Subject:
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Appointments to WorkNet Pinellas d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas Board of Directors (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the appointments to WorkNet Pinellas d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas Board of Directors.
• Approval of five business applicants, four serving two year terms, expiring June 30, 2022, and one serving a remaining term expiring June 30, 2021.
• Appointee with the lowest vote total would serve the one-year term.
• Approval of the replacement of one Community College seat, and one Pinellas Opportunity Council seat, both terms expiring on June 30, 2021.
• The names of the applicants can be viewed on the attached list.
• The Chair has the ballots.
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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:
Summary
WorkNet Pinellas dba CareerSource Pinellas (CSPin) is governed by a Board of Directors. All positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). CSPin is approved for up to 33 members, and must comply with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. There are currently 31 members on the CSPin board. These applications have been reviewed by Pinellas County Department of Economic Development.
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Background Information:
The local board must include representatives from four categories:
1) Business: owners or executives of firms providing employment opportunities in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in Pinellas County.
2) Workforce: representatives of labor organizations, apprenticeship programs, or community-based organizations who assist individuals with barriers to employment or out-of-school youth.
3) Education and Training: providers of adult education and literacy under Title II, community colleges, and local educational agencies and community-based organizations providing education or training to individuals with barriers to employment.
4) Government, Economic and Community Development: including representatives of entities serving the local area relating to transportation, housing, and public assistance; or philanthropic organizations serving the local area.
5) Other: Federal statutes allow the appointment of “other appropriate individuals as determined by the chief elected official”.
The local workforce development board has the following responsibilities:
a) Develop, submit, ratify, or amend the local workforce development plan,
b) Provide ongoing oversight related to administrative costs, duplicated services, career counseling, economic development, equal access, compliance and accountability, and performance outcomes,
c) Oversee the one-stop delivery system in its local area, and
d) Designate all local service providers.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Mike Meidel, Director, Economic Development
Partners:
CareerSource Pinellas
Attachments:
List of Appointments
WorkNet Applications
Applicants Worksheet/Ballot