Agenda Item Name:
Title
Resolution and budget amendment for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Get There Faster Grant at CareerSource
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Presenter:
Phyllis Marty, 352-955-2245
Description:
Resolution and budget amendment for WIOA Get There Faster Grant at CareerSource. With this grant, the Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) are responsible for providing education and work skills needed by at-risk Floridians.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve resolution and budget amendment for WIOA Get There Faster Grant at CareerSource.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Approve budget amendment which increases revenues by $893,833 in account 120.46.4606.331.55.00 and expenses by $893,833 in various accounts in 120.46.4606.551.XX.XX.
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Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity
Background:
Local Workforce Development Board 9 (LWDB 9) oversees career center operations, provided by CareerSource North Central Florida (CSNCFL), in Alachua and Bradford Counties and receives funding by State program year (July 1-June 30) through formula, discretionary and dedicated grant purposes. LWDB9 received funding for the WIOA Get There Faster in the amount of $893,833 for the period of October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2023.
Attached is the award notification and the Administrative Policy of CareerSource Florida. The purpose of this award is to provide education and work skills needed by at-risk Floridians. At-risk Floridians include individuals who are receiving public assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and/or Social Security Disability Insurance, individuals recovering from substance use disorders and returning citizens who were justice-involved.
Eligible participants will receive ongoing intensive employment services and support aimed at removing employment barrier...
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