Room 103 Rich Hall Oswego State

‘The Partners’ Roundtable shall focus on services to customers that would reduce duplication and save money that could be reinvested into the system; identify and implement “best practice” customer service strategies to universal population; oversee public relations for the partners; and annually negotiate and prepare the MOU and cost allocation plan among the partners.’

Minutes

Present: Gregg Heffner, Chris Weaver, Paul Kurtzman, Diane Cooper-Currier, Cynthia Garrett, Juanita Perez Williams Staff: Jeff Grimshaw, Nick Della Penna

Gregg Heffner called the meeting to order.

Agenda Items

1) Approval of August 17, 2011 Minutes

Paul Kurtzman moved to approve the minutes. Diane Cooper-Currier seconded. The minutes were approved.

2) Goals and Objectives Review- Chris

· WIA Reauthorization continues to be debated at the federal level. At best, level funding is anticipated creating concerns for the One Stop System.

· NYS released the Common Measure (Federal) and System Improvement Indicator (NYS) goals for program year 2011 (7/1/11 – 6/30/12). The Common Measures remained the same; the System Improvement Indicators have some changes.

· Rapid Response services were provided to employees laid off at Oswego Hospital on 9/9, and to employees laid off at Birdseye on 10/5, 10/6, 10/7. A job fair is planned for Birdseye employees on site at the plant on 10/27/11.

· Working with the Job Placement Network to sponsor a “Disability Mentoring Day” on 10/27/11.

· Working with Constellation to schedule an employer forum highlighting the jobs/career ladders available at Constellation. Waiting for Constellation to provide a date for the event.

· Relooking at the Metrix system and how best to use the system to respond to local employment needs.

· Continuing to work with Cayuga Community College to develop slots for a transitional employment program. Anticipated placement dates were moved to November/December 2011. Also working with North Country Restorations and Design Concepts on transitional employment opportunities.

· Continuing to work in collaboration with the Oswego Public Library to develop workshops and computer classes specific to the needs of Oswego County residents.

· Working with OCO to promote the National Work Readiness Credential (NWRC) and on a 2^nd application for the JART program.

3) One-Stop Center Activity Report- Chris

Chris reviewed the One-Stop Center activity report for PY’11. The number of participants with each partner agency is down from previous years, reflecting our limited funding.

4) PY’11 Training Plan Update- Chris

Chris reviewed our training activity versus our planned allocation of training funds for the 1^st quarter of PY’11. We have issued 38 ITA’s thus far (vs. our target of 49 for the entire year). We are also ahead of pace on OJT’s and Customized Training. We conducted a large (32 employees) customized training program with Pathfinder Bank.

5) MOU Year 8, 9, 10, 11 – Nick, Chris

Nick stated that he has a new contact for ACCES VR (VESID) who is looking into the MOU’s for years 8 & 9.

Chris Weaver reported that NYSDOL is reverting back to original methodology of how MOU’s are agreed upon with the Partners. Therefore, the methodology the partners agreed to for the Years 10 and 11 is not acceptable. NYSDOL is also suggesting that the Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) is removed from the MOU, and instead addressed through space lease agreements. Chris will send out the guidance originally issued on developing MOU’s (provided by NYSDOL/NYATEP). She will also send out a sample MOU that NYS DOL found acceptable. Partners to review and forward any questions or concerns to Chris. Topic will be included on the next Partners agenda for further discussion after everyone has an opportunity to review these materials.

6) Career Ladder Map Website – Thad Mantaro

Thad stated that we are continuing to work with the SUNY Oswego Graphic Design Dept. students to help us with the re-design of the site. We have also begun working with a separate group from Oswego County BOCES.

7) Strategic Planning- Jeff Grimshaw

Jeff reported that nine Full Board members have completed the survey that was requested at the September Full Board meeting. So far, there has been a heavy emphasis on the need to increase the marketing of the system, better collaboration with other agencies and organizations in the community, and the creation of a Speaker’s Bureau and “Parade of Businesses” to make youth aware of the opportunities within the county. Four Full Board members have volunteered to work on the marketing committee.

8) Next Meeting Date- February 29, 2012 (tentative)