Congratulations to Jonathan Schwartz, Advanced Manufacturing instructor from Colfax High (part of Placer Union High School District) for receiving $100,000 from Harbor Freight’s “Tools For Schools” Program. Catch his reaction on Fox 40 News
Colfax Teacher Surprised with ‘Tools for Schools’ Prize
The Capital Area Regional Planning Unit (RPU) a partnership of Golden Sierra, Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA), Yolo Co and North Central Counties Consortium (NCCC) was awarded $66,000 from Round 2 of “Slingshot” to help address the issues associated with technology on the workforce. The Round 2 funding supports the overall Slingshot objective of income mobility and further supports the collective work of the four Workforce Boards in the RPU. The funding will be used to convene four “Technology Preparedness Forums”, one in each of the respective Workforce Areas. The forums will provide an opportunity for leaders from the Region’s critical industry clusters to share information directly with workforce development professionals regarding the impacts of technology on the workforce. The forums should help shape the scope of services provided to job seekers throughout the workforce development system.
The Slingshot funding is part of an ongoing initiative of the California State Workforce Development Board with a focus on income mobility.
The Golden Sierra Disability Employment Accelerator (DEA) project plans to establish 20 work-based learning opportunities that will lead to long-term employment, good wages, and a career ladder. Golden Sierra’s business engagement and case management teams will work closely with employers in high demand industry clusters to build relationships that result in individualized referrals of qualified participants. Scholarships for occupational skills training will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To ensure the support of the employers and to improve employment retention, the DEA project plan will also include a business education component. Workshops and seminars designed for businesses will explain the value of hiring, training, and retaining PWD. Retention efforts will also be supported by 12 months of follow-up services for the participant. Follow-up services include individualized counseling regarding workplace issues and may include the continued development of learning skills, communication skills, and professional conduct skills.
Visit: http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/pubs/wssfp16-09Award.pdf for more information
Golden Sierra Job Training Agency awarded $150,000 to promote employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs), eliminate sub minimum wage placements, and transform the employer’s perspective about the capabilities of PWDs. Employers need access to a skilled and reliable talent pool. This project continue to build upon the successes of previous awards and will provide PWDs the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and demonstrate their ability to obtain competitive and integrated employment within the Golden Sierra region.