Subject:
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WorkNet Pinellas, Inc., d.b.a. CareerSource Pinellas, 2016 - 2020 Local Workforce Services Plan.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the WorkNet Pinellas Inc, d.b.a. CareerSource Pinellas, 2016 - 2020 Local Workforce Services Plan approved by the CareerSource Pinellas (CSPIN) Board on February 10, 2015 as required by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and the State of Florida.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
This Plan is submitted to replace the CareerSource Pinellas Regional Workforce Board Strategic and Operating Plan for 2012-2016, which was previously approved by the Board, CareerSource Florida, Inc. and the CSPIN Board of Directors. The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 requires CSPIN, in partnership with the Board to develop and submit a comprehensive four-year Local Workforce Services Plan (Local Plan) to the Governor for inclusion in the State Workforce Development Strategic Plan (State Plan). State procedures require the Board to approve this Local Plan prior to submission to the Governor. The Local Plan will be effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020.
Background Information:
On July 1, 2004, the Board delegated CSPIN the responsibility of being the administrative entity and fiscal agent for the Federal Workforce Investment Act /Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act funds in Pinellas County.
Requirements for the 2016-2020 Local Plan, as outlined by the United States Department of Labor, require each state to have approved State Plans in place for program years 2016-2020. CareerSource Florida, Inc. and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity are responsible for the development of the State Plan and the process includes requiring each Local Workforce Development Board to update their Local Plan to be in alignment with the State Plan.
The 2016-2020 Local Plan was developed in accordance with 2016-2020 Local Workforce Services Plan Instructions provided by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
On February 1, 2016, CSPIN submitted the Local Plan to run for a 30 day period on the CSPIN website and a Public Notice was posted in the Tampa Bay Times Newspaper to allow for public comment and input. The 2016-2020 Local Plan was approved by the CSPIN Board of Directors on February 10, 2016.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no financial impact to the County.
Staff Member Responsible:
Ed Peachey, President and CEO, CareerSource Pinellas
Paul Sacco, Assistant County Administrator
Partners:
CareerSource Pinellas
Attachments:
CareerSource Pinellas Local Workforce Services Plan