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A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING TITLE II -A, II -B
AND III JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT
(JTPA) FUNDS FOR EDUCATION ADM TRAINING
SERVICES FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND
ADULTS WITH EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS DURING
PROGRAM YEAR 1992 (JULY 1, 1992 -JUME 30,
1993).
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Little Rock Private Industry Council is
hereby authorized to allocate Title II -A, II -B, and III Job
Training Partnership Act (JTPA) funds for Program Year 1992 as
follows. (A copy of the program description is attached as Exhibit
A.)
Watershed, Inc.
Pathfinder, Inc.
Cornerstone Project, Inc.
LR Municipal Court
Classroom Training
On- the -Job Training
Youth Competencies
Chamber of Commerce
Participant Assistance
LRSD Summer Learning Program
City Beautiful Kids Project
Outstation Agencies
Retraining
Participant Assistance
Administration
Unallocated Funds
ADOPTED: June 2, 1992
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
$ 89,831.00
71,443.00
35,000.00
45,000.00
270,000.00
70,000.00
10,000.00
39,750.80
114,158.00
48,000.00
120,535.00
154,944.00
112,283.00
193,653.00
212,298.00
1.237.00
$1,473,974.00
APPROI-121:
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MAYOR
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Watershed's "Get Ready" Program - This program provides pre-
employment and basic skills training, including counseling and
family interaction programsoto 50 youth dropout offenders ages
14 -21.
Pathfinder's Schools - Occupational skills training to 24 (19
adults and five youth) mentally or physically handicapped
persons. Training includes packaging and handling of products,
shelf stocking, fabrication and assembly of electrical circuit
boards, wood machining, printing, and other occupational skills.
Pathfinder also does certification, counselling, job development
and placement, and provides some transportation.
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Cornerstone Prot - This program provides at -risk youth ages
14 -15 years old with a variety of activities and services leading
to improved employment skills. Tutoring and counselling are also
provided.
Little Rock Municipal Court, Pre -Trial Release Program - This
program serves youth defendants between the ages of 16 and 22 who
are under court supervision while awaiting trial. Up to 60
participants are provided employment skills and basic education
training. Participants are placed with non - profit agencies for
an average of 25 hours per week of paid work experience.
Classroom Training - Institutional occupational training is
provided by area schools and training facilities through
subcontractual agreements with JTPA. JTPA funds the cost of
books and tuition for eligible participants.
OJT Program - On- the -job training in demand occupations is
provided for 75 participants. Both private and public sector
employers design programs to meet hiring needs. These placements
result in full -time, permanent unsubsidized employment.
Youth Competencies - Youth competency skills training is offered
to youth whose pre- testing scores identify deficiencies. Pre and
post- testing is provided in all skill areas.
Little Rock Chamber of Commerce - The Chamber of Commerce
conducts an advertising and marketing campaign to recruit private
sector employers for the OJT program and to refer new and
existing Chamber members to JTPA for other employment and
training needs. A local image campaign will also be conducted,
along with Chamber sponsored workshops for business and industry
representatives.
LRSD. Summer Learning Program - Remediation in reading and math
is provided by the Little Rock School District for up to 144
participants enrolled in the JTPA summer employment program. Pre
and post- testing is administered by the LRSD.
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City Beautiful Kids - This program provides summer employment and
educational experiences for 120 youth ages 14 -16. Participants
work in crews removing trash, clearing grass and weeds from
sidewalks, alleys and streets, learning job skills and also
contributing to the City's beautification. This year, the
program will also include a horticultural training component.
Outstations - Youth ages 16 -21 are assigned to various public and
non - profit agencies for paid summer employment.
Participant Assistance - These are costs associated with
assisting participants by providing employment eligibility
certification, counselling, assessing participant needs and
abilities, development of appropriate training activities, and
job development upon completion of training.
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