MEETING DATE: 1/24/2017
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: James A. Rydingsword
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Enrique Arreola
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 130
SUBJECT:
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - J. RYDINGSWORD
Presentation of the 2016 San Benito County Workforce Development "At Your Service" Lay-off Aversion Report.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
AGENDA SECTION:
REGULAR AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) received Rapid Response Lay-Off Aversion funding to provide lay-off aversion services to local residents and businesses. The Rapid Response Layoff Aversion program is a key component of the WDB service strategy to retain local jobs by offering a full range of coordinated resources and business counseling to local businesses that may be at risk. The primary purpose of Rapid Response is to enable affected workers to return to work as quickly as possible following a layoff, or to prevent layoffs altogether.
The WDB approved the hiring of a consultant to lead a Lay-Off Aversion program to improve access to resources and programs available to the business communities located in San Benito County and to identify businesses that may be at risk and in need of immediate solutions. Over 100 businesses were directly contacted to assess their services and needs through an on-line survey with the goal to provide one to one technical assistance to businesses in need to assistance. In addition, an "Ask the Experts" forum took place to provide an opportunity for local business to network and connect with experts in numerous areas that affect the sustainability of those businesses. Both local and State resources participated in this event which benefited local employers with valuable services and resources.
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