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Meeting Name: L.A. County Workforce Development Board Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/10/2017 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 1st Floor Collaboration Room WDACS - County of Los Angeles 3175 W. Sixth Street Los Angeles, CA 90020
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11-0063 1  Set MatterConflict of Interest: Members shall abide by conflict of interest requirements outlined in WIOA Section 107(h) which states a member of a local board, or a member of a standing committee, may not vote on a matter under consideration by the local board (1) regarding the provision of services by such member represents; or (2) that would provide a direct financial benefit to such member of the immediate family of such member.   Not available Not available
12-1267 1  PresentationTHE WDB INNOVATION FUND PROPOSED FUNDING OF $150K FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING PRE-APPRENTICESHIP/APPRENTICESHIP PILOT PROJECT Presenter: Martha Molina-Aviles, Program Manager, WDB Summary: This item presents for review and approval, and any other action deemed necessary, the WDB Innovation Fund proposed funding of $150,000 from the Innovation Fund to set up a pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship pilot in the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing sector. WDACS will work with SouthBay Workforce Development Board to identify and secure employers, industry association(s), education, and Economic & Workforce Development partners to pilot an industry recognized apprenticeship program that leads to employment in the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing sector. The $150K in Innovation Funds will augment other County funds and will be used for qualifying expenditures, i.e. training costs that directly support participants involved in this program.   Not available Not available
12-1266 11. AdministrativeDRAFT MINUTES OF THE L.A. COUNTY WDB MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 2017 Presenter: Erick Verduzco-Vega, Chair, L.A. County WDB Summary: This item presents for approval, and any other action deemed necessary, the DRAFT Minutes of the L.A. County WDB Special Meeting held on January 27, 2017.   Not available Not available
12-1268 12. RecommendationDELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE L.A. COUNTY'S WIOA MOU PHASE II AMENDMENT Presenter: Martha Molina-Aviles, Program Manager, WDACS Summary: This item presents for review and approval, and any other action deemed necessary, delegated authority for the WDB Chair or designee to sign the amendment of the WIOA MOU Phase II of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board for Program Years 2017-2020.   Not available Not available
12-1269 13. RecommendationFY 2017-18 L.A. COUNTY WORKFORCE PROGRAMS EXPENDITURE REPORT (THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018) Presenter: Alfred Beyruti, Budget Officer, WDACS Summary: This item presents for review and approval, and any other action deemed necessary, the FY 2017-18 L.A. County Workforce Programs Expenditure Report through June 30, 2018.   Not available Not available
12-1270 14. RecommendationFY 2017-18 L.A. COUNTY WORKFORCE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT (THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018) Presenter: Jose Rivas, Human Services Administrator III, WDACS Summary: This item presents for review and approval, and any other actions deemed necessary, the FY 2017-18 L.A. County Workforce System Performance Report from July 01, 2017 through June 30, 2018.   Not available Not available
12-1271 15. RecommendationPROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR THE INNOVATION FUND WITHIN THE FY 2017-18 L.A. COUNTY WORKFORCE PROGRAMS BUDGET Presenter: Josie Marquez, Assistant Director, WDACS Summary: This item presents for discussion, and any other action deemed necessary, a proposed framework for the Innovation Fund to be included in the FY 2017-18 L.A. County Workforce Programs Budget to support WDB-directed pilot programs and related initiatives.   Not available Not available
12-1639 16. RecommendationSTANDING COMMITTEES ON BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AND CAREER PATHWAYS AND EDUCATION Presenter: Josie Marquez, Assistant Director, WDACS Summary: This item presents for discussion, and any other action deemed necessary, the formation of two Standing Committees on Business Engagement and Career Pathways and Education to provide input and support to the WDACS Business Services division and provide more focus on the needs of business, as stated in the Local Plan.   Not available Not available
12-1273 11. RecommendationSELECTION OF AJCC OPERATORS Presenter: Josie Marquez, Assistant Director, WDACS Summary: This item presents for information and discussion the role of the WDB in the selection process for AJCCs, including limitations and possible areas of engagement in the County’s Request for Proposals (RFP) and evaluation process.   Not available Not available
12-1272 12. RecommendationUPCOMING WDB MEETINGS & CONFERENCES WDB MEETINGS April 28, 2017: Special WDB Meeting Venue TBD June 7, 2017: Quarterly WDB Meeting Venue TBD CONFERENCES & EVENTS March 21-23, 2017: California Federation of Labor - Building Workforce Partnerships Costa Mesa, CA March 25-28, 2017: NAWB Forum 2017 Washington Hilton, Washington D.C. May 10-12, 2017: CWA WORKCON 2017 (formerly CWA Spring Conference) Garden Grove, CA   Not available Not available