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Workforce Investment BoardExecutive Committee1880 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA 95341November 2, 2009, 7:30-8:30 a.m.Meeting Agenda

http://www.mercedwib.com

1. Call to Order/Roll Call...................................................................................................................................................

2. Approval of Agenda ......................................................................................................................................................

3. Approval of October 5, 2009 Minutes ............................................................................................................................

4. Public Opportunity to Speak ..........................................................................................................................................

5. Discussion/Possible Action Agenda ...............................................................................................................................a. LVN Program/Participant Support.......................................................................................................Brian Cutlerb. Green Works Forum .......................................................................................................................... Brian Cutlerc. Workforce Investment Board Strategic Scorecard ...................................................................... Alfredo Mendoza

6. Reports .........................................................................................................................................................................a. Youth Council.....................................................................................................................................Debra Glassb. Grant Participation Outcomes..............................................................................................................Brian Cutlerc. Quality Employment and Development Committee ................................................................................................

1) Workforce Investment Board Recruitment – Business Sector.................................................... Steve Newvined. Economic Development Committee .......................................................................................................................

1) Ed Morrison/Vaughn Grisham Presentation ............................................................................. Steve Newvine2) Business Customer Satisfaction ............................................................................................... Steve Newvine

7. Information ....................................................................................................................................................................a. Fiscal Reports ....................................................................................................................Jackie Walther-Parnellb. Labor Market Information (September) ...............................................................................................Brian Cutlerc. High Speed Rail (Comment Letter)..............................................................................................Alfredo Mendozad. Participant Report .............................................................................................................................. Brian Cutlere. Final Performance Measures – Program Year 2008/09 ....................................................................... Brian Cutlerf. Central Labor Council Letter ............................................................................................................. Brian Cutlerg. YOP 4th Quarter Report (Apr-May-Jun)...............................................................................................Debra Glassh. Empower 4th Quarter Report (Apr-May-Jun)........................................................................................Debra Glass

8. Director Comments............................................................................................................................................ (5 min)

9. Chair Comments................................................................................................................................................ (5 min)

10. Next Meeting – December 7, 2009.................................................................................................................................

11. Adjourn .........................................................................................................................................................................

Workforce Investment BoardExecutive Committee1880 Wardrobe AveOctober 5, 2009, 7:30-8:30 a.m.Meeting Minutes

http://www.co.merced.ca.us/wi/wib/wib.html

Members Present:Debra Glass Albert Montejano (Chair) Steve NewvineAlfonse Peterson Hubert (Hub) Walsh

Members Absent:Edward Dietz Vann (Mike) Smith Al Romero

Others Present:Andrea Baker Brian Cutler Dee Knight Alfredo MendozaJoanne Presnell Jackie Walther-Parnell

1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Chair, Mr. Albert Montejano, called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m.Roll call was taken.

2. Approval of Agenda: It was M/S/C Peterson/Glass to approve the agenda as published.

3. Approval of Minutes: It was M/S/C Walsh/Newvine to approve the August 3, 2009 minutes.

4. Public Opportunity to Speak: None.

5. Consent Agenda:a. Work Readiness Definition Approval: It was M/S/C Glass/Peterson to approve the Work Readiness

Definition recommendation from the Youth Council for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act youth, ages14-24, and forward to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for ratification.

6. Action Agenda:a. Disposition of Unspent Youth Funding: It was M/S/C Walsh/Peterson to approve the recommended

Disposition of Unspent Youth Funding, and forward to the WIB for ratification.

Ms. Andrea Baker noted both Merced County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Department had asignificant amount of unspent youth funds.

b. Youth Council Schedule: It was M/S/C Peterson/Walsh to approve the Youth Council meeting schedulefor PY 2009/10.

c. Occupations in Demand Policy: It was M/S/C Glass/Newvine to approve the Occupations in DemandPolicy, and forward to the WIB for ratification.

d. Building Green Jobs: It was M/S/C Walsh/Peterson to approve staff soliciting proposals for a localGreen Jobs Study, and forward to the WIB for ratification.

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e. Incumbent Worker Policy: It was M/S/C Peterson/Glass to approve the Incumbent Worker Policy, andforward to the WIB for ratification.

f. Workforce Investment Board Membership – Greg Vincelet: It was M/S/C Glass/Peterson to approvethe nomination of Mr. Greg Vincelet, and forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval.

7. Discussion:a. Strategic Scorecard: Staff gave an update of the categories to be reviewed. It was suggested the

Participant Activity be broken down by age and/or income.

b. Meeting of the Minds: The Chair, members and staff who attended Meeting of the Minds in Monterey,CA, Sept 8-10, 2009, gave an overview of some of the sessions they attended. It was suggested those whoattended have a follow-up meeting to discuss how to move forward with some of the things learned.

c. Solar Power Assets Memorandum of Understanding: Staff noted Merced College has signed aMemorandum of Understanding with Solar Power Assets (who gave a presentation at the Sept 3, 2009, WIBmeeting), and asked the Committee for their thoughts. It was decided not to commit to partnering with SolarPower Assets at this time.

d. Ed Morrison/Economic Development: Staff asked the Committee for their thoughts on Ed Morrison’s“Strategic Doing vs Strategic Planning”, and if they would like to follow Mr. Morrison’s model through theEconomic Development Committee.

It was noted several business/community leaders in Merced County are having the same type of forum inNovember 2009, and the WIB should support this initiative to determine if it is much like the informationpresented by Mr. Morrison. Mr. Steve Newvine will e-mail the flyer to staff.

It was suggested the next time we market a forum to use a title most people in the community would easilyrecognize and understand.

8. Reports:a. Youth Council: Ms. Debra Glass noted most of the information regarding the Youth Council meeting

was covered in item 6.a. above.

b. Summer Youth Outcomes: Ms. Joanne Presnell noted the Summer Youth Program would end forparticipants on Sept 18, 2009. The Summer Youth Counselors last day would be Sept 30, 2009. Approxi-mately 10% of the youth participants got full-time employment. More specifics would be reported later.

c. Enterprise Zone Management: Ms. Andrea Baker noted the Department is now the Enterprise ZoneManager for Merced County. It entails getting memorandums from all the cities in the County. Even though itis separate from what the Department does for the WIB, it is directly connected with the WIB’s mission, andregular progress reports would be made.

9. Information: No comments were made on the information items.a. Fiscal Reports.b. Customer Service and Satisfaction Report

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c. Labor Market Informationd. Literacy and Numeracy Program Year 2008/2009: Ms. Baker noted it was a Department administrative

error in timely reporting documents to State that led to the performance number for Literacy and Numeracy.That issue has been corrected. However, the Literacy and Numeracy performance measures would not havebeen obtained even with the delinquent number reported.

e. Participant Reports

10. Director Comments: Ms. Andrea Baker noted the following: Innovation Hub Grant application (no money)—UC Merced, Castle and the Department are working

together to apply for this designation for Castle to be an Innovations Hub. Rick Moore, UC Riverside, talked about Social Networking and how it was important at one of the

Meeting of the Minds Conference. Mr. Moore did a study of all the WIBs in California. He wanted todo a study of a WIB, and has selected our WIB. She asked the Executive Committee’s permission tohave Mr. Moore attend the November WIB meeting, and present the results of his study. This wouldgive the WIB an idea of how to move forward.

11. Chair Comments: The Chair noted he would be sending a letter to PG&E thanking them for theirparticipation in the Summer Youth HVAC program, and hope they will consider doing it again. The Chairthanked everyone for attending.

12. Next Meeting: November 2, 2009, Dept of WI Large Conference Room, 1880 Wardrobe Ave.

13. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.

TO: Executive Committee DATE: 11/02/09

FROM: WIB Staff For Action

For Information

For Discussion

SUBJECT: LVN Program/Participant Support

PROPOSED MOTION(S): The Executive Committee review and discuss how to supportthe Merced College LVN cohort beginning in January of 2010, and take action torecommend the preferred option to the Workforce Investment Board.

DISCUSSION: The Department of Workforce Investment has supported the MercedCollege LVN Program most recently with the help of a Department of Labor grant. Thegrant paid for a college instructor and support services for participants to cover the costof books, supplies, license fees and other necessary items. A key component/purpose ofthe grant was to build capacity for LVN training in the future. This grant will notsupport succeeding cohorts after the end of December 2009. There is an LVN cohortscheduled to begin in January 2010. Merced College has been hit with budget cuts in therecent past, and has asked the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to help support theLVN Program. Traditionally, the WIB has supported the program by contributing to thecost of instructors and/or giving support services to participants. The college has statedthey are able to pay for instructors to teach 44 LVN students. The WIB is faced with adecision to help pay for an instructor and/or help students pay for support serviceexpenses as mentioned. On average, support services generally cost about $5000 perparticipant in the LVN Program; for example, support services for 10 LVN participantswould cost approximately $50,000.

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For Information

For Discussion

SUBJECT: Green Works Forum

PROPOSED MOTION(S): The Executive Committee review and discuss if theWorkforce Investment Board (WIB) should act as convener to co-host a Green WorksForum, and take action to recommend a forum as an activity to the WIB.

DISCUSSION: There has been much discussion about “green jobs” and “occupations”.Merced College has asked the Workforce Investment Board to act as a convener ingathering appropriate organizations to discuss the implications of green job initiativesand how the community can respond to the relatively new occupational arena in acoordinated way to leverage resources. The activity would be considered a rapid responseactivity from the Workforce Investment Act perspective.

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For Information

For Discussion

SUBJECT: Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Strategic Scorecard

PROPOSED MOTION(S): Review and discuss applicable Measure/Indicators fromthe WIB’s Strategic Scorecard and recommend committee responsible for areas thatrequire updating.

DISCUSSION: The WIB’s Strategic Scorecard is used to manage the attainment ofthe WIB’s efforts. The Scorecard is divided into four Measurement Categories:

1) Customer Perspective, 2) Internal Operations/Organizational Effectiveness,3) Financial/Market Perspective, and 4) Learning & Innovation.

The areas that require discussion/review:

Internal Operations/Organizational Effectiveness1.a. Planned vs. Actual Participant Activity

Numbers – See Attached Participant Report

Performance MeasuresSee Attached Performance Measures for clients served between July 1, 2008 andJune 30, 2009. The Negotiated Performance Level is listed compared to Actualperformance Level for Merced County.

1.b. Youth Quarterly Program ReportsSee Attached Quarterly Reports for YOP and Empower Youth Programs (May-June-July ’09).

Financial/Market Perspective1. See Attached Financial Report

It is recommended that the Executive Committee review each area and assignupdating responsibility to the appropriate ad hoc committee to include, if necessary,creating new ad hoc committees.

ATTACHMENT(S):WIB Strategic Scorecard

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MERCED COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD STRATEGIC SCORECARD

WIB Strategic Scorecard 06/01/04 1

WIB GOALS

Goal 1: Clarified roles & responsibilities & improved communication in economic development.

Goal 2: Increased private sector involvement & ownership of the WIB.

Goal 3: Increased visibility with clear, consistent message focused on business.

Goal 4: More diverse resources & efficiency / effectiveness measures.

Goal 5: Identify & deliver services needed by business.

Goal 6: Implement one additional industry cluster.

Goal 7: Increased support for K-12 improvement.

Measurement Category: Customer Perspective

Measure/Indicator Metrics MethodHow Often

Review

ResponsibleWIB

Committee

1. Business Customer Satisfaction

a. Employer Needs Are Being Met

b. Are the Right Industries Targeted Economic Development TargetedIndustries Growth Industries

80% Satisfaction Rate &Increase in the # of

Employers using WorknetServices

Compare targets and adjustindustry focus, if necessary

Face to face 10Question Survey of 30

Employers

Review LMI (GrowthIndustries & Early

Warning Data)

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Annually (July)

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2. Job Seeker Customer Satisfactiona. Job Seeker Needs Are Being Met

b. Input from Customers Is Used ToImprove Services

90%

Rating to meet or exceed

Customer SatisfactionSurveys

One StopManagement

Biannually (Jan/July)

Biannually (Jan/July)

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3. Workforce DevelopmentAdvocacy/Awareness

# Of Face to Face Meetings

# Of WrittenCommunications

Voting record of Legislators

Positive impact toSupport Local Control

Stable or increased WIAFunding

Meetings withLegislators

WrittenCommunication with

Legislators (requestinga response)

Invitations to WIBMeetings

Invitations to Worknet,i.e., for a tour,

Chamber Mixer, etc.

Annually (April) Exec

Measurement Category: Internal Operations/Organizational Effectiveness

Measure/Indicator Metrics MethodHow Often

Review

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Committee

1. Program Accountability:

a. Plan vs. Actual Participant Activity

NumbersMerced County Population

Demographics White – 34.9 % Hispanic – 52.9 % Asian – 6.6 % African Amer – 4.1 % Amer Indian – 1.6 %

Planned vs. Actual

Participants vs. MercedCo. Demographics

Participant Reports

Participant Reports

Quarterly(Oct/Jan/Apr/Jul)

Biannually (Jul/Jan)

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Others – .3%http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/06047.html

Performance Measures

b. Report Results:

Audits

Monitoring

Youth Quarterly Program Reports

Out-of-School Youth

Younger Youth

c. Resources are Allocated Appropriately:

The Selected Industry Cluster andOccupations Within The Cluster AreBeing Supported

Quality Controls

Productivity

Attain 80% level on Goals

Zero Findings

Acceptable Progress

Acceptable Progress

Review results of trainingand job placements in the

industry

Improved Scores

Attainment

Performance Reports

Single Audit

EDD MonitoringWI Monitoring

Report from MCOE

Report from MCOE

Identify and selectindustry cluster

Customer SatisfactionData

PerformanceMeasures

Quarterly(Nov/Feb/May/Oct)

Annually (May)

Annually (Feb)Biannually (Jan/Jul)

Quarterly

Quarterly

Annually (July)

Annually (July)

Annually (July)

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Measurement Category: Financial/Market Perspective

Measure/Indicator Metric MethodHow Often

ReviewResponsible

WIB Committee

1. Expenditures including: 80% Expended by End of Fiscal Reports Monthly Exec



Obligations Accruals (Expenses) Encumbrances By funding source By service Plan vs. Actual

Year

2. Revenue & Resources:

a. Grants

b. Revenue Generation

#s Received#s Applied for

Sources

# of SourcesAmount of $$

WI Report

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Measurement Category: Learning and Innovation

Measure/Indicator Metric MethodHow Often

Review

ResponsibleWIB

Committee

1. Influence the Workforce InvestmentSystem

a. Education

b. Economic Development AdhocCommittee

Report on Activity

New Jobs CreatedJobs Retained or Jobs

Lost

Participate on theP-16 Council

Reports by MCEDCO,and CAED

Quarterly

Quarterly

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Glossary

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For Information

For Discussion

SUBJECT: WIA Fiscal Reports

PROPOSED MOTION(S): None. Information Only.

DISCUSSION: Attached is the Fiscal Report for Fiscal Year 2009/10 covering July 1, 2009through September 30, 2009. This report shows all WIA funds available for Fiscal Year2009/10, accrued expenditures through September 30, 2009, and obligations as ofSeptember 30, 2009. Target for expenditures is 25%, and as of September 30th accruedexpenditures were at 17.54% of available Adult Formula Funds, 15.17% of availableDislocated Worker Formula Funds, and 29.39% of available Youth Formula Funds. Youthfunds are at a higher percentage due to expenditures from FY 08/09 billed in FY 09/10.Other grants are at different percentages due to different grant timelines.

Also included is the Fiscal Report for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) funds. This report shows all funds available since the beginning of the ARRAfunding, and all expenditures against these funds. The majority of ARRA Youth fundshave been spent, on target with directions from the Department of Labor and theCalifornia Employment Development Department. Enrollments in Adult and DislocatedWorker ARRA funds are increasing. The ARRA Green Jobs Program is underway.

Also attached is the Contracts Report showing FY 09/10 accounts receivable contracts,with invoices received and payments made through October 22, 2009. This report showsthe total contract amounts, payments made, and includes the date of the most recentinvoices received.

Fees received for Enterprise Zone Vouchers from July 1, 2009 through October 23, 2009are $69,900, plus an additional $11,650 collected on behalf of the State for their fees.

Staff will be present at the meeting to answer questions.

ATTACHMENT(S):FY 2009/10 WIA Fiscal ReportARRA Fiscal ReportContracts ReportEnterprise Zone Report

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MERCED COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENTFISCAL REPORT FOR FINANCE COMMITTEEFor Fiscal Year 2009/2010July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010Through 09/30/09 Target 25.00%

Carryover Appropriation Budget Budget Revised Accrued Available Percent Total Available Percent Total Available Pct Spent +Funds FY 09/10 for Available Adjustments Budget Expense Expended Obligated after Spent + Committed after Obligated +

From 08/09 Funds FY to Date to Date Funds Obligations Obligated Funds Committed CommittedADULT Core A 341,755$ 492,316$ -$ 492,316$ 24,761$ 467,555$ 5.03% 3,670$ 463,885$ 5.78% 330,739$ 133,146$ 72.96%09/10 Allocation 1,601,426$ Core B 471,869$ 679,752$ -$ 679,752$ 79,838$ 599,914$ 11.75% 9,329$ 590,585$ 13.12% 421,073$ 169,512$ 75.06%

Intensive 127,458$ 183,610$ -$ 183,610$ 56,917$ 126,693$ 31.00% 5,436$ 121,257$ 33.96% 86,453$ 34,803$ 81.05%PY Cash Balances 6/30/08 658,365$ Training 500,202$ 720,567$ -$ 720,567$ 202,654$ 517,913$ 28.12% 290,462$ 227,451$ 68.43% 162,167$ 65,284$ 90.94%

658,365$ 1,601,426$ Total 1,441,284$ 2,076,246$ -$ 2,076,246$ 364,170$ 1,712,075$ 17.54% 308,898$ 1,403,178$ 32.42% 1,000,432$ 402,745$ 80.60%DISPLACED WORKER Core A 548,975$ 639,421$ -$ 639,421$ 23,770$ 615,651$ 3.72% 5,262$ 610,389$ 4.54% 435,193$ 175,196$ 72.60%08/09 Allocation 1,715,640$ Core B 496,526$ 578,331$ -$ 578,331$ 85,571$ 492,760$ 14.80% 13,438$ 479,322$ 17.12% 341,745$ 137,577$ 76.21%

Intensive 149,940$ 174,643$ -$ 174,643$ 62,329$ 112,314$ 35.69% 8,345$ 103,969$ 40.47% 74,127$ 29,842$ 82.91%PY Cash Balances 6/30/09 278,740$ Training 348,635$ 406,074$ -$ 406,074$ 101,109$ 304,965$ 24.90% 126,565$ 178,400$ 56.07% 127,195$ 51,205$ 87.39%

278,740$ 1,715,640$ Total 1,544,076$ 1,798,469$ -$ 1,798,469$ 272,779$ 1,525,690$ 15.17% 153,611$ 1,372,080$ 23.71% 978,260$ 393,820$ 78.10%YOUTH08/09 Allocation 1,718,097$ In School 927,774$ 1,617,559$ (250,000)$ 1,367,559$ 418,013$ 949,546$ 30.57% 790,487$ 159,059$ 88.37% 113,405$ 45,654$ 96.66%PY Cash Balances 6/30/08 1,254,538$ Out of School 618,514$ 1,078,373$ 250,000$ 1,328,373$ 374,376$ 953,997$ 28.18% 743,837$ 210,160$ 84.18% 149,839$ 60,321$ 95.46%

1,254,538$ 1,718,097$ Total 1,546,288$ 2,695,932$ -$ 2,695,932$ 792,389$ 1,903,543$ 29.39% 1,534,324$ 369,219$ 86.30% 263,244$ 105,975$ 96.07%ADMINISTRATIVE

Total Admin 503,515$ 656,159$ -$ 656,159$ 76,886$ 579,273$ 11.72% 10,248$ 569,025$ 13.28% 405,701$ 163,324$ 75.11%All Formula Grants 2,191,643$ 5,035,163$ Total 5,035,163$ 7,226,806$ -$ 7,226,806$ 1,506,224$ 5,720,582$ 20.84% 2,007,080$ 3,713,502$ 48.61% 2,647,638$ 1,065,864$ 85.25%

RAPID RESPONSE/15%/25%Formula Rapid Response (540,541) 174,246$ Rapid Resp. 174,246$ 174,246$ -$ 174,246$ 15,391$ 158,855$ 8.83% 1,419$ 157,436$ 9.65% 112,248$ 45,188$ 74.07%Sti l R id R ( / 307) 62 543$ 25% RR A $ 62 543$ $ 62 543$ $ 62 543$ 0 00% $ 62 543$ 0 00% 44 592$ 17 952$ 71 30%

Per Estimated Plan Mod 7/1/09 to 6/30/10

AVAILABLE FUNDS BUDGET ACTUAL OBLIGATIONS COMMITTED - AVAILABLEPlanned for New Funds

Stimulus Rapid Response (p/o 307) 62,543$ 25% RR Aug -$ 62,543$ -$ 62,543$ -$ 62,543$ 0.00% -$ 62,543$ 0.00% 44,592$ 17,952$ 71.30%Stimulus DW Augmentation (p/o 307) 127,452$ 25% DW Aug -$ 127,452$ -$ 127,452$ 64,002$ 63,450$ 50.22% 63,450$ -$ 100.00% -$ -$ 100.00%New Start CDCR 61.60 (442) 40,109$ 15% CDCR -$ 40,109$ -$ 40,109$ 138$ 39,971$ 0.35% 24$ 39,947$ 0.40% 28,481$ 11,465$ 71.42%CalGRIP* 230,179$ CalGRIP -$ 230,179$ -$ 230,179$ 88,981$ 141,198$ 38.66% 136,207$ 4,991$ 97.83% 3,558$ 1,433$ 99.38%

460,283$ 174,246$ Total 174,246$ 634,529$ -$ 634,529$ 168,512$ 466,017$ 26.56% 201,100$ 264,917$ 58.25% 188,880$ 76,038$ 88.02%

INCENTIVE AWARDS09/10 Award (Amount TBD)PY Cash Balances 6/30/08 -$ Incentive -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0.00% -$ -$ 0.00% -$ -$ 100.00%

-$ -$ Total -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0.00% -$ -$ 0.00% -$ -$ 100.00%

OTHER (DoL, Contract, etc.)Federal LVN Grant* 585,544$ LVN Project -$ 585,544$ 585,544$ 229,971$ 355,573$ 39.27% 266,412$ 89,161$ 84.77% 63,570$ 25,591$ 95.63%Stan Alliance Biotech Contract 19,453$ SA Biotech 19,453$ 19,453$ 19,453$ 716$ 18,737$ 3.68% -$ 18,737$ 3.68% 13,359$ 5,378$ 72.35%MC Career Advancement Academy 447$ 4,500$ MCCAdvnc 4,500$ 4,947$ 4,947$ 4,947$ -$ 100.00% -$ -$ 100.00% -$ -$ 100.00%

585,990$ 23,953$ Total 23,953$ 609,943$ -$ 609,943$ 235,633$ 374,310$ 38.63% 266,412$ 107,898$ 82.31% 76,929$ 30,969$ 94.92%

* Amounts represent cash balances remaining from entire multi-year award amounts, which are immediately available.

BUDGET: Includes all funds available for fiscal year based on Plan to be submitted to EDD on request, revised in accordance with latest In-School Youth 52.75%appropriations information received from Chief, Workforce Services Division, as required. Formula Administrative Funds lose their Out-of-School Youth 47.25%identity upon appropriation. Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response funds augmented beginning in January 2009 by 307 grant.

OBLIGATIONS: Includes funds obligated in contracts and ITA's. Does NOT include funds committed for operations. COMMITTED: Includes projected staff personnel and overhead costs

AVAILABLE: Balance after expenditures and obligations

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MERCED COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT RECOVERY ACT FUNDSFISCAL REPORT FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE (ARRA FUNDS)For Fiscal Year 2009/2010July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010Through 09/30/09

Appropriation Budget Budget Revised Accrued Available Percent Total Available Percent Total Available Pct Spent +Total for Available Adjustments Budget Expense Expended Obligated after Spent + Committed after Obligated +

(Life of Grant) Funds FY to Date to Date Funds Obligations Obligated Funds Committed CommittedADULT Core A 199,775$ 199,775$ -$ 199,775$ 3,104$ 196,671$ 1.55% 424$ 196,247$ 1.77% 139,919$ 56,327$ 71.80%08/09 Allocation 936,125$ Core B 275,835$ 275,835$ -$ 275,835$ 42,404$ 233,431$ 15.37% 10,016$ 223,415$ 19.00% 159,290$ 64,126$ 76.75%

Intensive 74,507$ 74,507$ -$ 74,507$ 38,203$ 36,304$ 51.27% 8,548$ 27,756$ 62.75% 19,789$ 7,966$ 89.31%Training 292,396$ 292,396$ -$ 292,396$ 82,083$ 210,313$ 28.07% 145,006$ 65,306$ 77.67% 46,562$ 18,744$ 93.59%

936,125$ Total 842,513$ 842,513$ -$ 842,513$ 165,794$ 676,719$ 19.68% 163,995$ 512,724$ 39.14% 365,560$ 147,163$ 82.53%DISPLACED WORKER Core A 573,858$ 573,858$ -$ 573,858$ 4,177$ 569,681$ 0.73% 563$ 569,118$ 0.83% 405,768$ 163,351$ 71.53%08/09 Allocation 1,793,404$ Core B 519,031$ 519,031$ -$ 519,031$ 68,941$ 450,090$ 13.28% 13,911$ 436,179$ 15.96% 310,985$ 125,194$ 75.88%

Intensive 156,737$ 156,737$ -$ 156,737$ 59,792$ 96,945$ 38.15% 13,563$ 83,382$ 46.80% 59,449$ 23,933$ 84.73%Training 364,438$ 364,438$ -$ 364,438$ 93,993$ 270,445$ 25.79% 166,467$ 103,978$ 71.47% 74,134$ 29,844$ 91.81%

1,793,404$ Total 1,614,064$ 1,614,064$ -$ 1,614,064$ 226,903$ 1,387,161$ 14.06% 194,504$ 1,192,657$ 26.11% 850,336$ 342,322$ 78.79%YOUTH08/09 Allocation 2,248,759$ In School 1,011,942$ 1,011,942$ (800,000)$ 211,942$ 152,280$ 59,662$ 71.85% 59,662$ -$ 100.00% -$ -$ 100.00%

Out of School 1,011,942$ 1,011,942$ 800,000$ 1,811,942$ 1,725,711$ 86,231$ 95.24% 86,231$ -$ 100.00% -$ -$ 100.00%2,248,759$ Total 2,023,884$ 2,023,884$ -$ 2,023,884$ 1,877,991$ 145,893$ 92.79% 145,893$ -$ 100.00% -$ -$ 100.00%

ADMINISTRATIVETotal Admin 497,827$ 497,827$ -$ 497,827$ 143,428$ 354,399$ 28.81% 13,319$ 341,080$ 31.49% 243,182$ 97,898$ 80.33%

All ARRA Grants 4,978,288$ Total 4,978,288$ 4,978,288$ -$ 4,978,288$ 2,414,117$ 2,564,171$ 48.49% 517,710$ 2,046,461$ 58.89% 1,459,078$ 587,383$ 88.20%

RAPID RESPONSE/15%/25%ARRA Rapid Response (106) 275,302$ ARRA RR 275,302$ 275,302$ -$ 275,302$ 16,205$ 259,097$ 5.89% 2,736$ 256,360$ 6.88% 182,779$ 73,582$ 73.27%ARRA Green Jobs 15% (120) 937,890$ GRN JOBS 937,890$ 937,890$ -$ 937,890$ 45,487$ 892,403$ 4.85% 797,617$ 94,787$ 89.89% 67,581$ 27,206$ 97.10%

1,213,192$ Total 1,213,192$ 1,213,192$ -$ 1,213,192$ 61,691$ 1,151,500$ 5.09% 800,353$ 351,147$ 71.06% 250,359$ 100,788$ 91.69%

BUDGET: Includes all Recovery Act funds available for life of grant, based on Plan to be submitted to EDD, revised in accordance with latest In-School Youth 8.11%appropriations information received from Chief, Workforce Services Division, as required. Formula Administrative Funds lose their Out-of-School Youth 91.89%identity upon appropriation. Term of all cash codes is currently set at 06/30/2010.

OBLIGATIONS: Includes funds obligated in contracts and ITA's. Does NOT include funds committed for operations. COMMITTED: Includes projected staff personnel and overhead costs

AVAILABLE: Balance after expenditures and obligations

ARRA FundsLife of Grant

AVAILABLE FUNDS BUDGET ACTUAL OBLIGATIONS COMMITTED - AVAILABLEPlanned for

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Contract Total Start End Contract Budget * Expenditures ** Inv's Rec'd *** Inv **** % CommentsContract/Vendor Name Number Contract Amt Date Date Balance 2009/10 Only To-Date Not Yet Pd Through Billed

Fresno County LWIA 2009215 172,973.00$ 7/1/2009 12/31/10 172,973.00$ 0%

HSA CalGrip 2008145 180,000.00$ 03/01/08 03/31/10 55,894.76$ 112,754.89$ 11,350.35$ Sept '09 69% Just rec'd

Jack L. Boyd Outdoor School 2009217 45,850.00$ 09/01/09 10/31/09 45,850.00$ 0%

Kern, Inyo, Mono LWIA 2009213 150,059.00$ 07/01/09 12/31/10 150,059.00$ 0%

Kings County LWIA 2009273 56,664.00$ 07/01/09 12/31/10 56,664.00$ 0%

Madera Co. Workforce Development (CB) 2007108 139,083.00$ 01/01/07 12/31/09 18,310.67$ 120,772.33$ Sept '09 87%

Madera Co. Workforce Development (SJVGJ) 2009212 56,664.00$ 07/01/09 12/31/10 56,664.00$ 0%

MAS, PLATO Lab (ERC) 2009146 71,742.00$ 07/01/09 06/30/10 64,800.94$ 71,742.00$ 6,941.06$ Aug '09 10%

MAS, Computer Literacy Labs 2009172 129,715.75$ 07/01/09 06/30/10 105,177.49$ 129,715.75$ 24,538.26$ Aug '09 19%

MC ETC (Thrive & Survive) 2009150 16,531.00$ 06/01/09 06/30/10 6,955.60$ 16,531.00$ 9,575.40$ Sept '09 58%

MC Green Industry Career Exploration 2009158 12,320.00$ 07/06/09 07/30/09 -$ 12,320.00$ 12,320.00$ Jul '09 100% Pending additional b/u

MC Green Tech in Electric Automotive 11072 9,995.00$ 07/06/09 07/30/09 -$ 9,995.00$ 9,995.00$ Jul '09 100% Pending additional b/u

Merced College-LB Campus PLATO Lab 2009123 84,401.00$ 07/01/09 06/30/10 74,091.70$ 84,401.00$ 10,309.30$ Sept '09 12%

Merced College-LVN (CB) 2007120 325,594.00$ 01/01/07 12/31/09 48,934.97$ 276,659.03$ Aug '09 85%

Merced County Office of Education-ISY 2008148 959,573.00$ 07/01/08 09/30/09 314,391.48$ 959,573.00$ 645,181.52$ Aug '09 67%

Merced County Office of Education-ISY 2009148 872,493.00$ 07/01/09 06/30/10 650,782.55$ 872,493.00$ 221,710.45$ Sept '09 25%

Merced County Office of Education-OSY 2008149 597,231.00$ 07/01/08 06/30/09 30,768.71$ 597,231.00$ 566,462.29$ Aug '09 95%

Merced County Office of Education-OSY 2009149 872,493.00$ 07/01/09 06/30/10 704,636.40$ 872,493.00$ 167,856.60$ Sept '09 19%

Merced County Office of Education-CalGrip 2008146 180,000.00$ 03/01/08 03/31/10 96,785.53$ 83,214.47$ Sept '09 46%

Mother Lode LWIA 2009211 28,331.00$ 07/01/09 12/31/10 28,331.00$ 0%

Nora Gerber 11078 4,800.00$ 07/27/09 07/31/09 -$ 4,800$ 4,800.00 Jul '09 100%

San Joaquin LWIA 2009214 114,873.00$ 07/01/09 12/31/10 114,873.00$ 0%

Stanislaus County (CB) 2007121 208,168.00$ 01/01/07 12/31/09 62,461.36$ 145,706.64$ Jul '09 70%

Stanislaus County (SJVGJ) 2009210 84,032.00$ 07/01/09 12/31/10 84,032.00$ 0%

State Center Community College District (CB) 2007104 362,032.00$ 01/01/07 12/31/09 87,124.65$ 274,907.35$ Sept '09 76%

Tulare County LWIA 2009264 71,425.00$ 07/01/09 12/31/10 71,425.00$ 0%

Yosemite Community College (CB) 2007107 290,526.00$ 01/01/07 12/31/09 63,393.79$ 217,179.53$ 9,952.68$ Aug '09 78% Original inv not rec'd yet

5,924,595.75$ 2,992,408.60$ 3,631,294.75$ 2,888,569.12$ 43,618.03$

* Expenditures To-Date include entire contract period.

** Inv's Rec'd Not Yet Pd include invoices recently received and invoices requiring corrections/backup.

*** Invoiced Through shows latest dates of service covered by invoices.

**** % Billed is of entire contract, not just current year.

Updated 10/23/2009

MERCED COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT WIA CONTRACTS

Contracts Report for Finance Comm 10-22-09 10/26/2009

Company ReceivedConsultant Date

Bank of AmericaErnst & Young(LA) 7/1/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Starbucks Corporation (261 E. Bellevue)The Tax Credit Company 7/9/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Starbucks Corporation (425 W. Main, Merced)The Tax Credit Company 7/9/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Tim Razzari DodgeNone 7/31/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Tim Razzari NissanNone 7/31/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Tim Razzari FordNone 7/31/2009 $420.00 $70.00 $490.00Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (Los Banos)The Tax Credit Company 8/4/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Home DepotFirst Advantage 8/5/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Home Depot (LB)First Advantage 8/5/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Wal*Mart WL-2039ADP Tax Credit Services 8/5/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Wal*Mart 2117 (Los Banos)ADP Tax Credit Services 8/5/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Clothes Avenue Corp.Reliant Tax Consulting, Inc 8/6/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Wal*Mart WL-2039ADP Tax Credit Services 8/7/2009 $420.00 $70.00 $490.00RTS Packaging, LLCErnst & Young(Atl) 8/11/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Ross Dress for LessErnst & Young, Roseville 8/12/2009 $600.00 $100.00 $700.00Gallo Cattle CompanyNone 8/14/2009 $540.00 $90.00 $630.00Starbucks Corporation (Carol Merced)The Tax Credit Company 8/17/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00San Luis Pump CompanyNone 8/17/2009 $420.00 $70.00 $490.00Wal*Mart WL-2039ADP Tax Credit Services 8/17/2009 $360.00 $60.00 $420.00Wal*Mart 2117 (Los Banos)ADP Tax Credit Services 8/17/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Circle K (Dos Palos)First Advantage 8/17/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Town & Country MarketReliant Tax Consulting, Inc 8/18/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Ewing Irrigation Products, IncAmico and Associates, Inc 8/24/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Circle K (Dos Palos)

Enterprise Zone Deposits from 07/01/2009 to 10/26/2009

DWI Fee State Fee Total

MERCED COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT




First Advantage 8/24/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Home Depot (LB)First Advantage 8/24/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00PAQ IncorporatedFirst Advantage 8/24/2009 $1,260.00 $210.00 $1,470.00CHECK INTO CASH 9035ADP Tax Credit Services 8/24/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00PAQ Incorporated (LB)First Advantage 8/24/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Modern Air MechanicalNone 8/25/2009 $360.00 $60.00 $420.00E & J Gallo WineryRomo & Associates 8/26/2009 $1,920.00 $320.00 $2,240.00Marcus R.Bernardi D.C.None 8/27/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00E & J Gallo WineryRomo & Associates 8/27/2009 $3,900.00 $650.00 $4,550.00Big 5 Corp. 345ADP Tax Credit Services 8/31/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00CNG Financial Corp. 60104ADP Tax Credit Services 8/31/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00FP Stores, Inc. 640ADP Tax Credit Services 8/31/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00QC Holding Companies 0683ADP Tax Credit Services 8/31/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Michael's Stores, Inc #9509TALX Corporation 8/31/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Mclane Company, Inc #GR500100TALX Corporation 8/31/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00JCPenny Co. # 11429TALX Corporation 8/31/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Cingular Wireless # CA0001TALX Corporation 8/31/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Limited Brands, Inc. #BBW01106TALX Corporation 8/31/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Gallo Cattle CompanyNone 8/31/2009 $7,560.00 $1,260.00 $8,820.00FedEx Express 953400000ADP Tax Credit Services 8/31/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00ABM Janitorial Services NorthernErnst & Young LLP (sf) 9/3/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Golden By-ProductsAtherton & Associates, LLP 9/4/2009 $1,500.00 $250.00 $1,750.00Dollar Tree Store, Inc. (Merced)The Tax Credit Company 9/7/2009 $300.00 $50.00 $350.00Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (Atwater)The Tax Credit Company 9/7/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (Los Banos)The Tax Credit Company 9/7/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00




Safeway #8245The Tax Credit Company 9/8/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (Los Banos)The Tax Credit Company 9/8/2009 $420.00 $70.00 $490.00Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (Atwater)The Tax Credit Company 9/8/2009 $300.00 $50.00 $350.00Dollar Tree Store, Inc. (Merced)The Tax Credit Company 9/8/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Smith & Stapp CPA'sNone 9/8/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Payless Shoe #02849M.A.R.S. Stout 9/8/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Kagome, USANone 9/8/2009 $1,560.00 $260.00 $1,820.00Dollar Tree Store, Inc. (Merced)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Starbucks Corporation(livingston 1)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Starbucks Corporation (Carol Merced)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Starbucks Corporation (425 W. Main, Merced)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Starbucks Corporation (Olive Merced)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Starbucks (Pacheco)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Starbucks Corporation (Bellevue Atwater)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Starbucks Corporation (261 E. Bellevue)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $720.00 $120.00 $840.00Starbucks Corporation (Yosemite Ave)The Tax Credit Company 9/9/2009 $300.00 $50.00 $350.00Regal Cinemas, IncCorporate Tax Incentives 9/10/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Dole Packaged Foods LLCNone 9/11/2009 $1,740.00 $290.00 $2,030.00Target #2359 (Los Banos)None 9/14/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Safeway #8245The Tax Credit Company 9/14/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Cingular Wireless # CA0001TALX Corporation 9/16/2009 $2,160.00 $360.00 $2,520.00Dean #8CA01TALX Corporation 9/16/2009 $2,220.00 $370.00 $2,590.00Quest DiagnosticsErnst & Young, 6th Floor 9/16/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00United Parcel ServiceNone 9/22/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Labor Ready Southwest, Inc.




California Credits Group, LLC 9/22/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Horizons Farms Inc.None 9/22/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Horizons Farms Inc.None 9/23/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Chevron Stations, Inc. (Santa Nella)First Advantage 9/24/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00ABM Janitorial Services NorthernErnst & Young LLP (sf) 9/24/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Lorensen Propane Gas, IncNone 9/24/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Kagome, USANone 9/25/2009 $1,320.00 $220.00 $1,540.00Ingomar Packing Co.None 9/28/2009 $9,240.00 $1,540.00 $10,780.00Hilmar Cheese CompanyNone 9/28/2009 $480.00 $80.00 $560.00Cassabon & Assoc., LLPNone 9/28/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00TJX Companies/MarshallsFirst Advantage 9/28/2009 $960.00 $160.00 $1,120.00E & J Gallo WineryRomo & Associates 9/28/2009 $960.00 $160.00 $1,120.00NCI Group, Inc. #108Walton Management Services, Inc. 9/30/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00E & J Gallo WineryRomo & Associates Inc 10/2/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Auto Zone # 5508ADP Tax Credit Services 10/5/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse # 1672ADP Tax Credit Services 10/5/2009 $3,540.00 $590.00 $4,130.00Scholle CorporationNone 10/5/2009 $480.00 $80.00 $560.00Graspointer-West Main, Inc. (McDonald's #17470)First Capitol Consulting, Inc. 10/5/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Unionbancal Corp & Subs #637California Credits Group, LLC 10/5/2009 $300.00 $50.00 $350.00Lowe's (LB)ADP Tax Credit Services 10/5/2009 $1,260.00 $210.00 $1,470.00Limited Brands, Inc. #BBW01106TALX Corporation 10/8/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Dean #8CA01TALX Corporation 10/8/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Payless Shoe #01468M.A.R.S. Stout 10/8/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Payless Shoe #02849M.A.R.S. Stout 10/8/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Westamerica BancorporationNone 10/9/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00




Tinetti Realty GroupNone 10/9/2009 $720.00 $120.00 $840.00Target #641 (Merced)None 10/13/2009 $3,420.00 $570.00 $3,990.00Target #2359 (Los Banos)None 10/13/2009 $1,380.00 $230.00 $1,610.00Target, Super (Atwater)None 10/13/2009 $5,880.00 $980.00 $6,860.00Olson and Co. SteelWTAS, LLC 10/13/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Radioshack Corporation(Atwater)California Credits Group, LLC 10/13/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Radioshack Corporation(LB)California Credits Group, LLC 10/13/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Dedicated Management Group LLC OMCL04ADP Tax Credit Services 10/13/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Rent-A-Center, Inc 00723ADP Tax Credit Services 10/13/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Auto Zone # 5508ADP Tax Credit Services 10/13/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Auto Zone #5506ADP Tax Credit Services 10/13/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Auto Zone #5507ADP Tax Credit Services 10/13/2009 $300.00 $50.00 $350.00Tim Razzari DodgeNone 10/15/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Tim Razzari FordNone 10/15/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Tim Razzari NissanNone 10/15/2009 $240.00 $40.00 $280.00Securitas Security Services USA, Inc(loughborough)Grant Thorton LLP 10/15/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00Securitas Security Services USA, Inc(cooper)Grant Thorton LLP 10/15/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Renal Healthcare, IncNone 10/15/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Sally's Beauty Supply Co., Inc #753TALX Corporation 10/20/2009 $120.00 $20.00 $140.00Sally Beauty Supply Co., Inc #8655TALX Corporation 10/20/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00PAQ Incorporated (LB)First Advantage 10/20/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (Los Banos)The Tax Credit Company 10/20/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00VWNA West LLCThe Tax Credit Company 10/20/2009 $60.00 $10.00 $70.00PAQ IncorporatedFirst Advantage 10/22/2009 $540.00 $90.00 $630.00Premier Valley Bank




Boos & Associates 10/23/2009 $180.00 $30.00 $210.00

TOTALS $69,900.00 $11,650.00 $81,550.00

Volume 8, Number 9

The Quick LookA Merced County Labor Market Review - September 2009

Merced CountySep 08 Jul 09 Aug 09 Sep 09

Month Year

Labor Force and Industrial EmploymentMarch 2006 Benchmark

Data not adjusted for Seasonality

Welcome to the Merced County labor market review. The Quick Look has been developed by the Department of Workforce Investment staff for the Merced County Local Workforce Investment Board. The data and information is provided by the California Employment Development Department. Questions can be referred to the Department of Workforce Investment, 1880 West Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA 95341. Telephone (209) 724-2055. Email: [email protected] or to EDD's Labor Market Information Division at (916) 262-2162.

Percent ChangeMonth Year

104,200 104,800 106,300 106,700 0.4% 2.4%92,800 86,400 88,700 89,900 1.4% -3.1%11,400 18,400 17,700 16,700 -5.6% 46.5%10.9% 17.6% 16.6% 15.7%

7.6% 12.1% 12.2% 12.0%6.0% 9.7% 9.6% 9.5%

71,700 65,900 68,200 69,800 2.3% -2.6%Total, All Industries

Civilian Labor ForceCivilian EmploymentCivilian Unemployment

Civilian Unemployment Rate(CA Unemployment Rate)(U.S. Unemployment Rate)

71,700 65,900 68,200 69,800 2.3% -2.6%13,400 12,100 12,800 13,300 3.9% -0.7%58,300 53,800 55,400 56,600 2.2% -2.9%43,100 40,700 40,800 40,800 0.0% -5.3%12,200 11,200 11,300 11,100 -1.8% -9.0%

2,200 2,000 2,000 1,900 -5.0% -13.6%2,200 2,000 2,000 1,900 -5.0% -13.6%

10,000 9,200 9,300 9,200 -1.1% -8.0%1 800 1 700 1 700 1 700 0 0% -5 6%

Total, All IndustriesTotal FarmTotal Nonfarm

Total PrivateGoods Producing

ConstructionManufacturing

Durable Goods

Natural Resources and Mining and Constuction

1,800 1,700 1,700 1,700 0.0% -5.6%8,200 7,500 7,600 7,500 -1.3% -8.5%

46,100 42,600 44,100 45,500 3.2% -1.3%30,900 29,500 29,500 29,700 0.7% -3.9%11,900 10,800 10,800 11,000 1.9% -7.6%

1,900 1,600 1,600 1,700 6.3% -10.5%7,600 6,900 6,900 7,000 1.4% -7.9%1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 0.0% 0.0%2 000 1 800 1 800 1 900 5 6% 5 0%

Durable GoodsNondurable Goods

Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesWholesale TradeRetail Trade

Food and Beverage Stores

Service ProvidingPrivate Service Producing

General Merchandise Stores 2,000 1,800 1,800 1,900 5.6% -5.0%4,000 3,500 3,500 3,500 0.0% -12.5%2,400 2,300 2,300 2,300 0.0% -4.2%1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 0.0% 0.0%1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 0.0% 0.0%1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 0.0% 0.0%

600 600 600 600 0.0% 0.0%4,100 4,000 4,000 4,000 0.0% -2.4%5 500 5 500 5 500 5 500 0 0% 0 0%

Real Estate and Rental and LeasingProfessional and Business Services

General Merchandise StoresResidual - Miscellaneous Store Retailers

Transportation, Warehousing and UtilitiesInformation

Ed ti l d H lth S i

Financial ActivitiesFinance and Insurance

5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 0.0% 0.0%5,000 4,900 4,900 4,900 0.0% -2.0%1,500 1,400 1,400 1,400 0.0% -6.7%

15,200 13,100 14,600 15,800 8.2% 3.9%800 800 800 800 0.0% 0.0%

14,400 12,300 13,800 15,000 8.7% 4.2%1,600 1,600 1,600 1,900 18.8% 18.8%

600 600 600 600 0.0% 0.0%0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0%

Educational and Health ServicesLeisure and Hospitality

Food Services and Drinking Places

L l G

Residual - Arts, Entertainment, and RecreationOther ServicesGovernment

Federal GovernmentState Government

0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0%

The County continues with one of the highest unemployment rates in the State, ranking 55th out of 58 counties in the month of September. The preliminary result is an decrease of .9 percentage points in the unemployment rate from the August rate. For year ago data, this preliminary figure is an increase of 4.8 percentage points in the unemployment rate.

Overall, the County's Civilian Labor Force increased by 400 persons over last month's figure and an increase of 2,500 persons over year ago figure. Industrial employment increased by 1,600 jobs in September over August's figure and an decrease of 1,900 jobs over year ago's figures.

Local Government

The Quick LookSep 2009

Merced County, California, and the United StatesUnemployment Rate

Series1S i 2

0 0%

5.0%

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15.0%

20.0%

25.0%


September 2006 to September 2009

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0.0%

5.0%

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15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

4.4%

4.1%

4.3%

4.3%

5.0%

4.9%

4.5%

4.3%

4.3%

4.7%

4.9%

4.6%

4.5%

4.4%

4.5%

4.8%

5.4%

5.2%

5.2%

4.8%

5.2%

5.7%

6.0%

6.1%

6.0%

6.1%

6.5%

7.1%

8.5%

8.9%

9.0%

8.6%

9.1%

9.7%

9.7%

9.6%

9.5%

4.6% 4.2% 4.5% 4.6% 5.3% 5.2% 5.1% 5.0% 4.9% 5.2% 5.5% 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 5.6% 5.9% 6.3% 6.1% 6.4% 6.1% 6.5% 7.0% 7.6% 7.6% 7.5% 8.0% 8.3% 9.1% 10.6% 10.9% 11.5% 10.9% 11.2% 11.6% 12.1% 12.1% 12.0%

7.0% 6.7% 8.0% 9.6% 11.3% 11.6% 10.7% 10.4% 9.5% 9.4% 9.8% 8.7% 8.4% 8.5% 10.3% 12.2% 13.3% 13.4% 13.7% 12.3% 11.7% 11.8% 12.1% 11.2% 10.9% 11.7% 13.3% 15.5% 18.9% 19.9% 20.4% 18.3% 17.3% 17.6% 17.6% 16.7% 15.7%

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Sub County average unemployment rates for the county, cities, and municipalities.

Labor Force Employment Number Rate

106,700 89,900 16,700 15.7%

12,500 10,500 2,000 16.0%

4,000 3,600 400 10.1%

2,100 1,600 400 20.7%

Delhi CDP

Dos Palos city

Unemployment

Area Name

Merced County

Atwater city

20 0%24.0%28.0%32.0%36.0%40.0%44.0%

Merced County - Community Unemployment

Aug-09

Sep-09

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

4.4%

4.1%

4.3%

4.3%

5.0%

4.9%

4.5%

4.3%

4.3%

4.7%

4.9%

4.6%

4.5%

4.4%

4.5%

4.8%

5.4%

5.2%

5.2%

4.8%

5.2%

5.7%

6.0%

6.1%

6.0%

6.1%

6.5%

7.1%

8.5%

8.9%

9.0%

8.6%

9.1%

9.7%

9.7%

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Merced County's workforce has grown over the past 16 years reflecting improvement of the County's economic well being; however, unemployment remains a consistent barrier to greater prosperity. Average unemployment has fluctuated from a annual low of 9.3 percent to a annual high of 17.5 percent.

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County Rank Labor Force Employ Unemployed RateMerced 55 106,700 89,900 16,700 15.7%Fresno 44 452,200 388,600 63,500 14.1%Kern 41 377,400 325,100 52,300 13.9%Kings 41 59,700 51,400 8,300 13.9%Madera 32 70,400 61,700 8,700 12.3%

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For Information

For Discussion

SUBJECT: Comment Letter for High Speed Rail Project

PROPOSED MOTION(S): For Information Only.

DISCUSSION: On October 8, 2009, a public meeting was held in Merced to discuss thenext steps in the environmental review of the San Jose to Merced section of the CaliforniaHigh-Speed Train (HST) project as well as a review of input heard during the scopingsession regarding potential additional alternatives that may be studied in detail. Attachedis a comment letter regarding the information on the Alternative Analysis of the HST “SanJose to Merced” segment presented at the October 2009 public meeting.

ATTACHMENT(S):WIB High Speed Rail Project Comment Letter

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Albert Montejano, ChairAlfonse Peterson, 1st Vice Chair

Steve Newvine, 2nd Vice Chair1880 West Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA 95341

Phone (209) 724-2008 FAX (209) 725-3592www.co.merced.ca.us/wi/wib/wib.html

October 22, 2009

Mr. Dan Leavitt, Deputy DirectorCalifornia High-Speed Rail AuthorityAttn: San Jose to Merced HST Project Alternatives Analysis EIR/EIS925 “L” Street, Suite 1425Sacramento, CA 95814

Re: Alternative Analysis Comment for EIR/EIS on the HST San Jose to Merced SegmentPresented at the October 2009 Merced Public Meeting

Dear Mr. Leavitt:

The Workforce Investment Board of Merced County is a supporter of the statewideCalifornia High-Speed Rail system and maintains that the Henry Miller/152 route (attachedMap slide 12 of 13) is the most efficient route for crossing the San Joaquin Valley andaccessing the Merced Station and proposed maintenance facility. We uphold this route dueto the following:

It is the most direct route across the Central Valley from Highway 99 to thePacheco Pass Subsection.

It has fewer impacts to wildlife migration corridors in the western Merced Countyfoothills (such as for the San Joaquin kit fox).

It minimizes conflicts to the wetland area with elevated tracks through theGrasslands Ecological Area.

It is the most flexible en route selection over Pacheco Pass. It avoids conflicts with Interstate 5, Highway 33 and major canal systems. It is consistent with proposed development plans and meets the development

principals of speed (straight line), costs (because of existing rights-of-way) andintermodal connection (because of the proximity to the Merced Station).

It’s the only alternative that uses existing east-west roadways for most of theroute:

o Henry Miller Road from Santa Nella to its eastern terminus on “Red”alignment;

o Runs along Highway 152 following the new “Blue” alignment; ando Connects with new “Gold” alignment at the “Wye” favored by the City of

Chowchilla with connection to Highway 99 “Red” route north intoMerced’s preferred station site, and to the BNSF “Pink” route to Fresno onthe south.

The High Speed Rail (Henry Miller/152) route not only provides the least environmentalimpact, but overall is necessary for proper planning. The planning involved is not just for thenext couple of years but for the next 20 to 30 years in order for California’s economy tothrive. The types of jobs created by this project are classified as high wage/high growth jobsand in tune with the Merced County Workforce Investment Board’s selected industry clusterof “transportation and logistics”. We are prepared to be a part of the solution that willprovide a capable and skilled workforce for this project.

Thank you for taking the time to review and include these comments into your report, wecontinue to appreciate the opportunity to provide community input and be supportive of thismuch needed transportation system. Please call me at 209-724-2008 or email me [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this letter or would like furtherclarification.

Respectfully,

Albert MontejanoChairman

cc: Assemblymember Cathleen GalgianiSenator Jeff DenhamCongressman Dennis CardozaMerced County High-Speed Rail Committee



For Information

For Discussion

SUBJECT: Participant Report

PROPOSED MOTION(S): Information only.

DISCUSSION: Attached is a participant report for the time period July 2009 to August 2009,which reflects the number of participants enrolled and exited (and how they entered and exitedthe programs) within specific grant codes. Each year a modification to the WorkforceInvestment Board 5-Year Strategic Plan is submitted with projected participant numbers.Due to the President’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and Statewaivers filed, there has been no modification to the 5-Year Strategic Plan filed for this year todate. The attached report is a comparison of the actual participant numbers with 16.67% ofthe program year expended and tentative projections, which include additional participantsfor ARRA funding. The projections/format may change depending on the format the Statechooses to use in their Strategic Plan modification template.

This report is a monthly “snapshot” of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs. Non-WIA services and supportive services reflect other trainings and services where WIA fundswere used to help participants with supplies, materials, transportation, childcare and othernecessary expenses allowed by the WIA.

ATTACHMENT(S):Participant Report

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WIA PARTICIPANT SUMMARY REPORT - FORMULA GRANTS and ARRA

PY 2009/10 - August 2009

Report Range 07/2009 to 08/2009

DraftActual Planned Per Cent Actual Planned Per Cent

Total Participants 277 1100 25.2% 166 404 41.1%Participants Carried In 247 247 100.0% 141 141 100.0%New Participants Entering Grant 30 853 3.5% 25 263 9.5%

Total Participants Exiting WI 614 160Entered Unsubsidized Employment 386 124Training Related 104 6Other Exits* 48 14

Program Activities/Services SummaryCore Services (Registered) 275 1094 25.1% 166 404 41.1%Intensive Services 239 626 38.2% 152 312 48.7%Training Services** 30 100 30.0% 76 114 66.7%Non-WIA Funded Services 164 380 43.2% 26 54 48.1%Supportive Services 234 542 43.2% 115 196 58.7%

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Total Planned Per Cent

Total Participants 122 289 411Participants Carried In 122 288 410New Participants Entering Grant 1 1

Total Participants Exiting WIEntered Unsubsidized EmploymentTraining RelatedEntered Post-Secondary EducationEntered Advanced TrainingAttained High School Diploma/GEDOther Exits

Program Activities/Services SummaryGoals Set (Younger Youth Only)** 2 2

*Other Exits includes Exit Code 02 "Remained With Layoff Employer" for Dislocated Workers.**Training Services totals exclude Non-WIA Funded Training Services***Goals Set is no longer a Participant Plan data point. Results listed for informational purposes only.

16.67% of Plan Year Expended

Adult (201) Dislocated Worker (501)

Older Youth (301)

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For Information

For Discussion

SUBJECT: Program Year 2008/2009 Final Performance Measures

PROPOSED MOTION(S): Information only.

DISCUSSION: The Workforce Investment Act specifies 9 common performancemeasures. The final performance for the Merced County Workforce Investment Area forProgram Year 2008/2009 is attached.

The Local Workforce Investment Area of Merced surpassed 9 of the 9 performancemeasures. Thirteen out of the 48 Local Workforce Investment Areas exceeded all of theirperformance measures. The Merced Workforce Investment Board was one of those 13.

ATTACHMENT(S):2008/09 Performance Data

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For Information

For Discussion

SUBJECT: Letter From Central Labor Council

PROPOSED MOTION(S): For Information Only

DISCUSSION: The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has received a letter from theCentral Labor Council stating they are “entitled to 15% of the WIB”. We are currentlyworking with County Council to address the matter.

ATTACHMENT(S):Letter from Merced-Mariposa Central Labor Council

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YOP- YC Report September 09

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To: Alfredo Mendoza: Staff Services Analyst, Department of Workforce Investment From: Rebecca Lincoln: Career Educator Re: Merced County Youth Council Quarterly Report- Younger Youth Program Date: 4th Quarter Report (April, May and June PY 08/09) A. Overall status of the program:

There were 217 active participants in the Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) at the end of the

fourth quarter; to include thirty-one (31) new enrollments. The YOP Mentors continue to track

the number of participants enrolled in structured program activities to ensure that the majority of

youth are receiving intensive services, as opposed to case management services. The status on

WIA-Client action reports for goals, activities, exits, and follow-ups (phase II) remain up to date.

B. Past quarter highlights:

1) The YOP summer employment component began on June 09 2009; approximately one-hundred

and sixty-seven (167) participants worked this summer with local employers and agencies. The

Mentors met with site supervisors to develop training plans for the participants who worked up to

32 hours per week. The YOP Summer 2009 workshop; an 18 hours course was facilitated to all the

participants in three-hour per week segments through-out the six-week summer component. The

curriculum focused on “Volunteerism”, it emphasized the importance of volunteering in

our communities. Participants were asked to volunteer three unpaid hours to the non-

profit of their choice. The participants will earn a certificate, as well as logging hours to

earn their community service cords at graduation. See attached photo of participants

volunteering for United Way’s Tower Theatre Renovation.

C. Past quarter deficiencies:

D. Past quarter recruiting/marketing efforts:

The program's philosophy is to enroll students in the first semester in order to provide

services during the school year and make the summer work opportunity an incentive for

year round participation by youth.

E. Next quarter challenges:

F. Technical assistance needed:


EMPOWER Youth Council report September 09

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To: Alfredo Mendoza: Staff Services Analyst, Department of Workforce Investment

From: Rebecca Lincoln: Career Educator, Merced County Office of Education

Re: Merced County Youth Council Quarterly Report- Empower Program

Date: 4th Quarter PY 08/09 (April, May and June 09)

A. Overall status of the program:

The EMPOWER program enrolled 53 new participants this quarter; this brings the total

active to one-hundred and seventy-five (175) active EMPOWER participants. The

EMPOWER advisors continue to track the number of participants enrolled in structured

program activities to ensure that the majority of youth are receiving intensive services (as

opposed to case management services). The status on all WIA-Client action reports for

goals, activities, exits and follow-ups (phase II) remain up to date.

B. Past Quarter Highlights:

1) EMPOWER Workshops: The EMPOWER Workshops were provided to youth in the

month of May this quarter. The following is an accounting of workshops offered and

number attended:

a) EMPOWER Orientation: Conducted on Friday May 8th, with an average of 35-40 attendees

per session;

b) EMPOWER Workshop I: ‘Gettin’ Ready for the Job’ conducted on Friday, May 15th with

an average of thirty-eight youth in attendance;

c) EMPOWER Workshop II: ‘The Real Game California’ was conducted on May 18th and 19th

with average of attendance of twenty-eight (28) participants in attendance per session;

d) EMPOWER Workshop III: ‘Gettin’ a Job’ was conducted on May 20th, 21st and 22nd with an

average attendance of twenty-five (25) participants per session.

2) Bldg K-Computer Lab is available to EMPOWER participants at the Merced County

Office of Education Campus in Bldg K to work on résumés, portfolios, and conduct job

search. PLATO is educational software designed to increase math and reading skills, it is

also available for the participants use in the computer lab. Sign-in sheets are used to track

the number of participants using the computer lab daily.


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3) ROP Marketing Working Professional Curriculum revisions and updates were approved

by a local advisory committee meeting on April 23, 2009. The EMPOWER staff invited H.R.

representatives from several business in Merced to gain input and recommendations on

interviewing questions, résumés and portfolios that can best assist our EMPOWER participants

in both individual and panel job interviews. The recommendations were valuable and

incorporated into our EMPOWER employability workshops.

4) EMPOWER Success Story:

Tiffany Solis enrolled into the Empower program when she was at a crossroads in her

life. She was pregnant and unsure of what path she needed to follow. Through the

assessments and career search, Tiffany decided she wanted to enroll into the Merced

College Medical Assistant Program. After the birth of her baby girl, Tiffany began the

long road to reach her goal as a Medical Assistant. Tiffany had barriers to overcome, but

were temporary; she stayed focused in order to complete her Medical Assistant course in

2008. Tiffany loved the externship site where she was placed, but due to budget cuts they

were unable to hire her. Tiffany then came to her EMPOWER advisor for the

opportunity to do work experience. She was placed at Merced Faculty Associate’s Urgent

Care facility; she was a quick study and soon was transferred to the new MFA Cancer

Center and was hired full time in March 2009. Tiffany loves her job at the Cancer Center

and hopes to enjoy a long career there.

5) EMPOWER Success Story

Melissa Mojica enrolled into the

EMPOWER program on March 7, 2008.

Melissa was a single mom looking for

job opportunities and eager to start a

career. Melissa came into the program

with some clerical experience, but

needed help finding a job. In the

Empower program she updated her resume, practiced her interview skills, and then she

was referred to MCOE Nutrition Office for a temporary clerk position. This temporary

position helped to build her job skills and she gained additional work experience. On


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June 2009, she was placed at MCOE Business Office, she learned to disperse mail to the

appropriate departments, processed employee mileage and reimbursements, and was

familiarized with different accounts systems and budgets. Melissa is a highly motivated

individual, a self starter, as well as both dedicated and professional. She has great

customer service skills and is bilingual in English and Spanish. When she completed her

192 hours of work experience, she was hired with Merced County Office of Education as

a full-time Account Tech.

C. Past Quarter Deficiencies: none

D. Past Quarter recruiting and marketing efforts:

Recruiting efforts for EMPOWER are limited. The contract specified that as participants

exit, new participants will be enrolled in the following quarter after exits, upon availability

of funds.

E. Next quarter challenges: none

F. Technical assistance needed: G. Number of clients receiving social services and examples of services received.

Numerous referrals were made to agencies to assist with food, clothing, housing and

transportation.

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