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Workforce Investment Board MeetingPacific Retirement Services Third Floor, Washington Room 1 W. Main St., MedfordJanuary 12, 2015 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Video/Phone Conference access: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/565797733. Please activate (share) your webcam & selectyour audio preference. 1) Telephone (1-571-317-3122; access code: 565-797-733.(normal long distance charges will apply); 2) Or, usecomputer microphone &speakers(headset is required, or use mute to avoid reverb).Agenda1. Welcome & Introductions (3m)Jessica Gomez2. Consent Agenda- Action Item (2m)Jessica Approval of Minutes - July 14, 2014 & September 8, 2014 &November 10, 2014 Regional Solutions - Rogue Advantage Proposal Approval 3. Guide, Inform & Lead Strategic PartnershipsNational Coordination (1m)Jim U.S. Department of Labor - WIOA Regulations Delayed 2015 NAWB Summit http://www.nawb.org/forum/default.aspState Coordination (1m) Transition of Governor's Workforce Policy Advisor Jim, JessicaRegional Coordination Governance Changes (45m)Jim, Jessica The Job Council - Intergovernmental Government Agreement Termination Procurement for WorkSource Oregon Center - WIOA & DHS Service ProviderInformation Session, Request for Proposal, Bidders Conference, Selection Process / Committee Jackson & Josephine Counties - New Intergovernmental Agreement for WIOA Upcoming Workforce Board Composition Changes New RWP Website & Logo Options (15m)Graham Hetland4. Strategic Plan Implementation & Workforce / Education System TransformationCertified Work Ready Communities National Career Readiness Certificate (5m) Goals, Update, Coordination Documents AttachedAurora King
RWP Agenda January 12, 2015Page 2Sector Strategies Update on January 6th Healthcare Legislative Event (15-20m)Jim Fong, Tamara Nordin,Brent Kell, Gregg EdwardsSystems Innovation Southern Oregon Success (Youth) Pharr, Texas- Early College High School Model (15-20m)Scott Perry, Brian ShumateScott & Brian will report out on a recent second site visit they attendedalong with officials from the Oregon Department of Education Careers in Gear (15-20m) Stacie Grier - College DreamsUpdate on this year's efforts & investment/sponsorship coordination Declaration of Cooperation Signing with Governor Kitzhaber (5m)Jim5. Other BusinessJessica6. AdjournJessicaAuxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please contact Tami Allison at (541)776-5100(Voice/TDD) at least 48 hours in advance of meeting to allow sufficient time to arrange for auxiliary aid.100 E. Main St., Suite A Medford, OR 97501 (541) 776-5100
MINUTESROGUE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIPJuly 14, 2014SOU/RCC Higher Education Center, Rooms 127/129101 S Bartlett, Medford OregonMEMBERS PRESENT:Jessica Gomez, Brent Kell, Pete Karpa, Tanya Haakinson, Nikki Jones, Ron Fox, Doug Mares, Gregg Edwards,Don Skundrick, Michael Kidwell, Jim Pfarrer, James Klein, Tolga Latif*, Michelle Robison*,Michael Donnelly** via phoneQUORUM PRESENT: YesOTHERS ATTENDING:Sustainable Valley Technology Group: Heather StaffordOregon Employment Department: Kim Parker, Gail Gasso, Guy Tauer, Ainoura OussenbecRogue Community College: Bill JironDepartment of Human Services: Melissa WolffAbdill Career College: Ki, Randy RameyCollege Dreams: Sabrina MillerThe Job Council: Jim Fong, Tami Allison, Aurora King, Sherri Stratton, Sherri Emitte, Ken HeindsmannAll meetings of the Rogue Workforce Partnership are recorded should reference be desired in addition to the minutes.1) CALL TO ORDER:The RWP meeting was called to order by Chair, Jessica Gomez at 7:32 am. Introductions were made.2) CONSENT AGENDA :NIKKI JONES MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION WAS SECONDEDBY TANYA HAAKINSON AND WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.3) GUIDE, INFORM & LEAD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPSState Coordination- Action ItemGovernance Transition Plan - Jim reviewed the draft Governance Transition Plan that has beensubmitted to the Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. Jessicaindicated that we want to go with the least disruptive scenario to start, and then fine tune andimprove functionality along the way. "Long term the goal is to create a structure that can measure andtrack the cost effectiveness of the entire system", stated Jessica.JAMES KLEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT GOVERNANCE TRANSITION PLAN AS SUBMITTED TOOREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.THE MOTION WAS SECONDEDBY RON FOX AND WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.Federal Coordination
RWP Meeting MinutesJuly 14, 2014Page 2Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Jim reported that in late June, theSenate passed the WIOA and just last week it was passed by the House. New regulations will beforthcoming from Department of Labor (DOL). "This reaffirms a bipartisan sensibility to invest in thepublic workforce system. It also cleans up a number of programmatic misalignments and alsostreamlines the workforce investment board", stated Jim.4) STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION & WORKFORCE/EDUCATION SYSTEM TRANFORMATIONSector StrategiesCode Oregon LaunchThis brief was mis-identified as an action brief. The brief is information only.Documents were provided to the group giving background on an innovative partnership withTreehouse, a well-known provider of on-line computer programming training services. Jim reportedthat WorkSystems, Inc., the Local Workforce Investment Board serving the Portland Metro area, hasjust launched this initiative. Jim indicated that we have 75 slots for our region and we want to offer itbroadly to WorkSource Oregon/Job Council OneStop Centers.Discussion took place on the plan to disseminate this initiative to local business. Aurora indicated thatthere will be an application process, will probably require NCRC, review the person's participation,require foundational skills, etc. "Screenings not yet developed will be in place", Aurora stated. Jimstated that we are reconvening the E-Commerce/IT Group and this will be discussed with them as well.Ron Fox indicated that SOREDI could probably "push this out" to some businesses.Certified Work Ready CommunitiesNational Career Readiness Certificate Goals & Local Plan Modification - Action ItemJessica reviewed the information with the group and stated that we need to come up with creativeways to meet the new goal and will need everyone's help. Some strategies being reviewed to help withthis endeavor is to penetrate the high schools, partner with DHS, OED, Corrections and businesses.Aurora King has volunteered to step up to the challenge of leading this charge and will be puttingtogether a marketing campaign to demonstrate the value.Jessica indicated that we were going to ask the RWP for their approval of the PY 2013 Local PlanModification - NCRC and Letters of support goals; however, the decision was made late yesterday towait and develop a plan to bring back for approval.Discussion took place on what is being seen from both employers and job seekers regarding theirexperience with NCRC. Nikki indicated that she has no employers asking for it. Gregg indicated thatASANTE has identified jobs that are most appropriate to have the NCRC and they are finding that jobseekers not coming in with at least a baseline of skills is making it more difficult to move employeesforward. "ASANTE has indicated a preference for all the jobs identified - it makes a difference inpreparing employees for a future in healthcare", Gregg stated. Gregg also stated that the NCRC hasbeen validated thousands of times; however we need to know more about what the NCRC really is.The suggestion was made to have a couple of local businesses identified to be profiled. Jessicaindicated that it is important to get the proctoring moved on site to provide as a resource to existingemployees.The RVWDC is a private/public partnership which addresses the employment needs of Jackson and Josephine Counties100 E. Main Street, Suite A Medford, OR 97501 (541) 776-5100
RWP Meeting MinutesJuly 14, 2014Page 2Mike Donnelly asked Aurora to connect with him after the meeting to set up a pilot program withCarestream and the staffing agency they use.Doug Mares also indicated that DHS will work to get this included for Department of Human Servicesclients.Brent Kell from Valley Immediate Care indicated that he would also be interested in using NCRC withnew hires.Systems InnovationForum on the Future of WorkSource- Kim Parker from OED reviewed the findings from the statewideforums. the highest investment priority experienced statewide was for more work-site based training.Energy is being put into implementing these priorities and better brand and promotion of WorkSoureOregon. New processes have been implemented around job postings and customized recruitment.forums new processes have been implemented around job postings and customized recruitment.More of a One-Stop for employers is also being created.Medford One-Stop Facilities Co-Location & Our Program Investment Strategy- the group broke outinto small work groups to discuss employers desired allocation of resources.5) MEETING TIMESJessica indicated that we will need to move these meetings to later in the day. A doodle poll will be sentout in the hopes of arriving at a new time by fall.6) AJOURNWith no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.Respectfully Submitted,Tami AllisonExecutive Team Coordinator/tkaAPPROVED:ChairDateThe RVWDC is a private/public partnership which addresses the employment needs of Jackson and Josephine Counties100 E. Main Street, Suite A Medford, OR 97501 (541) 776-5100
MINUTESROGUE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIPSeptember 8, 2014SOU/RCC Higher Education Center, Rooms 127/129101 S Bartlett, Medford OregonMEMBERS PRESENT:Brent Kell, Tanya Haakinson, Nikki Jones, Don Skundrick, Michael Donnelly*, Jon Flegel*, John Higgins*,Tamara Nordin, Scott Perry* via phoneQUORUM PRESENT: NoOTHERS ATTENDING:Sustainable Valley Technology Group: Heather StaffordGovernor's Regional Solutions Team: Jeff GriffinOregon Employment Department: Gail Gasso, Guy Tauer, Ainoura OussenbecDepartment of Human Services: Melissa WolffSouthern Oregon Goodwill Industries: Shae JohnsCity of Eagle Point: Jonathan BildenJunior Achievement & College Dreams: Stacie GrierEaster Seals: Diane LeivaGrants Pass High School: John YoungAshland High School: Michelle ZundelThe Job Council: Jim Fong, Tami Allison, Aurora King, Sherri Emitte, Graham HetlandAll meetings of the Rogue Workforce Partnership are recorded should reference be desired in addition to the minutes.1) CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS:The RWP meeting was called to order by Tamara Nordin at 7:32 am. Both Chair and Vice-Chair wereabsent from today's meeting. Introductions were made.2) NEW MEMBERS:Jim indicated that in August the following individuals were appointed to the Rogue Workforce Partnershipby Josephine and Jackson County Boards of County Commissioners:Jon Flegel, Assistant Business Manager - Labor Union 659Teresa Sayre, Superintendent - Phoenix/Talent School DistrictJohn Higgins, Superintendent - Grants Pass School District #7The following individuals were reappointed to the Rogue Workforce Partnership by Josephine and JacksonCounty Boards of County Commissioners:Chris Cahill , Technical Director - Hunter CommunicationsWes Brain, Retired - Southern Oregon Labor Council
RWP Meeting MinutesSeptember 8, 20143) APPROVAL OF MINUTESDue to not having a quorum, approval of the July 14, 2014 minutes were deferred to the next meeting.4) STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION & WORKFORCE/EDUCATION SYSTEM TRANFORMATIONCertified Work Ready Communities discussing the development of a crosswalk for those who have taken NCRC and Compass in conversation with Jackson County Work Center to proctor the NCRC Conversation with Gregg Edwards of ASANTE to use NCRC in professional development with the help of Nikki Jones, was able to look at success of MasterBrands Adding an NCRC day at The Job Council Leadership team in conversations about profiling businesses, and partnering with the State formarketing of NCRC Josephine County Library interested in setting up an NCRC proctoring site Response from site selectors very positive Met with DHS and their case managers to share information about the NCRC and how we canbe more effective in reaching their populations as wellOne-Stop ServicesJim gave an update on the One-Stop services provided to Rough & Ready Lumber Mill and KathreinScala plant. Jim reported that Rough & Ready will have a total of 65 employees, 35 of which wereprevious employees.Local Rapid Response staff will remain in touch with Kathrein Scala's executive team and will provide amore formal Trace Act Information Session (TAIS) when the actual closure date(s) are communicated.The TAIS will initiate the paperwork and affected employee registration phase of the TAA, which willconnect the affected employees with TAA staff and program/benefit procedures. WSO staff will also beon hand at the subsequent session(s) to answer questions regarding local services and programs.Southern Oregon SuccessRegional Career Related Learning Program & CRLE/STEM- Web Connections PlatformJim introduced John Young of Grants Pass High School. Discussion began regarding the gap betweenwhat kids experience in school and in the world of work and how to fill that gap. John indicated thathigh school should be preparing students for career development and we need to structure andcoordinate a program that is easy for business to participate.Jim directed the group to the handout in today's meeting packet entitled, "Career Related LearningExperiences Toolkit" which also describes what John is talking about.Six schools have been identified and in November the schools will be pooled and MOU's will bedeveloped. John indicated that there will be a single point of contact in the schools, monthly meetingswill be held, and there will be expectations of basic accountability and follow through.The RVWDC is a private/public partnership which addresses the employment needs of Jackson and Josephine Counties100 E. Main Street, Suite A Medford, OR 97501 (541) 776-5100
RWP Meeting MinutesSeptember 8, 2014Industry Tours - Ashland High School & College DreamsMichelle Zundel, Ashland High School Principal was also in attendance and thanked Jim for introducingteachers to businesses that they were not aware existed in the recent industry tours taken. "Thingsstarted happening quickly due to the connecting of teachers and businesses", Michelle stated. Michelleinvited anyone to take a tour of Ashland High School. Benefits of the industry tour are:Mail Tribune - networking and have links to school paperAshland Community Hospital - internships developedManufacturing field trips are being plannedStacie Grier, Junior Achievement and College dreams reported that 32 students (9th grade to justgraduating) were identified with an interest in manufacturing and were invited on a high techmanufacturing tour that included Oregon Swiss Precision, Linx Technologies, Erickson Aircrane, andQuantum Innovations. "We learned that the schools are hungry for a tool box of resources for careerrelated learning," Stacie stated.Heather Stafford talked about BASE Camp and piloting it in Jackson and Josephine Counties with abouteight schools. An event sponsored by a grant received by the Medford Rotary, is taking placeNovember 21, 2014 where individuals will compete for scholarship prizes. Heather stated that the IBMgrant was also received and they will be coming down in the near future to show us the SME toolkit.Scott Perry added the importance of mentioning the PSET group that provides supports to students aswell through liaisons in the schools who can help develop the system.Southern Oregon Wine Growers AssociationJim reported that we were approached by the Governor's office regarding the Wine GrowersAssociation and their workforce needs. Meetings have taken place to discuss the issues.Regional Solutions ProposalInformation was presented on the Rogue Advantage Proposal developed in partnership by SOREDI,Sustainable Valley Technology Group, the Governor's Regional Solution Center and RWP staff andbeing submitted to the Regional Solutions Advisory Committee for their consideration.Jim indicated that the original intent was to ask the RWP recommend that the Rogue Advantageproposal be funded through Regional Solutions, and to anticipate that a Summer Youth Program befunded through other state funding streams. Due to the lack of a quorum, there was not a formal vote,but all members in attendance agreed with this position.The RVWDC is a private/public partnership which addresses the employment needs of Jackson and Josephine Counties100 E. Main Street, Suite A Medford, OR 97501 (541) 776-5100
RWP Meeting MinutesSeptember 8, 20145) GUIDE, INFORM & LEAD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPSFederal CoordinationJim called attention to the draft letter in today's packet to the legislators thanking them for their efforts inpassing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Jessica Gomez will be signing the letter to send off.State CoordinationJim gave a very brief update indicating that there will now be a total of nine workforce boards in the state.Regional CoordinationJim introduced Graham Hetland and presented a homepage mockup. The recommendation is to form asmall workgroup to assist us in developing the website as well as the business engagement piece. Grahamtalked a little about the process and indicated that the audience is primarily business and educationpartners.Tami will send out an email to the WIB asking for participants for the workgroup.6) AJOURNWith no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.Respectfully Submitted,Tami AllisonExecutive Team Coordinator/tkaAPPROVED:ChairDateThe RVWDC is a private/public partnership which addresses the employment needs of Jackson and Josephine Counties100 E. Main Street, Suite A Medford, OR 97501 (541) 776-5100
MINUTESROGUE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIPNovember 10, 2014SOU/RCC Higher Education Center, Rooms 127/129101 S Bartlett, Medford OregonMEMBERS PRESENT:Michael Donnelly*, Gregg Edwards, Jon Flegel, John Higgins, Pete Karpa, Michael Kidwell, Tamara Nordin,Scott Perry, Teresa Sayre, Lyndell Smith* via phoneQUORUM PRESENT: NoOTHERS ATTENDING:Jackson County Board of Commissioners: Don SkundrickCity of Grants Pass: Don AbbottMedford 549C School District: Brian ShumateMedford Fabrication: Bill ThorndikeSouthern Oregon ESD: Scott BeveridgeOregon Employment Department: Gail Gasso, Guy Tauer, Ainoura Oussenbec, Donna NerrellDepartment of Human Services: Melissa WolffCity of Eagle Point: Jonathan BildenSouthern Oregon University: Sue Walsh, ProvostCollege Dreams: Tom Drummond, Stacie GrierJunior Achievement: Deanna WilsonEaster Seals: Diane LeivaGrants Pass High School: John YoungRogue Community College: Bill Jiron, Steve SchillingThe Job Council: Jim Fong, Tami Allison, Aurora King, Graham Hetland, Sherri Stratton, Rene’ Brandon,Rebecca Wolfe, Rob Hegeman, Ken HeindsmannAll meetings of the Rogue Workforce Partnership are recorded should reference be desired in addition to the minutes.1) CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS:The RWP meeting was called to order by Gregg Edwards at 7:34 am. Chair Jessica Gomez was not inattendance. Introductions were made.New members John Higgins, Teresa Sayre, and Sue Walsh were introduced.Gregg Edwards recognized Don Skundrick for his contributions. This is Don’s last meeting as Commissioner.2) CONSENT AGENDA:Due to the lack of a quorum, approval of the July 14, 2014 and September 8, 2014 minutes were deferredto the next meeting.3) STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION & WORKFORCE/EDUCATION SYSTEM TRANFORMATION
RWP Meeting MinutesNovember 10, 2014National Career Readiness Certificate Closer to our main target numbers Entry into talking to high schools regarding CRLE NCRC now on the list of approved assessments
Jan 12, 2015 · Abdill Career College: Ki, Randy Ramey College Dreams: Sabrina Miller The Job Council: Jim Fong, Tami Allison, Aurora King, Sherri Stratton, Sherri Emitte, Ken Heindsmann All meetings
