This page contains various public notices of the Verdugo Workforce Development Board.
Los Angeles Basin Regional Planning Unit Releases Regional Plan Modification for Public Review and Comment, February 7, 2019
The Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) of Los Angeles County are seeking public input on modifications to the region’s Workforce Development Plan. The Draft Modification to the Los Angeles Basin Regional Planning Unit Regional Workforce Development Plan 2017-2020 is open for public review and public comments through Friday, March 8, 2019
Background: The LA Basin Regional Planning Unit is comprised of seven local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) including: City of Los Angeles WDB, County of Los Angeles WDB, Foothill WDB, Pacific Gateway (City of Long Beach) WDB, South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Southeast Los Angeles County WDB, and Verdugo WDB. The Four year Regional Workforce Development Plan is required under federal and state laws and is subject to the Governor’s approval. The Regional Plan Modification is specifically required to determine how the seven Workforce Development Boards plan to:
- Align, coordinate, and integrate reentry and workforce services to the formerly incarcerated and other justice-involved individuals;
- Comply with State Plan guidance and state law relating to Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) pre-apprenticeship partnerships;
- Conduct a regional self-assessment using Indicators of Regional Coordination and Alignment to determine regional implementation progress in achieving the objectives of the California State Workforce Development Plan.
During the months of October through December 2018, an extensive stakeholder public input process was conducted within the City of Los Angeles and the six partner Workforce Development Board areas regarding the Regional Plan Modification and the Local Plans.
To make comments regarding the Regional Plan Modification, please email to lacitywibATlacity.org
Comments must be received by 11:59pm (PST) on Friday, March 8, 2019
Draft Regional Plan Modifications for Review
- LABRPU Regional Workforce Development Plan Modification Draft Narrative
- LABRPU Regional Plan Modification Draft Assessment of Need and Population Size (attachment A)
VWDB Releases Four-Year Local Plan Modification For Public Review & Comment, January 26, 2019
GLENDALE, CA -The Verdugo Workforce Development Board (VWDB) announced today that it released its draft Local Workforce Development Plan Modification 2019 document for public review and comment.
Background & Purpose
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (“WIOA”) mandates regional workforce planning as does the State of California. Each of the seven local Workforce Development Boards of the Los Angeles Basin has drafted a local plan for its specific workforce development activities. These local plans align with the regional plan and will be attached to the regional plan upon local WDB approvals.
The Local Workforce Development Plan for the Verdugo Workforce Development Area describes how the workforce development system will be implemented in the Cities of Burbank, Glendale, and La Cañada Flintridge. The Local Plan Modification will be implemented to assist the VWDB in meeting its vision of: “An economically vibrant, tri-city region with thriving businesses, youth and job-seekers on career paths that reflect their highest potential.”Funding for the workforce development system is primarily through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act administered by the United States Department of Labor.
The draft plan is be available here public review and comment: Click for Draft Plan in PDF format.
Hard copies will be available for review at the Verdugo Jobs Center located at: 1255 S. Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204; Hours 8am to 5pm, M-F; Free parking available.
Please email all comments for both draft plans to mprankeATglendaleca.gov
Community Forum – Dec. 13, 2018 – Regional Plan
The VWDB is hosting a forum for the Los Angeles Basin Regional Planning Unit to solicit public comment and recommendations on the Regional Plan.
Subject: Los Angeles Basin Regional Planning Unit (RPU) – Self-Assessment Forum
Date/Time: Thursday, December 13, 2018, 9:00 am. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Verdugo Jobs Center, 1255 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Community Stakeholder Forums, Thursday, November 15, 2018, 9:00 am and 5:30pm
Subjects:
Forum 3 – Non-Custodial Parents, 9:00 am
and Forum 4 – Future Workforce, 5:30pm
Location: Verdugo Jobs Center, 1255 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Click here for pdf flyer agenda
The Verdugo Consortium, serving the cities of Glendale, Burbank, and La Cañada Flintridge, is administered by the City of Glendale through a joint powers agreement. The Verdugo Consortium is governed by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board (VWDB). The VWDB is currently modifying its Workforce Development Act Five-year Plan for 2017 – 2020. The plan establishes the types of workforce development activities that will be offered in the Verdugo Area, including programs for unemployed job seekers, adults and youth. The Plan will also include programs to assist local businesses.
The VWDB will conduct forums to solicit public comment and recommendations on the Plan.
Community Stakeholder Forum, Thursday, November 8, 2018, 9:00 am. – 11:00 a.m. – Subject: CalFresh Consumers
Subject; CalFresh Consumers
Date/Time: Thursday, November 08, 2018, 9:00 am. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Verdugo Jobs Center, 1255 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Community Stakeholder Forum, Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 9:00 am. – 11:00 a.m. – Subject : English Language Learners
The VWDB will conduct forums to solicit public comment and recommendations on the Plan.
The Verdugo Consortium, serving the cities of Glendale, Burbank, and La Cañada Flintridge, is administered by the City of Glendale through a joint powers agreement. The Verdugo Consortium is governed by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board (VWDB). The VWDB is currently modifying its Workforce Development Act Five-year Plan for 2017 – 2020. The plan establishes the types of workforce development activities that will be offered in the Verdugo Area, including programs for unemployed job seekers, adults and youth. The Plan will also include programs to assist local businesses.
Subject: English Language Learners
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 9:00 am. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Verdugo Jobs Center, 1255 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Community – Stakeholder Forum – Oct. 18, 2018, 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Subject: Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The VWDB will conduct forums to solicit public comment and recommendations on the Plan. The public is invited to attend the first of five different forums.
The Verdugo Consortium, serving the cities of Glendale, Burbank, and La Cañada Flintridge, is administered by the City of Glendale through a joint powers agreement. The Verdugo Consortium is governed by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board (VWDB). The VWDB is currently modifying its Workforce Development Act Five-year Plan for 2017 – 2020. The plan establishes the types of workforce development activities that will be offered in the Verdugo Area, including programs for unemployed job seekers, adults and youth. The Plan will also include programs to assist local businesses.
Subject: Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Date/Time: Thursday, October 18, 2018, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Verdugo Jobs Center, 1255 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
Click here for information flyer
The Verdugo Workforce Development Board One-Stop Partnership Meeting is Wednesday, January 17th 2018 at 9:30 am.
The meetings of the Verdugo Workforce Development Board (VWDB), and all of its subcommittees, are subject to the Brown Act.
Through a Joint Powers Agreement between the Cities of Glendale, Burbank, and La Cañada Flintridge, the City of Glendale administers federal job training funds received by our three cities. The three cities are designated as the Verdugo Consortium Workforce Area, which is governed by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board (VWDB).
THE VERDUGO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELEASES FOUR YEAR REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT – CLOSED
Background & Purpose:
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (“WIOA”) mandates regional workforce planning as does the State of California. Each of the seven local Workforce Development Boards of the Los Angeles Basin has drafted a local plan for its specific workforce development activities. These local plans align with the regional plan and will be attached to the regional plan upon local WDB approvals.
The Local Workforce Development Plan for the Verdugo Workforce Development Area describes how the workforce development system will be implemented in the Cities of Burbank, Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge. The Local Plan will be implemented to assist the VWDB in meeting its vision of: “an economically vibrant, tri-city region with thriving businesses, youth and job-seekers on career paths that reflect their highest potential.” Funding for the workforce development system is primarily through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
The Regional Workforce Development Plan describes the workforce development system for the Los Angeles Basin.
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
Professional Services – Request for Quotes – ACTIVE
Date Released: February 10, 2017
Proposals Due: ONGOING SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED
The Verdugo Workforce Development Board (VWDB) is releasing its Request for Quotations (RFQ) for General Services for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I programs and the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG) programs.
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CLICK HERE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BIDDER FAQ – updated 3-15-17