Human Resource Development and Employment, Inc. Human Resource Development Foundation, Inc. and Subsidiary Corporations Annual Report June 30, 2011

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1 Human Resource Development and Employment, Inc. Human Resource Development Foundation, Inc. and Subsidiary Corporations Annual Report June 30, 2011 AFT 4009, AFL-CIO

2 ANNUAL REPORT of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, INC. UNITY HOUSING APARTMENTS, LP UNITY HOUSING, INC. MARION UNITY APARTMENTS, INC. ROMNEY UNITY APARTMENTS, INC. LINCOLN UNITY APARTMENTS, INC. UNITY HOUSE APARTMENTS, INC. SOUTH CHARLESTON UNITY APARTMENTS, INC. CABELL-HUNTINGTON UNITY APARTMENTS, INC. UNITY COURT APARTMENTS, INC. CROSS LANES UNITY APARTMENTS, INC. HIGHVIEW UNITY APARTMENTS, INC. WEST HAMLIN UNITY PLACE, INC. FAYETTE HILLS UNITY, INC. D & J DEVELOPMENT, INC. June 30, 2011

3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Kenneth M. Perdue, President West Virginia AFL-CIO 501 Leon Sullivan Way, 3rd Floor Charleston, WV Mr. Larry Matheney, Secretary-Treasurer West Virginia AFL-CIO 501 Leon Sullivan Way, 3rd Floor Charleston, WV Mr. Bob Brown WV School Service Personnel Association 1610 Washington Street, East Charleston, WV Mr. Tommy Plymale IUOE Local 132 P. O. Box 6770 Charleston, WV Mr. Mike Caputo UMWA District # Gaston Avenue Fairmont, WV Mr. Joe Carter UMWA District #17 P. O. Box 1313 Charleston, WV Ms. Elaine Harris Communication Workers of America Suite 1212, Huntington Square 900 Lee Street Charleston, WV Mr. Dave Efaw 600 Leon Sullivan Way Charleston, WV Ms. Kathy McCormick SEIU # Adams Avenue Huntington, WV Mr. Daniel J. Poling Painters # rd Street Parkersburg, WV Mr. Dan Doyle AFGE #1995 P.O. Box 880 Morgantown, WV Mr. Gary Tillis Laborers District Council One Union Square, Suite 5 Charleston, WV Mr. Chuck Miller UFCW #400 Rt. 1, Box 665 Mount Clare, WV Mr. Randy Moore USWA District Glenwood Road Milton, WV Mr. Vernon Swisher Marion Labor Council P.O. Box 96 Kingmont, WV Ms. Judy Hale 1610 Washington Street, East Suite 200 Charleston, WV Mr. Donald R. Savage, Vice President HRDE, Inc Mileground Morgantown, WV Mr. Phil Leinbach, Vice President HRDF, Inc Mileground Morgantown, WV

4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors on Page 1 serve all corporations; however, the following corporations have an additional member: Cabell-Huntington Unity Apartments, Inc. Mr. Tim Millne, P. O. Box 2142, Huntington, WV Cross Lanes Unity Apartments, Inc. Mr. Clinton Durst, 25 Delaware Avenue, Apt. C, Charleston, WV Fayette Hills Unity, Inc. Mr. Clyde McKnight, P.O. Box 171, Rock Creek, WV Highview Unity Apartments, Inc. Mr. Clinton Durst, 25 Delaware Avenue, Apt. C, Charleston, WV Unity Court Apartments, Inc. Mr. Lewis Albright, 7 Crestview Drive, Vienna, WV Unity House Apartments, Inc. Mr. Tony Michael, P. O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV Unity Housing, Inc. Mr. Lewis Albright, 7 Crestview Drive, Vienna, WV West Hamlin Unity Place, Inc. Mr. Sherrill Porter, P. O. Box 756, West Hamilin, WV

5 PROGRAM PURPOSE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM To enable customers to enter high-skill occupations which provide economic stability and self-sufficiency. The Onthe-Job Training Program (OJT) is currently funded through two separate contracts, i.e. Region II Workforce Investment Board and Region VI Workforce Investment Board. FUNDING SOURCE # To Be Served Region II WIB $70,000 07/01/11 to 06/30/12 40 Region VI WIB $36,000 07/01/11 to 06/30/12 10 PROGRAM OPERATION Region II: Region VI: Putnam, Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Boone, Logan, and Mingo counties. Monongalia, Preston, Marion, Taylor, Harrison, Doddridge, Barbour, Tucker, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, Gilmer, and Braxton counties. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES The program offers on-the-job training in specific occupational areas with a contracted employer. The employer utilizes his/her training methods, facilities, and resources in shaping the customer into a skilled employee. The customer is exposed to and trained in all aspects of a specific job and given every opportunity to develop valuable skills. WIA PERFORMANCE MEASURES Adults: Dislocated Workers: 1. Entry into unsubsidized employment; 1. Entry into unsubsidized employment; 2. Retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry 2. Retention in unsubsidized employment into the employment; six months after entry into the employment; 3. Earnings gain six months after entry in the unsubsidized 3. Earnings gain six months after entry in the employment; and, unsubsidized employment relative to earnings 4. Attainment of a recognized credential. of job of dislocation; and, 4. Attainment of a recognized credential. All Categories: 1. Customer satisfaction for participants; and, 2. Customer satisfaction for employers. 3

6 REGION 2 OJT SUCCESS STORY Evan W., a 31-year-old dislocated worker from Cabell County, was laid off on October 26, 2009 as the operations manager of a document management company in the Tri-State area. Evan was originally referred to Loyd Casto, HRDF s Lead Service Placement Specialist/Job Developer for the Region 2 WIB, National Emergency Grant (NEG), On-the-Job-Training Program (OJT) due to being unemployed for longer than 17 weeks. Evan has a Bachelor s Degree from Marshall University and served in the United States Air Force from While in the military, Evan learned to maintain and repair aircraft hydraulics. Loyd met with Huntington Plating s President, Thomas Hourvouras, and Shop Manager, Roger Smith, about giving Evan an interview for a Sales Representative position they needed to fill. Huntington Plating is a complete service job shop that has provided products and service to the industrial sector for over 50 years. Huntington Plating specializes in high quality nickel, chrome and silver electroplating, precision machining, hydraulic cylinder repair, and manufacturing. While there is a strong working relationship between HRDF staff and Huntington Plating management, it was Evan s transferrable skills while in the Air Force that made the employer willing to hire him on May 2, Evan s training wage was set at $15.00 per hour for 640 hours under the NEG OJT contract. When the NEG program ended June 30, 2011, Evan was placed on HRDF s OJT program to complete the 304 hours remaining; thus, fulfilling the original contractual agreement with the employer and the Region 2 WIB. Evan successfully completed the OJT hours at Huntington Plating on August 24, 2011 and earns $30, per year with a two percent commission. 4

7 PROGRAM PURPOSE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS To provide comprehensive year-round program services to economically disadvantaged out-of-school youth in order to assure they have the necessary skills and personal qualities to become productive adults. FUNDING SOURCE # To Be Served Connections WIB Region I $ 34,080 (per month) 07/01/11 to Present 0* Youth@Work WIB Region II $200,000 04/01/11 to 03/31/12 65 Youth Empowerment WIB Region III $111,392 07/01/11 to 06/30/12 70 YouthReady WIB Region VI $172,000 07/01/11 to 06/30/12 84 Summer Youth WIB Region VI $127,955 07/01/11 to 12/31/12 0 PROGRAM OPERATION Connections Program (Region I): Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers, Webster, and Wyoming Counties. Youth@Work Program (Region II): Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Putnam, Cabell, and Wayne Counties. Youth Empowerment Program (Region III): Kanawha County. YouthReady Program (Region VI): Monongalia, Marion, Preston, Taylor, Harrison, Barbour, Doddridge, Lewis, and Gilmer Counties. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES While there are some slight differences between HRDF s Out-of-School Youth Programs, all are required to center around 10 key program elements required by the Workforce Investment Act: 1) Comprehensive guidance and counseling. 2) Tutoring and study skills instruction leading to the completion of secondary education. 3) Alternative secondary education services. 4) Summer employment opportunities. 5) Paid or unpaid work experience. 6) Occupational skill training. 7) Leadership development opportunities. 8) Supportive services. 9) Adult mentoring for not less than 12 months. 10) Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after program completion. *Region 1 Operating on a Month-to-Month Basis. 5

8 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. IN-SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM PURPOSE To provide comprehensive year-round program services to economically disadvantaged in-school youth in order to assure they have the necessary skills and personal qualities to become productive adults. FUNDING SOURCE # To Be Served Connections Program WIB Region I $ 13,762 (per month) 07/01/11 to Present 0* Youth@Work Program WIB Region II $100,000 04/01/11 to 03/31/12 45 Youth Empowerment Program WIB Region III $ 72,782 07/01/11 to 06/30/12 73 PROGRAM OPERATION Region I: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers, Webster, and Wyoming Counties Region II: Cabell, Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Putnam and Wayne Counties Region III: Kanawha County PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Program activities are centered around the key elements required by the Workforce Investment Act: Continuing Educational Activities (tutoring, study skills, basic skills, high school completion or equivalent); Alternative Schooling; Summer Employment; Paid and/or Unpaid Work Experience; Occupational Skill Training; Supportive Services; Adult Mentoring; Leadership Development; Follow-Up Services; Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling; Work Readiness Skills; Job Placement; and, Computer Literacy. *Region 1 Operating on a Month-to-Month Basis. 6

9 Region 1 Connections Program In-School Success Stories Joshua B. graduated from PikeView High School in June 2010 and was accepted at Bridgemont College, Fayette County, in the Auto Diesel Program; in which, he started class in the fall of During enrollment, in the program, he worked on a contract at Downard Hydraulics. Joshua will be completing his internship in December Joshua is scheduled to graduate in May James Tyler W. was enrolled into the Youth Connections Program as an in-school student; however, he left Princeton High School to attend Mountaineer Challenge Academy. This youth completed the program and earned several certifications during his stay at the academy. James earned his CPR/First Aid Certification, Babysitting Card, and OSHA Training at Mountaineer Challenge Academy. This youth also attained his GED on May 13, Since returning home, he has attended ABE classes to study for his ACT, is scheduled to test November 2011, and working parttime at Burger King. Region 1 Connections Program Out-of-School Dustin D. entered the Youth Connections Program with a goal to attain his GED. Shortly after enrollment, the youth attained his GED and gained employment at Tabor Machinery. He is now earning $14 an hour and working 40+ hours a week. Kayla G. entered the Youth Connections Program with her GED, focusing on a goal of CNA certification. Shortly after earning her certification, Kayla gained employment at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation. She continued with this job until transitioning into a position at a doctor s office in Beckley, in August Community Service in Region 1 and Activities 7

10 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Before enrolling in the Youth Empowerment Program, Dontesz H. was unemployed, not enrolled in post-secondary education or training, and did not have a steady place to stay each night. He also encountered problems with the criminal justice system. Dontesz enrolled in the Youth Empowerment Program on July 11, 2011, and has made drastic changes in his life. He also attended the Green Up Weatherization Skill Set Training through Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College; where he received National Certificates for BPI Installer, BPI Building Analyst, and BPI Envelope Professional. Dontesz was also accepted in the Automotive Technology Program at Garnet Career Center and began his training in September. Through participation in the Youth Empowerment Program, he now has his own apartment. Keyonah Pearson entered HRDF s YEP program in the summer of 2007 before attending her first year at Capital High School. She worked a variety of OE s and summer youth programs. After moving to from North Carolina and returning to our service area, Keyonah was enrolled in St. Albans High School. Soon after returning to school, the participant was hard to locate due to family adversity. She later located HRDF s staff and updated her files. Keyonah decided she was serious about life and started caring a little more about her grades, although she was barely passing. Her grades improved and HRDF staff enrolled her in tutoring and later in community service. By the summer of 2009, Keyonah was working at Marshall s department store part-time and continued through her fall semester of the 11 th grade. By the spring semester, she cut her hours back to focus more on school and was enrolled in tutoring once again. During Keyonah s senior year she had set her goals on graduating high school and then entering college. She worked hard while participating in community service projects, attending tutoring, and working on her resume with HRDF s staff in order to better herself for graduation and college. Keyonah graduated high school, received a graduation bonus, and now attends Kanawha Valley Community Technical College for physical therapy, and works at REM as a caregiver: 8

11 REGION 2 Work Out-of-School Fred H. was a homeless teen who lost his mother and father to cancer and heart disease. He was also a high school dropout. After signing up for the Out-of-School Youth Program, he was enrolled in ABE classes. He obtained his GED, in March, and was placed on an occupational exploration contract in the news room at the Logan Banner. After working a couple of weeks he rented an apartment downtown and received assistance enrolling in college. He is currently in his first semester at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and has an opportunity to obtain fulltime employment in the circulation department of the Logan Banner. REGION 2 Work In-School Program Kiasia H. began as a participant in the Region 2 Summer Youth Employment Program in 2009 and worked at Marshall s. Following the conclusion of the Summer Youth Employment Program, Kiasia was offered a part-time job at Marshall s, which she accepted. She then enrolled into a year-round program in September of Kiasia graduated with honors from Huntington High School in May Kiasia was accepted and is now attending Berea College in Kentucky to earn a Nursing degree. Julia C. enrolled in the Work Program as a high school junior and worked on the summer youth program at the Big Ugly Community Center. During school, she studied journalism and attended job readiness classes offered by the Work staff. Julia continued working at the Big Ugly Community Center when her time would allow and she gained soft skills and experience that will assist her in gaining future employment. She took part in the Get a Life activity that was offered through the program and toured local colleges. Julia graduated from Lincoln High School in 2011 and is now attending Marshall University on an academic scholarship. Region 2 In-School Youth at the Get a Life activity (Julia C. is the youth in the white shirt). 9

12 Region 2 Youth during a tour of Marshall University 10

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14 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. EMPLOYMENT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM PURPOSE To provide youth aging out of foster care with an opportunity to develop job-seeking skills, acquire employment, develop an employment history, learn regular work habits, develop basic skills needed to succeed in the workplace, and retain employment. FUNDING SOURCE HRDF received a $330,815 grant from West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to continue program services for youth aging out of foster care in DHHR Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 from July 1, 2011 to June 30, See DHHR Regions Map. PROGRAM OPERATION DHHR Region 1: Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, and Wood Counties. DHHR Region 2: Jackson, Roane, Clay, Mason, Putnam, Kanawha, Cabell, Lincoln, Boone, Wayne, Mingo, and Logan Counties. DHHR Region 3: Preston, Taylor, Barbour, Tucker, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, Pendleton, Grant, Hardy, Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties. DHHR Region 4: Braxton, Webster, Pocahontas, Nicholas, Greenbrier, Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, Monroe, Wyoming, Mercer, and McDowell Counties. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Recognizing that most individuals referred to the program have limited job-seeking skills and little, if any, exposure to the workplace, the program design is equipped to remediate these issues and provide the necessary support, assistance, and counseling needed to obtain and retain employment. Program services are provided through the following three components: Component 1: Orientation/Assessment Orientation is provided to the customer approximately two weeks prior to beginning Job Search instruction. Orientation provides program staff with an opportunity to assess the customer s readiness to seek employment, explain program policies, procedures, and services, and complete required paperwork. Component 2: Job Search Job Search is a 120-hour combination of classroom and field activity designed to provide the customer with structured, selfdirected job search. All phases of job seeking are introduced and practiced. Instructional topics include: skills/language development; career planning; traditional job hunting techniques; preparing applications, résumés, thank you letters, and cover letters; interviewing techniques; answering problem questions; and learning techniques for surviving and advancing on the job. Component 3: Job Development, Placement, and Retention Job Development, Placement, and Retention is an ongoing activity designed to assist customers who were unable to procure employment during the Job Search component, who have obtained employment and require retention, advancement, and follow-up services, and who require re-employment services. Staff also provide services for Job Development and Placement in subsidized and unsubsidized employment. 12

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16 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. YOUTH TRANSITION DEMONSTRATION (YTD) WEST VIRGINIA YOUTH WORKS On November 15, 2007, HRDF was awarded a 3.85 million dollar implementation grant to participate in a Social Security Administration (SSA) Youth Transition Demonstration (YTD) Project. The program, known as West Virginia Youth Works, is now in the full implementation phase and is serving youth years old with disabilities in 19 counties throughout West Virginia (see West Virginia Youth Works Map on the following page). Youth enrolled in the program receive a variety of program services. The interventions are designed to increase the likelihood that participating youth will be employed as adults; and, to decrease their lifetime reliance on Social Security disability benefits. West Virginia Youth Works received 480 beneficiary referrals during the recruitment phase. As of June 30, 2011, the Youth Works program enrolled 404 participants, exceeding the proposed goal of 400. Customized Employment Specialists and Job Developer/Job Coaches met with participants and their families to assess their needs and assist in linking them with potential training, educational, and employment opportunities including: On-the-Job Training; Occupational Exploration and Training (OET); Job Shadowing; and, Direct Placement into unsubsidized paid employment. Of all youth enrolled in the program thus far, nearly 90 percent received a variety of case management and employment related services. The majority of the participants (72%) have received education-related services such as GED preparation, IEP transition meetings, and educational certificate attainment. Of the Youth Works participants who received employment related services, a total of 182 (or 45%) have been placed in a competitive job. The Youth Works Program anticipates achieving and exceeding the overall competitive employment goal of 47.1 percent by the end of the Youth Works Program in March West Virginia Youth Works Success Story Chris was a high school graduate who had enrolled in the YTD program in January, 2010, at age 24. Although he had never worked in competitive employment, he had some good work experiences to add to his resume. He had volunteered at the local Fire Department and helped his Father with grounds keeping at a neighboring farm. His tasks included mowing, planting, feeding livestock as well as some butchering. Chris work goal was to obtain employment at a fast food restaurant or at a business in which he could work as a grounds- keeper. A barrier to finding employment was that he lived with his family far out in the country, about 40 miles from the nearest town. Due to his seizure disorder and cognitive impairments, Chris was unable to acquire a driver s license. Chris was very eager to work and was willing to try any position available. YTD staff met with him often to drive him to the nearest town to help him obtain and complete many applications. The interviews for these jobs did not go well. Dale Verstegen, an advisor from Transcen, met with 14

17 Chris and his family at his home. After the meeting, Mr. Verstegen gave suggestions to YTD staff, to better enable them to help Chris with interviewing skills and other areas of his job search. YTD staff found that the Stonewall Resort, about ten miles from Chris home, was holding a Job Fair to hire employees to work in all capacities, for the upcoming season. The job developer met with Human Resources to set the stage for Chris attending the Job Fair. They were willing to talk to the supervisors to prepare them for some of Chris barriers. Through the assistance of the YTD program, interview clothing and shoes were purchased. In preparation for the Job Fair, staff assisted Chris with mock interviewing and suggested that he get a shave and a haircut. The interviews went well and Chris was hired on the spot, as part of the kitchen staff at the resort. He has done an excellent job in his position. Chris loves his work and has made many friends. His supervisor recently told YTD staff that Chris is a valued employee and the Stonewall Resort would like to have him continue to work for the upcoming season. In June, 2011, he was named Employee of the Month. His parents are applying for the PASS program in order for him to save for a car that will be used to transport Chris to and from work. He is now enrolled in the Ticket to Work Program through HRDF. 15

18 YTD Service Delivery Area Region 1 Counties: Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, Upshur, Barbour, Wood, Preston, Randolph, and Jackson Region 2 Counties: Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell, Mason, Wayne, Raleigh, Mercer, and Fayette 16

19 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM In the past year, HRDF has embarked to develop a transitional plan for the YTD Program which will end in With the success of HRDF s program to serve persons with disabilities, HRDF applied and became certified as a Community Resource Provider under the WV Division of Rehabilitation Services. The collaboration between HRDF and WV Division of Rehabilitation Services has resulted in the development of the Community Resource Development Program to provide people with the services needed to successfully transition into employment and/or live independently. The mission is to provide these services through a joint effort by both agencies, to best serve the individual. This endeavor is a "fee for service" activity. The Services Provided are: 1. Community Based Assessment 2. Life Skills (Daniel Memorial Assessment and Phillip-Roy Curriculum) 3. Work Adjustment (Paid, Integrated) 4. Job Coaching (Other Than Supported Employment) 5. Supported Employment (Time Limited, Non-Waiver) 6. Extended Employment Services (Time Limited, Non-Waiver) 7. Job Coaching (Supported Employment) 8. Direct Placement 9. On-The-Job Training 10. Job Try Out (JToP). Areas Served District 1 Counties: Boone, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam and Roane. District 2 Counties: Barbour, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, and Upshur. District 3 Counties: Doddridge District 4 Counties: Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers, and Webster District 5 Counties: Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Wayne, Wyoming. Success Story for CRP Doug W. was referred to the CRP program in September At 22-years-old, he wanted to obtain employment in a slow-paced environment. HRDF staff in Charleston assisted Doug in obtaining part-time employment at Walgreens in January Doug has maintained employment at Walgreens with support from HRDF and he loves his job! HRDF staff continue to assist Doug at Walgreens through Extended Supported Employment Services until Waiver Services come into effect. 17

20 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. Passport to Success (Ticket to Work Program) As part of the YTD Transitional Plan, HRDF was approved as an Employment Network (EN) agency to provide services under the Ticket to Work Program. The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program, locally called Passport to Success, is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work. The Ticket Program is part of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of legislation designed it to remove many of the barriers that previously influenced a person s decision about going to work because of concerns over losing health care coverage. The goal of the Program is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and other support services from public and private providers, employers, and other organizations. Under the Ticket Program, the Social Security Administration (also referred to as the Agency) provides disability beneficiaries with a Ticket to obtain the services and jobs they need from a new universe of organizations called Employment Networks. The Ticket to Work Program provides most people receiving Social Security benefits (beneficiaries) more choices for receiving employment services. Under this program, SSA issues a ticket to eligible beneficiaries who, in turn, may choose to assign tickets to an EN of their choice to obtain employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, or other support services necessary to achieve a vocational (work) goal. The EN, if they accept the ticket, will coordinate and provide appropriate services to help the beneficiary find and maintain employment. Currently, Passport to Success has successfully assigned seven tickets. The program is submitting wages for three ticket holders and is assisting the rest of the ticket holders in achieving earnings at the level necessary to submit wages. There are several ticket applications that are being reviewed by staff and steps are being taken to assign these tickets. Various programs, within HRDF, are actively reviewing their caseloads in order to identify participants amongst programs that are eligible for ticket services and offering support to those with assignable tickets. 18

21 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. PASSAGE TO SUCCESS PROGRAM In February 2011, HRDF was awarded $166,143 by the West Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS) for the Passage to Success Program to provide transitional services to 100 high school youth with disabilities. The Passage to Success provides Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) services to assist youth with disabilities a successful transition from school to work. These services target youth in the 12 th grade. It is envisioned that providing interventions and services earlier in school will enhance eventual employment outcomes. Primary project services are Community Based Assessment, Work Adjustment to assist with placement in competitive employment. The services are provided in a coordinated effort with WVDRS and WV Department of Education Staff throughout HRDF s Service Delivery Area (SDA), which includes WVDRS District 1, District 2, District 4, and District 5. Special emphasis is placed on providing CRP services to graduating seniors in Braxton, Logan and Clay Counties. Project goals will include, but not be limited to: Providing CRP Services for a minimum of 100 High School Seniors served by WVDRS; Improving current levels of High School Transitional Services; Increasing the numbers of youth with disabilities entering employment and/or post-secondary education; and, Developing a larger client base of WVDRS referrals for HRDF CRP Services to support sustainability. Success Story for Passage to Success Program Stephanie M. started working with the Passage to Success Program in March 2011, at nineteen years old and a senior in high school. Stephanie, unsure of her future goals, was assisted by HRDF in exploring options, and choosing a vocational goal. HRDF supported her through a Community Based Assessment. She was able to experience food prep, retail, and office work through this service. From the various environments she experienced, Stephanie decided to try retail or food prep in a slow paced setting. Stephanie is now working at Kmart in Teays Valley, with job coaching support. 19

22 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM Since 1995, HRDE has administered Youthbuild Programs in North Central West Virginia via funding through the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Youthbuild Program serves out-of-school, at-risk youth, age 17-24, who do not have a high school diploma. Currently, HRDF operates the Mon Youthbuild Program, serving Monongalia, Marion, and Harrison Counties. The Youthbuild Program offers a comprehensive curriculum to prepare young adults for GED, leadership skills, vocational training, and on-the-job pre-apprenticeship training in the construction industry. The classroom training segments, consisting of GED and Residential Building Technology, are located in the lower level of Eastview Unity Apartments in Fairmont. The actual hands-on training is a result of collaborative efforts with local agencies; such as, Harrison County Habitat for Humanity, Monongalia County Habitat for Humanity, North Central West Virginia Community Action, and Marion County Habitat for Humanity. Other collaborators are the Region 6 Workforce Investment Board and the West Virginia University Extension Services. Since 1995, when HRDE received two $90,000 Youthbuild Planning Grants, HRDE has applied for and received over $3,400,000 in HUD Implementation Grants. Youthbuild Program students, with guidance from instructors and staff, continue to rehabilitate apartment units and construct new housing for low-income persons throughout North Central West Virginia, as well as, earning their GED. In 2007, federal funding for the Youthbuild Grant was transferred from HUD to the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL). HRDF submitted a proposal for DOL funding in January 2009 and was awarded a $791,313 grant to operate the Youthbuild Program through June 30, 2011, and continue follow-up services through June 30, On April 26, 2011, HRDF was granted a No Cost Extension on this award, which extends the operation period to December 31, 2011; and, the follow-up period to December 31, The program responded to an RFP from DOL, in December of 2009, but was unsuccessful in attaining funding. The appropriations cuts for FY 2011 left only enough funding to fund one-third of the 226 existing Youthbuild programs. However, a new RFP is expected in January of 2012, and the program is hoping to reestablish funding through June of Meanwhile, the program continues to research and pursue other avenues of potential funding. During this current grant period, the program has been very successful. The students have built two homes and helped to finish a third home for three Habitat for Humanity organizations. They have remodeled four transitional living apartment units and two school bathroom facilities. Community service projects have included building a fenced playground for a local community center, restoration work on a historic fort, repairs to a local food bank, building shelter and storage facilities for a YMCA day camp, restoration work on buildings at the local Red Cross and the local Humane Society, and a myriad of emergency home repairs for low-income elderly individuals. 20

23 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. YOUNG PARENTS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM The Young Parents Demonstration Program initiative is designed to provide educational and occupational skills training that foster family economic self-sufficiency to young parents (both Mothers and Fathers) and expectant Mothers ages Funded projects are to serve young parents including, as applicable, those in high-risk categories such as victims of child abuse, children of incarcerated parents, court-involved youth, youth at risk of court involvement, homeless and runaway youth, Native American youth, migrant youth, youth in or aging out of foster care, and youth with disabilities. To ensure rigorous, valid results from the Young Parents Demonstration, grantees must employ an innovative random assignment technique called a bump-up experiment. A bump-up experiment is a random assignment experiment that provides an additional level of services above and beyond what services are currently provided to this population. Individuals participating in the program have a 50/50 chance of receiving this additional level of services. Those individuals assigned to the treatment, or bump-up group would get the additional services while individuals assigned to the control group would receive the existing services offered by the grantee. A key factor in a bump-up experimental research design is having a single, persistent intervention for the treatment group that is substantially different from what the control group receives. The effectiveness of the bump up compared to the regular existing services will be evaluated by the YDP national evaluator. The Urban Institute is designing the evaluation, working with each grantee to establish the appropriate random assignment procedures needed to produce valid and reliable estimates of the impact of the bump up on individual employment, earnings, educational results, and other outcomes. Technical assistance will be provided to the grantees related to carrying out the random assignment procedures and submitting necessary data to the evaluators by the Urban Institute. HRDF s four youth programs currently provide a full range of mandated services to WIA eligible youth, which will provide core services to youth randomly assigned for intervention services. The service delivery area for the YPD program will cover WIB Regions I, II, III and VI. Services Unique to the Bump-Up: On-the-Job Training Individual Training Accounts/Tuitions Goals of Bump-up Services: Effectively assist parenting youth with rapid attachment to workforce through intensified levels of case management, mentoring, and providing educational opportunities previously out of their reach. The Young Parents Demonstration Grant is in its last year. To date, the program has enrolled 170 youth, 83 control and 75 bump up. The grant has provided many young parents with the opportunity to continue their education or work opportunity through Onthe-Job Training. This grant has provided youth with the opportunity to quickly move from GED or high school graduation to a training program. Success Story Elizabeth H. enrolled in the Region III Youth Empowerment Program/Young Parents Demonstration Program on June 15, 2011, and was selected by random assignment through the Young Parents Demonstration Program to receive the Unique/Bump-Up services. Elizabeth was new to the area as she had moved from Bluefield, WV. When she enrolled, she was struggling for a place to live and money to pay for basic items. Since enrollment, Elizabeth began attending SPOKES classes and enrolled in KVCTC for Phlebotomy. Elizabeth has excelled in her classes and completed the required clinical trials on October 3, During her clinical trials, Elizabeth was offered permanent employment by the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Women's and Children's Hospital, where she is now employed! HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. PROGRAM YEAR SPENDING 21

24 Funding (PY 10-11) Spending (PY 10-11) Percentage YOUTH TRANSITION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Mathematica/Social Security Administration $1,065,251 $1,081, % EMPLOYMENT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM Department of Health and Human Resources $330,815 $308,089 93% CONNECTIONS PROGRAM IN-SCHOOL Workforce Investment Act - Region I $180,000 $181, % CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OUT-OF-SCHOOL Workforce Investment Act - Region I $420,000 $428, % YOUTH@WORK PROGRAM IN-SCHOOL Workforce Investment Board - Region II $116,400 $95,985 82% YOUTH@WORK PROGRAM OUT-OF-SCHOOL Workforce Investment Board - Region 2 $316,600 $202,468 64% YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM IN-SCHOOL Workforce Investment Board - Region III $75,420 $71,871 95% YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM OUT-OF-SCHOOL Workforce Investment Board - Region III $108,898 $101,731 93% YOUTHREADY PROGRAM OUT-OF-SCHOOL Workforce Investment Board - Region VI $129,548 $119,357 92% DHHR YOUTHREADY PROGRAM Workforce Investment Board - Region VI $488,449 $261,956 54% ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM Workforce Investment Board - Region 2 $200,000 $196,239 98% ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM Workforce Investment Board - Region VI $54,000 $36,906 68% MON YOUTHBUILD U.S. Department of Labor $379,048 $342,023 90% COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM WV Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS) $258,187 $246,274 95% YOUNG PARENTS WORK/FAMILIES WIN PROGRAM U.S. Department of Labor $309,971 $206,550 67% TOTAL SPENDING $4,432,587 $3,881,114 88% 22

25 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. PROGRAM YEAR FUNDING PY PY YOUTH TRANSITION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Mathematica/Social Security Administration January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 $1,065,251 $851,031 EMPLOYMENT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM Department of Health and Human Resources July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $330,815 $330,815 PROGRAM IN-SCHOOL Region 2 Workforce Investment Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 $116,400 $100,000 YOUTH@WORK PROGRAM OUT-OF-SCHOOL Region 2 Workforce Investment Board April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 $316,600 $200,000 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM IN-SCHOOL Region III Workforce Investment Board July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $75,420 $72,782 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM OUT-OF-SCHOOL Region III Workforce Investment Board July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $108,898 $111,392 YOUTHREADY PROGRAM OUT-OF-SCHOOL Region VI Workforce Investment Board July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $129,548 $172,000 DHHR YOUTHREADY PROGRAM Region VI Workforce Investment Board July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 $488,449 $127,955 ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM Region 2 Workforce Investment Board (Adult/Dislocated Worker Funds) July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $200,000 $70,000 ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM Region VI Workforce Investment Board (Dislocated Worker Funds) July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $54,000 $30,000 DHHR REGION VI OJT EMPLOYMENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM Region VI Workforce Investment Board (Youth Funds) July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $0 $44,265 YOUNG PARENTS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM U.S. Department of Labor July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012 $309,971 85,251 MON YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM U.S. Department of Labor July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 $379,048 $40,265 23

26 PY PY WV DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES State of West Virginia March 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012 $258,187 $166,143 TOTAL FUNDING $3,832,587 $2,401,899 PY PY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM IN-SCHOOL Region 1 Workforce Investment Board *Operating on a month-to-month basis $180,000 $13,762 per month* CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OUT-OF-SCHOOL Region 1 Workforce Investment Board *Operating on a month-to-month basis $420,000 $34,080 per month* TOTAL FUNDING $600,000 N/A 24

27 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, INC. MAIN OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL STAFF NAME POSITION LOCATION UNION Bevins, Tracey Accountant Morgantown AFT* Buchanan, Tina LIHTCP Compliance/Marketing Coordinator (PPT) Morgantown AFT* Evans, Deon Grant Coordinator/Program Manager Morgantown AFT* Feathers, Carol Management Assistant (Part-Time) Morgantown ACWA* Fryzel, Krystle Secretary Morgantown New Hire Johns, Gary Fiscal Supervisor Morgantown AFT* Johns, Geoffrey Bookkeeper Morgantown New Hire Lawson, Tammy Fiscal Manager Morgantown AFT* Leinbach, Phil Director/Vice-President-HRDF Morgantown UGCW* Liddle, Wesley Bookkeeper Morgantown New Hire Lipscomb, Linda Human Resource Manager Morgantown Michels, Sharon Administrative Assistant-Housing Morgantown AFT O Connor, Bob Bookkeeper Morgantown AFT Pipkin, Michael Fiscal Supervisor/IT Morgantown AFT* Rafus, Jean Senior Bookkeeper Morgantown AFT Sabatino, Carla Senior Secretary Morgantown AFT Savage, Don Director/Vice-President -HRDE Morgantown AFT* Stalnaker, Jason Bookkeeper Morgantown New Hire Stiles, Marsha Bookkeeper/Financial Aid Specialist Morgantown AFT Winston, Bill Housing Financial Specialist Morgantown AFT Yankie, Regina Senior Bookkeeper Morgantown AFT * Previous Union Affiliation Management denoted in bold print. PPT=Permanent Part-Time 25

28 HRDF NORTHERN REGION PROGRAM STAFF NAME POSITION LOCATION UNION Runner, Taylor Program Manager Morgantown O'Donnell, Amanda Lead Customized Employment Specialist Morgantown AFT Baker, Linda Service/Placement Specialist/OJT Job Developer Morgantown AFT Brown, Rick Program Coordinator Fairmont *AFT Crane, Sherry Independent Living Specialist Fairmont AFT Glotfelty, Stephanie Service/Placement Specialist Fairmont AFT Licata, Carol GED Instructor/Counselor Fairmont AFT McCoy, Roger Youthbuild Worksite Supervisor Fairmont AFT Daniels, Starla Financial Aid Administrator/Service Specialist Clarksburg AFT Kelly, Jessica Service/Placement Specialist/OJT Job Developer (PPT) Clarksburg AFT McDaniel, Amanda Youth Service/Placement Specialist Clarksburg AFT Moore, Belinda Customized Employment Specialist Clarksburg AFT Conrad, Del Independent Living Specialist Elkins UBC/AFT Tyree, Charlie Customized Employment Specialist Parkersburg AFT * Previous Union Affiliation Management denoted in bold print. PPT=Permanent Part-Time 26

29 HRDF/HRDE SOUTHERN REGION STAFF NAME POSITION LOCATION UNION Hupp, Chris Regional Coordinator Charleston/Huntington/Logan/ Milton/Beckley Adkins, James Service/Placement Specialist Charleston AFT Ahart, Stephanie Program Coordinator/Assistant Program Manager Charleston/Fairmont/Beckley AFT* Cunningham, Lesley Service/Placement Specialist Charleston AFT Elkins, Beth Independent Living Specialist Charleston AFT Horne, Betsy Customized Employment Specialist Charleston AFT Karr, Claudette Southern Region Housing Coordinator/ Compliance Manager Charleston Marcum, Tabetha Program Coordinator Charleston AFT* O Neil, Judy Customized Employment Specialist Charleston AFT Thomas, Jabbar Service Placement Specialist (PPT) Charleston AFT Casto, Loyd Lead Service/Placement Specialist/ OJT Job Developer Huntington AFT Linzey, Tammie Job Coach (PPT) Huntington AFT Riggs, Jeanine Customized Employment Specialist Huntington AFT Toney, Cristy Job Coach (PPT) Huntington AFT Inman, John Service Placement Specialist (PPT) Milton AFT Judge, Chad Customized Employment Specialist Milton AFT Taylor, Wes Job Developer/Job Coach Milton AFT Mowery, Brad Service/Placement Specialist Logan AFT Bland, Iva Independent Living Specialist Beckley AFT Giles, Heather Service/Placement Specialist Beckley AFT Herron, Gail Service/Placement Specialist Beckley AFT Parker, Marie Customized Employment Specialist Beckley AFT Cook, Mary Ann Service/Placement Specialist Mullens AFT Vaught, Heather Service/Placement Specialist Princeton AFT * Previous Union Affiliation Management denoted in bold print. PPT=Permanent Part-Time 27

30 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC Mileground Morgantown, West Virginia Phone: (304) FAX: (304) TRAINING CENTERS STANLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE STANLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 120 South Linden Avenue 2826B Pike Street Clarksburg, WV Parkersburg, WV Phil Leinbach, School Director Phil Leinbach, School Director (304) (304) SATELLITE OFFICES CHARLESTON OFFICE 1010 Lewis Street Charleston, WV Chris Hupp, Regional Coordinator Stephanie Ahart, Assistant Program Manager Tabetha Marcum, DRS Program Coordinator (304) CONNECTIONS PROGRAM (Raleigh, Fayette, and Greenbrier County) WORKFORCE WV CAREER CENTER 900 New River Town Center Beckley, WV Chris Hupp, Program Manager Heather Giles, Service/Placement Specialist (304) CONNECTIONS PROGRAM (Wyoming and McDowell County) 217-B Moran Avenue Mullens, WV Mary Ann Cook, Service/Placement Specialist (304) CONNECTIONS PROGRAM (Summers, Mercer, and Monroe County) WORKFORCE WV Career Center 195 Davis Street, Suite 101 Princeton, WV Heather Vaught, Service/Placement Specialist (304) MON YOUTHBUILD 305 Washington Street Fairmont, WV Rick Brown, Program Coordinator (304) LOGAN OFFICE 1103 George Kostas Drive Logan, WV Brad Mowery, Service Placement Specialist (304) ELKINS OFFICE Randolph Center 1200 Harrison Avenue, Suite 103 Elkins, WV Del Conrad, Independent Living Specialist (304) CONNECTIONS PROGRAM (Nicholas, Webster, and Pocahontas County) WORKFORCE WV Career Center 830 Northside Drive, Suite 163 Summersville, WV Chris Hupp, Service/Placement Specialist (304) FAIRMONT OFFICE 307 Washington Street Fairmont, WV Sherry Crane, Independent Living Specialist Stephanie Glotfelty, Service Placement Specialist (304) HUNTINGTON OFFICE WORKFORCE WV Center 2699 Park Avenue, Suite 240 B10 Huntington, WV Loyd Casto, Lead SPS/OJT Job Developer (304) MILTON OFFICE WV YOUTH WORKS 1595 US Route 60 East Milton, WV Chad Judge, Customized Employment Specialist Wes Taylor, Job Developer/Job Coach John Inman, Service/Placement Specialist (304)

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32 PURPOSE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, INC. STANLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The goal of Stanley Technical Institute (STI) is to provide educational and skill development programs that will effectively improve the employability of those who attend. STI's objective is to select students who will benefit from vocational guidance and training. Applicants who meet these requirements and have the opportunity for participation in training must also be given the proper support to achieve training. It is necessary to provide learning experiences that explore objectives related to each student's career goal. Training objectives must be based upon the understanding that while the effectiveness of learning varies with learning ability; it is also affected by the approach a student takes to the learning activity. These learning activities should combine reading, observation, and self-directed or group participation in "hands-on application." Occupational Training is administered on an "open-ended, open-exit" training schedule. When "open-ended, open-exit" schedules are not possible, traditional fixed start and end date programs will be scheduled. Appraising an individual's progress by reviewing the needs of the individual while in training assures successful completion by perfection, achievement of performance standards, and overall feedback. Students are able to more effectively reach their goal of obtaining career skills and to become competitive in the job market and in their resulting careers. FUNDING SOURCE Individual Training Accounts as approved by the Workforce Investment Boards, Buy-Ins through Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) compensation, Division of Rehabilitation Services, various types of financial aid, and Private Pay. The Clarksburg and Parkersburg Stanley Technical Institutes are accredited through the North Central Association, Commission on Schools and HRDE is approved through the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV Financial Aid eligibility, which allows students to receive financial aid through Federal PELL Grants and Stafford Loans. PROGRAM OPERATION The West Virginia Higher Education Commission approves Stanley Technical Institute as a post-secondary school. Stanley Technical Institute is approved as a training provider for WIA funding in Workforce Investment Board Regions IV and VI. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Occupational Skill Training through Stanley Technical Institute offers customers an opportunity to be trained in occupational and vocational areas that have proven to be in high demand. Program customers receive training at Stanley Technical Institute's two primary locations: Stanley Technical Institute (Clarksburg) - Located at 120 South Linden Avenue, Clarksburg, WV 26301, off the Joyce Street Exit of Route 50 in Clarksburg. Admission Office: (304) This facility houses the Residential and Industrial Building Technology class, Computer Operations & Application Technology class and evening Computer Operations & Application Technology class (as needed). Stanley Technical Institute (Parkersburg) - Located at 2826B Pike Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Take the Camden Avenue Exit from I-77, turn left on Rayon Drive, then left on Pike Street. Admission Office (304) This facility houses a Computer Operations and Application Technology class. 30