MINUTES OF REGULAR RPC MEETING DATE: Friday, October 27, 2017

TIME: 8:30 a.m. PLACE: Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, John Dimit Conference Room, 1776 E. Washington

Street, Urbana, IL MEMBERS PRESENT: Tami Fruhling-Voges, Pius Weibel, Steve Summers, Deb Frank Feinen, Diane Marlin, Jim

McGuire, Dennis Roberts, Steve Summer, Patricia Avery, Charles Smith, Katina Wilcher, Rebecca Motley MEMBERS ABSENT: Patrick Brown RPC STAFF PRESENT: Dalitso Sulamoyo, Elizabeth Murphy, Becky Krueger, Rita Morocoima-Black, Lisa Benson,

Brandi Granse, and Pamela Schroeder OTHERS PRESENT: None

MEETING MINUTES I. Call to Order, Roll Call Mayor Fruhling-Voges called the meeting to order at 8:32 am. Roll Call was taken and a quorum declared present. II. Audience Participation None III. Minutes A. Minutes of Previous RPC Meeting, August 25, 2017 Mr. Summer moved, seconded by Mr. McGuire, to approve the Minutes of the August 25, 2017, RPC Meeting, as edited. The motion was unanimously carried. IV. Consolidated Financial Reports A. August 31, 2017 (Distributed electronically 9-15-17) B. September 30, 2017 Ms. Murphy directed the Commissioners to the Consolidated Financial Reports with periods ending August 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017. The fund balance remains healthy at $10.35 million as of August 31, 2017, and declined slightly to just over $10.2 million as of the end of September 2017. This primarily reflected the receivables on the Preschool for All Program, which is State pass-through funding. Receivables total $955,000 as of the end of September, increasing in excess of over $150,000 in one month. The Comptroller has executed payments for $110,000 in the Preschool for All Program, therefore RPC anticipates those funds will continue to flow through the Comptroller’s office. Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, to accept and place on file the Consolidated Financial Reports for periods ending August 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017. The motion was unanimously carried.

V. List of Bills (Elizabeth Murphy) A. Fund 075 (Operating Fund): August 2017 (Distributed electronically 9-15-17) B. Fund 075 (Operating Fund): September 2017 C. Fund 104 (Early Childhood Fund): August 2017 (Distributed electronically 9-15-17) D. Fund 104 (Early Childhood Fund): September 2017 E. Fund 110 (Workforce Development Fund): August 2017 (Distributed electronically 9-15-17) F. Fund 110 (Workforce Development Fund): September 2017 G. Fund 474 (USDA Revolving Loan Fund): August 2017 – NO REPORT H. Fund 474 (USDA Revolving Loan Fund): September 2017 I. Fund 475 (Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund): August 2017 (Distributed electronically 9-15-17) J. Fund 475 (Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund: September 2017

Ms. Murphy reported the list of bills provided displays an increased volume/activity due to the fall startup of the Head Start Program. There was nothing unusual to report. Mr. Summer moved, seconded by Mayor Feinen, to accept and place on file the List of Bills for periods ending August 2017 and September 2017. The motion was unanimously carried. VI. Action Items A. Appointment of Community Member/Nominating Committee (Mayor Fruhling-Voges, Chair) The Committee recommended appointing Ms. Rebecca Motley to the Commission to fill the second Community Member position. Ms. Motley introduced herself to the Commissioners. Ms. Motley has a BA Economics/MSA from the University of Illinois, with 20 plus years in banking, real estate, and non-profit management, in addition to 3 years of economic development in Rantoul, Illinois. Ms. Motley currently serves on the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation Board, Prosperity Gardens Board as Chair, and the Champaign Center Partnership Board as Chair. Mr. Helton moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, to approve the appointment of Ms. Rebecca Motley to the Commission to fill the second Community Member position. The motion was unanimously carried. B. Health Insurance 2018 (Elizabeth Murphy) Champaign County chose Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois PPO Plan, Preferred Provider Organization Plan for the RPC employees in 2018. Ms. Murphy referred the Commissioners to the memo and highlighted the information. Ms. Murphy requested approval for this cost allocation structure for FY18.

Mr. McGuire recused himself during the Champaign County Board Meeting due to a spousal conflict and stated he would recuse himself from voting on the Health Insurance 2018 during the RPC Meeting, as well. Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Avery to approve the proposed health insurance premium rate structure for 2017. Mr. Helton asked how Blue Cross/Blue Shield compares to Health Alliance’s local provider’s abilities to service the employees. Ms. Murphy explained Health Alliance is an HMO Plan. A primary care physician must be designated and referrals to see a specialist. Under the BCBS Preferred Provider Organization plan, the employee can choose a provider and specialist. At the local level, Carle primary care physicians are excluded from this plan. The County has worked with Christie Clinic and are able to accommodate. If an employee chooses to see a primary care physician at Carle, the employee will pay out of network. Approximately half of RPC’s employees will be affected by this change. This information was communicated to the staff because the County has an extensive Labor Management Health Insurance Committee. Because of the cost savings involved and the fact BCBS is a PPO rather than an HMO, policy made it very attractive for the members of the committee. Mr. Summer added that the County previously had a PPO and lost it due to an effort to try to keep costs at a more sustainable level. The primary care physicians at Carle are only in Champaign-Urbana and Mahomet. Outside of the area, Carle primary care physicians are covered by BCBS. Further discussion ensued. The motion carried with Mr. McGuire recusing himself and one “No” vote by Mr. Helton. VII. Head Start/Early Head Start (Brandi Granse) A. Head Start Management Report, including Financials and Service Area Reports: Dated: September 11, 2017 (Distributed electronically 9-15--17) B. Head Start Management Report, including Financials and Service Area Reports: Dated: October 3, 2017 11) (attachment)

Ms. Granse presented the Head Start/Early Head Start Management Report dated October 3, 2017. Ms. Granse also reported the Head Start/Early Head Start Program received an announcement in September that a Federal Review will take place between October 2017 and August 2018. The monitors will interview some of the RPC Commissioners to share their experiences and responsibilities as a governing body for the program. If any Commissioners are interested in participating in the monitoring review and in the process itself. Once the dates are announced, Ms. Granse will share with the Commissioners. Notification of a monitoring visit by the Illinois State Board of Education was received in September. The monitoring review will occur between October 31, 2017 and November 17, 2017. The monitors will review the Preschool for All extension classrooms in Savoy and the Urbana Head Start centers.

One of the parents, Ms. Jayda Kilduff, became an Illinois Head Start Association Parent Ambassador. Throughout the year, the parent ambassadors within Illinois receive peer-to-peer and advocacy training to learn the basics of government and specific pieces of legislation. They also learn how to contact their lawmakers to provide effective testimony and effectively engage parents in their community. As an ambassador, Ms. Kilduff started the advocacy journey by meeting with lawmakers in Springfield and contacting the local Champaign County officials. Congressman Rodney Davis honored the Urbana Head Start Center with a visit on October 18, 2017. Congressman Davis toured the center, met with staff, several children and families. This wonderful opportunity allowed the Head Start Program to share what Head Start can do for children and families. The visit was scheduled by one of the Head Start parents, Mr. Hubert, from Rantoul, Illinois, who is a strong advocate for the Head Start Program. Mr. Huber served as a Parent Ambassador last year and is now serving as a Parent Representative of the Illinois Head Start Directors Board Association. Ms. Granse thanked Dr. Sulamoyo for meeting with Congressman Davis and encouraging the congressman to visit the centers. Mr. Roberts moved, seconded by Mr. McGuire, to accept and place on file the Head Start/Early Head Start Management Reports dated September 11, 2017, and October 3, 2017, as submitted. Mayor Feinen asked how Head Start/Early Head Start attendance averages compare to public schools or other centers consistent with the same age range. Ms. Granse answered the Head Start Program attendance is average. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. Program Division Updates: A. Elizabeth Murphy, Chief Operating Officer A proposal was recently submitted for the SNAP to Success Program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the USDA. Under this State of Illinois pilot project, the focus of the program will leverage private funds with public funds to help SNAP participants achieve full self-sufficiency in entry level and mid-level skilled health care positions in our community. The funding is a partnership with Carle and will concentrate on their existing expanding academy. Carle currently has 500 open positions and are unable to secure participants. This will entail introductory training, on the job aid training, with a potential permanent position. The State and Feds have approached RPC concerning this opportunity and Carle is a willing participant. The parameters of the service are not currently defined. This is a new initiative and coordinates well with WIOA’s efforts. This project will expand the type of training currently available to SNAP eligible participants.

Staff performance evaluations are underway and will be developed along with a salary plan for FY18. The salary plan will be presented to the Commissioners at the November meeting. Work with the WIOA staff and Board partners to advance the new business-driven strategies for Workforce Development is currently in progress. Ms. Morocoima-Black and her team will develop a comprehensive Ford County Labor Analysis. Data collection will be underway from the four-county WIOA area (Champaign, Piatt, Ford,

and Iroquois Counties). This endeavor will assist in driving strategic business decisions. We will explore the existing availability and characteristics of the workforce and determine business requirements, both now and a decade from now. Ms. Morocoima-Black’s team developed a comprehensive scope of services in a timeline to conduct this study. It is responsive to the Federal and State guidelines, which addresses the need for workforce development’s strategy to be business driven. The study will take approximately two years to complete and will blend economic development with workforce development in this region, which is key to RPC’s growth. Mayor Feinen asked Ms. Murphy if there is anything in writing on the Carle program that can be shared. Ms. Murphy offered to share the submitted preliminary proposal. Mayor Feinen asked Ms. Murphy if the Chamber of Commerce and EDC have been contacted concerning the labor analysis, since they are in the process of conducting one, as well. Ms. Morocoima-Black confirmed she met with the Chamber and the EDC concerning the two studies and there has been extensive conversation. Mr. McGuire asked if the study has a component for apprenticeship and diversity. Ms. Morocoima-Black stated a socio-economic analysis of the data will be conducted via a company survey with a focus on specific details. Companies’ interviews will take place concerning career path opportunities. Ms. Murphy added the analysis will be sector-focused, which includes IT, Education, Health Care, and Manufacturing. The data collection will be responsive to these primary key drivers related to this community’s growth. Ms. Avery asked for further clarification concerning the purpose of the data collection efforts. Ms. Murphy stated the primary purpose of this endeavor is the new Federal regulations under the WIOA requires Workforce programs to be business driven as opposed to being solely customer responsive. This effort will bring to light what businesses need both now and in the future, thus ensuring a skilled workforce. Ms. Avery wondered how the workforce would be addressed for those jobs and if the data is not being scrutinized in terms of race and ethnicity, there will be many possible workers left out. The unemployment among minorities is triple of the white counterparts. Ms. Morocoima-Black answered that the socio-economic data will be studied, however no questions concerning specific data regarding ethnicity and race will be included because of confidentiality issues. This issue was revealed while speaking to other agencies that have been involved in this process. If ethnicity/race is raised, the question may prevent the company from answering the survey whatsoever. The level of unemployment based on the national census and the American Community Survey data will be identified at that time. Dr. Sulamoyo suggested a separate study to look at how minorities in the community at large are impacted and how the issue may be addressed. Further discussion ensued.

B. Becky Krueger, Human Resources Director

i. Human Resources Report dated September 15, 2017 for personnel transactions between August 16, 2017 and September 15, 2017 (Distributed electronically 9-15-17)

ii. Human Resources Report dated October 13, 2017 for personnel transactions between September 16, 2017 and October 13, 2017

Ms. Krueger directed the Commissioners to the personnel transactions from September 16, 2017 to October 13, 2017. Multiple recruiting efforts are taking place locally and nationally to attract qualified teachers for the Head Start Program. Ms. Krueger was happy to report some success recently due to additional recruiting efforts with ZipRecruiter that offers an immediate response on over 100 job-posting boards. RPC is currently collaborating with Lake Land College. Lake Land has 100 very enthusiastic early childhood students. Presentations to these students will take place next week to develop an intentional and structured approach by tempting those students to join the Head Start Program. There are positive trends with these recruitment efforts

C. Lisa Benson, Community Services Director i. Community Services Report Ms. Toriana Rhone, WIOA Program Manager and Lisa Benson, Community Services Director, provided an overview of the WIOA services. (A copy is attached to these minutes.) Ms. Benson asked for feedback during the presentation to assist in discovering data that are more specific to be offered in the future. Further discussion ensued.

D. Rita Morocoima-Black, Planning & Community Development Director

INFRA Grant Curtis Road Underpass RPC staff is preparing an Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant application for the Curtis Road underpass. The INFRA program provides Federal financial assistance to highway and freight projects of national or regional significance. The INFRA grant program preserves the statutory requirement in the FAST Act to award at least 25% of funding for rural projects. The Department of Transportation is specifically focused on projects in which the local sponsor is significantly invested and is positioned to proceed rapidly to construction. Applications must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. EST November 2, 2017.

The Department is focusing the competition on transportation infrastructure projects that support four key objectives:

1. Supporting economic vitality of the national and regional level; 2. Leveraging Federal funding to attract other, non-Federal sources of infrastructure

investment, as well as accounting for the life-cycle costs of the project; 3. Using innovative approaches to improve safety and expedite project delivery; and 4. Holding grant recipients accountable for their performance and achieving specific,

measurable outcomes identified by grant applicants.

INFRA grants may be used for up to 60% of future eligible project costs. Other Federal assistance may satisfy the non-Federal share requirement for an INFRA grant, but total Federal assistance for a project receiving an INFRA grant may not exceed 80% of the future eligible project costs.

ITEP Funding Availability – First Street and Florida Avenue Side pathsRPC Staff is working with representatives from the University of Illinois and the City of Urbana on thepreparation of an ITEP grant for building a side path on the south side of Florida Avenue.

RPC Staff is also working with representatives from the Village of Savoy, Champaign Township,Champaign County and the University of Illinois preparing an ITEP grant for building a side path on thewest side of First Street. Funding is provided as an 80/20 match; i.e., 80% is Federal enhancement fundingmatched by 20% sponsor share.

AMPO AwardThe AMPO Award (Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations) for Outstanding OverallAchievement for a Non-TMA MPO to the Champaign Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study(CUUATS) for its Sidewalk Inventory and Assessment was received last week. For the fourth time in thepast 12 years, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission has won a national award fromAMPO.

Savoy Comprehensive PlanCUUATS is currently working with the Village of Savoy to complete a comprehensive plan for the villageand working on collecting data to develop the Existing Conditions Report.

Mr. Dennis Roberts directed the Commissioners to the distributed Boneyard Creek Path Westward to Campus flier. Mr. Roberts and Mr. Foste presented a proposal for the future construction of the Boneyard Creek to connect the missing mile and negotiate for the easements or the purchase of property to enable the plan to the RPC Commissioners at the RPC Meeting on February 24, 2017. The presentation was brought to the Commissioners in hopes of RPC assistance in pursuing funding commitment connections and letters of support in the effort for aesthetic improvement of the creek and connect the campus and downtown areas, in addition to providing pedestrian and bike paths to contribute to the downtown growth to the west of the downtown area. Mr. Roberts recapped that the RPC Board stated there was interest to support the plan once the Urbana City Council agreed to proceed. The Urbana City Council passed a resolution in May 2017 to support this plan. The planning staff has begun to work on the continuation of the Boneyard Creek Pathway from the downtown plan to connect to the campus plan.

Mr. Weibel moved, seconded by Mr. Roberts, to accept and place on file the four Program Division Updates (Fiscal, Human Resources, Community Services, and Planning and Community Development). The motion was unanimously carried.

IX. CEO Management Report: Presented Orally for Discussion (Dalitso Sulamoyo)

During the past two months, there have been numerous conversations throughout the community concerning the many RPC programs and services that RPC offers, in particular Workforce Development. RPC will continue to engage the Commissioners and the community at large in order to provide a better understanding of RPC and at the same time look for feedback concerning any possible service gaps that may exist.

Dr. Sulamoyo, in his new role of the RPC CEO, is meeting with various individuals and building a broad coalition of community support at the Federal, State, and local levels. The EDC recently renewed RPC’s membership. Dr. Sulamoyo was asked to serve on the Executive Committee of the Champaign Community Coalition and CU Cradle to Career. Dr. Sulamoyo discussed with the University of Illinois Chancellor the process of collective impact by sharing data and addressing specific areas of need in the community to move the needle and not duplicate efforts for maximum impact.

Meetings with Congressman Davis, Congressman Shimkus with Board members who are located in his congressional district, State Representative Carol Ammons, Senator Scott Bennett, Senator Rose, and others have taken place in the recent past to provide an informational background on RPC and gain feedback as to RPC’s future goals and responsibilities. Dr. Sulamoyo will ask both Senators Durbin and Duckworth to visit Champaign and some of RPC’s programs, particularly the Head Start and Workforce Development centers, in addition to other programs.

There is great interest in the initiative that is underway with Carle Clinic and the partnership that RPC is in the process of developing. Four counties have been selected for a pilot and Champaign County is one of the four chosen. A press conference will take place with Carle as directed by Governor Rauner concerning Workforce Development. Details concerning the press conference have not yet been shared. As RPC learns more regarding the partnership structure with Carle Clinic, particularly the SNAP program participants gaining employment, RPC will be more comfortable participating in the press conference.

Dr. Sulamoyo reported in October that he has been leading in the negotiations with the regulated utilities on resources that were available through recent legislation to conduct energy efficiency work. Ameren is the major utility company that provides services in this community. Dr. Sulamoyo has been involved in many discussions on the program design. RPC will be featured as to how the utilities can leverage some of the other services that RPC provides in this community and how those services can be complimented with the utility company’s energy efficiency resources. Ameren made a concerted effort to carve out resources for RPC and 26 other agencies in the Ameren territory to provide a capacity of 35% minority contractors. As part of Ameren’s portfolio, $3 million has been set aside per year to develop a capacity for this endeavor. The Ameren portfolio for weatherization programs will consist of $50 million to be shared among the 27 agencies in the Ameren territory. It is hopeful that within the next two weeks a larger picture will come into focus as to how these resources will be deployed not only in the Ameren territory, but also in other Illinois areas for the next four years. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2018.

RPC is involved in discussions on methods to maximize client services by developing a seamless point of entry, thus streamlining the customer’s communication process. Although many clients visit RPC for a specific service, they may not realize they can also benefit from additional services. Process mapping of various programs will facilitate the study some of the commonalities in RPC”s delivery system and ways to develop an internal process that provides a seamless point of entry.

RPC is looking into developing a culture of working with data and demonstrating impact for all programs. Congressman Shimkus has an interest in outcomes because as programs are being debated, information must be provided to our respective legislators that substantiate results for the resources received.

Dr. Sulamoyo stated RPC will be involved in an organizational assessment to obtain information about RPC’s performance and the factors that affect performance. This process will engage staff by asking for input, in addition to focus groups. RPC may reach out to the Commissioners, as well. This method will provide informed change as related to the collected data.

The budget passed by the General Assembly has a shortfall. There are proposed cuts, some of which may have local impact through the Illinois Department of Transportation. Approximately $41million is being proposed to be cut out of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. As related to the Federal budget, 90% of the FY18 funds have been released for the LIHEAP program.

X. Old Business

There was no old business.

XI. New Business

Ms. Avery asked if anyone had information as to who to contact in order to be considered for the CDAP Review Committee, if there is an open member slot. Please contact Ms. Avery if you are able to provide information.

XII. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mr. McGuire moved, seconded by Mr. Weibel, the meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Pam Schroeder

Pam Schroeder, Recording Secretary

i. Workforce Development Update (Presentation)ii. Boneyard Creek Path Westward to Campus Flier

ILLINOIS WORKNET CENTER1307 N. Mattis Ave. Champaign IL 61821

217.531.8282

Monday thru Friday 8:30am -5:00pm

Satellite Offices

Ford County Iroquois County Piatt County

258 W. State St. Administrative Center 1115 N. State St.

Paxton, IL 60957 1001 E. Grant St. Suite #111

217.579.1010 Watseka, IL 60970 Monticello, IL 61856

Tues. and Thurs. 815.432.5246 217.762.8404

9:00am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday Tues. and Thurs.

8:30am – 5:00 pm 9:00am – 4:30pm

‘Equal Opportunity Employers/Programs/Facility’

‘Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to

individuals with disabilities’

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) rewrote

federal statutes governing programs of job training, adult education,

literacy and vocational rehabilitation.

• The Act is designed to empower individuals and provide training

opportunities in high-demand occupations to increase employment,

retention and earning potential among participants.

• The goals of the WIOA program are to build a skilled workforce that

employers need while enhancing the productivity and

competitiveness of the nation’s economy.

Illinois workNet Center

• What is the Illinois workNet Center

- A “one-stop” concept for service

delivery to eliminate service “silos”

- Consists of many current federal workforce

education, economic development and

employment assistance programs in an effort to

connect job seekers to employers in needed

business sectors through training and skill

matching.

Illinois workNet Center

• Services Offered in the One Stop:

- Illinois Job Link- www.illinois.joblink.com

- Illinois workNet- www2.illinoisworknet.com

- Office Equipment

- Job Search computers

- Accessibility Equipment

- Resource Library

- Labor Market Data

- Job seeker resources

- Monthly Hiring events- 3rd Wednesday of every month 10am-

2pm Champaign office only

- Referrals

Illinois workNet Center

• Customer Services:

•Search and apply for jobs

•Assess career interests and address barriers to employment

•Seek unemployment benefits

•Receive financial assistance for training, if needed to obtain a

high-demand job

•Network with other job seekers for support

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE TO CUSTOMERS.

Eligible Populations for WIOA

Title 1 Services

• Adults

– Age 18 and older

– Low Income

– Basic Skills Deficient

• Dislocated Workers

– Individual whom has been laid off due to no fault of their own

• Youth

– Ages 14-24

Adult and Dislocated Workers

Career Services

Job Search Assistance and Job ClubPurpose: To provide services to people who are looking

for a job. Some of these services include:

- Self-Assessment - Job Applications

- Workplace Skills - Resumes

- Interviewing - Cover Letters

- Job Retention - The Hidden Job Market

Adult and Dislocated Workers

Training Services

Pay for a two-year training program in a high growth occupational area or short term certificate program.

• Funds available to train individuals for careers in demand.

• Demand occupations are determined through the use of labor market information.

• Labor market information provides projections of the expected rate of growth for industries and rate of pay for many occupational areas over a ten year period. It also projects the number of job openings for occupations.

• We use these projections as well as our own historical data on past participants to determine what occupations will be in demand in the future.

• Examples of jobs in demand: respiratory therapist, registered nurse, automotive service, technician, dental hygienist, and CDL/tractor trailer truck driver.

Adult and Dislocated Workers

Training ServicesTraining Assistance:

• Through the WIOA program eligible individuals may

receive financial assistance to help cover tuition,

textbooks, uniforms, supplies physicals/immunizations,

as well as licensure and/or certification fees, and

supportive services.

• WIOA participants also receive career counseling,

assessment testing and job search assistance or on the

job training through a career planner.

Referral / Application Process

Referral Process:• Refer participants to the Illinois workNet Center or any satellite office

• Participants attend 1 orientation to learn about services.

• Orientations are held Mondays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 10am in

Champaign.

• Customers can walk in any of our satellite offices to receive one on

one orientations

• Participants are given the application at Orientation.

• Once returned the application is reviewed for completeness and

assigned to a career planner.

• Participant is then contacted by a career planner to complete

assessment, testing, and enrollment into services.

Youth Services

• Out of School Youth Services- focus on

youth ages 16-24

– WIOA requires that 75% of youth funds

dedicated to Out of School Youth

• In School Youth Services- focus on youth

ages 14-21

Youth Services

Services must include 14 elements:1.Tutoring, study skills training, instruction, and evidence-based dropout prevention and

recover strategies leading to completion of secondary school or its recognized equivalent

(including a recognized certificate of attendance or similar document for individuals with

disabilities);

2.Alternative secondary school offerings;

3.Paid and unpaid work experiences that have as a component academic and

occupational education, which may include summer employment or other employment

opportunities throughout the school year, pre-apprenticeship programs, internships or job

shadowing, and on-the-job training opportunities;

4.Occupational skills training;

5.Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation

activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster;

6.Leadership development opportunities, which may include community service and

peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility and other positive social and civic

behaviors as appropriate;

Youth Services

7. Supportive services;

8. Adult mentoring for a duration of at least twelve (12) months that may occur both

during and after program participation;

9. Follow-up services for a minimum of twelve (12) months following termination from

the program (see definition below);

10. Comprehensive guidance and counseling including drug and alcohol abuse

counseling, as well as referrals to counseling, as appropriate to the needs of the

individual youth;

11. Financial literacy education;

12. Entrepreneurial skills training;

13. Services that provide labor market and employment information about in-demand

industry sectors or occupations available in the local area, such as career awareness,

career counseling, and career exploration services;

14. Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to postsecondary education and

training.

Community Based

WIOA Title I Youth Providers

CCRPC WIOA Youth Services Subrecipients:

Cunningham Children’s Home: In-school and out of school youth;

Champaign County

Parkland College: Out-of-School GED; Champaign, Ford, and Piatt

Counties

University of Illinois Principal Scholars Program: In-school and out of

school; Champaign County

READY: In-school and out of school; all counties

Urbana Adult Education: Out of school; Champaign County

Urbana Neighborhood Connection Center: In-school; Champaign

County

Youth can access Title I Services directly through the workNet Center or an

affiliate site or connect directly through a Youth Provider.

TRADE Services

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program provides

benefits and support to workers who become unemployed

or are threatened with job loss due to the impact of

international trade.

Recent Trade Events

Amdocs- Moved a portion of their call center over seas.

Mitsubishi- Closed facility in Bloomington as company is taking

operations back to Japan.

Ragle Dental Laboratory- Out sourced creation of denture

moldings to Mexico.

Business Services

Incumbent worker- Assist employers in training their existing

employees to advert layoff or increase worker skill level.

On the job training (OJT)- Reimburse employer’s 50% of employees

wages while employee is in training.

Apprenticeship- Assist with training cost of apprenticeship program

Statewide apprenticeship event will be hosted in Champaign County

during the week of November 13th. Details will be available soon.

New Projects/ Special Initiatives

Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance project- Ready to Work grant that allows

streamlined referral of workforce customers whom are dealing with legal issues which

are direct barriers to employment.

Annual Job Fair – Partnership with Central Illinois Human Resource Group (CIHRG)

in organizing/facilitating the Annual Spring Job Fair. CCRPC also staffs a resource

room during the event to provide participants resume assistance, mock interviewing,

and workplace skills presentations.

Carle Hospital Support Service Academy- A program that eases individuals into the

work environment coupled with support and coaching to help troubleshoot any issues

that could adversely affect employment. All the training is paid and takes place over

a 10 week period. Target population is those whom Carle would not typically hire.

Recruiting is done out of the WorkNet Center.

SNAP to Success Initiative- Aimed at helping SNAP participants achieve employment

and self-sufficiency through education, skills training, supportive services, and

employment.

Program Year 2016 Performance

• 488 clients served

• 64% adults employed

• 83% adults retained employment

• 89% dislocated workers employed

• 82% adults retained employment

• 76% youth obtained a degree or certificate

• 60% youth placed in employment or education

• 40% youth had literacy and numeracy gains

Discussion/ Questions