Item 09 - Application to the California Workforce Development Board

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Community Development Agency www.santa-ana.org/community-development Item # 9 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report February 18, 2025 TOPIC: Application to the California Workforce Development Board to request Governor approval to continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Grant AGENDA TITLE Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Grant RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize application submission requesting Governor approval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker service provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law July 2014 and took effect July 1, 2015. Since then, the City of Santa Ana (City) has served as the administrative entity responsible for receiving an annual allocation of federal funds under Title I of the WIOA. The allocation of these formula funds is based on the allotments provided to the State by the U.S. Department of Labor. WIOA funds are intended to assist job seekers in accessing employment, education, training, and support services to thrive in the labor market, while also helping employers connect with skilled workers. Resolution No. 2024-046, approved at the City Council meeting on August 6, 2024, authorizes the City to receive all WIOA funds for a four-year period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028 through Agreement No. A-2024-139. The Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (WDB) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of WIOA and making policy recommendations related to workforce issues. WIOA permits local Workforce Development Boards to serve as Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider with the approval of the Governor. Since 1987, WORK Center staff have been delivering Career Services that consistently meet or exceed State performance goals. Under WIOA, these services include eligibility determination, enrollment, and case management for Adult and Dislocated Workers. WORK Center staff have successfully met or surpassed WIOA performance goals as well as financial and program reviews.