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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 18, 2007 TITLE: JOB SEARCH SYSTEMS SUBSCRIPTION ~i = -~ 1 l~s CI MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on t~` Reading ^ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Geographic Solutions in an amount not to exceed $39,000 to subscribe to an on-line job search system. DISCUSSION Since 2002, the Santa Ana WORK Center has utilized an on-line job search system called the Virtual One Stop developed by Geographic Solutions to assist the WORK Center in providing necessary and vital services to job seekers as required by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). This system allows job seekers access to jobs and services offered by the Santa Ana Work Center. All on-line services are offered in both Spanish and English. Santa Ana Work Center staff is also able to make use of case management tools provided by Geographic Solutions through the on-line system. The virtual one-stop system, developed by Geographic Solutions, provides access to a comprehensive array of services for job seekers, training providers, benefit applicants, businesses and students. These services are integrated at a user-friendly site that provides information on available programs and services, training programs, labor market information, job listings and financial assistance. The site is also a valuable tool for employers who are finding it difficult to attract qualified employees. Santa Ana businesses will be able to list all of their job openings on the site and receive qualified resumes. Students at Santa Ana Community College and the Santa Ana Unified School District will also be able to access the system for career guidance at no cost. 25D-1