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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JUNE 5, 2006 <br />TITLE: <br />JOB SEARCH SYSTEMS <br />SUBSCRIPTION <br />~~ <br />education lat <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 15t Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and <br />the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Geographic <br />Solutions in an amount not to exceed $39, 000 to subscribe to an on-line <br />job search system. <br />DISCUSSION <br />On June 6, 2005, a contract with Geographic Solutions was approved by the <br />City Council to provide an on-line job search system as required by the <br />Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Since 2002, the W/0/R/K Center staff has <br />used an on-line job search system called the Virtual One Stop developed <br />by Geographic Solutions to assist them in providing necessary and vital <br />services to job seekers. This system allows job seekers access to jobs <br />and services offered by the Santa Ana W/0/R/K Center. All on-line <br />services are offered in both Spanish and English. The Santa Ana W/0/R/K <br />Center staff is also able to utilize the case management tools provided <br />by Geographic Solutions through the on-line system. <br />The virtual one-stop system, developed by Geographic Solutions, provides <br />access to a number of services for job seekers, training providers, and <br />benefits applicants, businesses and students. These services are <br />integrated at a user-friendly site that provides information on available <br />programs and services, training programs, labor market information, job <br />listings and financial assistance. The site is also a valuable tool for <br />employers who are finding it difficult to attract qualified employees. <br />Santa Ana businesses will be able to list all of their job openings on <br />the site and receive qualified resumes. Students at Santa Ana Community <br />College and the Santa Ana Unified School District will also be able to <br />access the system for career guidance at no cost. <br />25E-1 <br />