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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that it is more economical and feasible to contract out in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 of the County Contracting Out Ordinance to contract out for pre-apprenticeship instruction than to obtain the facilities, personnel, training materials, tools, and equipment necessary to provide such services;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 3834 with Northern California Construction Training to provide a pre-apprenticeship program to increase the skillsets of the clients of the El Dorado County Probation Department. This agreement is for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 for a Not to Exceed Amount of $225,283.56; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3834, 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)
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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.
In August 2018, The Probation Department entered into an agreement with N...
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