Okanogan Quarterly Performance Report July 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018

WDC Committee Meeting

WorkSource Okanogan

MONDAY, June 4, Noon

Sydney walked into WorkSource looking for a job; any job that would help support herself. She had no plans to further her education or participate in any kind of academic learning. That was the furthest thing from her mind. Sydney had been living on her own with her boyfriend for quite some time and knew that she needed a job. She met with a Job Training counselor who assessed her skills and barriers that would lead to a fulfilling job/career opportunity.

When it was discovered that she had dropped out of high school, her counselor encouraged her to attend the Omak Learning Center to study and complete a GED or diploma in addition to exploring training and employment opportunities available in the Youth program. She was eager to learn more. She soon found herself taking the steps that other youth in her position had done before.

Sydney attended the ACE workshop that guided her to outlining a plan. She started studying soon after in the learning center focusing on completing her GED. Through her attendance in the class room, Sydney participated in career development where she worked on goal setting, perfecting applications, interviewing and resume writing.

Sydney’s assessments showed she had interests in working in an office setting. WorkSource needed extra help and she soon found herself working as a clerical aide in the Center. She gained valuable skills in the clerical field, as well as how to greet and inform the public.

Not only did Sydney fit right in and learn a lot of skills that she could use in the future, she was encouraged by her training counselor and other staff to take computer classes and participate in meet the employer sessions as they became available. She heard and learned first-hand what employers look for and expect in their new employees.

After she earned her GED she didn’t stop there. She looked toward the future and with encouragement and scheduled a meeting with a college guidance counselor who walked her through the steps of financial aid. She soon started taking her placement tests to start college. Pursuing college had always been an aspiration of Sydney’s, but she had started to give up hope. After her newfound successes, she plans to start college in the fall and obtain her AA degree with the long term goal of a BA in Psychology.

But wait, there’s more. While Sydney was exploring college opportunities, she was also looking for a job, a permanent job. Sydney applied for a receptionist job opening that she saw on the WorkSource job posting website. She applied with Alpine Veterinary Clinic. She was so excited and nervous at the same time. Staff at WorkSource put her through a mock interview as they do with many job seekers. She soon gave us the good news that she was hired full time as their new receptionist. We hated to see her leave but knew that she was moving to bigger and better things.

Congratulations Sydney! All the best to you.

Hard Work - Bright Future

Workforce Investment Fiscal Budget Expenditures Expenditure

Rate

Obligation

Rate

Employment Security Department:

Human Resources

Physical Resources

Employer Based

Vocational Institutions/Colleges

Support and Incentives

Indirect

Total

352,647

72,822

97,089

54,315

19,542

34,709

631,124

260,015

34,378

43,390

27,565

9,433

21,768

396,549

74%

47%

45%

51%

48%

63%

63%

63%

78%

68%

Registration & Exit Ok YTD Annual Goal

Total Served 230 330

Adults

Registered 37 54

Placement Rate (% employed at exit) 70% 80%

Credential Rate (% trained in voc ed who earn a credential) 100% NA

Average Wage at Placement $14.24 NA

Dislocated Workers (Regular & Discretionary)

Registered 42 53

Placement Rate (% employed at exit) 73% 88%

Credential Rate (% trained in voc ed who earn a credential) 100% NA

Average Wage at Placement $18.77 NA

Youth

Registered 31 33

Placement Rate (% of youth employed or in post sec ed) 78% 58%

Credential Rate (% youth who achieved a HSD or GED) 67% NA

Average Wage at Placement $11.17 NA

Participants at Local Community Colleges

17 - 18 Students (YTD) 16 - 17 Students

Big Bend

WVC WVC Omak

Big Bend WVC WVC Omak

Health Care 9 18 16 5 17 16

Office 8 7 1 5 13 1

Industrial & Technical 15 17 2 25 23 0

Other 1 0 1 0 0 3