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Neatness on an application says you are a careful worker.

 

WIB News & Meeting Information

 

Workforce Investment Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 8:30 a.m.

Agenda

Minutes of June 2, 2010

Candidates

AO Modification #1

WIB Meeting Survey

WIB Employer Survey Summary

Performance

Financial Report

 


New MERIC Study on Women in Missouri's Workplace Released

http://www.missourieconomy.org/pdfs/women_in_workforce.pdf

Bill Smillie elected WIB Chair and Jack Burk elected
WIB Vice-Chair.

At the recent Workforce Investment Board (WIB) meeting, member elected Bill SMillie, owner of Smillie's Market, as the new WIB Chair. Mr. Jack Burk, HR Director of Ozarks Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling, was elected Vice-Chair. Their terms commence on July 1, 2010.


PUBLIC NOTICE
POSTED June 14, 2010
(Posting on MCC/WIB website meets the State posting requirement)

As Fiscal Agent/Grant Sub-Recipient for the Ozark Region Workforce Investment Board, the City of Springfield, hereby offers public notice of receipt of PY10-11 WIA funding for the period July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 as follows: Adult ($1,062,930), Youth ($1,153,266) and Dislocated Worker ($1,266,731) and notice of submission of Modification No. 9 to the WIA Plan of Services, which governs fund expenditure, to the State of Missouri.

Targeted program services will be provided eligible residents of the Ozark Region's service area (Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster Counties) through the Springfield and Branson Career Centers. In-County services will be available at pre-selected sites and on a scheduled basis via the Mobile Career Center.

Modification No. 9 (1) Establishes estimated service levels for employment and training opportunities for 400 adults, 450 dislocated workers and 405 youth enrolled in the programs. (2) Includes a $65,000 set aside for DESE-certified occupational skills training for eligible, enrolled youth. Participating training institutions must be DESE-certified as an eligible training provider to receive funding. (3) Modifies the Youth Support Services Policy. (4) Updates membership and newly elected officials for the Workforce Investment Board and/or Council of Local Elected Officials.

Modification No. 9 to the WIA Plan of Services, may be reviewed in the offices of the Missouri Career Center, 1514 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO., during normal working hours. Comments will be accepted up to 30 days from the date of this publication and should be directed to Karen Dowdy, WIB Executive Secretary or Bill Smillie, WIB Chair at the above address or may be submitted directly to the Mo. Division of Workforce Development, Planning and Research Section, P.O. Box 1087, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1087. Comments become public record and shall be made a part of said Plan.

Karen Dowdy
WIB Executive Secretary

 

Mod#9, Ozark Region Plan of Service


Employer Survey

Please help us help you.

The Ozark Region Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has prepared a survey to gain a better understanding of how we can help area employers plan for the future. In order for your business to grow, what do you need? How can we help?

Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey (or pass to the appropriate person). From the results we will put together an aggregate report that reflects the employment practices of the region. This report we not only help us help you, but will also be a tool that can be used by the Region to promote economic growth.

You may access this important survey by clicking the following link <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DK3BG3L">Click here to take survey</a>

Thank you for your assistance in completing this employer survey.


What has the Board accomplished?

Workforce Investment Board - Report of Activities


 

Mobile Career Center

Schedule

First & Third Tuesdays in Marshfield-Young's Shopping Center 10:00--3:00

Second and Fourth Tuesdays in Bolivar-Dollar General Lot 10:00--3:00

First and Third Thursdays in Buffalo-Save-A-Lot Lot 10:00--3:00


Missouri Career Center (Springfield) sees record numbers!
(press release)


 

Ozark Region Plan of Service

Please click the link above to view the updated Plan.