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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JUNE 7, 2004
TITLE:
APPROVED
JOB SEARCH SYSTEMS
SUBSCRJ:PTJ:ON
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 1" Reading
D Ordinance on 20d Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the
Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Geographic Solutions in
an amount not to exceed $39,000 to subscribe to an on-line job search
system.
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DJ:SCUSSJ:ON
The federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 mandated that each workforce
investment area offer one-stop system access for job seekers and
businesses. As the workload continues to increase, the resource center
facility and staff are challenged to provide quality, in-depth services.
The W/O/R/K Center and its satellite offices have experienced a 26 percent
increase in demand for services over the last two years. In light of the
downturn in funding over the past year and in order to continue to meet
the needs of the community, it is recommended that the W/O/R/K Center
continue to provide services via an on-line job search system called
Virtual One-Stop developed by Geographic Solutions.
Geographic Solutions is the country's leading provider of software for
workforce development and has designed a virtual one-stop system that is
currently used by 11 states. In addition to Santa Ana, four workforce
investment areas in the State of California utilize this system to provide
enhanced services to their residents. The virtual one-stop system is
recognized by the United States Department of Labor as a primary deliverer
of services. The Santa Ana site is unique as it offers all services in
both Spanish and English.
. The virtual one-stop system provides access to a comprehensive array of
services for job seekers, training providers, benefit applicants,
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businesses and students. These services are integrated at a user-friendly
site that provides information on available programs and services,
training programs, labor market information, job listings and financial
assistance. The site is also a valuable tool for employers who are
finding it difficult to attract qualified employees. Santa Ana businesses
will be able to list all of their job openings on the site and receive
qualified resumes. Students at Santa Ana Community College and the Santa
Ana Unified School District will also be able to access the system for
career guidance at no cost.
The virtual one-stop system is a subscription-based product, with the
costs being determined by the City's population. Geographic Solutions
hosts and maintains the site and is also responsible for customizing the
screens and the information to fit Santa Ana's needs. The information on
the site is the property of the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, with
stringent security to protect the system.
F:ISCAL :IMPACT
Funds for this subscription are available in the W/O/R/K Center accounts
(account nos. 123-141-6291, 123-145-6291 and 123-146-6291), and the
Telecommunications Grant account (account no. 124-309-6291). Additional
funds for this subscription will be available upon approval of the 2004-05
City budget in various W/O/R/K Center accounts.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Jo P. Reekstin
E ecutive Director
Community Development
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