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Neg Master Grant Contract Agmt with DEED for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services for Adult, Youth, Dislocated Workers; for eligible recipients and multiple programs, 01/01/25-12/31/29
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is authorized to negotiate a Master Grant Contract Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services for Adult, Youth, Dislocated Workers; the Minnesota Youth Program; the State Dislocated Worker Program; the TANF Youth Innovation Program; and State Workforce Development Fund programs to eligible recipients during the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029, and that upon review and approval by the County Attorney, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator or designee be delegated the authority to approve all grants and notice of funds available in the State of Minnesota DEED Project Specific Plans issued under the Master Grant Contract Agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has issued a Master Grant Contract Agreement which authorizes the grantee (Hennepin County) to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services for Adult, Youth, Dislocated Workers; the Minnesota Youth Program; the State Dislocated Worker Program; the TANF Youth Innovation Program; and State Workforce Development Fund programs to eligible recipients. The term of the Agreement is January 1, 2025 or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat.§16B.98, Subd. 5, whichever is later, through December 31, 2029.
The release of funds is subject to board approval of this Master Grant Contract Agreement and approval of work plans by DEED. These plans are submitted on an annual basis. Funding is released by DEED through Project Specific Plans.
The WIOA Adult program serves those who have been out of the workforce for a substantial period of time and may need significant skill upgrades. The State and Federal Dislocated Worker programs serve those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own (layoff, downsizing, etc.) and have current job skills that may need training to return to the workforce.
The State and Federal Youth Programs serve young people ages 14-24 facing barriers to education and employment including but not limited to homelessness, poverty, criminal record, or foster care. The services provided for youth include work-based training, introductions to career pathways, attainment of recognized credentials and holistic support services.
The TANF Youth Innovation Program provides structured work experiences and an introduction to career pathways to youth receiving Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) benefits.
Under Minn. Stat. §116J.035; the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), Public Law 105-220 (20 CFR Parts 660-672 only) as amended; the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), signed July 22, 2014, Public Law 113-128; the Older American Community Service Employment Act, Title V of the Older Americans Amendments of 1987, Public Law 100-175 and Public Law 109-365, as amended; Minn. Stat. §116L.20; Youth Employment; Youthbuild, Minn. Stat. §§116L.361, .362, .364 and .365, 116L.366; Minnesota Youth Program, Minn. Stat. §§116L.56 - 116L.561; Rural Career Counseling Coordinators, Minn. Stat. §116L.667; Minnesota Session Laws of 2014, Chapter 239, H.F. 2536, for the Women and High-Wage, High-Demand, Nontraditional Jobs Grant Program; and 116L.96, Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership, Title IV-A of the Social Security Act (the Act) 42 U.S.C. 601-619, the State is empowered to enter into this grant.
This contract is issued in anticipation of receipt of funds to be used for programs including but not limited to those listed above.
Hennepin County represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this Master Grant Contract Agreement to the satisfaction of the State. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §16B.98, subdivision 1, Hennepin County agrees to minimize administrative costs as a condition of this grant.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval