar prior to taking her exam through the AAPC

Donna E DLW/Adult No CPC (Medical Coding) in progress Donna was laid off from an office manager position in a doctor's office after several years. Her hope is that gaining a coding certification will help her re-enter the medical office field at a sustainable wage. she will also complete a certification preparation seminar prior to taking her exam through the AAPC

Brittany J Yes (co-enrolled

Yes (co-enrolled

Yes - LPN RN Bridge in progress

Kelly M Yes Yes - receptionist

Health Information Management

in progress

Bunny C Yes Yes - CNA LPN in progress

Edna P Yes Yes - CNA LPN in progress

Heather A Yes Yes - Manufacturing

LPN in progress

Stephanie D Yes Yes - Server LPN in progress

Sarah W Yes Yes - Retail Sales

Medical Assistant in progress

Occupation @ Completion

Other InformationName Completion Wage Rate

Adult Participant

Youth Participant

Employed at Entry Yes/No

Training/Certification Occupation (Specify

Certifications/Credentials Attained

Employed @ Completion Yes/No

Cayla B Yes No Medical Assistant in progress

Becky W Yes Yes - CNA Medical Assistant in progress

Danielle B Yes Yes - Waitress

Medical Assistant in progress

Ruth H Yes Yes - Receptionist

Medical Assistant in progress

Sherry T Yes Yes - CNA LPN in progress

PROJECT UPDATE

SUBMITTED BY

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS

2/16/17

Recruitment – Goodwill staff have worked with Carilion New River Valley and Lewis

Gale-Montgomery Regional hospital to identify existing CNA candidates to assess and

enroll into T2C to become Certified Medical Assistants. The identification process is

happening now with enrollments planned for March 2017. Once identified, individuals

will go through a suitability and eligibility process and will then train and test for the

National Work Readiness Credential, the National Career Readiness Certificate, Digital

Literacy credentials, and a Keyboarding certificate.

Training – Fast Track Health Care will be providing the CMA training in a classroom

provided by Lewis-Gale Montgomery Regional hospital. We anticipate that the training

will begin in April 2017 with at least 4 and no more than 8 participants.

Wednesday, March 8 9:00am - Noon

Wytheville Meeting Center 333 Community Blvd, Wytheville, VA

Participating Companies with Current Openings:

AMCOR RIGID PLASTICS BAE SYSTEMS

COALFIELD SERVICES GENERAL DYNAMICS

HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE INNOVATIVE MILLWORK TECHNOLOGIES

PASCOR ATLANTIC QUADRANT ENGINEERING SKYWAY OUTDOOR, INC.

SOMIC AMERICA VANGUARD FURNITURE

AND MORE

Positions available for all skill levels: entry level to advanced skills!

Stand out with an OUTSTANDING Resume!

Resume assistance is available at the Wytheville VEC office:

February 15 and March 1, 3:30-4:30 pm

SPONSORS

Jenny Bolte, Project Manager (540) 838-9400 jenny.bolte@nrmrwib.org

Enhancing workforce development capacity through an education and training system that adapts quickly to the changing needs of businesses.

Serving 33 jurisdictions in Workforce Development Areas 1, 2, 3, and 17.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Pathways to the American Dream is a four-year H1-B project funded by the US Department of Labor to:

Build a pipeline of skilled workers to help businesses fill existing job openings and meet job needs for

expansion.

Enable the region to capitalize on the development of more value-added industries.

GOALS

(1) Create a regional workforce strategy for sector partnerships in the Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Information

Technology industries.

(2) Increase opportunities for un- and underemployed adults as well as incumbent workers to develop their skills

and earn credentials in high-demand occupations.

(3) Guide education and training partners in closing the gap between the skills needed by workers and the skills of

the available workforce, expanding the affordability of workforce training and credentialing, and increasing the

interest in technician, technologist, and trade-level positions to fill available and emerging jobs.

(4) Guide education and training partners in developing a system that awards academic credit applicable to the

student’s certificate or degree program requirements to students who demonstrate competency through a

Prior Learning Assessment system.

(5) Provide research and best-practices so Virginia legislators can adopt policies for creating, sustaining, and scaling

sector partnerships to generate innovative programming that closes skill gaps and leads to employment in

technical and professional level demand occupations.

DELIVERABLES

1,100 people enrolled in education and training activities

935 (85%) complete training activities

825 (75%) complete training and receive credential

619 (75%) of total un- and under-employed (825) obtain employment

248 (90%) of total incumbent workers (275) advance into a new position

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) system established through the Council of Adult and Experiential Learning

and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS)

Learning Portal created by project staff, the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, and the VCCS

White paper published depicting best practices

PROPOSED IMPACTS

On the Individual and Family: Un/underemployed adults and incumbent workers will have opportunities to

develop their skills, earn credentials, increase their earning potential, and prepare for and transition into

middle-skilled employment in occupations with social mobility wages.

On Business and Industry: Employers will have access to skilled employees to remain competitive and grow.

On the Economy: Skilled workers will contribute to the economy and allow the region to capitalize on the

development of more value-added industries.

POWER Project Management Dashboard Report

Grantee: New River Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Board

Date: January 2017

Please use this tool as a resource to monitor outcomes, assess project related performance, and determine areas of technical assistance need. This tool will be published once monthly and will be distributed to the local project manager of each Local Workforce Develop ment Area. VCCS staff encourages the dissemination of project status to all applicable stakeholders. Please contact Alex Berry at aberry@vccs.edu or at 804-819-

1675 with any questions regarding the report.

Performance Progress Check-Point Tool

Cumulative Progress To Date Targets

Data Input Category

Progress vs. Projected *

As of

1/31/17

Career Services

99%

Training Services

128%

Training Progression Participants Enrolled in Career Services

Participants Enrolled in Training Services

Participants Enrolled in Work-Based Training

Participants who Obtained Credential

Program Completion

# of Participants who complete services # of Participants who enter employment at completion # of Participants who enter WBL employment Other Indicators # of Participants who receive supportive services

33

53

Work-Based Training

80%

16

39

2

13

Supportive Service

37% 2

19

Completion

140%

7

53

Employed at Completion

175% 7

44

Employed at WBL at Completion

*

2

9

Training and Credential

100%

6

26

Multi-WDA Rapid Response Monthly Progress Report Month: January Date: 2/15/17 Submitted by: Marty Holliday

Goal 1: To provide traditional and non-traditional and reemployment services for Dislocated Workers

Goal 2: Provide innovative and collaborative solutions for businesses in transition.

Progress 1 2 3 4 5

Not Started Partially Done Mostly Done. Completed Sustain

Strategies Progress Explanation of Rating, comments on challenges, strategies to address and/or next steps

A. Develop an Outreach Plan/Program x 1 2 3 4 5

Area 2: Pricing equipment for Podcasting and Digital Storytelling; have begun discussions w/ businesses about use of these outreach tools

B. Enhance the common screening tool/SARA

x 1 2 3 4 5

Still waiting for final response from State

C. Create additional transportation options x 1 2 3 4 5

Area 1: Transportation group met on January 26, 2017. Discussed ride sharing opportunities in region.

D. Provide new, non-traditional career services.

x 1 2 3 4 5

Area 1 planning has begun for 2017 business service workshop offerings at the One Stop Center to enhance job seeker skills and work readiness Area 2: Hosted first RESEA/Community Programs Orientation event in the NRV (see below for details).

E. Provide non-traditional engagement events.

x

1 2 3 4 5

Area 1: Several reverse job fairs in partnership with the Regional Adult Education program have been planned for 2017. A manufacturing industry job fair has been planned as well. Area 2: Planning a Veteran event in May and intend to incorporate at “reverse” job fair

F. Provide Community-Based Entrepreneurship Opportunities

x 1 2 3 4 5

Area 1: Working group has been developed. Met with SWCC to explore the potential of an Entrepreneurship HUB at the One Stop Center located in Richlands, VA. Agreed to take next steps in involving all partners and hosting a meeting. Also met with Robyn Lee. Area 2: Scheduled 3 events: Staff Training in Feb. and participant events in March & April

G. Provide lay-off Aversion Strategies*** x 1 2 3 4 5

Area 1: Working with MTC and local community colleges to include SWCC and MECC to provide Six Sigma training to local businesses. Currently training 51 participants, with 24 participants who have graduated and received Six Sigma credentials. MECC and SWCC are continuing to recruit through direct outreach to local manufacturers and businesses, and several businesses have confirmed participation for the spring. Area 2: Hosted event with Genedge on Cyber Security for Manufacturers

Deliverables Total Projected Total This Month Total to Date

Jobseeker

386 Career Services (Basic and Individualize) 79 681 185 Individualized Career Services (People Inc.) 5 208 ? Training Services 11 142 ? Supportive Services 61 95 Employed 62 ? Employed after 6 months N/A

? Completed Training 24 59 ? Credentials 24 59 ? CRCs 6

Implement 2 new Ride Share programs Provide 3 Debt Management Workshops

Provide 3 Group Counseling Sessions on depressions/substance abuse

6 6

9 Community Program Orientation Events 1 1 Hold 3 Reverse Job Fairs Hold 3 Business/Job Seeker Networking Events Hold 4 Entrepreneur Workshops

Refer 5 individuals to SBDC and/or Entrepreneur training/competition program

Business 60 Businesses Contacted 71 195 Hold 3 Industry Specific Job Fairs 4

Deliverables Total Projected Total this Month Total to Date

Sector Partnerships

3-5 sector partnerships created 1 1 new training programs established 2 Outreach plans to specific constituents and developed

through Sector Partnerships

Survey businesses in the 3-5 Sector Partnerships to evaluate their effectiveness

# Management Team and Partnership Meetings 17 # Rapid Response Events attended** 1 34 (since March 1)

Source and implement a regional Web-based meeting Platform

Strategic Planning Developed Regional Data Clearing House Source and implement a regional Customer/Client

Goal 3: Use Sector Partnerships as a method of convening, brokering and facilitating the connections, networks and partners.

Goal 4: Increase the WDBs capacity for strategic planning, data gathering and analysis.

Progress 1 2 3 4 5

Not Started Partially Done Mostly Done. Completed Sustain

Strategies Progress Explanation of Rating, comments on challenges, strategies to address and/or next steps H. Develop relationships with businesses to

create an environment for successful layoff aversion.

x 1 2 3 4 5

Area 1: Draft Local Strategic Plan completed, which includes layoff aversion strategies

I. Increase communication capacity between businesses and partners

x 1 2 3 4 5

Area 1: The Business Services Team continuously works to improve and increase communication between area partners and businesses. We are working with Plugged In VA to do a Reverse Job Fair with three of their graduating co-horts: Medical Coding in Russell County on February 24, CNA in Dickenson and Buchanan counties with dates in March. We are working with the Appalachian One Stop to reach out to area realtors to plan a Networking/Social event for individuals interested in Real Estate. We have had realtors approach us to tell us that they cannot find enough realtors now that the housing market is beginning to rebound from 2008. We are in the beginning stages of working with a few individuals on Industry Specific job fairs. This one is a little more difficult as there are already two large job fairs (one in each planning district) that are annual events in the spring. We are always a major sponsor of the SWCC Career Fair, and are again sponsoring it this year. Area 2: 2nd Industry Partner meeting scheduled

J. Increase the region’s stakeholder’s capacity for strategic “thinking” and planning

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Area 2: Schedule event for the April 22 WDB meeting

K. Tell the Regional Workforce Story

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All three areas: Final call scheduled for ROI report provider Area 1: Working groups have been developed and planning for a 2017 meeting schedule has begun. Area 2: Developing storyline for Digital Story

Management System

3 Creation/dissemination of regional story platform (digital stories/newsletters/annual reports/ROI report, etc)

Hold 3 regional forums on the New Economy

Significant Accomplishments Area 2:

• Resiliency Training: Though the section of “group counseling” after much research a workbook was sourced and purchased and an orientation program developed. In late Jan. 57 individuals (that are scheduled to be laid off) participated in 6 separate orientation sessions. Each person took an online assessment on their personal resiliency and were given a workbook to complete on their own. A survey is being developed to reach back out to those individuals on how they perceived/used the information gained during the orientation and workbook.

• Community Programs Orientation • On January 25, 2017 the NRV CPO/RESEA program was held. 27 DLWs attended. Once a month, the

VEC hosts a Behavioral Interviewing Workshop as part of the services provided to individuals enrolled in the RESEA Program. In January, a Community Program Orientation was held prior to the Workshop. Representatives from local community organizations set up information tables and talked to the participants about their programs and resources available. Community Organizations represented: WDB’s Employment Network; Pulaski County Department of Social Services; FAMIS – Insurance for Children; People, Inc. – Dislocated Worker; New River Valley Community Services; New River Valley Community Action; TAP into Hope – Swift Start Program. This was a benefit to partners and job seekers. We plan to make it the Community Programs Orientation a regular part of the program.

Success Story Lori Bolen had been at Volvo for a little over a year when she was laid off. She had previously completed the respiratory therapy program through WCC through a trade petition around 2010; however, she never passed the state or national licensing exam. After being laid off from Volvo she expressed an interest in trying to take the licensing exam again. WIOA paid for her to attend a 3 day review seminar offered by Kettering seminars. Lori successfully completed the exam and she has started working part time as an EMT with the local rescue squad.

Concerns Delay in SARA Implementation

New River/Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Area

Rapid Response Services Volvo YTD

1/31/17

Ball YTD

1/31/17

Sprint YTD

1/31/17

Sandvik YTD

1/31/17

Other YTD

1/31/17 Receiving Career Services - Total 170 87 4 3 35 ***Basic Career Services 170 87 4 3 35 ***Individualized Career Services 128 68 4 3 Receiving Training Services – Total (including Work-Based Learning)

47 36 2 2

Participating in Work-Based Learning - Total

5 0 0 0

***On-The-Job Training 5 0 0 0 ***Internship 0 0 0 0 ***Other 0 0 0 0 Receiving Supportive Services 44 15* 1 1 Completed Training Services (including Work-Based Learning)

22 3 0 0

Received Credential 22 3 0 0 Received Career Readiness Certificate 1* 5 0 0 Entered Employment 61 1 0 Employment Retention at 6 months NA NA NA NA Other Information *Volvo

employees have previously attained CRC

*Includes Refresher Licensure Courses

Effective 1/1/17

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 $0.535/mile = $ _______________________ Total Miles Reimbursement Requested ____________________________ ______________ Signature Date

2017 Workforce Development Board Meeting Schedule

February 22, 2017 April 26, 2017 June 28, 2017 August 23, 2017 October 25, 2017 December 13, 2017 (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.