REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 22, 2021
FROM: LUPE PEREZ, Director
Economic Development Department
BY: KELLY TREVINO, Economic Development Analyst
Economic Development Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve and authorize the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board's application through the California Workforce Development Board for Local Board Certification for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board's application through the California Workforce Development Board (State Board) for Local Board Certification for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Workforce Development Board (State Board) and the Employment Development Department (EDD), acting under the authority of the Governor, released a directive on February 22, 2021, that established policies and procedures for the subsequent designation of local areas and recertification of local boards.
To be eligible for subsequent designation and board recertification, the Local Board must meet the following criteria and submit the Local Area designation and Local Board Recertification application: 1) Meet the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Board membership requirements, 2) Meet or exceeded performance accountability measures, 3) Achieve sustained fiscal integrity and 4) Engage in Regional Planning. The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) has met all of the required criteria. The completed application has been attached for your consideration.
The WIOA requires that the Local Board and the Chief Local Elected Official(s) (CEOs) for the Local Workforce Area approve and execute the application. The directive requires applications to be submitted to the state by March 31, 2021. In the event the Local Area is unable to obtain local approval by the submission deadline, the FRWDB may ...
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