(April 1, 2025)
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Department
DATE: April 1, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
LaShonda White, Deputy City Manager
Tamara Walker, Deputy Director of
Community Services, Employment and Training Division
Subject:
Richmond Workforce Development Board Recertification
Application
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There will be no fiscal impact on the City of Richmond General Funds.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
May 23, 2023
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Employment and Training Division is seeking
approval to submit a Local Area Subsequent Designation
and Local Board Recertification Application for Program Year 2025-27 to the California Workforce Development
Board. Every two (2) years, local workforce development boards, Richmond Workforce Development Board, must
apply for subsequent designation and recertification to the California Workforce Development Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the submission of the California Workforce
Development Board Local Area Subsequent Designation
and Local Board Recertification Application for the
Richmond Workforce Development Board for Program
Year 2025-27 – Community Services-Employment and
Training (Tamara Walker 510-307-8006).
AGENDA
REPORT
(April 1, 2025)
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DISCUSSION:
On November 3, 2023, the Richmond Workforce Development Board (RWDB) received its Local Area Subsequent Designation and Local Board Recertification Determination under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) from the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) (Attachment 1). The subsequent designation of local area and recertification expires June 30, 2025.
On January 16, 2025, the Local Area Subsequent Designation and Local Board Recertification Directive and Application for program year 2025-27 was released with a due date of April 7, 2025 (Attachment 2). Every two (2) years, local workforce development boards must apply for subsequent designation and recertification. Subsequent designation and recertification allow local workforce boards to continue administering WIOA funds through the American Job Centers of California and apply for state and federal workforce development funds.
The RWDB has met all eligibility requirements to apply for subsequent designation and recertify as a local workforce board for Program Year 25-27 (Attachment 3).
SYNERGISTIC POLICIES:
Ensures compliance with state and federal workforce priorities Expands services for underrepresented populations through partnerships and support services
Strengthens career pathways, internships, and apprenticeship programs. Engages employers to align training with high-demand sectors Utilizes labor market insights to optimize workforce programs Coordinates with education, economic development, and human services Expands digital literacy and access to technology for job seekers
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Determination FY 23-25 Letter Directive
Attachment 2 – Directive
Attachment 3 – Local Area Subsequent Designation & Local Board Recertification Application FY 25-27