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Probation Department recommending the Board
1) Make findings, in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 of the County Contracting Out Ordinance, that it is more economical and feasible to contract out for pre-apprenticeship instruction than to obtain the facilities, personnel, training materials, tools, and equipment necessary to provide such services; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 3106 with Northern California Construction Training to provide an apprenticeship program to increase the skillsets of the clients of the El Dorado County Probation Department. This agreement for the term of August 14, 2018 through June 30, 2019 for an amount not to exceed $224,150.27. (Est. Time: 10 Min.)
FUNDING: Fiscal Year 2018-19 AB109 and Community Corrections Partnership.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Northern California Construction Training (NCCT) is a non-profit organization providing pre-apprenticeship training programs that provide students with training in construction based trades. The comprehensive program includes hands on training in construction trades, job safety and First Aid, preparation for entry exams to apprenticeship programs, development of appropriate work behaviors, certifications, and job placement services. These skills are not currently identified in County job classifications and NCCT offers a variety of training opportunities that it would not be feasible to hire and train additional permanent staff to provide. Upon completion of the program, 85% of graduates are placed in employment with a continuing effort from NCCT to employ graduates not employed at the time of graduation.
The Probation Department continues to see an ongoing need to fulfil the rehabilitative needs of adult clients and provide vocational and educational trainings to increase options in viable career fields for former offenders. Many employers in the construction field offer job opportunities that are “felon friendly” and provide the ability to earn livable wages which in turn, has been shown to reduce recidivism and helps students become more successful and productive members of the public.
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Community Corrections Partnership
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended. This is an action to expand program services, funded with funding received through State realignment sources. Should funding for this service change in future years, the Chief Administrative Office will work with the Department to determine appropriate program service levels and funding sources.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding is included in the FY 2018-19 Community Corrections Partnership Budget - Approved by CCP on February 26, 2018.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1.) Obtain signature of Chair on two (2) originals of Agreement #3106
2.) Forward one (1) fully executed document to the Chief Administrative Office Procurement and Contracts Division for finalization in FENIX.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
CONTACT
Chelsea Doyle, Department Analyst, 530.621.5638