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
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?
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)
