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READI NESS FOR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH SUSTAI NABLE EDUCATI ON & TRAI NI NG RESET

Today’s Presenters • Desiree Landeros Workforce Analyst Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County • Veronica Aguilera Probation Officer Tulare County Probation Department • Craig Plath Workforce Development Director Employment Connection One-Stop Center

Tulare County • 4,839 sq. mi • Population: 442,179 • 6,600 Probationers Tulare County is home to World Ag Expo

History Establish a program to reduce recidivism in Tulare County, and change the lives of probationers by closing the revolving door to jail. Christie Myer, Chief Probation Officer Purpose: Collaboration is utilized to maximize resources for the best possible outcome. Grant opportunity through Workforce Accelerated Funds – pilot project – WIB and Probation • $150,000 • Time frame- June 1, 2014- December 31, 2015 • Location - Visalia Sustainability • Tulare County Probation funds Business Resource Specialists • WIB funds WIOA Basic and Individualized Career, Transitional Jobs, etc. • Time frame- January 1, 2016- December 31, 2016 • Expanded Locations – Visalia and Porterville

AB 2060 Supervised Population Targeted Population • Mandatory supervision • Probation • Post release community supervised by, or under jurisdiction of a county

Supervised Population Partnerships Tulare County Probation Workforce Investment Tulare County Department Board of Tulare County Sherriff Department Readiness for Linking to Employment AB 2060 Mandatory Employment through Activities Pre-Release Supervised Population Sustainable Employment & Training (DOL) (State) (AB 109)

Roles and Responsibilities Workforce I nvestment Board of Tulare County • Oversee goals, objectives and deliverables. • Schedule monthly meetings with partners to discuss progress, work plans, participant plans, and provide technical assistance • Serve as the fiscal agent and grant manager. • Monitor the subcontractor’s program activity and compliance, including fiscal, program worksites, interview participants and employers. Tulare County Sheriff’s Department • Dedicated Inmate Program Specialist • Prepare inmates prior to release for re-entry into community • Provide educational classes that will help set the foundation that the RESET program can build upon

Avenues to Success Sheriff Probation HHSA Pre-release services: Inmate • Release Plan • Parenting classes Mental Employment • Anger Management Health Connection class • Basic skills education Community • Mental Health Agencies Services

Tulare County Probation Post Release Services • Two full-time dedicated Probation Officers • Facilitate RESET Job Readiness Workshops • Recruit and vet participants • Pre-Screen candidates prior to referring them to the Employment Connection Offices • Create Wagner-Peyser accounts within the RESET portal at tcreset.org • Provides supportive services • Co-case manage with Employment Connection staff • Provide follow-up services

Shared Data Management System www.tcreset.org

Referral Process

Customized Program Design • A full-time dedicated Career Coach and Business Resource Specialist • Career Coaches provide career exploration and planning • Co-enroll in Supervised and WIOA Services • RESET participants are co-case managed with RESET Probation Officers • Business Resource Specialists work with businesses to develop transitional jobs, on-the-Job (OJT) and direct placements. • Career Coach provides an overview of the Employment Connection services and completes WIOA application and assessment process. • Access to resource room, attend workshops, job squad, supportive services, (bus passes, food vouchers, clothing vouchers, school supplies) and referrals to other community services agencies.

Co-Enrollment Services Business Resource Specialists work with targeted industries to develop transitional jobs, on-the- job training (OJT) and direct placements. • Target Industry Sectors: • Advanced Manufacturing • Renewable Energy • Transportation & Logistics • Hospitality • Agri-Business

Transitional Jobs Agreement • Transitional Jobs are 100% subsidized • There’s no obligation to hire • Service Provider is Employer of Record • Transitional Jobs introduce participants to a new industry to gain work experience and skills. • Short-term duration • 4-6 weeks • Minimum wage

Program Survey Participants complete surveys upon completion of each of the following components: • I ndividualized services: • Workshop, job search assistance, career guidance, etc. • Completion of Training • Occupational skills training, OJT, and / or transitional jobs

Challenges • Lack of referrals for Probation for the Mandatory Supervised (1170) population. • Solution: Expand the population to include participants who are on probation and post- release community supervised • Lack of Transportation • Solution: Probation assists with bus passes, and Business Resource Specialist work with businesses near participant’s residence • Lack of interest in occupational skills training

Outcomes January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 RESET Basic & Individualized Work-based Direct Hire Retention Recidivism Job Readiness Career Services Training Employment Outcomes (60+ days) Probation Transitional Jobs, Department OJT, ITA 183 164 29 46 28 11%

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