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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030 (B) that specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 9469 with Northern California Construction Training to provide a pre-apprenticeship program to increase the skill sets of clients of the El Dorado County Probation Department, for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and for an amount not to exceed $302,574.80; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 9469, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Public Safety Realignment (AB109) (100%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
NCCT is a non-profit organization providing pre-apprenticeship training programs that provide students with training in construction-based trades. NCCT’s program includes construction basics, math, blueprint reading, measurements, certifications, necessary life skills for a successful career, and other job-related skills that a contractor finds effective for success to assist with post-training employment and apprenticeship placement. NCCT supplies trainees with practical life skills and useful knowledge to succeed at any job site. These skills are not currently identified in County job classifications and NCCT offers a variety of training opportunities for which it would not be feasible to hire and train additional permanent staff to provide.
NCCT has been providing pre-apprenticeship programs to Probation clients since October of 2018. NCCT supports Probation’s Vision to create “Safe Communities through Changed Lives.” Other local entities partnering with NCCT are the E...
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