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: Chris Weaver, Duane Watson, Colleen McBride, Diane Cooper-Currier, Paul Kurtzman Staff: Nick Della Penna

Agenda Items

1) Approval of February 10, 2010 Minutes

Colleen McBride moved to approve the minutes. Paul Kurtzman seconded. The minutes were approved.

2) Goals and Objectives Review- Chris

· Training dollars in the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs are fully committed through 6/30/10. The Youth program has approximately $80,000 remaining.

· There is currently no funding for a summer work program. Awaiting information on a State TANF Bill and a Federal Jobs Bill to see if funding will be available.

· 5 individuals have been hired by OCO through the Transitional Employment Program – 4 additional placements are pending..

· Continue to market and promote the Wage Subsidy and Green Jobs programs to employers. 21 individuals (14 with subsidies) have been placed through the Wage Subsidy program; 3 individuals have been placed through the green jobs program.

· The One Stop hosted a recruitment for OCO’s JART program in February 2010 – approximately 28 people attended. JART prepares food stamp recipients for employment.

· Exploring the possibility of offering a Transitional Employment program with Cayuga Community College.

· Extended the contracts to provide computer classes through 6/11/10.

· The workshop group is planning for two events: 1) to tie in with the Job Placement Networks “Tools of Trade” conference, 2) the third annual Union/Apprenticeship employer forum which is now targeted for fall of 2010.

Goals/Objectives:

-Continue to work with OCO on implementation of the Transitional Employment Program – develop a report to determine return on investment.

-Explore possibility of a Transitional Employment Program with CCC.

-Continue to market and promote the Wage Subsidy and Green Jobs programs.

--Prepare for “Tools of the Trade” and the Apprenticeship Employer Forum.

3) One-Stop Center Activity Report- Chris

Chris reviewed the One-Stop Center activity report for the 1^st three quarters of PY’09. BOCES continues to receive the most WIA and Trade Act dollars ($375,000) of the total ($414,000) spent and obligated with the partners. Of the 124 people enrolled via partner programs, 111 participated through BOCES and 11 are enrolled at Cayuga Community College.

Chris has added a new line to the report to capture the amount of activity contracted through proprietary schools. Y-T-D we have had 54 people served and paid out $179,000 to these schools. Paul Kurtzman suggested that we drop this line below the original data table.

4) Elevate America/HIRE Now- Chris.

The Elevated America program, a partnership between Microsoft and NYSDOL, has been launched. The program provides vouchers for individuals and businesses to train people in Microsoft Business and IT products. Vouchers are also available to cover the testing fees for individuals to receive certification in the business products (e.g. Word, Access, Excel). The training vouchers are good for one year, but must be accessed by 6/24/10. The testing vouchers must be used by 6/24/10. Vouchers are being distributed through the One Stop Center.

HIRE NOW is a federal program that has been launched to offers tax incentives to businesses who hire the long-term unemployed individuals (defined as those unemployed at least 60 days). Hiring must occur between February 3, 2010 and January 31, 2011.

5) PY’10 Allocation Update- Chris

Chris informed the partners that the projected allocation for next year has been reduced from $1.3 million to $1.1 million. The actual reduction is even more drastic because we have had $2.5-3.0 million available the past two years, due to the incentive award and the Stimulus money. Chris indicated that expenditures with the partners will be reduced significantly next year.

6) MOU Year 8, 9 – Nick, Chris

All of the partners have signed the Year 8 MOU except for VESID. Duane will follow-up and check the status of their review/signature.

Chris presented the final Cost Allocation Plan, Reconciliation and Partner Balances. Colleen McBride mad a motion to accept these reports, as presented. Diane Cooper-Currier seconded. The motion passed. Dr. Camerino and Dr. Larson will have to approve via email before it is finalized.

7) Career Ladder Map Website – Nick

Nick reviewed the initial 2010 tracking report to see who is visiting the site. The report covers the 1st quarter of 2010. The Business Development Committee has suggested that we set goals for the amount of visitors to the site. We will be discussing this over the next few weeks.

8) Next Meeting Date- August 4, 2010