6373 RESOLUTION NO. 6 , 373
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PROPOSALS
APPROVED BY THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS
CONSORTIUM PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
FOR THE ACCEPT AND THE CARPENTERS
APPRENTICE PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES .
WHEREAS, the Central Arkansas Consortium Private
Industry Council met on June 10, 1980 and has recommended
approval of proposals for ACCEPT and the Carpenters Apprentice
Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS :
SECTION 1 . Proposals approved by the Central Arkansas
Consortium Private Industry Council are hereby endorsed as
described in the attached Exhibit A for the following:
ACCEPT $93 ,493 . 00
Carpenters Apprentice Program $76 ,949 . 00
SECTION 2 . This Resolution shall be in full force
and effect from and after its adoption and approval .
ADOPTED: July 1, 1980
ATTEST: /. APPROVED: /./(/
City Clerk Mayor
PROJECT SUMMARY
Proposal Submitted By: Mr. Harry Vines, Director
Arkansas Community Clearinghouse for
Ex-Offender Placement and Training (ACCEPT)
Suite 501
Continental Building
Markham and Main Streets 72201
(501) 371-7770
Project Title: Placement and Training of job ready ex-
offenders into long term employment
Date Submitted: March 28, 1980 - Revised 5-7-80
Length of Project: 4 mos. September 31, 1980
Overview
ACCEPT is concentrating on the effort to reintergrate the ex-offender into
society and reduce the crime rate in the state.
This process calls for a delivery system which will place the ex-offender
into long term, meaningful employment and provide supportive services to
maintain the ex-offender on the job.
Projected Cost:
1. Original budget $257,228 Revised (4mos.) 93,493
2. Cost Per Participant $4,675 (93,493 : 20)
Goals: 1) To coordinate and improve employment related
opportunities for ex-offenders
2) To coordinate and establish a communications
network that would provide support services
for ex-offenders
3) Prepare ex-offenders for those occupations most
in demand such as small business machine repair,
maintenance mechanic, diesel mechanics, electronics
--other occupations considered in high demand
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Objectives: 1. To identify ex-offenders at least six months
prior to release and to coordinate with the
private industry employer a training program de-
signed to give the individual actual work exper-
ience, training, and a chance to be transitioned
onto the Firm's Payroll as a meaningful employee.
2. To provide an opportunity for the ex-offender to
utilize his/her vocational skills that have geen
obtained.
3. Enroll 20 participants with a goal of placing
80 percent into unsubsidized employment.
4. Conduct extensive follow up activities on each
participant.
Services and Activities Components
A. On the Job Training - This will be written contractual agreement.
Minimum OJT 6 mos,
B. Basic Education - Remedial Training Courses
C. Employability Training Skills- Flexible program, conforming to employers
needs.
Budget Summary
Category I
Administration 13,613
Category III 39,680
Wages
Fringes 7,936
Category IV
Training 1,400
Category V
Services 30,864
Total Categories $93,493.
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Proposal Submitted By: Mr. T. J. Oehrlie, Coordinator
Arkansas Carpenters Apprenticeship
Coordinating Council 897-2101
Project Title: Pre-Apprentice Carpenter Project
Date Submitted: Received from Arkansas Balance-of-
State on May 2, 1980
Length of Project: Originally twenty-six weeks
Revised Budget through Septem-
ber 31, 1980.
OVERVIEW:
This is an opportunity to obtain carpentry skills through a pre-apprenticeship
program. This program will serve the economically disadvantaged, unemployed,
and underemployed (including minorities and women) by eliminating barriers and
providing a method of smooth transition into apprenticeship.
Project Cost:
1. Total Budget Cost $76,949.30
2. Cost Per Participant 6,545.00
Goals: To provide training and placement
for twnety (20) CETA eligible
clients.
Objectives: Provide opportunities for CETA
participants to gain knowledge and
skill to enter Carpenters Appren-
ticeship Program.
Provide employers with better
qualified employees.
Provide a means for the JAC to
meet affirmative action goals.
Provide job placement entry wage
at 6.13 per hour, plus incentives
for a total of 7.13 per hour.
Provide an opportunity for CETA
clients to continue three (3)
years of apprenticeship training
which provides for a wage in-
crease every six (6) months un-
til journeyman status is reached.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Cost Category I - ADMINISTRATION $11,147.80
Cost Category III - TRAINING 19,533.70
Cost Category IV - ALLOWANCES 32,240.00
Cost Category V - SERVICES 14,027.80
TOTAL $76,949.30