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UNION COUNTYWorkforce Investment Board2012-2013AnnualReport
Index PageDepartment of Economic DevelopmentUnion County Workforce Investment Board10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 4th FloorElizabeth, New Jersey 07207Phone: (908) 527-4195Fax: (908) 659-7406www.ucnj.org/wibP1P2P3P4P5P6P7P 8-9P 10-11P 12-14P 152012-13 Annual ReportThe UCWIB Team MessageThe UCWIB TeamCounty AdministrationBoard of Directors – The Private SectorBoard of DirectorsProgram StandardsProgram ServicesFunded ProgramsWIA Common MeasuresWFNJ Participation RateUnion County Key Growth SectorsExecutive Summary of the WIB Master Budget
1The Union County Workforce Investment Board and theUnion County One Stop Career Center faced many headwindsin program year 2012-2013. In addition to the labor demands ofmaintaining an outstanding performance track in exceeding theWorkforce Investment Act’s Common Measures, the UCWIB teamsurpassed the state’s average Participation Rate with respect toWorkFirst New Jersey programs.The County of Union was impacted by Hurricane Sandy inOctober of 2012. In response, the UCWIB team successfullyapplied for and received National Emergency Grant (NEG) fundsto develop and implement a countywide municipal clean-upeffort. The NEG initiative created new jobs in the areas of debrisremoval and hurricane relief resource management.Finally, the UCWIB team successfully immersed itself in thecompletion of the State Employment & Training Commission’s 15Point Recertification Application. Upon completion of therecertification process, the UCWIB team shall have a strategicdirection in which to forge ahead. The 2013-2014 program yearpromises to become a transformative opportunity for the UnionCounty Workforce delivery system.2012-13 Annual ReportThe UCWIB Team Message
County AdministrationSergio Granados, Freeholder LiaisonAlfred J. Faella, County ManagerWilliam Reyes, Jr., Deputy County Manager &Director Department of Economic DevelopmentFrank Guzzo, Director, Department of Human ServicesMaryAnn Anderson, One Stop Operations ManagerAntonio Rivera, MSW, Director, Workforce Investment BoardPhil Kandl, Senior PlannerLisa Bonanno, Employment SpecialistGina Tuesta, Clerk22012-13 Annual ReportThe UCWIB Team
3Workforce Investment Board of Directors – The Private SectorGlenn Nacion, WIB Chairman, Trinitas Regional Medical CenterCarlos Valdes, WIB Vice Chairman, ComcastErich Peter, WIB Secretary, Union County Economic Development Corp.Gary Alessio, Print TechElizabeth Bennett, Evergreen Partners, Inc.Mark Bocchieri, Verizon New JerseyJames R. Brady, The Savor Group, LLCRoberto Camacho, Investors BankRichard Capac, Leaf Group, LLCMonica Chenault-Kilgore, The Chenault Group, Inc.Alberto Goncalves, GS Developers, LLCDonna A. Dedinsky, Wakefern Food CorporationJuan Carlos Dominguez, JJJ DistributorsGloria Durham, Genesis Healthcare SolutionsEugenia Hamlett, Hamlett Management, LLCEileen Leahey, PSE&GAnadir Liranzo, Omega Maintenance CorporationKevin Lynott, Elizabethtown Gas An AGL Resources CompanyKim McConnell, The McConnell Leadership GroupSandy McLachlan, Phillips66 Bayway RefineryChristopher Morreale, FedExStan Robinson, Jr., SHR Marketing, LLC2012-13 Annual ReportThe UCWIB Team
Workforce Investment Board of DirectorsJohn Perry, Council on Airport OpportunitiesNoel Christmas, Utilities Workers Union of America, Local 601Gary Pfarr, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 102Anna Belin-Pyles, Plainfield Public SchoolsPamela Capaci, HSAC Chair, Prevention LinksPeter Capodice, Union County Vocational Technical SchoolsPhillip Connelly, Kean UniversityDr. Margaret McMenamin, Union County CollegeKathleen Serafino, Union County Superintendent of SchoolsPat Dobson, State of New Jersey, Employment ServiceCharles Gillon, County of Union, Division of Social ServicesMyrna Pinkney, State of New Jersey, Division of VocationalRehabilitation Services42012-13 Annual ReportThe UCWIB Team
The Union County Workforce Investment Board will use any and all criteriaestablished by the State Employment and Training Commission regarding skill leveland competency guidelines to be used as a basis for the selection of skill trainingprograms and competency curriculum in the local areas. The Union County Workforce Investment Board shall align its workforcedevelopment strategy to mirror the core values outlined within New Jersey’s UnifiedWorkforce Investment Plan. The core values include: (i) driving investments based on industry needs; (ii) meetingjob seekers where they are; (iii) equipping the workforce for employment; and (iv)increasing system accountability. The intent of the Union County Workforce Investment Board in mirroring NewJersey’s Unified Workforce Investment Plan is to synchronize investment efforts in thedevelopment of a strong, talented and globally competitive labor force. The desiredoutcome of these strategic investments is to help Union County residents findemployment within the seven key growth sectors in New Jersey. The seven key growth sectors within the State of New Jersey include (i) health care,(ii) life sciences, (iii) financial services, (iv) advanced manufacturing, (v)transportation, logistics & distribution, (vi) technology & entrepreneurship, (vii) andretail, hospitality & tourism.52012-13 Annual ReportProgram Standards
Workforce Investment Act ProgramsYouth ProgramsOccupational TrainingOn-the-Job TrainingWorkFirst New Jersey ProgramsCommunity Work ExperienceCommunity Work Experience & EducationJob Search & Job ReadinessWorkforce Investment Act Title II - Adult LiteracyAdult Basic EducationEnglish as a Second LanguageCivicsNational Emergency Grant – Hurricane SandyMunicipal Cleanup & Hurricane Relief Resource Management62012-13 Annual ReportProgram Services
PY 2012 WIA Youth Program AwardsBorough of RoselleBrand New DayCity of ElizabethClark Board of EducationPlainfield Board of EducationUrban League of Union CountyVenture & VentureWorkforce AdvantagePY 2012 WorkFirst New Jersey Program AwardsB&M Consultants, Inc.Union County CollegeUrban League of Union County. Inc.Venture & Venture, Inc.Workforce AdvantageYWCA of Central New Jersey 144,000.00 51,000.00 60,000.00 25,500.00 30,000.00 72,000.00 96,000.00 151,000.00 629,500.00 170,500.00 318,200.00 124,600.00 27,000.00 442,350.00 169,900.00 1,252,550.0072012-13 Annual ReportFunded Programs
WIA Common Measures Please refer to Chart 1 The Workforce Investment Act was designed to provide employmentand training services to youth, adults and dislocated workers The Common Measures are the performance indicators evaluated by theUS Department of Labor under the Workforce Investment Act The Common Measures evaluate the effectiveness of the One StopCareer Center as it relates to job placement, job retention, jobpreparation, occupational training and educational services The Common Measures evaluate workforce development programs foryouth aged 14-21, adults and dislocated workers The Union County One Stop Career Center exceeds the state average inperformance82012-13 Annual ReportUnion County’s Performance Exceeds the State Average!
WIA Common Measures2012-13 Annual ReportUnion County’s Performance Exceeds the State Average!9Chart 1
WFNJ Participation Rate Please refer to Chart 2 The WorkFirst New Jersey (WFNJ) programs are designed to provide NewJersey residents living in poverty with opportunities to bridge their skillsgaps, engage in occupational training opportunities and secureunsubsidized employment WorkFirst New Jersey emphasizes personal responsibility and offers clientsthe opportunity to become self-sufficient members of the community Program 1 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) providescash assistance to families with children under 18 years of age whetherheaded by a single adult or couple Program 2 - General Assistance (GA) provides cash assistance to singleadults and couples age 18 and older, without children The Union County One Stop Career Center exceeds the state average inperformance102012-13 Annual ReportUnion County’s Performance Exceeds the State Average!
WFNJ Participation Rate2012-13 Annual ReportUnion County’s Performance Exceeds the State Average!11Chart 2
Union County – Key Growth Sectors The Key Growth Sectors indentified by the New Jersey State Employment& Training Commission have been prioritized in Union County in synchronywith available local data. Construction – Retail, Hospitality & Tourism – Health Care – Transportation,Logistics & Distribution are the PRIMARY LOCAL GROWTH SECTORS asavailable data demonstrates significant job growth. The Financial Services sector, while a key growth sector statewide, showsminimal job enhancement opportunity within Union County. Hence, it hasbeen classified as a SECONDARY GROWTH SECTOR. Advanced Manufacturing – Technology & Entrepreneurship – LifeSciences are classified as TERTIARY GROWTH SECTORS as they show nosignificant growth within the boundaries of Union County. Allocating training funds in support of key growth sectors is the mandateof the Union County Workforce Investment Board of Directors.12 It is imperative to note that 2/3 of Union County residents work outside ofthe boundaries of Union County, according to the 2010 Census data.2012-13 Annual Report Please refer to Charts 3 & 4
2012-13 Annual ReportSource: NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development LaborMarket and Demographic Research - Occupational and Demographic Research13Chart 3
2012-13 Annual ReportSource: NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development LaborMarket and Demographic Research - Occupational and Demographic Research14Chart 4
tional Emergency GrantHurricane Sandy NEGWorkFirst New JerseyTANF - Temporary Assistance to Need FamiliesTANF Work VerificationCAVP - Career Advancement Voucher ProgramGA - General AssistanceSNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramGA/SNAPOther State Funds:Workforce Development Partnership ProgramWorkforce Learning LinkTOTAL PY 2012 -13 Annual ReportWorkforce Investment ActWIA/Federal Funds:AdultYouthDislocated Worker
Christopher HudakChairmanBruce H. BergenLinda CarterBette Jane KowalskiMohamed S. JallohVice ChairmanAngel G. EstradaAlexander MirabellaSergio GranadosVernell WrightAlfred J. FaellaCounty ManagerWilliam Reyes, Jr.Deputy County ManagerJames E. PellettiereClerk of the Boardon the web atwww.ucnj.orgUnion CountyWe’re Connected to You!toll-free county information(877) 424-12342012-13 Annual ReportUnion County Workforce Investment BoardThe Union County Board ofChosen Freeholders
Antonio Rivera, MSW, Director, Workforce Investment Board Phil Kandl, Senior Planner Lisa Bonanno, Employment Specialist Gina Tuesta, Clerk 2012-13 Annual Report 2. . Phillip Connelly, Kean University Dr. Margaret McMenamin, Union County College Kathleen Serafino, Union County Superintendent of Schools .
