Title
a. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) to execute Amendment No. 2 to the WDB's Agreement with the California Employers Association (CEA) for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $64,590; and
b. Authorize the Executive Director of the WDB to execute one (1) renewal to extend the Agreement for one (1) additional year and increase the annual amount of the Agreement ($19,795) by an amount not to exceed 10% ($1,980), subject to County Counsel review, on substantially the same items
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) to execute Amendment No. 2 to the WDB's Agreement with the California Employers Association (CEA) for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $64,590; and
b. Authorize the Executive Director of the WDB to execute one (1) renewal to extend the Agreement for one (1) additional year and increase the annual amount of the Agreement ($19,795) by an amount not to exceed 10% ($1,980), subject to County Counsel review, on substantially the same items
SUMMARY:
Background
The WDB was awarded federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds to provide employment services and occupational skills training to adults and dislocated workers, as well as funds to provide business services to assist local employers with their workforce needs.
During the pandemic, the WDB has provided additional support to Monterey County's businesses through grants, information, and other services to employers impacted by COVID-19. The WDB approved the California Employers Association to provide a Human Resources hotline and other employer-related services including webinars and workshops pursuant to a July 2020 Request for Quotes process...
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