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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JUNE 5, 2006
TITLE:
APPROVED
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CITY MANAGER
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 1 st Reading
D Ordinance on 2nd Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
JOB SEARCH SYSTEMS
SUBSCRIPTION
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
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.
DISCUSSION
On June 6, 2005, a contract with Geographic Solutions was approved by the
City Council to provide an on-line job search system as required by the
Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Since 2002, the W/O/R/K Center staff has
used an on-line job search system called the Virtual One Stop developed
by Geographic Solutions to assist them in providing necessary and vital
services to job seekers. This system allows job seekers access to jobs
and services offered by the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center. All on-line
services are offered in both Spanish and English. The Santa Ana W/O/R/K
Center staff is also able to utilize the case management tools provided
by Geographic Solutions through the on-line system.
The virtual one-stop system, developed by Geographic Solutions, provides
access to a number of services for job seekers, training providers, and
benefits applicants, 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 i t 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.
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Job Search Systems Subscription
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The virtual one-stop system is a subscription-based product, with price
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 City of Santa Ana, with stringent
security to protect the system.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this subscription, will be made available upon approval for the
2006-07 budget, in the W/O/R/K Center WIA accounts (account nos. 123-171-
6291 and 123-175-6291.)
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Patricia C. Whitaker
Executive Director
Community Development Agency
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~rancisco Gutierrez
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Finance & Management Services Agency
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