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a. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) to execute an Agreement with the California Employers Association (CEA) to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional year, for an aggregate term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and to add $22,428 for an additional year of services, for an aggregate total amount not to exceed $65,978; and
b. Authorize the Executive Director of the MCWDB to execute one (1) additional annual renewal, with the option to add an additional not to exceed 10% ($2,243) subject to County Counsel review, on substantially the same terms.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) to execute an Agreement with the California Employers Association (CEA) to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional year, for an aggregate term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and to add $22,428 for an additional year of services, for an aggregate total amount not to exceed $65,978; and
b. Authorize the Executive Director of the MCWDB to execute one (1) additional annual renewal, with the option to add an additional not to exceed 10% ($2,243) subject to County Counsel review, on substantially the same terms.
SUMMARY:
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.
The WDB has provided valuable support to Monterey County’s employers through grants, informational webinars, and other services to businesses. Since 2020, the WDB has contracted with the California Employers Association to provide a Human Resources hotline from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as other...
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