This event is funded, wholly or in part, using funds provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.

NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

MEETING AGENDA

April 26, 2017

Facilitating and coordinating workforce initiatives that enable economic growth and increase the standard of living in the region.

CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME OF GUEST – Joe Ferrell (subbing for Chair White)

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA (Previously Distributed)

• Approval of Minutes

• Approval New Training Provider Applications

• Financial Report & Operational Summary

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

COMMITTEE REPORTS

One-Stop Operations & Delivery System • Update on PY’17 Service Delivery and Funding

Recommendation for One Stop Operator, DLW Program Operator and Adult Program Operators

Strategic Planning • Strategic Plan Approval Update

Youth Committee • Update on PY’17 Service Delivery and Funding

Recommendation for Youth Program Operators WDB BY-LAWS APPROVAL

CONSORTIUM BOARD UPDATE – John Garner

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUMMARY

APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE

PARTNER REPORTS

Adult Education: Shirley Carlson TANF Programs: Tony Isom Career & Technical Education: Rick Weaver Title 1 Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Pam Allison Community Based Organizations: Terry Smusz & Rob Goldsmith

Virginia Apprentice Program: Patty Moore

Institute of Higher Education: Melinda Leland Virginia's Employment Services: Karen Akers

Economic & Community Development: Josh Lewis WIOA Title I Programs: Darrell Blankenship & Mary Ann Gilmer • One-Stop Operator • T2C Project

Job Corps: Mike Steel Special Grants: WDB Staff • DEI / CPID • Power Initiative • Rapid Response • Pathways

NEXT SCHEDULED WDB MEETING – June 28, 2017 – Wytheville Meeting Center – 10:00 a.m.

ADJOURN

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NEW RIVER/MOUNT ROGERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

MEETING MINUTES

February 22, 2017 A meeting of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board was held on February 22, 2017 at the Wytheville Meeting Center. Those in attendance were as follows: Board Members Guest Lynn White, Chair Kevin Semones Diane Gray Karen Akers Rick Weaver Darrell Blankenship Pam Allison Clay Stein (alternate) Debbie Melvin Howard Bartholomay Jimmy Smith (alternate) Sharon Johnson Shirley Carlson David Manley Jeff Dunnack Staff John Matthews Joe Ferrell Marty Holliday Phyllis Conner Rob Goldsmith Ronnie Martin Kathy Malone Anthony Isom Beverly Burke Lance Patno Melinda Leland Della Wheeler Leta Dunn Josh Lewis Renee Sturgill Beverly Amburgy Timothy McVey Jenny Bolte Robin Meadows Michael Miller Chair White called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. and welcomed the guests to the meeting. The roll was called and it was established that a quorum was present. Chair White asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Ferrell made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Goldsmith seconded the motion, was approved unanimously. Chair White asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items which were previously distributed. Mr. Semones made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion was approved unanimously. Chair White asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board during the public comment period. There was none. Moving on with the agenda, Chair White called for Committee reports:

• Strategic Planning – Committee Chair, Mr. Miller, presented the Strategic Plan stating that the contents of the Plan are ready for the Board to approve. There will only be a few minor adjustments before the Plan will be submitted. Mr. Miller thanked the staff for all the hard work that was put into developing the Plan. A brief discussion followed.

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Chair White asked for a motion to approve the Strategic Plan. Mr. Miller made the motion with a second from Mr. Dunnack. The motion was approved unanimously.

In the absence of Mr. Garner, Chair of the Consortium Board, Ms. Holliday asked Mr. Martin to give the Consortium Board Agreement update. Mr. Martin stated that the Revised Consortium Board Agreement was sent to all jurisdictions in December. Four jurisdictions have currently approved and signed the document. All jurisdictions have been contacted with hopes that all will have the agreement finalized by April 1, 2017. Once this process is completed, the Chair of the Consortium Board will send a letter to the Governor of Virginia requesting that Area 2 remain a region for the next two years (PY 17 and PY18). Mr. Martin then reviewed the Workforce Development Boards By-Laws. He stated that five organizational documents needed to be reworked with the WIOA regulations and very little changes were needed to be made to the WDB By-Laws. These changes will be voted on for the final approval at the next WDB meeting on April 26, 2017. Ms. Holliday updated the Board on Staff activities since their last meeting. She asked if the Board had any questions. Sharon Johnson, Doctoral Candidate University of Southern Mississippi is conducting a study on Local Workforce Development Boards in Virginia. She will be visiting all 15 Workforce Development Boards and will report her finding to the State WDB in September of 2017. Ms. Johnson asked the Board Members to complete a survey which was completed during the Board meeting. At a later date, Ms. Johnson will return and give an overview of her findings. Chair White asked the Workforce System Representatives to give a brief update on activities happening around the region.

• Adult Education – Ms. Carlson is excited about forming partnerships to help build pathways for shared clients. Adult Ed now conducts computer literacy, career readiness pre, CRC prep, and soft skills. They are moving towards a new Diploma program instead of just using the GED. This is not a timed test, which will help alleviate stress for the test takers. This test is more assignment driven. A brief discussion followed. Ms. Carlson introduced Diane Gray of NRCC.

• Career & Technical Education – Mr. Weaver stated that the VDOE is working on a new profile for Virginia High School graduates. This profile will effectively reduce SOL’s and will be a positive move for Workforce Development. He feels it is a positive step for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Community Based Organizations – Mr. Goldsmith stated they have received funding to assist ex-offenders in starting a small businesse. Staff will be hired to work one-on-one with the clients on business development. He stated that People Inc. will be changing the way they do business. All persons who stop by the office will be assessed for needs in all the services that People Inc. has to offer and referrals will be made to other agencies as needed. Staff will stay in touch with the clients in order to gauge impact of services.

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• Institute of Higher Education – Ms. Leland shared that each Community College is looking at Career Pathways. In the past students were given many options. However, options will now lead to a clear career pathway. The Community Colleges are focusing on short-term credential attainment. A brief discussion followed.

• Economic & Community Development– Mr. Lewis stated that the months of January and February are slow for economic development. He hopes for more opportunities to attract businesses in the Spring and Summer.

• Title 1 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Ms. Allison stated that clients who were put on the waiting list November 2016 can now be served.

• Virginia’s Employment Services –Ms. Aker’s stated that things have been very busy with all the temporary layoffs in the area, but thanks to the partners and the resources they supply, everyone is able to get in and out quickly. Ms. Akers stated that the Galax VEC has moved to the Crossroads Institute in Galax, the Radford VEC will be moving to the Radford University Corporate Park in March, and the Bristol VEC will be moving soon but not sure where. A brief discussion followed.

• WIA Title I Programs – o Mr. Blankenship gave the One-Stop Operator Report highlighting the many

layoffs in the area. o Mr. Stein highlighted the success story and updated the Board on the T2C

Project. Lance Patno, a GW Youth client spoke about his participation in the Youth Program.

• Special Grants - Ms. Holliday gave a brief update on recent activities. Ms. Bolte spoke about the Pathways to the American Dream grant.

The 2017 WDB meeting schedule was reviewed with Board members noting that the next WDB meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2017 at the Wytheville Meeting Center beginning at 10:00 AM. Ms. Holliday discussed the Travel Voucher that each Board member must complete and sign if they want to be reimbursed for their travel. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by Chair White at 11:59 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Beverly Burke, Workforce Operations Coordinator

Provider NameDate Submitted Program Name

Date Reviewed Approved?

New River Community College Business Administration, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesEducation, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesEngineering - Computer Science Specialization, AA& 2/22/2017 YesEngineering, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesGeneral Studies - Computer Science Specialization, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesGeneral Studies - Fine Arts Specialization, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesGeneral Studies - Visual Communication Design Specialization, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesGeneral Studies, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesLiberal Arts, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesScience -College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech (CALS), AA&S 2/22/2017 YesScience, AA&S 2/22/2017 YesAccounting, AAS 2/22/2017 YesAdministrative Support Technology, AAS 2/22/2017 YesArchitectural and Engineering Design Specialization, AAS 2/22/2017 YesBusiness Management, AAS 2/22/2017 YesEarly Childhood Development Specialization, AAS 2/22/2017 YesElectrical Engineering Technology, AAS 2/22/2017 YesElectronics Technology, AAS 2/22/2017 YesForensic Science, AAS 2/22/2017 YesHuman Services, AAS 2/22/2017 YesInformation Technology - Cyber Security Specialization, AAS 2/22/2017 YesInformation Technology (with a Specialization in Game Design) 2/22/2017 YesInformation Technology - Mobile and Web Applications Development Specialization, AAS 2/22/2017 YesInformation Technology - Network and Technical Support Specialization, AAS 2/22/2017 YesInformation Technology, AAS 2/22/2017 YesInstrumentation and Control Automation Technology, AAS 2/22/2017 YesMachine Technology, AAS 2/22/2017 YesMarketing Management Specialization, AAS 2/22/2017 YesMedical Administrative Support Specialization, AAS 2/22/2017 YesNursing, AAS 2/22/2017 YesParalegal Administrative Support Specialization, AAS 2/22/2017 YesPolice Science, AAS 2/22/2017 YesMachine Shop Operations, Diploma 2/22/2017 YesAutomotive Analysis and Repair, Diploma 2/22/2017 YesAccounting Certificate 2/22/2017 YesEarly Childhood Development Specialization, Certificate 2/22/2017 YesGeneral Education, Certificate 2/22/2017 YesHuman Services, Certificate 2/22/2017 YesIndustrial Maintenance, Certificate 2/22/2017 YesPractical Nursing, Certificate 2/22/2017 YesWelding Technology, Certificate 2/22/2017 YesWord Processing, Certificate 2/22/2017 YesAccounting/Keyboarding, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesAccounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesAdministrative Assistant, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesAdvanced Manufacturing Technology, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesAdvanced Welder, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesAlternative Energy, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesAutomotive Drivability Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesBasic Machine Tool Operations, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesChild Development, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesComputerized Numerical Control, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesConstruction Technology, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesCost Accounting Clerk, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesCyber Security, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesElectrical-Construction Technology, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesElectricity, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesEngineering Design Technology, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesEntry-Level Welder, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesGame Design, Web Design and Animation, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesHuman Resource Practices, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesMachine Operations, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesMechatronics, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesNurse Aide, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesOperator, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesParalegal Assistant, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesPayroll Clerk, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesRefrigeration and Air Conditioning, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesSupervision and Leadership, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesVisual Communication Design, Career Studies Certificate 2/22/2017 YesPharmacy Technician Program 2/22/2017 YesCommercial Drivers License 2/22/2017 Yes

Wytheville Community College 6/15/2016 Truck Driving/CDL credit 6/22/2016 YesTruck Driving/CDL non-credit 6/22/2016 YesCertified Nurse Aide 6/22/2016 YesWelding 6/22/2016 YesInformation Systems Technology 6/22/2016 YesCareer Studies Certificate in Pharamcy Technician 6/22/2016 YesConstruction Technology - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Track 6/22/2016 YesInformation Systems Technology - Networking Specialization 6/22/2016 Yes

Training Providers/Programs Submitted

Career Studies Certificate in Dental Assisting 6/22/2016 YesPractical Nurse 6/22/2016 YesConstruction Technology - Carpentry 6/22/2016 YesAccounting 6/22/2016 YesAdministrative Support Technology 6/22/2016 YesAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing 6/22/2016 YesCorrections Science Degree 6/22/2016 YesBusiness Management & Leadership 6/22/2016 YesAdmin Support Tech - Health Info Management Specialization 6/22/2016 YesMachine Technology 6/22/2016 YesPolice Science 6/22/2016 Yes

8/19/2016 Construction Technology - Alternative Energy Systems Track 8/24/2016 YesConstruction Technology - Carpentry 8/24/2016 YesConstruction Technology - Electrical Track 8/24/2016 YesConstruction Technology - Plumbing Track 8/24/2016 YesCareer Studies Certificate in Carpentry 8/24/2016 YesCareer Studies in Cyber Security 8/24/2016 YesCareer Studies Certificate in Electrical 8/24/2016 YesCarrer Studies Certificate in HVAC 8/24/2016 YesCareer Studies Certificate in Plumbing 8/24/2016 YesCareer Studies Certificate in Solar Installer 8/24/2016 YesCareer Studies Certificate in Web Design & Office Applications 8/24/2016 Yes

Virginia Highlands Community College 6/14/2016 Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) 6/22/2016 YesNurse Aid 6/22/2016 YesPharmacy Technician 6/22/2016 YesPhlebotomy Technician 6/22/2016 YesSW VA Paramedic Program 6/22/2016 YesVA Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program (VATNP) 6/22/2016 YesMedical Assisting 6/22/2016 YesDental Assisting 6/22/2016 YesBusiness Administration 6/22/2016 YesBusiness Administration - Spec in Business Info Tech 6/22/2016 YesEducation 6/22/2016 YesEducation - Specialization in Art 6/22/2016 YesEducation - Specialization in Teacher Preparation 6/22/2016 YesEducation - Specialization in Theatr Arts 6/22/2016 YesGeneral Studies 6/22/2016 YesGeneral Education 6/22/2016 YesHorticulture Technology 6/22/2016 YesHorticulture Technology - Spec in Landscape & Hardscape Construction Management 6/22/2016 YesHorriculture Technology - Spec in Business & Entrepreneurship 6/22/2016 YesCareer Studies - Agricultural Production & Management 6/22/2016 YesScience 6/22/2016 YesScience - Specialization in Horticulture 6/22/2016 YesScience - Specialization in Engineering 6/22/2016 YesCareer Studies Certificate - Turf Grass Management 6/22/2016 YesCareer Studies Certificate - Lanscape Management 6/22/2016 YesMechatronics (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesBusiness Administration (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesBusiness Administration - Business Info Tech (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesAccounting (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesAccounting & Info Systems Tech (Certificate) 6/22/2016 YesManagement (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesSupervision & Management (Certificate) 6/22/2016 Yes(MGT) Industrial Supervision (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesRetail Management (CSC) 6/22/2016 Yes(MGT) Small Business Management (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesTechnical Studies (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesAdministrative Support Technology - Executive Admin Assistant (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesAdministrative Support Technology - Medical Office Specialist (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesAdministrative Support Technology - Legal Assisting (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesClerical Studies (Certificate) 6/22/2016 Yes(AST) Teleservices (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesHealth Information Management (Certificate) 6/22/2016 YesInformation Systems Technology (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesInformation Systems Technology - Spec in Networking (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesNetworking A+ (Certification) 6/22/2016 YesWeb Programming & Design (Certification) 6/22/2016 Yes(IST) Computer Programming (CSC) 6/22/2016 Yes(IST) Software Applications (CSC) 6/22/2016 Yes(IST) User Support Specialist (CSC) 6/22/2016 Yes(IST) CISCO Networking & A+ (CSC) 6/22/2016 Yes(IST) Web Design & Development (CSC) 6/22/2016 Yes(IST) Database Security & Design (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesHuman Services (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesHuman Services - Specialization in Early Childhood Education (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesEarly Childhood Teaching Assistant (Certificate) 6/22/2016 YesHuman Services Advocate (Certificate) 6/22/2016 Yes(HMS) Child Development (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesAdministration of Justice (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesMachine Operator (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesDiesel Mechanic (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesWelding (CSC) 6/22/2016 YesAir Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating AAS 6/22/2016 Yes

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating (Diploma) 6/22/2016 YesRefrigeration (Certificate) 6/22/2016 YesSolar Energy Technology (Certificate) 6/22/2016 YesElectricity (Certificate) 6/22/2016 YesElectrical Technology (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesElectrical Technology - Specialization in Electromechanical Tech (AAS) 6/22/2016 YesElectrical Technology - Specialization in Energy Tech (AAS) 6/22/2016 Yes

Southwest VA Criminal Justice Training Academy 6/5/2016 Law Enforcement Basic 6/22/2016 YesTri-County Driving Academy, Inc. 6/7/2016 Commercial Driver Training (Class A CDL) 6/22/2016 Yes

8/1/2016 Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Truck Maintenance 8/24/2016 YesHeavy Equipment Operations Training 8/24/2016 Yes

Fast Track Health Care Education 6/15/2016 Certified Nurse Aide 6/22/2016 YesMedication Aide 6/22/2016 YesClinical Administrative Assistant 6/22/2016 YesClinical Medical Assistant 6/22/2016 YesElectrocardiography Technicial - EKG/EGG Tech 6/22/2016 YesEsthetics 6/22/2016 YesPhlebotomy Technician 6/22/2016 YesPharmacy Technician 6/22/2016 YesPatient Care Technician 6/22/2016 Yes

8/1/2016 Massage Therapy 8/24/2016 YesNew River Criminal Justice Training Academy 6/15/2016 Entry Level Dispatcher 6/22/2016 Yes

Basic Entry Level Law Enforcement 6/22/2016 YesBasic Entry Level Jail 6/22/2016 Yes

CDS Tractor Trailer Training 7/18/2016 Class "A" CDL 8/24/2016 YesAlliance Tractor Trailer Training Center 7/18/2016 CDL 8/24/2016 YesNE State Community College 9/29/2016 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate 10/26/2016 Yes

Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Associate of Applied Science 10/26/2016 YesComputer and Information Science 10/26/2016 YesAuto Body Service Technology 10/26/2016 Yes

SW VA Advanced Manufacturing Center 9/29/2016 Siemens Level II 10/26/2016 YesShielded Metal Arc Welding 10/26/2016 YesFlux Cored Arc Welding 10/26/2016 YesGas Metal Arc Welding 10/26/2016 YesGas Tungsten Arc Welding 10/26/2016 Yes

Russell Co Career and Technology Center 9/29/2016 Licensed Practical Nursing 10/26/2016 YesTN College of Applied Technology at Elizabethton 9/29/2016 Administrative Office Technology 10/26/2016 Yes

Automotive Technology 10/26/2016 YesComputer Information Technology 10/26/2016 YesDiesel Powered Equipment Technology 10/26/2016 YesElectricity 10/26/2016 YesHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 10/26/2016 YesMachine Tool Technology 10/26/2016 YesMillwright/Industrial Maintenance 10/26/2016 YesPipefitting and Plumbing 10/26/2016 YesPractical Nursing 10/26/2016 YesWelding 10/26/2016 YesCertified Nurse Aide 10/26/2016 YesDietary Manager 10/26/2016 YesPhlebotomy Technician 10/26/2016 YesOnline Programs 10/26/2016 Yes

Smyth Career and Technology Center 3/15/2017 Practical NursingGiles County Technology Center 3/21/2017 Nursing Education Program

WIOA Available Administration Funds 315,868$ Obligated 306,789 Un-Obligated 9,079

Expenditures 169,362$ Board/Fiscal Agent 147,635 One-Stop Operator 21,727

Balance 146,506$

WIOA Available Adult Program Funds 769,499$ Obligated 769,499 Un-Obligated -

Expenditures 347,689$ Board 21,739 Operators 325,950

Balance 421,810$

WIOA Available DLW Program Funds 681,586$ Obligated 681,586 Un-Obligated -

Expenditures 297,339$ Board 40,523 Operators 256,816

Balance 384,247$

New River/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Board Financial Report

Report Period: 07/01/16-02/28/17

WIOA Available Youth Program Funds 1,023,206$ Obligated 1,023,206 Un-Obligated -

Expenditures 410,848$ Board 42,551 Operators 368,297

Balance 612,358$

WIOA Available Rapid Response Program Funds 1,229,730$ Obligated 1,229,730 Un-Obligated -

Expenditures 361,520$ Board 20,558 Area I Workforce Board 8,842 Area III Workforce Board 2,610 Operator 329,510

Balance 868,210$

DEI Available Funds 495,266$ Obligated 495,266

Expenditures 409,108$ Board 409,108

Balance 86,158$

New River/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Board Financial Report

Report Period: 07/01/16-02/28/17

Operational Summary – April 26, 2017 Service Levels: Thru March 31, 2017, our Program Operators have served the following: DLW – 333 In Training – 101 Adults – 230 In Training – 68 Youth – 176 These service levels are the following percentage of planned PY’16 enrollments for the 3rd quarter of the program year: Plan Actual DLW – 181% of plan 185 335 Adult – Goodwill – 134% 79 106

People – 102% 122 124

Youth – Goodwill – 89% 95 85 People – 94% 97 91

Performance: Thru March 31, 2017, Program Operators have achieved the following performance levels: Attained Total Standard Exclusion* DLW – Placement Rate – 84% 130 109 0 Average Wage at Placement - $15.71

Attained Total Standard Exclusion* Adults:

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Placement Rate – 88% 35 28 3 Average Wage at Placement - $11.39 People, Inc. of Virginia

Placement Rate – 85% 39 33 0 Average Wage at Placement - $15.69 Youth:

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Placement Rate – 84% 26 21 1 Literacy/Numeracy Gains – 36% 14 5 0 Attained a Degree or Certificate – 48% 26 12 1 People Inc. of Virginia

Placement Rate – 64% 28 16 3 Literacy/Numeracy Gains – 45% 20 9 0 Attained a Degree or Certificate – 81% 21 17 0 Exclusions:

1. Institutionalized 2. Health/Medical or Family Care 3. Deceased 4. Reserve Forces Called to Active Duty 5. Relocated to a Mandated Program 6. Invalid or Missing Social Security Number

Operator performance is in line with contract planned performance goals as well as negotiated Common Measures.

BY-LAWS

OF THE

WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT

BOARD

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Contents ARTICLE I NAME ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Section 101.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE II GOALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Section 201.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Section 201.01 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 201.02 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 201.03 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 201.04 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 201.05 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

ARTICLE III CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CONFIDENTIALITY ............................................................................... 5 Section 301.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 301.1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 301.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 301.3 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 301.4 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 302.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 302.1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 302.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 302.3 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP........................................................................................................................................ 7 Section 401.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 402.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.3 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.4 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 403.5 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 404.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 404.1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Section 404.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Section 404.3 ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Section 404.4 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Section 404.5 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Section 404.6 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

ARTICLE V OFFICERS ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Section 501.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Section 502.0 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Section 503.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 10

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Section 601.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Section 602.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 603.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 604.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 605.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 606.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Section 607.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

ARTICLE VII VOTING ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Section 701.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Section 702.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Section 703.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

ARTICLE VIII COMMITTEES ................................................................................................................................... 12 Section 801.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Section 802.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Section 802.1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Section 802.2 ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Section 802.3 ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Section 802.4 ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Section 803.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 804.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 805.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 805.1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 806.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Section 807.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

ARTICLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION .................................................................................................................... 14 Section 901.0 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

ARTICLE X SEVERABILITY .................................................................................................................................... 15 Section 1001.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

ARTICLE XI STAFF ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................................................... 15 Section 1101.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 Section 1102.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

ARTICLE XII TRAVEL COMPENSATION .............................................................................................................. 15 Section 1201.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

ARTICLE XIII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY ................................................................................................... 16 Section 1301.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

ARTICLE XIV AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS.......................................................................................................... 16 Section 1401.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 Section 1402.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

ARTICLE XV EFFECTIVE DATE ............................................................................................................................. 16 Section 1501.0 ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

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ARTICLE I

NAME

Section 101.0 The name of this Board shall be the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, hereinafter referenced “WDB”, appointed by the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium, hereinafter referenced “Consortium”.

ARTICLE II

GOALS

Section 201.0 The goals of the WDB shall be: Section 201.01 Increase the involvement of the business community in the local

Workforce Development system.

Section 201.02 Increase private sector employment opportunities. Section 201.03 Form a partnership with the Consortium in the establishment of

Workforce Development systems in the Workforce Development

Area.

Section 201.04 Develop long-range Workforce Development strategies for both area

citizens and employers.

Section 201.05 Insure local workforce preparedness for development in the twenty-first

century.

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ARTICLE III

CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 301.0 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

Section 301.1 Section 107(h)(1)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act prohibits a member of the WDB or a member of a standing Committee from voting on a matter under considerations by the WDB when:

a. The matter concerns the provision of the services by the

Member or by an entity that the Member represents; or

b. The matter would provide direct financial benefit to the member or the immediate family of the Member; or

c. The matter concerns any other activity determined by the

WDB to constitute a conflict of interest as specified in the Strategic Plan.

Section 301.2 The Virginia Conflict of Interests Act, Va. Code § 2.2-3100 et.

seq., ("COIA") prohibits Member from engaging in certain unethical behavior and conflicts of interests. A violation of the Conflict of Interest Act can result in criminal prosecution. All Members are required to read this Act and to be familiar with its restrictions. In addition, each Representative must complete and file such disclosures of their financial and business interests as required by the COIA on an annual basis.

Section 301.3 Members are expected to avoid unethical behavior in the course

of performing their official duties. The WDB not only expects its Members to avoid impropriety, but also to avoid the appearance of impropriety whether or not any actually exists.

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Members must avoid:

1. Using their position for private gain; 2. Giving preferential treatment to any person or entity; 3. Losing their independence or impartiality in making

decisions; or 4. Acting in any way that might erode public confidence in the

integrity of the WDB.

Section 301.4 Members must abstain from voting on issues and matters that will result in a direct or indirect conflict of interest. Abstentions should be duly recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

Section 302.0 CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 302.1 All information, whether transmitted orally or in writing, that is

of such a nature that is not, at the time, a matter of public record or public knowledge is deemed confidential by the WDB. Representatives shall not disclose confidential information obtained in the course of or by reason of membership on the WDB to any person or entity not directly involved with the business of the WDB.

Section 302.2 No Member shall use confidential information obtained in the

course of or by reason of his or her membership on the WDB in any matter with intent to obtain financial gain for the Member, the Member’s immediate family or any business with which the Member is associated.

Section 302.3 No Member shall disclose confidential information obtained in

the course of or by reason of his or her membership on the WDB in any manner with the intent to obtain financial gain for any other person.

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ARTICLE IV

MEMBERSHIP

Section 401.0 Membership on the WDB shall be no less than twenty -five (25)

and no greater than forty-two (42).

Section 402.0 Vacancies on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.

Section 403.0 WDB members will be expected to carry out the following:

Section 403.1 Attend meetings regularly.

Section 403.2 Serve on committees as requested.

Section 403.3 Serve a complete term to coincide with term of appointment.

Section 403.4 Attend orientation to be conducted following a new Member's

appointment to the WDB.

Section 403.5 Be available to receive inquiries and information from individuals,

organizations, business, industry and labor in the Consortium area

and make available, as Members of their significant segments,

information to and from that segment.

Section 404.0 The Executive Director shall inform the WDB Chair in any

instance when an appointed Member is absent from three (3)

consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings of the Board. The WDB

Chair shall then call the absences to the attention of the Member in

writing.

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Section 404.1 If the Member is absent from the next regularly scheduled meeting,

after written notice and/or if the WDB determines that a Member

fails to execute his or her responsibility the WDB Chair shall

recommend to the Consortium Board removal of that person as a

Member of the WDB.

Section 404.2 Members of the WDB shall be appointed by the Consortium

Board initially, to staggered terms of one - three years. Any and all

WDB appointments will be made at such times, so that to the

extent possible, one-third of the appointments expire each year.

WDB appointments shall be for three year terms, except

appointments for vacancies which shall be for the unexpired term.

Any Member may be reappointed by the Consortium Board

without limitation. If at the end of any term of office a successor

thereto shall not have been appointed by the Consortium, then the

Member whose term of office shall have expired shall continue to

hold office until his/her successor is appointed. The Executive

Director shall notify the Consortium Board at least four (4)

months prior to the expiration of any Member’s term.

Section 404.3 Each member may designate a representative or alternate to attend

meetings in his/her absence if the designation is provided in

writing to the Chair and represents the same segment of Board

composition as does the Member making the designation. The

WDB shall approve all alternates prior to such person having the

right to act for the Member

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Section 404.4 A Member who has a conflict of interest in regard to a proposal/contract,

transaction or matter shall not participate in any way as a WDB Member, including discussions on the issue. The disclosure of the conflict of interest as well as the decision not to participate must be stated on the record and recorded in the minutes.

Section 404.5 Potential Members shall provide with their nomination credentials a list of

all committees, boards, etc., of which they are a Member or represent. Section 404.6 Members will notify the Executive Director within 90 days of any changes

or new appointments they may receive.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

Section 501.0 From among the Members representing the business community, a Chair, First Vice-Chair, and Second Vice-Chair shall be elected at the annual meeting in June.

Section 502.0 In the absence of the Chair, the First Vice-Chair shall preside at meetings

and perform such additional duties as are required by the WDB and necessitated by the absence of the Chair. In the event of the absence of both of these officers, the Second Vice-Chair shall serve as the Chair and perform all related duties.

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Section 503.0 The Chair, or other officers may represent the WDB at all Consortium Board

meetings. The Chair may further be responsible for reporting Consortium

Board action to the WDB membership; prepare agenda information for

meetings in coordination with the Executive Director; notify Members of

regular and specifically called meetings; appoint committees or task groups as

required; serve as Chair of the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VI

MEETINGS

Section 601.0 Meetings of the Board will be held bi-monthly beginning in February each year with notice of the meeting schedule, time and location posted on the WDB website by the Executive Director, notice sent to local news media, and electronically to WDB Members. Written notice of all meetings must be provided to Members at least three (3) business days in advance. If, in the opinion of the Chair, and agreed to by the Executive Committee, there is insufficient business to be conducted or there may not be a quorum, the Chair may declare that there shall be no Board meeting. Meetings shall be held on a regularly scheduled basis as determined by the WDB. All meetings held in variance with schedule shall be considered special meetings.

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Section 602.0 Special meetings (meetings other than those regularly scheduled) may be

called by the Chair or may be called at the request of three (3) WDB members.

Section 603.0 A minimum of 51% of the appointed Members shall constitute a quorum to do business, all the decisions must be made by the majority of those present and voting. The Chair shall determine and declare that a quorum is present prior to conducting business at any meeting. Members or alternates of Members are to be counted in the determination of quorums.

Section 604.0 When a quorum is not present at any meeting, those present may meet for the purpose of considering such matters as are on the agenda. Action taken at a meeting where a quorum is lacking shall not be final or official until it has been ratified by a majority vote of a quorum of the entire Board.

Section 605.0 Meetings of the WDB are open to the public. Individuals may be heard by

advance notice to the Chair or at the discretion of the Board, and may submit

input for the WDB's information and/or for consideration by the WDB.

Requests to address the WDB must be made no later than one day prior to

the meeting in order to be placed on the agenda. The Chair may use

discretion in waiving advance request.

Section 606.0 Closed meetings may be held consistent with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Section 607.0 The Executive Director, or staff so assigned by the Executive Director, is

responsible for recording and preparing minutes of all regular

and special meetings. The minutes of all meetings shall be forwarded to the

WDB membership. All official WDB records and documents will be

maintained by the Executive Director.

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ARTICLE VII

VOTING

Section 701.0 Each Member or that Member's designated alternate shall be

entitled to one vote.

Section 702.0 No Member shall cast a vote on any matter which would cause that Member

to be in violation of the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act. It shall be the

responsibility of a Member, when a conflict of interest exists, to inform the

WDB or committee prior to general discussion on the matter at issue and

abstain from all discussion and participation. When any Member is excluded

from voting as set forth above, the number of Members needed to constitute

a quorum shall be reduced by the number of Members excluded from voting.

Section 703.0 Matters brought before the Board shall be resolved by a vote of a simple

majority of the Members present, provided a quorum exists. On matters

involving funding, and on other matters of importance a roll-call vote may be

required by the Chair or on motion of any Member.

ARTICLE VIII

COMMITTEES

Section 801.0 The WDB may create standing committees, designate their duties and

membership and authorize the WDB Chair to appoint Members.

Section 802.0 There shall be an Executive Committee established from the body of the

WDB. The Executive Committee shall consist of seven (7) business Members,

three of whom shall be the officers. The remaining seats shall be filled by

election from the membership to serve a one-year term, coinciding with the

Program Year.

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Section 802.1 The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the Chair. Meeting notice

shall be given at least three (3) days in advance unless an emergency situation requires immediate action. Notice shall be posted on the WDB website, e-mail notification sent to the news media and electronic or written notice sent to Committee members with copies to the WDB Members no later than three (3) business days prior to the meeting.

Section 802.2 It shall be the purpose of the Executive Committee to make policy

recommendations to the full Board and to assist the WDB officers and

appointed staff of the Consortium, in the execution of the policies

established by the full Board.

Section 802.3 The Executive Committee shall be empowered to act on behalf of the full

Board on business that cannot be held until the next regularly scheduled

meeting as determined by the Chair, with the affirmative vote of at least a

majority of the Members of the Executive Committee. The full Board shall be

informed of the action taken by the Executive Committee within five (5) days

from the date of the Executive Committee meeting.

Section 802.4 The Executive Committee shall exercise all other functions bestowed upon it

in the Agreement between the WDB and the Consortium Board including

hearing grievances.

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Section 803.0 The Chair may establish other Ad Hoc Committees or specific task

forces as may be necessary.

Section 804.0 Membership of each standing committee shall not exceed seven (7)

Members plus additional Consortium Members as appointed.

Section 805.0 All Committee members, with the exception of the Executive Committee,

shall be appointed by the Chair from the membership of the WDB.

Section 805.1 Membership on all Committees shall be composed of WDB and Consortium

members only.

Section 806.0 Committee Chairs are named by the Chair.

Section 807.0 Unless otherwise specified by the Chair, committee appointments will

commence annually at the beginning of the Program Year.

ARTICLE IX

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Section 901.0 The WDB shall not discriminate against any employee, agent or provider of

consulting or contract services, or applicant for employment, agency or

consulting or contract services on the basis of race, color, region, sex, national

origin, disability, marital, citizenship, or veteran status. It shall be the policy

and practice of the WDB to comply fully with federal and state laws,

regulations and requirements in respect of non-discrimination, affirmative

action, equal employment and civil rights.

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ARTICLE X

SEVERABILITY

Section 1001.0 If any of the provisions of these By-Laws shall be found void or

unenforceable for whatever reason by any court of law or equity, it is

expressly intended that such provision(s) be severable and the remainder

of the By-Laws shall remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE XI

STAFF ASSISTANCE

Section 1101.0 Staff support shall be provided by the Consortium Board. The Consortium

Board may assist in the work of the WDB and of the Committees.

Section 1102.0 The Executive Director shall act as Secretary to the WDB and serve as its

official Custodian of records; such function may be delegated as needed.

ARTICLE XII

TRAVEL COMPENSATION

Section 1201.0 Members or alternates will be compensated for travel expenses to attend

WDB meetings and expenses related, to approved out-of-the area travel

as well as overnight travel, when required, as a result of WDB

membership or to represent the interest of the WDB based on written

policies/guidelines established by the Consortium Board.

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ARTICLE XIII

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1301.0 The rules contained in the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order

as may be modified by the WDB for small groups shall govern the WDB

in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not

inconsistent with these By-laws and any special resolution the WDB may

adopt.

ARTICLE XIV

AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS

Section 1401.0 These By-laws may be amended at any regular meeting of the WDB by a

simple majority plus one (1) vote of the membership present, provided that

the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regular

meeting of the WDB and the proposed changes have been provided to all

Members at least thirty (30) days in advance.

Section 1402.0 These By-laws and any amendments thereto shall not be in conflict with

any applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, the NR/MR

Workforce Development Area Consortium Agreement and the Joint

Agreement between the WDB and Consortium Board.

ARTICLE XV

EFFECTIVE DATE

Section 1501.0 These By-laws and any amendments thereto shall become effective

immediately upon adoption by a majority of members and shall remain in

continuous effect from that date until otherwise amended.

Executive Summary – April 26, 2017 Staff Activities

• System Building/Backbone Organization Support o Met with Senator Kaine’s staff in DC to discuss our programs and regional

workforce issues 3-27-17 o Hosted a regional System’s Alignment meeting 4-20-17 o Ongoing:

Program development/oversight of the Pathways to the American Dream initiative for Areas 1, 2, 3 & 17

Program development/oversight of Regional Rapid Response Initiative for Areas 1, 2 & 3

Management Team for Power-DWG Grant Initiative Partner with VCCS, Area I, 2 and VT

Management Team for the HEART Project (Heart of Appalachia Collaborative Economic Transition)

Working with United Way SWVA to support the Financial Stability Center in Independence

Continued support of all four, and leadership of one, Business Solution Units Community in Schools NRV Board of Director’s Member (Secretary) Center of Excellence Board Director’s Member (Chair of the Partner

Committee) Planning team member of Strengthen Economies Together Project for the

MR PDC Team member of the Coal Reliant Communities Challenge for Giles County Member NRV Regional Commission and MR Planning District CEDS

committee Career & Technical Education Advisory Board member: Bland, Carroll,

Montgomery, Smyth and Washington Counties and City of Radford

• Business Engagement/Outreach o Outreach & surveys through POWER & Rapid Response (VTOED) o Presented to SVAM Board 2-21-17 o Webinar to SVAM Members 2-23-17 o Partnered to host a Manufacturing Job Fair in Wytheville 3-8-17 o Participated in the SWVA Manufacturing Resource Fair 3-21-17 o Hosted the Twin County Manufacturing Sector Partnership 3-23-17 o Partnered to host a Manufacturing, IT & Healthcare Job Fair in Dublin 4-5-17

• Staff training and development

o General On-going Workforce Development Operations Coordinator Apprentice -

Beverly Burke On-going: MOS Certification Training - Administrative Assistant (Della

Meadows) o Other/National Certifications

VBWD One-Stop Report New River/Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Board Wytheville One-Stop Campus and Radford Affiliate Site Reporting Period: July 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 (YTD)

In alignment with the balanced scorecard approach, each Local Workforce Development Board will forward a quarterly report to the Virginia Board of Workforce Development to include:

Customer Service

Job seeker customer satisfaction survey results (% of respondents)

Very Satisfied – 82% Satisfied – 18% Other –

Business customer satisfaction survey results (% of respondents)

Very Satisfied – 80% Satisfied – 20% Other -

Operations

Number of new “participants” (job seeker customers) for the one-stop

Wytheville – 3336 individuals (25427 staff assisted services) Radford – 3343 (17439 staff assisted services)

Number of hires attributed to the One-Stop Center Wytheville – 67

Radford - 333

Number of training activities completed 261

Number of workforce credentials attained 181

Number of new employers registered in Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC)

Wytheville – 26 Radford - 44

Number of new job orders entered into VWC Wytheville – 1133 Radford - 2557

Number of new job orders matched in VWC Wytheville – 1133 Radford - 2295 Number of job seekers registered in VWC Wytheville – 4481 Radford - 5547

Number of employers served by partner staff (An employer “served” is one who had a defined workforce need and received a solution developed by one or more One-Stop Partners.)

Wytheville – 837 Radford - 612

Resource Management Narrative which describes adherence to the Resource Management Plan arrangement

The local Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed for Program Years 16 and 17 in compliance with VBWD Policy #300-03. It includes a plan on how the costs of the services and the operating costs of the system will be funded. The projected costs for the operation of the one-stop center have been received and are currently under review and negotiation. The MOU is awaiting final signatures. Partner meetings are held regularly to exchange information. Leases are signed to finalize the move of the affiliate site in Radford to a new location in May Partners continue to participate in area Rapid Response Activities. Business Services Units continue to be active and participate in sponsored activities including Career Fairs.

Professional Development

List of professional development activities completed

Professional activities completed by staff include : • Reasonable Accommodations under ADA • Disability Awareness and Etiquette • Reemployment Services and Eligibility

Assessment (RESEA) Training • ADA Compliance • Cyber Security Training • Motivational Interviewing • PREA & Volunteer Training Bland Prison • Entrepreneurship Training • Federal Bonding • Foreign Labor Certification

Number of frontline staff trained and certified in compliance with State policy

19

Success Story

Aleshia is a 22 year old that came into the office looking for guidance as far pursuing a career. She needed somewhere to start as she only had experience working in fast food. Aleshia was enrolled on both WIOA Adult and Youth Programs as she could utilize components of both programs. She completed her CNA training through NHC and was awaiting to state her state board to become certified.

Christina Tyler met with Tonya DiSanto after the Business Services Unit meeting at People Inc to discuss what the programs had to offer Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. During this meeting, Christina connected Alsehia and Tonya so that they could discuss the possibility of Aleshia being a possible candidate for hire.

Tonya quickly gave Aleshia an interview, hiring her on the spot. Aleshia started her orientation on March 14, 2017. Aleshia had already applied and been offered a position in Bristol, however this was by far more pay, better hours, and closer to her home. If this connection had not been made, Aleshia may not have ever had this opportunity.

Area Layoffs and Closures

Company Event Affected Employees

Effective or Completion

Date

Status

Volvo Trucks North American Dublin, VA

Layoffs 500 February 2017 RESCINDED

Titan International Inc. Saltville, VA

Closure 80 December 2017 On-hold

Sears Bristol, VA & Kingsport, TN

Closure Not Announced

March 2017 Completed

Southwestern Virginia Training Center Hillsville, VA

Closure 300 June 2018

Celanese Narrows, VA

Layoffs 27 November 2016 Completed

Kennametal, Inc. Chilhowie, VA

Closure 89 April 2017 On-going

Sandvik Bristol, VA

Closure 70 December 2016 Completed

Norsdon Xaloy Pulaski, VA

Closure 146 December 2017 Begin May 2017

GE’s Fairchild Mining Equipment

Glen Lyn, VA

Closure 59 April 2017 On-going thru April

Aegisound Christiansburg, VA

Closure 25 December 2016 Completed

Kmart Wytheville &

Martinsville, VA

Closure Not Announced

December 2016 Completed

Volvo Trucks North American Dublin, VA

Layoffs 800 February & September 2016

Completed

Ball Corporation Bristol. VA

Closure 230 July 2016 Completed

Yokohama Tire Salem, VA

Layoffs 50 October 2016 Completed

General Shale Atkins, VA

Closure 39 February 2016 Completed

Announcements of New or Expanding Businesses reported by VEDP

Company Name Location Business Description Month Announced

New/ Expansion New Jobs Investment

(MM$)

Phoenix PackagingOperations, LLC* Pulaski County

North America HQ; Manufacturer of rigid plastic containers for the global food and beverage industry 4/12/2017 E 145 48.7053

Qualtrax, Inc. Montgomery County Creator of compliance software 2/23/2017 E 35 2

Hollingsworth & Vose Company Floyd County Non-woven media manufacturer 11/29/2016 E 13 9.1

Corning, Inc. Montgomery County

Manufacturing chemicals for use in catalytic converters 6/16/2016 E 0 0.8052

Polymer Solutions Incorporated Montgomery County

Laboratory and testing services for plastics and rubber manufacturers 6/6/2016 N 19 0.65

Inorganic Ventures Montgomery County

Medical device manufacturing company 4/29/2016 E 0 0.1

VPT, Inc. Montgomery County

Manufacturer of power components for use in avionics, military, and space applications. 4/29/2016 E 16 1

Radford Army Ammunition Plant Pulaski County Natural gas power and steam plant for ammunition manufacturer 4/22/2016 E 0 60

Ozmo App Montgomery County

Ozmo helps tech companies and their consumers solve any device issue quickly and effectively. 1/29/2016 E 55 0.56

Java Productions Montgomery County

Develops custom solutions for technology and business problems 1/14/2016 E 20 0.1

River Ridge Land and Cattle Company, LLC Grayson County Beef and pork processing facility 10/12/2016 E 11 2.1 Appalachian Mountain Spirits Smyth County Whiskey distillery 8/22/2016 E 13 1.95 Innovative Millwork Smyth County Millworking for the housing industry 8/18/2016 E 20 1

Consolidated Glass & Mirror Galax Glass manufacturing facility 8/4/2016 E 30 3 TRW Automotive* Smyth County Steering component manufacturing 6/23/2016 E 60 9

Branch Botanicals Wythe County HQ; Manufacturer of natural flavorings for food and cosmetics 5/11/2016 N 40 21.925

Woodgrain Millwork Smyth County Wooden door and window component manufacturing 4/18/2016 E 17 1.86

Somic America, Inc.* Wythe County Manufacturer of automotive steering components. 2/11/2016 E 15 9.225

PROJECT UPDATE

SUBMITTED BY

People Incorporated of Virginia

03/31/17

Recruitment – To date, People Inc. staff have recruited 15 individuals to participate in

various career training activities primarily designed to upgrade existing skills in the

health care field.

During the next quarter, staff will begin working with health care providers in the Galax

area to develop career pathways designed to train incumbent workers and employed

workers.

Training Number Trainees Certified Professional Coder 3

LPN to RN Bridge Program 1

Health Information Management 1

Employed Worker to LPN 5

Employed Worker to Medical Assistant 5

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS

4/17/17

Recruitment – Goodwill staff have continued to work with Carilion New River Valley,

Lewis Gale-Montgomery Regional Hospital, and various assisted living facilities to

identify existing CNA candidates to assess and enroll into T2C to become Certified

Medical Assistants. 11 individuals have been enrolled and started training. We are

continuing to do outreach to enroll a few more youth.

Training – Fast Track Health Care will be providing the CMA training in a classroom at

Literacy Volunteers of America. The occupancy agreement with Literacy Volunteers

increases the cost of the training, so we are working with Carilion New River Valley to

develop an alternate training classroom which we anticipate will be provided at no cost.

Initial CNA training is being held through donated space at Lewis Gale-Montgomery

Regional Hospital. Training began on 4/17/17.

New River/Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Area

Rapid Response Services Volvo YTD

03/31/17

Ball YTD

03/31/17

Sprint YTD

03/31/17

Sandvik YTD

03/31/17

Other YTD

03/31/17 Receiving Career Services - Total 170 87 4 3 48 ***Basic Career Services 170 87 4 3 48 ***Individualized Career Services 128 69 4 3 Receiving Training Services – Total (including Work-Based Learning)

47 36 2 2

Participating in Work-Based Learning - Total

5 0 0 0

***On-The-Job Training 5 0 0 0 ***Internship 0 0 0 0 ***Other 0 0 0 0 Receiving Supportive Services 44 15* 1 1 Completed Training Services (including Work-Based Learning)

22 3 0 0

Received Credential 22 3 0 0 Received Career Readiness Certificate 1* 6 0 0 Entered Employment 61 1 0 Employment Retention at 6 months NA NA NA NA Other Information *Volvo

employees have previously attained CRC

*Includes Refresher Licensure Courses

Jenny Bolte, Project Manager * (540) 838-9400 * jbolte@nrmrwib.org

Pathways to the American Dream

PROGRESS REPORT April 26, 2017

Administrative • Continuing to work with our federal officer on modifications to our Statement of Work. Modifications are primarily centered on budget redistribution and development of the online portal.

• MOU’s with sub-recipients are completed. • Continuing to work through contracts with partners. Unless partner is considered a Sole

Source vendor, we will have to procure for their services even though they were included in the grant proposal.

• Working with other WFD areas and Goodwill to get staff hired.

Collaborative Partnerships

• Meeting scheduled for May 1 with the six regional Adult Education partners to discuss collaborative efforts and avoid duplication of services.

• Communicating with community colleges to support credentialing efforts and employment placement for students in Pathways occupations.

Professional Development

• On-boarding Meeting for staff scheduled for May 4 and 5. • Moral Reconation Therapy training (open to community partners) scheduled for May 8 to 11.

Portal • Mapping of the portal design (user interface, data collection, and three phases of

development for cost constraints). • Challenges with our original partner, VA Commonwealth University—VA Adult Learning

Resource Center (VALRC), for the complete development work of the portal (26% indirect cost rate not included in cost proposal; staff IT expertise).

• CapTech, a large IT firm in Richmond that contracts with the state of VA, has given us pro-bono hours to provide expertise on the portal concept and parameters for pricing.

Training • Working with training providers to complete applications to be included on the VA State Training Provider List. (ToolingU: 63 applications for manufacturing; ProTrain 4 applications, 1 IT, I Manufacturing, and 2 Healthcare)

• Reviewed content for training providers for ease of use, time to complete training, reading level, and assumed skills.

Credentials • Defining processes for attaining credentials. • Working with different credentialing bodies to coordinate hands-on aspect of certain

credentials. *Coordinate efforts with local training entities and businesses.

Prior Learning Assessment System

• Continuing to work with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) to begin development of PLA system. We are currently working with CAEL to see if they are considered a Sole Source Vendor.

Effective 1/1/17

Travel Reimbursement Request

I hereby certify that on ____________________ I traveled to attend a _______________________________________ meeting scheduled that same date. I am requesting travel reimbursement as follows: __________ X $0.535/mile = $ _______________________ Total Miles Reimbursement Requested ____________________________ ______________ Signature Date