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COUNTY OF ORANGE /~~~ 07 - .3 ' 9~
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TRAINING CONTRACT WITH CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
This contract is entered into by the Orange County Department of Social Services (hereinafter referred to as
the Department) and Center for Employment Training (CET), Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the Provider), for
the purchase of specific activities as described therein. This contract is subject to the provisions of all
applicable Federal, State, County laws, regulations, policies and standards. This contract shall consist of
this document and any specified attachments in Section XVIII on page 6.
SECTION I: Effective Period
This agreement shall be in effect from October 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.
SECTION II: Responsibilities
A. The Department will:
Refer Work First participants to the Provider for enrollment and reimburse the Provider for
activities provided as described in this contract; and
2. Provide consultation and technical assistance to the Provider as needed; and
3. Provide transportation, child care, and case management services to Work First participants; and
4. Accept fiscal responsibility for deviations from the terms of this contract as a result of acts of the
Department or any of its officers, employees, agents or representatives, and
B. The Provider will:
Provide activities, as specified in this contract; and
2. Assume responsibility for all associated cost in the event the Provider has to relocate; and
Submit programmatic reports as requested by the Department and assist the Department in meeting
all reporting requirements to State and other agencies; and
4. Accept fiscal responsibility for deviations from the terms of this contract as a result of acts of the
Provider or any of its officers, employees, agents or representatives; and
Maintain fiscal books, records, documents and other evidence which reflect all direct and indirect
costs expended under this contract; and
6. Comply with all laws, regulations, policies and standards applicable to the program under contract;
and
7. The Provider will not encourage and/or assist any Work First trainee to obtain any educational
loans; and
8. Furnish worker's compensation, liability insurance, and other insurance as may be required to
protect the Provider and the Department against claims which may arise from the Provider's
performance; and
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9. Obtain the approval from the Department, through the submission of a course curriculum and labor
market survey information, prior to implementing any training course other than, Automated
General and Medical Office Skills, Electronics Technology, Building Maintenance/HVAC,
Shipping and Receiving/Warehousing, and,
10. Agree to participate in program, fiscal and administrative monitoring or audits, making records and
staff time available to Federal, State and county staff; and
1 1. Comply with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and all requirements imposed by
Federal regulations, rules and guidelines issued pursuant to these Titles for both personnel
employed and clients served; and
12. Maintain client records which date and document, in accordance with established policy, the
service delivered to the individual, a valid authorization for service, program records, documents
and other evidence which reflect program operations; and
13. Restrict the use or disclosure of information obtained in connection with the administration of
North Carolina's programs for the provision of services concerning applicants for and recipients of
those services to purposes directly connected with the administration of the service program; and
14. Furnish information to the Department, as requested, to support the performance of activities
pursuant to this contract and the full cost of the activities; and submit changes, as needed or
required, in the contract or any materials included in this contract or approved supporting
information for review and approval by the Department; and
I5. Take the necessary steps for corrective action, as negotiated within a corrective action plan, for any
items found to be out of compliance with Federal, State, and County laws, regulations, standards
and/or terms of this contract; and
16. Maintain and administer in accordance with sound business practice, a program for the
maintenance, repair, protection and preservation of property purchased under the terms of this
contract and keep a current, complete inventory of all equipment so purchased; and
17. Notify the Department representative within three work days of any trainees attendance or
performance problems, and of any trainee expressing a desire to withdraw from the training
program, and of trainees that enter employment.
18. Place in employment 70% of the Work First trainees who complete the program, and place 70 % of
those employed in a training related job utilizing their skills acquired in their course of study (i.e.,
skill area in which enrolled) at CET.
SECTION III: Access to Records
All fiscal and program records are to be retained for three years after final payment or until all audits continued
beyond this period are completed. In the event the Provider dissolves or otherwise goes out of existence,
records produced under this contract will be turned over to the Department. These records shall be subject at
all reasonable times to inspection, review or audit by duly authorized County, State and Federal officials.
SECTION IV: Liabilities and Legal Obligations
The Provider and the Department shall be liable for the acts of omissions of their respective employees in the
performance of services covered under the terms of this contract to the extent permitted by applicable law.
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The Provider is and shall be deemed to be an independent contractor in the performance of this contract and
agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Department against any claims of third parties azising out of any act
or omission of the Provider, its agents, employees and subcontractors in the performance of this contract.
SECTION V: Subcontracting
The Provider shall not subcontract any of the work contemplated under this contract without obtaining PRIOR
WRITTEN APPROVAL from the Department. Any approved subcontract shall be subject to all conditions of
this. contract. The Provider shall be responsible for the performance of any subcontractor.
SECTION VI: Right to Data
The Department may duplicate, use and disclose all data delivered under this contract. The Provider may
copyright data generated as a result of the contract, however, this data shall not be marketed for profit by the
Provider. Additionally, the Provider grants to the Department a royalty free, non-exclusive, irrevocable license
to publish, translate, reproduce, deliver, perform and dispose of all data now or hereafter covered by such
copyright. With respect to data not originated in the performance of this contract, the above license shall be
only to the extent that the Provider has the right to grant such license without becoming liable to pay
compensation to others because of such grant. All publications or reports of investigation, or studies based
upon data generated as a result of the contract shall acknowledge the support provided by the Department.
SECTION VII: Determination of Participant Eligibility
The Department has the responsibility for intake, initial determination and redetermination of eligibility for
service(s), in accordance with Federal, State, and County regulations. It is the responsibility of the Department
to notify the provider of the eligibility status of each individual for the service(s), the period of time for which
service(s) are authorized, and any changes in the eligibility status. This is done through the use of Form DSS-
1360 (Rev. 4/94) for Work First Program participants.
The Provider may not be reimbursed under this contract for clients who were served in the absence of a valid
DSS-1360 (Rev. 4194) or for any period of time not covered by an authorized DSS-1360 (Rev. 4/94).
SECTION VIII: Conflict of Interest
The Provider expressly states that he presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required to be
performed under this contract. The Provider shall not employ any person having such interest during the
performance of this contract. The Provider further agrees to notify the Department in writing of any instance
that might have the appearance of a conflict of interest. Upon execution of this contract and prior to
disbursement of funds, the Provider shall submit to the Department a notarized copy of the Provider's policy
addressing conflict of interest in accordance with the North Carolina law.
SECTION IX: Treatment of Assets
Treatment of assets acquired under this contract shall be subject to the following:
A. Ownership of property purchased by the Provider under the terms of this contract for which
reimbursement by the Department is based upon the actual purchase cost of the property shall
immediately vest with the Department upon such reimbursement.
B. The Department shall have no claim to property purchased by the Provider under the terms of this
Contract for which reimbursement by the Department is based upon an approved depreciation
schedule or use allowance. Interest changes on rented/leased equipment aze not reimbursable.
SECTION X: Administrators for the Contract
The persons named below shall be administrators for the respective parties and shall be the persons to whom
notices provided for in this Contract shall be given and to whom matters relating to administration or
interpretation of this Contract shall be addressed. Either party may change its administrator or his address or
his telephone number by written notice to the other party.
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For the Department:
Marti Pryor-Cook, Director
Orange County Department of Social Services
P. O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, N. C. 27278
(919)732-8181
For the Provider:
Russell Tershy
Executive Director
701 Vine Street
San Jose, California 95110
(408) 287-7924
SECTION XI: Fiscal Provisions
The Department will reimburse the Provider for services described in the contract document up to the
budgetary limits of the contract allotment from Work First funds allocated to the Department for purposes of
this contract. The maximum amount of reimbursement for the period of October 1, 1997 through June 30,
1998 shall not exceed $161,955.
The Department will reimburse the Provider the total tuition amount as specified in Attachment One, for each
trainee, based on course selection, at the time of enrollment. For reimbursement, the Provider must submit
one original and two copies of the DSS-1571, Part IV, by the tenth of the month following the month of
enrollment to the designated Contract Administrator. The Department will reimburse the Provider monthly
upon receipt of a complete and correctly filed report.
Tuition will be reduced for trainees who exit the training early in accordance with the refund policy described
in the Provider's attached catalog.
The Provider will maintain an individual tuition record for each trainee and tuition will be reduced by ninety
percent (90%) of any Pell Grant received by the Provider on behalf of the trainee. This will be reported to
the Department as a credit on behalf of the trainee on the monthly DSS-1571. Ten percent (10%) of the total
of any Pell Grant received by the Provider will be disbursed to the trainee upon receipt of the second Pell
Grant check. The Provider will furnish the Department with a list of any Pell Grant disbursements to trainees
monthly as an .attachment to the DSS-1571.
At the time of enrollment the Provider will execute a student agreement which indicates the portion of the Pell
Grant to be applied to the cost of tuition based on the Provider's initial determination of eligibility for a Pell
Grant. Actual Pell receipts used for tuition will be credited to the Department on a monthly basis as they are
received.
At the end of the contract period the Provider will notify the Department, by the tenth of the following
month, of any credits that are a result of the receipt of Pell grants. The Provider. will also notify the
Department by the tenth of the month following the month of receipt of any further grants received after the
end of the contract for Work First participants on whom the Department has paid tuition. After notification
from the Provider, the Department will send the Provider an invoice for the amount of the credit. A refund
check for the amount of the invoice is due from the Provider within 30 days of the date of the invoice and if
not received within that time frame, interest and penalties will be assessed.
The Provider will notify the Department of any other grants that would offset tuition and proper
accountability will be documented on the monthly reimbursement request. No cost will be duplicated that is
charged to any U. S. Department of Labor technical assistance grant.
SECTION IOI: Audit Requirements
This is not a financial assistance contract, therefore there are no audit requirements.
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SECTION XIII: Final Program Reporting Requirements
Within 30 days of completion of the contract, the provider will submit any required written reports to the
Department. These reports include, but are not limited to:
• Cet Client Referral Status Report
• CET Placement Report for FY-T-D
• DSS 1571 Monthly Report of Service Delivery
• Monthly Individual Enrollee Progress Report
• Annual Report on Placements, Type Placement, and Retention
SECTION XIV: Amending the Contract
This contract, in whole or in part, may be amended at any time by written statement:
A. By the Department in the event that revision is necessary to meet new or revised rules,
regulations, laws, policies and standazds as affected by this contract; or
B. By the Provider with the approval of the Department in the event that revision is necessary due to
alterations in the activities/service(s) described in the contract and CET Program Narrative; or
C. By mutual consent of both parties.
D. To extend the length of the contract up to two additional one yeaz periods
SECTION XV: Termination
This contract, in whole or in part, may be canceled at any time:
A. By either party, with cause, upon at least thirty (30) days notice, in writing, and delivered by
registered mail with return receipt requested, or in person; or
B. By the Department in the event funds which have been allocated by the Division of Social
Services aze eliminated or reduced to such an extent that, in the sole determination of the
Department, continuation of the obligations at the levels stated herein may not be maintained. The
obligations of each party shall be terminated, to the extent specified in the notice of termination,
immediately upon receipt of notice of termination from the Department; or
C. By the Department if the Provider: (1) is determined to be in violation of terms of this contract
and/or applicable Federal, State, and County laws, regulations and policy; and/or (2) fails to
maintain program certification or licensure; or
D. By mutual consent of both parties.
After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the Department, the Provider shall
cease work under the contract on the date, and to the extent specified, in the notice of termination. The
Department shall pay the Provider the agreed upon amount for the delivery of services under the terms of this
Contract up to the effective date of termination. Reimbursement shall not be made for property or supplies
purchased after the notice of termination is received except as approved by the Department.
SECTION XVI: Waiver by the Department
Waiver by the Department of any default or breach in compliance with the terms of this contract by the
Provider shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default or breach and shall not be construed to be a
modification of the terms of this contract unless stated to be such in writing, signed by an authorized
representative of the Department and attached to the contract.
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CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
RTP, NORTH CAROLINA
ADDENDUM #1
TUITION SCHEDULE
ELECTRONIC TECFIlVOLOGY 930
28 $6185
31 X6635
26 X5870
NOTE:
1. The tuition listed above is for day classes only; tuition for evening classes is
discounted ten percent.
2. The number of weeks will be greater for evening classes since students are in
training fewer hours per session than day students.
3. For workers with industrial injuries who require different training times,
Rehabilitation Counselors may negotiate training times that are longer or
shorter than those listed above. Tuitions for those times will follow the
standard tuition schedule which may be found in the Injured Workers
Manual.
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
RTP, NORTH CAROLINA
ADDENDUM #2
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Branch is centrally located to serve a tri-
county area internationally known as the home of Research Triangle Park (RTP). Located
just 1.6 miles from Highway 70, the facility is readily accessible by either public transit or
private transportation.
Our campus is located in a highly visible and professional enclave of business called the
Triangle Business Center. Our neighbors are nationally (as well as internationally) known
companies such as Glaxo Wellcome, IBM, Toshiba, Broadband Technologies, Northern
Telecom and General Electric.
The 15,700 square foot facility comfortably accommodates the four skill areas offered.
Although, we concentrate on providing integrated training in the classroom, there are
several multipurpose offices for private counsel. A large parking area encompasses three
quarters of the property which is pleasingly landscaped with shrubbery and trees.
Addendum #3
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
GENERAL TRAINING NARRATNE
PROGRAM S1JNIl~tARY
The CET Training Design -Comprehensive, Integrated Training Accessible to All
Center for Employment Training (CET) is a private nonprofit corporation which operates one of the nation's
largest networks of community-based training schools. CET directly manages 23 training centers in California and
six centers in New York, Maryland, Vn-ginia, Illinois, Nevada and Florida. It also provides technical assistance to
other corporations which operate CET training ceniers. CET employs over 350 staff and manages the Program
from its training and administration fxility in San Jose, California.
Founded in 1967. CET was established to train those who are not well served by mainstream educational
institution-people whose language, reading and math skills are so limited they can't get into or have dropped out
of public schools or who have leR those schools without marketable skills.
In order to help these students overcome their multiple barriers, CET provides a comprehensive vocational
training program which integrates English language and basic skills instruction with and in the context of
vocational raining.
Unlike almost all other public and private schools and training Program operators, CET does not require basic
skills emry prerequisites for its courses. Because each student's instructional plan is customized to correspond with
his or her needs and abilities. most students readily gain the skills needed to obtain a job in their chosen
oavpational field. CET's program is a practical and effective model for training the labor force of the '90s.
PROGRAM PLAN
The CET Training Design - Comprehensive, Integrated Training Acceuible to All
CET designed its training program specifically to serve those who face multiple and severe barriers to gaining
self-sufficiency. Consequently, it offers a comprehensive set of services generally not found in a single employment
training Program. In addition, it integrates services in such a way as to make training more eff dent and effective.
Services include:
• Vocational Training
• Basic Skills Remediation
• English as a Second Language Instnrction
• GID Instruction
• Vocational Guidancx and Support Advising
• Pre-employment a~ Work Maturity Training
• Support Services Referral and Advoc~cti•
• Job Developmcnt
• Follow-up Services
Training Accessible to All - No Early Prerequi'ites or Creaming
CET admits shidcnts without requiring that they meet Prerequisites. It does not screen out applicants who are
weak in math. reading or English -instead it teaches these skills along with a vocational skill. Everyone who
applies to CET and meets finding source guidelines can get in -even those who do not speak English or are
illiterate in their native language.
.Individualized, Self-paced Instruction -Student-based Training
With a diverse student population, instruction must be individualized and progress must beself-paged. The
CET Svstem allows students who learn quickly to move rapidly through the course. Others with multiple barriers
have the time required to gain needed skills. No one is cast aside because he or she cannot keep up.
Open Emory and Open Ezit -Immediate and Intensive Training
With a variable course length, applicants may enroll and begin training at any time there is an opening. This
means that most applicants can begin training immediately after completing orientation and will train for thirty-
five hours a week. This intensive training is required for students to overcome the ma~+ basic skills and language
barriers as well as to learn vocational skills.
Competency-bayed Learning -Training for the Real World
CET designs curricula not only to meet the needs of individual students, but to meet the needs of future
employers as well. Vocational training is designed to teach all the skills needed to function on an entry-level job.
Curricula are designed around industry specified job tasks and competeruy is measured based upon the
accomplishment of those tasks. As much as 70% of a student's training is conducted using the machines or
processes required on the job. In addition, training simulates actual work cenditions -students punch a time
clock, report to a single supervisor (instintctor), and are expected to work productively for a full day with the same
group of fellow workers (trainees). Developing proper work habits while in training is essential for graduates to
succeed on the job.
Integrated Instruction - No Fragmentation of Learning
Remedial instruction in basic skills and English language fluency is integrated with job-skills training -
provided concurrently and usually in the same classroom. To avoid fragmemation of learning, a student spends
most of his or her day in a single classroom where basic technical, and language skills are taught by a team of
instructors. Instructors teach basic and language skills in the context of a given vocational skill and, to the extent
possrble, when thry are relevant to accomplishing a vocational task. In this way, basic skills are more readih-
understood and applied. English language instruction emphasizes an immersion in the language in a workplace
setting. Primary instruction is provided in English and is reinforced only when necessary in the student's native
language. In tvery way possible, CET's classrooms replicate conditions found on the job so that students gain
valuable work maturity skills while in training.
Market-Orie~ed - Facaaed on aTraining-related dob
Although trainees do get a Certificate of Completion, a graduate's first paycheck, not a piece of paper. is his or
her teat diploma. CET aims instructioq counseling and support services at a single target -helping the student
get a permanent unsubsidized job. Professional job developers work with students and employers to identifi•
appropriate job opportunities and ensure a good match.
Support Guidance
Resolution of personal di$iculties is as important as the acquisition of marlcetabie skills in obtaining and
holding a job. Advising at CET takes place throughout the training process from intake to placement and follow-
up. Both vocatiional and personal guidance are an integral part of the program Technical instructors. betztuse of
their daily contact with the trainees, have the primary responsibility for providing continuing vocational and
pezsonal guidance.
The support resource advisor provides assistance when the trainee has family, legal, or other personal
problems helping the trainee W secure from other agencies services to which thry are entitled. When groups of
trainees. such as single parents, have common problems the support advisor helps to establish and facilitate support
grwrps.
Occupational Sl~ls Training
CET's instructional program integrates activities to meet the unique needs of participants and to ensure that
they are fiilly prepared for a productive new job. The program is comprehensive, utilizing state of the art
educationai methods, including:
o Modular cuaicula
o Competency-based performance assessment
o Self-paced learning
o Job related pre-vocational basic skills remediation
o Voptional English-as-a-Second Language
o Vocational and personal counseling
o won in job seeking skills
Training is open~ntry and open-exit with a variable course length. It is individualized, self-paced. task-
oriented. and compeoeucJr-based. Training facilities and texhing methodology simulate work conditions in order to
Prepare trainees not only with the knowledge required for their chosen occupation, but also with the proper work
attitudes and behaviors. Puncd~ality, initiative and cooperation are emphasized.
Over 60% Of a participant's training is hands~n, utilizing equipment similar to that which is in use by local
employers. An inwnctor to trainee ratio of approximately one instructor for fiftcen to twenty shrdents allows for
individualized. personal atternion. Only after the participant has demonstrated competency in the particular unit of
study does he or she move on.
While they are in training, students are covered by the attached Cigna accident insurance policti.
Job Devdopmeut & Placement
CET employs full-time job developers who identify job openings and link CET trainees with employers. Job
developers work with trainees from the beginning of training to their completion and placement on a job. When a
trainee is determined to be "job ready° by the training team, he or she is referred to the job developer to begin the
job search process. Throughout their training, trainees attend job search workshops where they practice filling out
job applications, prepare a resume, identify job openings, and practice interviewing skills. Job developers refer
Participants to training related job openings and provide ongoing support and assistance in the job search process.
Students do not leave training until they are actually placed in an unsubsidized job. At CET: Your diploma is a
jet
Follow-cep Services
Follow-up contacts are made by the job developer or an alumni support c~unseelor immediately upon placement
and thereafter for the neat six months. Assistance is provided when a participant's problems are endangering job
stability. Alumni are eligible for re-employment assistance if they lose their job. This assistance is at no cost W the
funding agency or individual.
STATEMENT OF WORK
Otlrer Fanding~Referrat Soarces
During the period of this contract, CET will give priority for training to DSS WorkFirst participants and the
county DSS offices will make a good faith effort to refer sufficient cliems to keep funded training positions filled
At the same time CET will continue to recruit and enroll participants from other fiuuiing/referral sources in order
to ensure continued operation of the training center. These sauces include local ]TPA programs. individual
referrals of Vocational Rehabilitation clients. Telamon farmworkers, and individual tuition paying students
utilizing federal financial aid
• North Carolina CET Catalog, July 1997 Edition
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING,
RESEARCH TRIANGLE NARRATNE
The Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Center for Employment Training
(RTP-CET) was founded in June 1995. A demonstration project for North
Carolina's Community Colleges, JOBS/WorkFirst and other training programs,
the RTP-CET is centrally located to serve the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area
and surrounding counties.
The RTP-CET service population characteristics for FY'96P97 were:
92°r6 female (157 female and 14 males }; 88% black, 11 °~ white; 2°r6 Hispanic;
80% Work First clients (137 DSS vs. 34 Non-DSS); 57°~ long-term AFDCrTANF;
5°~ ex/offender; 73°r6 below 9th grade math level (TARE tested}; 54°~b below 9th
grade reading level (TABS tested}; 30°x6 dropout ; 94% unmarried; 93°r6 single
parent; 1 °~ two parent families; 8% teen parent; 11 % age to 21; 85°r6 between
the age of 22 and 44; and 95°~b multiple barriers to employment. In its first year
of opera#ion, CETlRTP had an 82% placement rate of 63 graduates with an
average salary of $7.34 an hour. in our second year, 100 trainees were placed
with an 81 % placement rate (not including those who left for schoollother
training) and an average hourly wage of $7.49. The great majority (80+°r6) of
employed graduates also have benefits.
EVALUATION
Results
Although the demonstration's start-up and second year phase was delayed, and
impacted due to confounding extraneous factors (reduction in referrals), the
RTP-CET has made great strides towards perfecting the CET model and serving
its target population.
CET has been participating in an evaluation funded by the North Carolina
Department of Human Resources, to measure program effectiveness of training
opportunities around the state. Listed below are some of CETs outcomes:
• Highest percentage of participants who left training for employment
• Highest percentage of participants working 30 hours or more per week
• Highest percentage of partiapants with benefits
• Highest median hourly wage (CET = $7.50; JRTC = $5.00; RITE =$6.00)
• Highest average hourly/projected annual wage per employed participant
• Highest percentage projected to earn $10,000 or more annually
• Highest percentage earning above poverty level (family of 3 ($12,156.00)
The final draft `Outcomes Assessment of CET and RITE Programs° reports the
following key findings regarding CET/RTP:
• Higher job placement [retention] rates than RITE and WorkFirst
comparisons (80+% at six months -the highest of any program ever
studied by the researchers)
• Higher earnings than RITE and WorkFirst comparisons
• Greater decrease in TANF and food stamps use over nine months
• High levels of program satisfaction (expressed by trainees/graduates)
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING,
RESEARCH TRIANGLE NARRATNE
• Jobs more likely to provide benefits
• Many more employment related program services
• Higher on family strengths indicators (survey), especially financial security
• CET services are most likely to lead to self-sufficiency
Also, attached ar+e articles from local newspapers and letters of support from
local industry.
OUTCOMES
Jobs!
CETs primary goal is placing low-income, hard-to-employ, never employed, un-
employed, and poor people in unsubsidized jobs. The average length of time in
training is between 28 and 32 weeks (job placement included). GETs ability to
train and provide job placement assistance in such a timely manner is attributed
to its unique training design and its ongoing partnership with the industry. CET
works dosely with an Industrial Advisory Board (see Attachment) comprised of
lead industry representatives (Human Resources Directors, Employment
Directors, Managers) who meet monthly at CET. Industrial Advisory Board
members are volunteers from local businesses who advise CET in three training-
related capacities: Ways & Means, Membership, and Training.
The Industrial Advisory Board also created a Mentoring Program which matches
a job-ready trainee with a Board member who takes a personal interest in the
trainee's success. Mentors provide their mentee with job leads, set up
interviews, help write resumes, participate in practice interviews, but ideally, they
hire CET trainees.
CET will continue to grow its extemship opportunities which places a near~ob-
ready trainee in companies for on-the-job training. Usually, these companies
are Industrial Advisory Board member organizations that take the CET trainee
°under their wing° far up to 6 weeks, teaming and observing real world methods
for doing the job. The extemship placement has resulted in numerous job
placements, and in some cases multiple placements. CET, and the trainees
appreciate the value of paving the way for future hiring opportunities.
CET will continue to provide tours of the facility to potential employers and
{ndustrial advisory Board members. Tours provide industry an opportunity to
witness first hand CETsworkplace-related training.
In addition, Industrial Advisory Board member companies (and others) have
donated materials, clothes, computers, and other equipment to CET.
Each skill area at CET has a Technical Advisory Committee, comprised
individuals working in that particular field. Technical Advisory Committee
members review the curricula, provide input, and sign-off on the curricula. CET
performs this task before starting any new skill to ensure training is responsive
to industry needs. Technical Advisory Committee members also visit CET
periodically to observe skill area set-up, operations, and tools/equipment used
for training.
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
RTP, NORTH CAROLINA
ADDENDUM #4
COURSE DESCRIPTION
1. BUILDING MAINTENANCE/HVAC
Trainees will be well versed in:
Electrical theory and troubleshooting
Refrigeration and refrigerant recovery
Tubing and pipe fitting
Silver brazing and soldering
A/C system operations
Heat pump system operations
Gas furnace system operations
Carpentry, plumbing and appliance repair
2. ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
Trainees will be well versed in:
OSHA and electrical work safety
Electronic ternunology, symbols and calculations
Industrial assembly techniques and workmanship standards
Wiring and harnessing techniques
Soldering techniques
Component identification and marking
Use of tools and test equipment
Electrical and mechanical tests and measurements
Analog and digital circuit function testing
Limited analog and digital circuit analysis
Troubleshooting and corrective action
Test data compilation and process control
Prototype and special product testing
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
RTP, NORTH CAROLINA
ADDENDUM #4 CONT'D
COURSE DESCRIPTION
3. SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
Trainees will be well versed in:
Workplace safety
Warehouse operations and equipment
Receiving operations
Shipping operations
Methods of shipping
Inventory control
Forklift operation and maintenance
Data entry
Completion of Bills of Lading
4. Automated General and Medica! Office Skills
Trainees will be well versed in:
File management/medical records
Ten-key calculator operations
Word processing procedures
Basic spreadsheet operations
Data entry
Financial record keeping
Business communication skills
Receptionist skills
General office procedures
Basic computer technology
Medical terminology
ICD 9 Coding
Medical billing/insurance filing
Addendum #5
Participant, Services, and Outcomes Description
A. Target Participants
Individuals to be served under this Contract will be considered hard-to-serve clients who
have two or more of the following barriers to becoming economically self-sufficient:
• history of substance abuse or recently tested positive for drug use when screened for
employment;
• little or no history or sporadic work history;
• literacy below fifth grade level;
• mental illness or mental health problems (not disabled);
• lack of motivation andJor lack ofself-esteem;
• two-parent family;
• history of domestic violence;
• long-term recipient of cash assistance with 9-12 months left on time clock;
• geographically isolated;
• migrant or seasonal farm worker.
B. Provider Services to Participants
Work First participants referred by the Department to the Provider will receive the
following services:
• course enrollment;
• a nvnimum of 30 hours/week of training;
• job placement of at least 30 hours/week;
• follow-up to ensure job retention.
C. Performance Outcomes
These goals are targets only, and aze not intended to be mandatory threshold limits.
However, monitoring of these outcome goals will be done by the Department. The
monitoring results will be used as a basis for evaluation of this contract and for
negotiation of any future contracts.
1. 70% of Orange County Work First participants who complete the CET
program will be placed in employment of at least 30 hours/week.
2. 70% of the Orange County Work First participants who aze placed in
employment will be placed in a job utilizing the skills acquired in their specific
CET course of study.
Addenduri ~(6
[nternal Revenue Service
EP/EO Diselosur! Desk
P.O. Box Z3S0 Los Angeles, cA 9aos3
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT
TRAINING
7Q1 VXNE STREET
SAN JOSE, CA 9SI10
Gent i ether::
Person to Contact:
L. Barzagan (A to K)
F. ?+tiratlor tL to Z1
Telephone Number:
(Zf3)894-2336
Refer Reply to:
91-943 '
Date: Jf1N 21 I99t
8E: 94-1659311
CENTER FOR EMPLQYMEN_T
TRAINING
This is in rtsponse to your request !or a determination
fetter of tht above-Hamad organization.
A review o1 otss records indieatas that the above-named
organisation was reeogn[sed to bs exempt (torn Federal income
lax to JUNE. 19t58, as an organisation described to
Internal Revenue Code section 50l(e)(3) tt is further
classified as an organization that is not a private
foundation as deltned in section 509(al of the code, because
it is an organization described in section I~atb)(1)tA)(vf).
This tett:r is to verify youz exempt status
and the laet that tha determination letter
Fssued in JUN$, 1968 canttnues to be in elleet
If you are in need of further assistanet, please feel tree to
contact tae at the above addzess.
We appr:ciatt your cooperation in this regard.
Sincerely.
Disclosure Assistant
SECTION XVII: Specified Attachments
1. Addendum One: Schedule of Tuition Costs
2. Addendum Two: Center for Employment Training (CET) Facility Description
3. Addendum Three: CET Program Narrative
4. Addendum Four: CET Course Description
5. Addendum Five: Participants, Services, and Outcomes Description
6. Addendum Six: IRS 501 (c) (3) status
SECTION XVIII: Pre-Audit Statement and Signatures
This contract has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control
act .
Signature: Orange County Finance Officer
Date:. ~ ~ `~
Signatures
Center for Employment Training, Inc.
By:
Title: J
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(Federal Tax ID#)
WITNESS
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Orange County Department of Social Services
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By: ~~~,--
Title: Director
Date: ~ - 5` - ~1d~
(SEAL)
WITNESS
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~ j~~ ' , ~ hair, Social Services Board
° ~ ~ Chair, County Commissioners
Date: ~' ~ / a
Date:
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