Housing and Homelessness Committee Memorandum
TO: HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS DATE: APRIL 24, 2023
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: OFFICE OF HOMELESS SOLUTIONS WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION FROM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ON ADULT AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS FOR MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS – DIRECT SUBMITTAL ISSUE:
Receive a presentation from Riverside County Workforce Development on adult and youth employment support and programs for marginalized populations.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Housing and Homelessness Committee receive a presentation from Workforce Development on adult and youth employment support and programs for marginalized populations.
BACKGROUND:
Riverside County Workforce Development operates four full-service America’s Job Centers (AJCC) throughout the County with satellite offices in Blythe and six youth opportunity centers that serve youth ages 16-24. These centers provide access to job seeker workshops such as resume building, mock interviews, internships, apprenticeships, and more. Eligible customers may receive tuition and salary subsidies. Career Counselors are available to guide and assist in goal setting and attainment.
Hiring Incentive Programs: On-the-Job Training (Can reimburse employers up to 50% of up to the first 480 hours of a new hire’s wage). Programs for unemployed, low-income, or recently displaced workers are available. Employers provide training on-site while the participant receives on the job experience. Employers are reimbursed after the training period.
Expanded Subsidized Employment: this program allows reimbursement to employers up to 100% of wages for six months. Full-time and part-time work opportunities are available. Individuals receiving public social services are eligible. The individual will participate in extensive employment readiness training. Staff works with customers to job match with potential employment opportunities.
Workforce Services for adult & youth job seekers include resources & information, career counseling & training, development of new skills and vocational training opportunities, workshops & job tips, and goal setting & job referrals.
DISCUSSION:
During the Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting, Workforce Development will give an overview of their services for adult & youth job seekers, including resources & information, career counseling & training, development of new skills, vocational training opportunities, workshops, & job referrals.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Because this is a presentation from Workforce Development, it is not required to align with the City’s Strategic Plan. The intent of this report is to present information regarding the topic in a neutral fashion for the Committee’s review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this staff report.
Prepared by: Lorissa Villarreal, Officer of Homeless Solutions Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Approved by: Mike Futrell, City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Presentation
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