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Building partnerships to create workforce opportunities that cultivate business, grow jobs, develop people, and build community. Board of Directors Meeting April 11, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. JMU Ice House Room 117 127 W. Bruce Street, Harrisonburg, VA Call to Order and Welcome Brian Brown Roll Call Joan Hollen Introduction of New Board Members Brian Brown Prior Meeting Minutes Brian Brown January 10, 2019 Board Minutes (vote required) WIOA Operations Touch Point Dashboards – PY 2019 YTD, Jan-March 2019 Sharon Johnson Center Updates Melanie Blosser Communications and Outreach Report Joan Hollen Workforce Center Staff Recognition WIOA Governance and Administration Update on Chief Elected Officials Consortium Agreement Joan Hollen Local Plan Update Joan Hollen Board Input Questionnaire Results Sharon Johnson Committee Reports Executive Committee Brian Brown and Sharon Johnson o Operations Policies o ETP Programs and Recertification o Go Virginia Update Finance Committee Jo Lee Loveland Link and Cathi Michie o Financial Statements o Economic Interest Disclosure Statements for Board Members o RFP to Procure Auditor for 2019 o Form 990 Valley to Virginia (V2V) Advisory Council Meeting AAI Grant Status Update Debby Hopkins V2V Advisory Council Hershey Model Next Steps Riddleberger Brothers Inc. Recognition Other Business Brian Brown Public Input (Rules and Guidelines attached) Brian Brown Adjournment Brian Brown Next SVWDB Board Meeting: July 11, 10:00 a.m. – noon, Location TBD 1

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Building partnerships to create workforce opportunities that cultivate business,

grow jobs, develop people, and build community.

Board of Directors Meeting April 11, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

JMU Ice House Room 117 127 W. Bruce Street, Harrisonburg, VA

Call to Order and Welcome Brian Brown

• Roll Call Joan Hollen • Introduction of New Board Members Brian Brown

Prior Meeting Minutes Brian Brown

• January 10, 2019 Board Minutes (vote required)

WIOA Operations • Touch Point Dashboards – PY 2019 YTD, Jan-March 2019 Sharon Johnson • Center Updates Melanie Blosser • Communications and Outreach Report Joan Hollen • Workforce Center Staff Recognition

WIOA Governance and Administration

• Update on Chief Elected Officials Consortium Agreement Joan Hollen • Local Plan Update Joan Hollen • Board Input Questionnaire Results Sharon Johnson

Committee Reports

• Executive Committee Brian Brown and Sharon Johnson o Operations Policies o ETP Programs and Recertification o Go Virginia Update

• Finance Committee Jo Lee Loveland Link and Cathi Michie

o Financial Statements o Economic Interest Disclosure Statements for Board Members o RFP to Procure Auditor for 2019 o Form 990

Valley to Virginia (V2V) Advisory Council Meeting

• AAI Grant Status Update Debby Hopkins • V2V Advisory Council • Hershey Model Next Steps • Riddleberger Brothers Inc. Recognition

Other Business Brian Brown Public Input (Rules and Guidelines attached) Brian Brown Adjournment Brian Brown

Next SVWDB Board Meeting: July 11, 10:00 a.m. – noon, Location TBD

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Public Input Rules and Guidelines 1) Citizens desiring to speak during the public input period must sign in on the Public Input Sign-in sheet

to provide information which includes printed name, organization (if applicable) and input topic. This will allow for citizens to be recognized by the Chairman of the Board during the Public Input period.

2) Individuals should stand when recognized by the Chairman of the Board; speak their name, organization (if applicable) and input topic.

3) Individuals should direct input to the Chairman of the Board. 4) Individuals are limited to no more than five (5) minutes. The time limit applies per individual and not per

topic. Individual input to address multiple topics is limited to five minutes. 5) Individuals representing a group of citizens are limited to five (5) minutes; members comprising the

group represented forfeit their individual time to speak. 6) When there are multiple individuals requesting time for public input on a single topic and the input is the

same, at the Chairman of the Board’s discretion, the number of speakers may be limited in order to make effective use of Board member’s time and to allow an opportunity for input on multiple topics to be heard by the Board.

7) All citizens are strongly encouraged to put their comments in writing to the Board prior to the meeting

for inclusion in the Board materials. Such written comments should be submitted to the SVWDB office the Monday prior to the Board meeting.

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Building partnerships to create workforce opportunities that cultivate business,

grow jobs, develop people, and build community.

Board of Directors Meeting January 10, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Massanutten Technical Center 325 Pleasant Valley Road, Harrisonburg, VA

Call to Order Chair Stapel called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The roll was called. A quorum of the Board was present. Private Sector Members Present: Andrew Breeding, Annette Medlin, Brian Brown, Jeffrey Beacham, Jeff Stapel, Julie Suijk, Kip Brannon, Mark Lauro, Pam Snyder, Pat Ohleger, Rachel Moore (for Steve Douty), Robin Sullenberger, Wes Dove Public Sector Members Present: Joy Cary (for Amy Judd), Brooke Shehan (for Gary Keener), Jackson Green, Kevin Hutton, Jackson Green, Jeanian Clark, John Downey, John Jackson, John Jacobs, Katy Parrish, Michelle Bixler, Robert Goldsmith Chief Elected Officials/Alternates Present: Carolyn Bragg (Augusta County), Rachel Moore (Buena Vista), Sal Romero (Harrisonburg), Brian Shull (Harrisonburg), Morgan Phenix (Page County), Sam Crickenberger (Rockbridge County), Casey Armstrong (Rockingham County), Ophie Kier (for Carolyn Dull, Staunton). Guests Present: Cathy Hamilton, Chris Pope, Kevin Coffman, Emily West, David Silcox, Christi Branch, Kristen Wilson, Kim Blosser, James Hall, , Donna Bonessi, Alicia Corral-Clark, Melanie Blosser, Tristan Meadows, Bonnie Zampino, Aline Jackson-Diggs, Peirce Macgill, Anna Gochenour, Kerry Krause SVWDB Staff Present: Sharon Johnson, Debby Hopkins, Kevin Martin, Vanessa Robison, Cathi Michie, Matt Green, Debbie Berry, Heidi King, Sean McCusty. Prior Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the minutes from the May 10 and September 27, 2018 Board of Directors meetings was made by Wes Dove. Second by John Downey. Motion passed unanimously. Communications and Outreach Report The Communications and Outreach Report for January 2019 was included in the meeting packet. Valley to Virginia American Apprenticeship Initiative Debby Hopkins reported that the Valley to Virginia American Apprenticeship Grant has met the objectives of the grant and apprenticeship enrollments are at 766 or 128% of the projected grant enrollment goal. The grant is approaching the final year of implementation and grant obligations are slowing. The minutes of the September 27, 2018 meeting of the V2V Advisory Council were reviewed and V2V activities were presented for the quarterly performance period ending 9/30/18. Grant activities are

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receiving national attention and Debby Hopkins was invited to participate in a nation listening session with the USDOL Office of Disability Policy. Debby also attended the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Youth Symposium where she presented on Advancing Inclusive Apprenticeship and Accessible Technology for Youth Career Pathways. Meet a Registered Apprentice – The Hershey Company Debby Hopkins introduced Kristen Wilson, an Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprentice with The Hershey Company in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Kristen shared her experience attending the IMT Boot Camp, which led to her employment and apprenticeship opportunity at Hershey. Christine Branch, Training Coordinator for Continuous Improvement with The Hershey Company, provided information on the Boot Camp training model, which included soft skills training as well as industry specific training. Of the ten people who started the Boot Camp, seven participants were hired and there was a 100% retention rate of the Boot Camp hires. The Boot Camp was successful and the company has a desire to continue using Boot Camps for employee recruitment, training, and retention. Massanutten Technical Center – Building a Workforce Pipeline MTC Director, Kevin Hutton and Sandy Rinker, Supervisor of Adult Programs, presented information on Massanutten Technical Center (MTC). Highlights include:

• MTC has two campuses, the main campus that serves high school and adults in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and an agriculture campus that is a teaching farm where sustainable framing practices are integrated with STEM programs.

• MTC recently expanded the Culinary Arts Program and built a state-of-the art kitchen facility and banquet room that serves as the Bistro @MTC where students and the public can purchase meals prepared by Culinary Arts students.

• MTC has a new Cyber Security program and is working with JMU, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to develop a cyber security operations center lab that will resemble a cyber security facility.

• MTC has a youth apprenticeship initiative for high school students that allows them to start apprenticeship and on-the-job training while still in high school, allowing students to count their classroom instruction and field experience toward their apprentice industry credential.

• MTC offers pre-employment testing for employers in skilled trade occupations.

WIOA Operations Performance Dashboards: Sharon Johnson reviewed the performance Dashboards for December 2018 and program year to date. The reports provide monthly and year to date information on workforce center activity. Dashboards for each center are available upon request. Sharon Johnson reviewed the Education and Training Dashboard for December 2018. A question was asked if the Licensed Practical Nurse occupation is still in demand. The demand for License Practical Nurses differs by health care facility. Some require Registered Nurses instead of LPNs. Education providers have developed a seamless career pathway in health care to assist people in advancing their career in the health care employment sector. WOIA Governance and Administration

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Chief Elected Officials Consortium Agreement: The revised Chief Elected Officials Consortium Agreement was sent to Consortium members for review and comment. Comments were received to clarify the board nomination process and review the legal structure of the document. The document is being further reviewed to align with the comments received.

Local Workforce Development Area IV Plan 2016-2020: The SVWDB is required to prepare and submit a local plan every four years with review and modification after the first two years of the plan. The LWDA IV Plan was reviewed and updated in coordination with Chief Elected Officials to reflect changes in labor market and economic conditions, performance measures, and modifications to the Virginia WIOA Combined State Plan. The Executive Committee endorsed the plan for distribution to the Chief Elected Officials and Board members for review and feedback prior to the public comment period. The plan will then be distributed for public comment. Comments received will be addressed prior to submitting the plan to the Governor on March 29, 2019.

Performance Metrics: Performance metrics are required under WIOA and are negotiated with the state each year. Performance metrics for PY 2017-2018 exceeded goals on all measures except for Credential Attainment within 1 Year for Dislocated Workers which reached 99% of the goal. Performance metrics for PY 2018-2019 were discussed. It was noted that the median earnings metric for adult and dislocated worker are unrealistic for LWDA IV. Full employment makes meeting the median earnings metric challenging due to the number of entry level employees in the workplace.

Committee Reports Executive Committee: Chair Stapel reported on actions taken by the Executive Committee. • SVWDB Bylaws revisions were approved to align the bylaws with WIOA and board practices. The

frequency of Board and Executive Committee meetings was changed in the bylaws to meet, at a minimum, four times a year.

• An RFP to procure Audit Services for 2019 was approved. A request was made for one or two additional board member volunteers to assist with the Audit RFP review.

Finance Committee: Cathi Michie presented the Financial Statements for November 2018. • GIV Expenditures: 50% program, 50% personnel, operations and travel. • SVWDB Expenditures: 70% program, 30% personnel, operations and travel. • Through November (42% of fiscal year) WIOA and the American Apprenticeship grant are on track.

The CPID grant will continue with academies in the spring. • The Virginia Career Works grant concluded at the end of December with $51.15 unexpended. • The Balance Sheet shows good cash position and net assets. • The Income Statement shows 42% through the fiscal year with the budget at 40%.

Audit Report: The Audit Report for 2017-2018 was approved by the Executive Committee. The audit was considered low risk with no findings, concerns, comments or misstatements reported. Audit reports can be accessed at https://vcwvalley.com/about/public-documents/#financials. Statement of Financial Interest: All SVWDB Board members are required to submit a Statement of Financial Interest at the beginning of each calendar year. The Chief Elected Officials Consortium voted to allow the locality that nominated the Board member to determine which Statement of Financial Interest will be used for that board member. Other Business

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New Web Site: Chair Stapel reported that new Virginia Career Works – Shenandoah Valley Region web site is live and can be viewed at www.vcwvalley.com. Board Questionnaire: Sharon Johnson reported that a Board Questionnaire is being developed to assess board member awareness to determine areas where information can be made available to the Board to provide a better understanding of Board operations, finance, and grants. The outcome of the questionnaire will be reported at the April 2019 board meeting. 2019 Board Meeting Dates: The SVWDB is going to quarterly meetings in 2019 on the second Thursday of January, April, July, and October. Public Input (Rules and Guidelines attached): David Silcox, Virginia Employment Commission, requested public comment. Mr. Silcox provided information on the federal Jobs for Veterans State Grants Program, which helps veterans find good jobs by providing employment services at American Job Centers. Mr. Silcox commended the Virginia Career Works – Harrisonburg Center staff on a successful job fair held in conjunction with the VCW brand launch and noted that the Shenandoah Valley Region is well ahead of other regions of the state in implementing the Virginia Career Works brand. Mr. Silcox introduced two new Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER), Kevin Coffman, located at the Virginia Career Works – Harrisonburg Center and Ashley Moslak, located at the Virginia Career Works – Winchester Center.

There being no further public comments or business to conduct, the meeting adjournment at 11:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Joan Hollen

Next SVWDB Board Meeting: April 11, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. LOCATION: TBD

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AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals Adult

Dislocated Worker

Youth Totals

30 13 9 52 19 2 13 34

19 6 17 42 3 0 2 5

2 1 0 3 1 0 2 3

16 10 1 27 3 0 6 9

11 9 8 28 1 0 6 7

38 38 6 6

$12.25 $15.73 $11.50 $11.87 $12.00 $15.72

3559 221

Outreach 23 Outreach 43

AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals Adult

Dislocated Worker

Youth Totals

53 5 44 102 63 19 24 106

31 0 19 50 10 4 7 21

26 1 7 34 17 5 7 29

25 2 11 38 25 3 8 36

5 3 19 27 8 4 8 20

9 9 17 17

$15.00 $20.00 $10.81 $16.53 $15.07 $15.38

6461 263

Outreach 603 Outreach 112

AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals

165 39 90 294 *Training numbers are clients that are currently in training.63 10 45 118

46 7 16 69

69 15 26 110

25 16 41 82

70 70

$13.62 $15.40 $13.44

. 10504

Outreach 793

Year to Date Program DashboardProgram Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Center Traffic Count

Enrollments

In Training*

Credential Earned

Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage

Carryover from Previous Program Year

Placed in Employment Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage Median Placement Wage

Center Traffic Count Center Traffic Count

Total all CentersPROGRAM INFORMATION JULY 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019

Participant Metrics

Enrollments Enrollments

In Training* In Training*

Credential Earned Credential Earned

PROGRAM INFORMATION JULY 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 PROGRAM INFORMATION JULY 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019

Participant Metrics Participant Metrics YTD

Carryover from Previous Program Year Carryover from Previous Program Year

Median Placement Wage Median Placement Wage

Center Traffic Count Center Traffic Count

Harrisonburg Workforce Center Fishersville/Rockbridge Workforce Center

Credential Earned Credential Earned

Placed in Employment Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience Youth in Work Experience

Carryover from Previous Program Year Carryover from Previous Program Year

Enrollments Enrollments

In Training* In Training*

Winchester Workforce Center Page Workforce CenterPROGRAM INFORMATION JULY 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019

Participant Metrics Participant Metrics

PROGRAM INFORMATION JULY 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019

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AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals Adult

Dislocated Worker

Youth Totals

30 13 9 52 19 2 13 34

2 2 3 7 1 0 0 1

4 2 0 6 3 0 1 4

2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

2 2 1 5 0 0 0 0

8 8 0 0

$11.37 $12.25 $11.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

514 17

AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals Adult

Dislocated Worker

Youth Totals

53 5 44 102 63 19 24 106

3 0 8 11 1 0 2 3

28 1 7 36 18 7 7 32

3 0 0 3 3 0 1 4

0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2

3 3 3 3

$0.00 $0.00 $11.00 $0.00 $0.00 $11.87

927 22

AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals

165 39 90 294

7 2 13 22

53 10 15 78

8 0 1 9

2 2 4 8

14 14

$9.39 $12.25 $11.00

1480Center Traffic Count

Enrollments

In Training

Credential Earned

Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage

Credential Earned Credential Earned

Carryover from Previous Program Year

Placed in Employment Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage Median Placement Wage

Center Traffic Count Center Traffic Count

Total all CentersPROGRAM INFORMATION January 1-31, 2019

Participant Metrics YTD

Carryover from Previous Program Year Carryover from Previous Program Year

Enrollments Enrollments

In Training In Training

Harrisonburg Workforce Center Fishersville/Rockbridge Workforce CenterPROGRAM INFORMATION January 1-31, 2019 PROGRAM INFORMATION January 1-31, 2019

Participant Metrics Participant Metrics YTD

Youth in Work Experience Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage Median Placement Wage

Center Traffic Count Center Traffic Count

In Training In Training

Credential Earned Credential Earned

Placed in Employment Placed in Employment

Participant Metrics Participant Metrics

Carryover from Previous Program Year Carryover from Previous Program Year

Enrollments Enrollments

January Program DashboardJanuary 1-31, 2019

Winchester Workforce Center Page Workforce CenterPROGRAM INFORMATION January 1-31, 2019 PROGRAM INFORMATION January 1-31, 2019

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AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals Adult

Dislocated Worker

Youth Totals

30 13 9 52 19 2 13 34

2 0 2 4 0 0 0 0

2 1 0 3 1 0 2 3

2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

0 1 0 1 1 0 1 2

8 8 1 1

$0.00 $15.00 $0.00 $15.49 $0.00 $10.50

346 6

Outreach 23 Outreach 12

AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals Adult

Dislocated Worker

Youth Totals

53 5 44 102 63 19 24 106

3 0 3 6 0 0 0 0

30 1 8 39 17 6 7 30

0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1

2 0 1 3 1 0 1 2

0 0 4 4

$14.75 $0.00 $12.50 $0.44 $0.00 $14.00

671 18

Outreach 451 Outreach 69

AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals

165 39 90 294

5 0 5 10

50 8 17 75

3 0 1 4

4 1 3 8

13 13

$14.75 $15.00 $12.50

1041

Outreach 555

Center Traffic Count

Enrollments

In Training

Credential Earned

Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage

Credential Earned Credential Earned

Carryover from Previous Program Year

Placed in Employment Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage Median Placement Wage

Center Traffic Count Center Traffic Count

Total all CentersPROGRAM INFORMATION February 2019

Participant Metrics YTD

Carryover from Previous Program Year Carryover from Previous Program Year

Enrollments Enrollments

In Training In Training

Harrisonburg Workforce Center Fishersville/Rockbridge Workforce CenterPROGRAM INFORMATION February 2019 PROGRAM INFORMATION February 2019

Participant Metrics Participant Metrics YTD

Youth in Work Experience Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage Median Placement Wage

Center Traffic Count Center Traffic Count

In Training In Training

Credential Earned Credential Earned

Placed in Employment Placed in Employment

Participant Metrics Participant Metrics

Carryover from Previous Program Year Carryover from Previous Program Year

Enrollments Enrollments

February Program Dashboard ReportFebruary 1-28, 2018

Winchester Workforce Center Page Workforce CenterPROGRAM INFORMATION February 2019 PROGRAM INFORMATION February 2019

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AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals Adult

Dislocated Worker

Youth Totals

30 13 9 52 19 2 13 34

0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0

2 1 0 3 1 0 2 3

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

2 0 1 3 0 0 0 0

8 8 1 1

$23.28 $0.00 $12.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

356 11

12 31

AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals Adult

Dislocated Worker

Youth Totals

53 5 44 102 63 19 24 106

2 0 3 5 2 1 0

26 1 8 35 17 5 7 29

4 0 1 5 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 2 5 5

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

625 18

152 43

AdultDislocated

WorkerYouth Totals

165 39 90 294

4 2 4 10

46 7 17 70

4 0 2 6

2 0 1 3

16 16

$23.28 $0.00 $12.50

1010

238

Outreach Outreach

Outreach Outreach

Outreach

Center Traffic Count

Enrollments

In Training

Credential Earned

Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage

Credential Earned Credential Earned

Carryover from Previous Program Year

Placed in Employment Placed in Employment

Youth in Work Experience Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage Median Placement Wage

Center Traffic Count Center Traffic Count

Total all CentersPROGRAM INFORMATION March 2019

Participant Metrics YTD

Carryover from Previous Program Year Carryover from Previous Program Year

Enrollments Enrollments

In Training In Training

Harrisonburg Workforce Center Fishersville/Rockbridge Workforce CenterPROGRAM INFORMATION March 2019 PROGRAM INFORMATION March 2019

Participant Metrics Participant Metrics YTD

Youth in Work Experience Youth in Work Experience

Median Placement Wage Median Placement Wage

Center Traffic Count Center Traffic Count

In Training In Training

Credential Earned Credential Earned

Placed in Employment Placed in Employment

Participant Metrics Participant Metrics

Carryover from Previous Program Year Carryover from Previous Program Year

Enrollments Enrollments

March Program Dashboard ReportMarch 1-31, 2019

Winchester Workforce Center Page Workforce CenterPROGRAM INFORMATION March 2019 PROGRAM INFORMATION March 2019

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Program Adult DW Youth TotalWelding 7 1 3 11Licensed Practical Nurse 25 2 7 34Cosmetology 1 0 0 1CDL/Heavy Equipment 3 0 0 3Registered Nurse 1 0 1 2HVAC 1 1 0 2Information Technology 0 1 0 1Dental Assistant 5 0 0 5Business Management 0 1 0 1Certified Nurse Aide 5 0 2 7RMA 1 0 0 1BookKeepingq 0 0 0 0CMA 1 2 1 4SHRM 1 0 0 1CCMA 0 0 0 0Electricity 1 1 0 2Machine Manufacturing 0 0 0 0Industrial Maintenance 1 0 0 1Medical Billing and Coding 0 0 0 0Medical Terminology 0 1 1 2Total 53 10 15 78

Training Provider Adult DW Youth TotalAll State Career 0Byers Technical Institute 6 1 3 10Lord Fairfax Community College 4 1 2 7Blue Ridge Community College 7 0 1 8Massanutten Technical Center 25 3 6 34Dabney Lancaster Community College 0 4 0 4Romans Hair Empire/Beauty Academy 1 0 0 1James Madison University 0 0 0 0Valley Career and Technical Center 7 1 2 10Page Technical Center 3 0 1 4Fast Track Health Care 0 0 0 0Salon 11 0 0 0 0Total 53 10 15 78

Education and Training Dashboard

January 2019

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Program Adult DW Youth TotalWelding 7 1 3 11Licensed Practical Nurse 24 2 7 33Cosmetology 1 0 0 1CDL/Heavy Equipment 1 0 0 1Registered Nurse 1 0 1 2HVAC 1 1 0 2Information Technology 0 1 0 1Dental Assistant 5 0 0 5Business Management 0 1 0 1Certified Nurse Aide 5 0 3 8RMA 1 0 0 1BookKeepingq 0 0 0 0CMA 2 1 1 4SHRM 0 0 0 0CCMA 0 0 0 0Electricity 1 1 0 2Machine Manufacturing 0 0 0 0Industrial Maintenance 1 0 0 1Medical Billing and Coding 0 0 0 0Medical Terminology 0 0 2 2Total 50 8 17 75

Training Provider Adult DW Youth TotalAll State Career 0Byers Technical Institute 6 1 3 10Lord Fairfax Community College 1 0 3 4Blue Ridge Community College 7 0 1 8Massanutten Technical Center 26 3 7 36Dabney Lancaster Community College 0 3 0 3Romans Hair Empire/Beauty Academy 1 0 0 1James Madison University 0 0 0 0Valley Career and Technical Center 7 1 2 10Page Technical Center 2 0 1 3Fast Track Health Care 0 0 0 0Salon 11 0 0 0 0Total 50 8 17 75

Education and Training Dashboard

February 2019

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Program Adult DW Youth TotalWelding 7 1 3 11Licensed Practical Nurse 24 1 7 32Cosmetology 1 0 0 1CDL/Heavy Equipment 1 0 0 1Registered Nurse 1 0 1 2HVAC 1 1 0 2Information Technology 0 1 0 1Dental Assistant 3 0 0 3Business Management 0 1 0 1Certified Nurse Aide 4 0 3 7RMA 1 0 0 1BookKeepingq 0 0 0 0CMA 1 1 1 3SHRM 0 0 0 0CCMA 0 0 0 0Electricity 1 1 0 2Machine Manufacturing 0 0 0 0Industrial Maintenance 1 0 0 1Medical Billing and Coding 0 0 0 0Medical Terminology 0 0 2 2Total 46 7 17 70

Training Provider Adult DW Youth TotalAll State Career 0Byers Technical Institute 6 1 3 10Lord Fairfax Community College 1 0 3 4Blue Ridge Community College 5 0 1 6Massanutten Technical Center 24 2 7 33Dabney Lancaster Community College 0 3 0 3Romans Hair Empire/Beauty Academy 1 0 0 1James Madison University 0 0 0 0Valley Career and Technical Center 7 1 2 10Page Technical Center 2 0 1 3Fast Track Health Care 0 0 0 0Salon 11 0 0 0 0Total 46 7 17 70

Education and Training Dashboard

March 2019

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Communications & Outreach Program Report

April 2019

1st Quarter 2019 Highlights

The following communications and outreach tasks were accomplished:

• Published and shared content on social media highlighting training opportunities, job fairs,

success stories, workforce staff activities and accomplishments, as well as partner programs and

registered apprenticeship information.

• Posted nine blog articles.

• Completed a Q1 newsletter.

• Issued press releases about the new brand and the update to Local Workforce Development Area

Plan. Sixteen media stories featured or mentioned SVWDB or its Virginia Career Works Centers.

• Created website content for Youth Apprenticeship initiative.

• Began posting content on Google Knowledge Panel to capture increased discovery searches.

Goals and focus for next reporting period: Build website and Center traffic through use of Google

tools. Continue steady growth of media coverage, as well social media and email newsletter channels.

Media

Two press releases were issued during this period. Media coverage during the 1st quarter included:

• Shenandoah Valley Workforce Board Launches New Brand, Augusta Free Press, January 3, 2019

• Winchester Workforce Center Gets New Name, Winchester Star, January 4, 2019

• Workforce Centers Relaunch with New Identity, WHSV, January 7, 2019

• InDemand: Electrician, WHSV, January 9, 2019

• InDemand: Dental Assistant, WHSV, January 22, 2019

• InDemand: Industrial Manufacturing Technician, WHSV, February 7, 2019

• Business Owners Get Tips on Upping their Game at Chamber of Commerce’s Annual

Conference, The News Virginian, February 14, 2019

• InDemand: HVAC Technician Apprentices, WHSV, February 20, 2019

• Making the Grade: Apprenticeship Program Prepares Youth for Success, The News Virginian,

February 27, 2019

• Trade Students Sign, Commit to Youth Apprenticeships, WHSV, February 27, 2018

• Valley Career & Technical Center Spotlights Apprenticeships at 1st Annual Event, The News

Leader, February 28, 2019

• Scaling Up Skills, SHRM HR Magazine, February 28, 2019

• InDemand: Forklift Operator, WHSV, March 5, 2019

• InDemand: Aviation Careers, WHSV, March 21, 2019

• Virginia Career Works: Building a Better Workforce for Winchester, The Winchester Star, March

31, 2019

Goals and focus for next reporting period: Grow media awareness for workforce initiatives and

success stories throughout the region.

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Email

Email outreach for Q1 included:

• Q1 email newsletter was distributed with above average engagement at 30.9% open rate, 10.1%

click rate.

Goals and focus for next reporting period: Grow the email list and use of the newsletter.

Social Media

Steady organic growth of followers/engagement continued across VCWSV social media channels during

this reporting period. Highlights include:

• Developing Google My Business and using the Google Knowledge Panel to post more robust

services information, specifically about the Centers.

• Facebook showed a 14% increase in likes and a 78.85% increase in organic reach.

• Job fair and event announcements had the greatest reach and engagement during this period.

• There were 4,765 Google searches for Virginia Career Works – Shenandoah Valley during the

Q1 reporting period. Of those searches, 3.35k viewed information via the search listing and 2.47k

on maps. Of all actions taken, 176 visited vcwvalley.com, 27 requested directions, and 29 placed

a call.

Goals and focus for next reporting period: Continue work on converting more searches via Google

products like maps and knowledge panel.

Website

Made the transition to the new branded website. New content published:

• Calendar, staff, and document updates.

• Regional Partnership Highlighted in National HR Magazine

• Local Businessman Speaks to Pre-Apprenticeship Class about Journey to Owning a Business

• Youth Apprenticeship in the News

• SVWDB Releases Proposed Update to Local Workforce Development Area

• Success Stories: Financial Support for CNA Training Helps Single Mom Pursue Education

• Success Stories: Perserverance and Special Programs Help Family Man Advance Career

• SVWDB Activates New Brand

• Success Stories: Computer Assistance Helps Client Land Job

• Success Stories: Individuals with Disabilities Find An Edge Through Apprenticeship, Vocational

Rehabilitation, and Business Engagement

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Website Analytics - January 2019

February 2019

Goals and focus for next reporting period: Promote and drive more traffic to specific parts of the

website through social media posts and links.

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SVWDB BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE SUMMARY 18 Total responses: 6 Private Sector and 12 Public Sector The follow are the top two or three responses for each survey question. The number in front of the question represents the number of times the questions was selected.

BOARD OPERATIONS What would you like to know about related to Board Operations? • (2) What is the relationship between the Board, Board staff and the service provider? • (6) What is the relationship between the Board, Board staff, service provider, and workforce

partners? Other Questions: How does CPID and Apprenticeship programming fit into Board Operations? Employer reports?

WORKFORCE CENTERS What would you like to know more about regarding the SVWDB Workforce Centers located in Winchester, Harrisonburg, Page, and Fishersville? • (6)Who determines the location of the workforce centers? • (10) What happens in the workforce centers? • (9) What partners are located in the workforce centers? What partners are required in the

centers? Other Questions: An organizational chart might be helpful. How are the staff trained to know and understand what education and training opportunities are available in the region? How are clients referred to partner programs and what tracking method is in place to determine follow through of referrals

WORKFORCE PROGRAMS What questions do you have about workforce programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth? • (10) What services are provided through these programs? • (11) What are the biggest challenges implementing these programs? • (11) What do we want to do that we cannot do through the programs? WORKFORCE PARTNERS What information would you like about program partners? • (8) Would you like more information about Adult Education (WIOA Title 2 partners)? • (7) Would you like more information about the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)

(WIOA Title 3 partners)? • (6) Would you like more information about Vocational Rehabilitation (WIOA Title 4

partners)? Other Questions: I understand what the different partners do, but I'm unclear how we all fit together. I think it's important for Board members to understand all of the partners that are

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involved with WIOA.... even if it is just a listing or a listing with a short sentence about what those partners provide. DSS and Corrections? What other organizations would you like to see associated with the various centers?

BUSINESS SERVICES What would you like to know about Business Services? • (8) What are business services? • (13) What does the business services team do? • (10) What are the performance metrics for business services? FINANCE What issues related to Board Finance would you like to know more about: • (11) What pressing Finance issues are expected to arise in the coming year? • (12) How can Board members best support Finance decisions? Other Questions: I think the Board needs to discuss strategic budget decisions, not necessarily the details. For which of these reports do you have questions? • (4) The Program Dashboards? • (3) Statement of Activities (SOA)? About which of these areas do you need more information? • (6) WIOA expenditures? • (6) Goodwill expenditures? • (8) AAI (Apprenticeship) expenditures? GRANTS What would you like to know about SVWDB Grants? • (11) What grants does the SVWDB have now? • (6) How do grants align or work with the Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs? • (5) What are the performance metrics for grants?

Is there anything else concerning the Board or about Virginia Career Works that you would like to know more about? • Are there any K-12 activities in which the group participates? • Co-enrollment?

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Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board, Inc.As of February 28, 2019

Program, 68%

Personnel, 27%

Operations, 4% Travel, 1%

Expenditures as of February 28, 2019

Program - $ 1,488,789

Personnel - $ 485,982

Operations - $ 81,075

Travel - $ 27,574

- 300,000 600,000 900,000

1,200,000 1,500,000 1,800,000 2,100,000 2,400,000 2,700,000 3,000,000 3,300,000 3,600,000 3,900,000 4,200,000

WIOA - 55% AAI - 64% CPID - 5% Branding - 100%

% of Budget to Actual ExpendituresFebruary 28, 2019

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Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board, Inc.Statement of Financial PositionAs of February 28, 2019

Unaudited

AssetsCurrent Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 143,964$ Accounts receivable 60,171 Prepaid expenditures 1,348

Total Assets 205,483$

Liabilities and Net AssetsCurrent Liabilities

Accounts payable 130,244$ Accrued leave 58,423

Total Liabilities 188,667$

Net AssetsUnrestricted 232$ Temporarily restricted 16,584

Total Net Assets 16,816$

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 205,483$

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Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board, Inc.Statement of Activities - With FY2019 BudgetUnaudited % Time through Fiscal Yr 67%

Unrestricted Temporarily

Restricted Total FY2019 Budget% of Total

BudgetChanges in Net Assets

Support and revenueWIOA Grants -$ 1,242,653$ 1,242,653$ 2,323,750$ 53%American Apprenticeship Grant - 907,588 907,588 1,440,408 63%Career Pathways Grant - 6,354 6,354 30,417 21%VA Career Works Branding - 24,949 24,949 25,000 100%Other revenue - 29,460 29,460 - 0%Satisfaction of Program Restrictions 2,194,420 (2,194,420) - - 0%

Total Support and revenue 2,194,420$ 16,584$ 2,211,004$ 3,819,575$ 58%

For the period ended February 28, 2019

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Expenses

WIOA Grants ExpensesAdministration

Personnel 185,608$ -$ 185,608$ 353,960$ 52%Operations 4,723 - 4,723 15,150 31%Office Operations 16,739 - 16,739 31,050 54%Financial 1,257 - 1,257 8,430 15%Travel 12,467 - 12,467 29,460 42%

Total Administration 220,794 - 220,794 438,050 50%

Program ServicesAdult contracts 472,997 - 472,997 745,000 63%Dislocated worker contracts 95,437 - 95,437 175,000 55%Youth contracts 355,453 - 355,453 670,000 53%Goodwill One Stop Services 3,502 - 3,502 10,000 35%VCW Centers (Leases, IT, etc.) 102,687 - 102,687 166,300 62%VCW Centers Move - - - 6,000 0%Incumbent Worker Training 8,625 - 8,625 95,000 9%Professional Services - - - - 0%Purchase of new computers - - - 4,000 0%Board website, branding & outreach 8,000 - 8,000 14,400 56%

Total Program Services 1,046,701 - 1,046,701 1,885,700 56%

Total WIOA Grants Expenses 1,267,495$ -$ 1,267,495$ 2,323,750$ 55%

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American Apprenticeship Grant ExpensesAdministration

Personnel 408,845$ -$ 408,845$ 603,048$ 68%Operations 14,298 - 14,298 22,240 64%Office Operations 40,713 - 40,713 52,760 77%Financial 2,401 - 2,401 12,310 20%Travel 15,429 - 15,429 24,050 64%

Total Administration 481,686 - 481,686 714,408 67%

Total Program Services 417,136 - 417,136 726,000 57%

Total American Apprenticeship Grant 898,822$ -$ 898,822$ 1,440,408$ 62%

Career Pathways Grant ExpensesAdministration

Personnel 2,529$ -$ 2,529$ 16,932$ 15%Operations 60 - 60 570 11%Office Operations 278 - 278 1,890 15%Financial 11 - 11 430 3%Travel 273 - 273 2,520 11%

Total Administration 3,151 - 3,151 22,342 14%

Total Program Services 3 - 3 8,075 0%

Total CPID Grant Expenses 3,154$ -$ 3,154$ 30,417$ 10%

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VA Career Works Branding

Total Program Services 24,949 - 24,949 25,000 100%

Total VA Career Works Branding 24,949$ -$ 24,949$ 25,000$ 100%

Total Expenses 2,194,420 - 2,194,420 3,819,575 57%

Change in Net Assets -$ 16,584$ 16,584$ -$

Net Assets, Beginning 232$ -$ 232$

Net Assets, Ending 232$ 16,584$ 16,816$

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Jeff Stapel, Chair Sharon Johnson, Chief Executive Officer Brian Brown, Vice Chair Jo Lee Loveland Link, Secretary/Treasurer

P.O. Box 869 • 217 South Liberty Street, Suite 203 • Harrisonburg, VA 22803-0869 • Telephone: 540.442.7134 Fax: 540.437.9808 • TDD: VA Relay Center 800.828.1120 or 711 • valleyworkforce.com

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Auditor Selection Committee

Decision Brief

April 8, 2019 Meeting Date: January 7, 2019 Reference: The Auditor Selection Ad Hoc Committee is responsible for recommending the selection of an auditor. Background: The Board issued an RFP for the purpose of procuring an independent auditor as required by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The resulting contract for services will be between the SVWDB and the auditing firm. The contract will be for the audit of the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019. The contract will be for one year with an option for two additional one-year renewals at the discretion of the SVWDB. The Board received six proposals from qualified applicants which were reviewed by the committee. Three of the six proposers were invited by the committee for an in-depth interview; of those proposers, the committee determined that the auditing firm, Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates was the most qualified to perform the audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, with an option for two additional one-year renewals. Summary: The Auditor Selection Committee recommends the Board approve to award the contract for audit services to Robinson, Farmer, Cox, Associates for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. Action Needed: A motion to affirm the decision of the Auditor Selection Committee to award the contract for audit services to Robinson, Farmer, Cox, Associates for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, with an option for two additional one-year renewals at the discretion of the SVWDB.

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DEBBY HOPKINS | SVWDB Valley OJT

V2V Apprenticeship Advisory Council

Agenda - April 11, 2019 Meeting

1. Review minutes from January 10, 2019 meeting 2. Grant performance as of 3/31/2019:

Metric Grant Goal Actual % Grant Goal # apprentices 600 780 130% # employer sponsors 175 83 47% # new programs 18 21 116% # expanded occupations 37 47 127% # completed 200 86 43% # Target Population* (25%) 150 354 236% *women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and low skilled (less than H.S.)

3. Activity Highlights since last meeting (1/10/2019) a. HR Magazine: The SVWDB’s innovative work with Hershey was profiled in this

national magazine’s Spring 2019 edition, “Closing the Gap – how education, training, and legislation can help bridge the skills divide,”

b. WHSV TV3’s In-Demand featured: Plumber, HVAC Technician, and Industrial Manufacturing Technician, Electrician, CNC Technician, and Mechatronics Technician apprenticeship are included in the new videos. Check them out at: https://www.whsv.com/features/indemand

c. Riddleberger Brothers recognized by the state apprenticeship agency. d. Webinar: “Strengthen Your Talent Pipeline with Work Based Learning”. The

webinar provides HR certification credits. This and previous webinars are available at: https://validityscreening.com/videos/category/webinars/

e. UP Conference presentation: “creative talent development.” f. Youth Apprenticeship: Grant proposal submitted to form a partnership to more

effectively engage for a youth talent pipeline. LFCC hosted a Youth Apprenticeship event. g. Jobs for the Future: Hershey attended an invitation-only event national employers to

share inclusive apprenticeship practices. Debby Hopkins also attended. h. NAWB – Co-presented with the US DOL ODEP on “Developing An Apprenticeship Inclusion

Model,” co-presented with the federal Office of Apprenticeship on “Taking Apprenticeship to Scale,” and recorded a promotional podcast at the event

4. Upcoming: a. The SVWDB is one of 10 AAI Grantees selected for evaluation of best practices. A

team from ABt associates will visit in June. b. The US DOL has selected SVWDB for a success story to feature the V2V grant. c. NAWDP Annual Conference, May 2019. Debby will co-present in a pre-

conference, 4-hour, and a conference session with the U. S. Dept of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy.

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DEBBY HOPKINS | SVWDB Valley OJT

V2V Apprenticeship Advisory Council

Minutes from January 10, 2019 Meeting

1. Reviewed September 27, 2018 meeting minutes 2. Reviewed Quarterly performance 9/30/2018:

Metric Grant Goal Actual % Grant Goal # apprentices 600 766 128% # employer sponsors 175 83 44% # new programs 18 21 117% # expanded occupations 37 47 127% # completed 200 37 18% # Target Population* (25%) 150/171 349 205% *women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and low skilled (less than H.S.)

3. Reviewed Activity Highlights since last meeting (9/27/18): a. Response to U.S.DOL ETA on low spending; will fully expend grant. b. WHSV TV3’s In-Demand Jobs Feature designed with SVP in 2015 updated to re-

launch during National Apprenticeship Week. c. National Apprenticeship Week Activities including VCTC rescheduled event d. Virginia Manufacturers Association workforce Symposium Nov 13 e. Hire Ed Conference – Live Podcast with WWRC f. Presented with US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy in

Chicago for a “Listening Session” and NAWDP Conference on apprenticeship for individuals with disabilities

g. National Webinar January 9, 2019 on Work-Based Learning for recertification credits for HR professionals and workforce; through Validity Solutions

h. Jobs for the Future contact for national employer roundtable referral

4. Discussed Phase 2 Expansion; Achieved participant goal for entire grant. Shifting focus to best practices, innovations, as well as follow-up of participants, employment of pre-apprentices, and data reporting refinements. Funding for training to end 6/30/2020 or earlier if funds are depleted.

5. Reviewed Upcoming: a. Proposal with US DOL ODEP for NAWDP Conference session b. Continued In-Demand Filming highlighting apprenticeships

NEXT MEETING: APRIL 11, 2019

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SPOTLIGHT ON RIDDLEBERGER BROTHERS RECOGNIZED FOR 72 YEARS AS APPRENTICESHIP SPONSOR

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. in Mount Crawford, Virginia, was recognized in January 2019 by the Virginia Department of Labor, Division of Registered Apprenticeship, for 72 years as a Sponsor of apprenticeship. Daniel Blosser, President, received the certificate from Faith Clayton, the DOLI consultant for this region accompanied by Debby Hopkins, SVWDB Chief Workforce Officer & Program Manager for the V2V American Apprenticeship Initiative.

Blosser credits their training program for their company’s long history of exceptional workmanship, safety, and service. “We’ve had an Apprenticeship program since the 1940s when we were founded,” says Daniel Blosser, President of Riddleberger Brothers. “As a contractor, our reputation for quality workmanship is very important, so we have to have the best and most well-trained employees.” Riddleberger is an established leader in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and piping, with over 1,400 successfully completed major projects. Their Design-Build approach handles all steps of a project from technical drawings and specifications to procurement and construction. Riddleberger’s 85,000 square foot complex includes an extensive sheet metal shop, a fully stocked plumbing shop, computer-controlled production machinery, and advanced duct and piping fabrication – all of which enables them to respond to their customers’ needs quickly and thoroughly. Employee Training Is Tailored To The Company’s Specific Needs Employee training and growth opportunities are a priority at Riddleberger, and they offer Registered Apprenticeships in plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, welding, and electricity. “We tailor the training to fit our needs,” says Wayne Gibson, General Manager with the Service Group at Riddleberger Brothers. “It’s not just learning the technical side. They also have to learn interpersonal skills to be able to do the customer service side of the business.” The flexibility of the Registered Apprenticeship program is one of the benefits for companies. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all. Each company customizes the program based on their equipment and specific needs,” says Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board workforce officer,

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Debby Hopkins. “They can put in customer service training, they can put in ESL training if they’re dealing with a broader population of language speakers.” And says Gibson, “We can go back and adapt and modify our training as the industry changes.”

Registered Apprenticeships Increase Safety, Productivity, and Company Growth “Studies show that apprentices are normally trained better and so they’re safer on the job,” says Hopkins. “They’re trained to have less waste. They’re trained to do the job in the way that the company ideally wants it done.” All of which provide a return on investment for the company.

Riddleberger is seeing these benefits. In 2013, the company surpassed 6 million hours worked without a lost-time accident. And Riddleberger is the first mechanical contractor in Virginia to attain SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) worksite status. Around the same time, the company instituted an initiative to increase their productivity across the company. “With the well-trained employees that we have that are part of the Apprenticeship program, we’ve been able to see an increase of 10% in productivity on our labor side,” says Blosser. “And as a contractor who self-performs 85% of the work that we do, increasing our productivity with labor - which is probably our largest expense as an organization - was a huge benefit to the bottom line of our company. So certainly having well-trained employees increases our productivity and helps the company’s bottom line, but also having well-trained employees shows our employees that we care about them and it gives us some recruiting advantages.” Todd Breeden, a Journeyman Technician at Riddleberger, agrees. “When you’re in a Registered Apprenticeship, the company pays for the schooling, the testing, all of that. I’ve no debt as far as education goes. And I’m still making money while I work. An Apprenticeship seemed to me like the best way to get on track with my career.” “We’ve seen our apprentices progress into project managers and field supervisors,” says Gibson. “We’re invested in each of them and it has helped them grow as a person and it helps us grow as a company as well.” Learn more about the value apprenticeship can bring to your business, along with other workforce services, by contacting contact Debby Hopkins, [email protected] or Sean McCusty, [email protected], or call 540. 442.7134, website: www.vcwvalley.com

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Form 990

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