Common use of Work Opportunity Programs Clause in Contracts

Work Opportunity Programs. The Parties to this CSWPA support the development of increased numbers of skilled construction workers from among residents of the District and Gateway Cities to meet the labor needs of covered projects specifically and the requirements of the local construction industry generally. Towards that end the Parties agree to cooperate respecting the establishment of a work opportunities program for District Residents, the primary goals of which shall be to maximize (1) construction work opportunities, and (2) business opportunities for traditionally underrepresented members of the community, minority and women-owned business, and disabled veteran-owned businesses in the construction industry, the latter goal being consistent with the Government Code requirement that public agencies promote and encourage the use of these organizations. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Unions specifically agree to: a) Encourage the referral and utilization, to the extent permitted by law and hiring hall practices, of qualified District Residents as journeymen, and apprentices on Covered Projects and entrance into such qualified apprenticeship and training programs as may be operated by signatory Unions; and b) Work cooperatively with the District, the Project Labor Coordinator, and other District consultants to identify, or establish and maintain, effective programs, events and procedures for persons interested in entering the construction industry; and c) Participate in District based job fairs, career days and outreach events; and d) Provide speakers to speak at District programs and Academies as requested; and e) Assist District Residents in contacting the Apprenticeship Training Committee for the crafts and trades they are interested in. The Unions shall assist District Residents who are seeking Union jobs on the Project and Union membership in assessing their work experience and giving them credit for provable past experience in their relevant craft or trade, including experience gained working for non-union Contractors. The Unions shall put on their rolls qualified bona fide District Residents for work on this Project; and f) Allow tours of their JACs as requested; and g) Provide a contact information list for all Union representatives and Joint Apprenticeship Committee representatives; and PROJECT LIST ** Project Estimated Start Dates Estimated Cost 1. Security Systems 2016-2017 $10 million dollars* 2. Building P 2016-2017 $8.4 million dollars*

Work Opportunity Programs. The Parties to this CSWPA CBA support the development of increased numbers of skilled construction workers from among residents of the District and Gateway Cities San Diego County to meet the labor needs of covered projects specifically and the requirements of the local construction industry generally. Towards that end the Parties agree to cooperate respecting the establishment of a work opportunities program for District Residentsresidents, the primary goals of which shall be to maximize (1) construction work opportunitiesopportunities for County and District residents, and (2) business opportunities for traditionally underrepresented members of the community, minority and women-owned business, and disabled veteran-owned businesses in the construction industry, the latter goal being consistent with the Government Code requirement that public agencies promote and encourage the use of these organizationsorganization on public projects. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Unions specifically agree to: (a) Establish a pre-apprenticeship program for District residents, including students, whereby residents will be trained in a pre-apprenticeship skill to enable them to gain employment/training within the signatory Unions; and (b) Encourage the referral and utilization, to the extent permitted by law and hiring hall practices, of qualified District Residents residents as journeymen, apprentices and apprentices trainees on Covered Projects and entrance into such qualified apprenticeship and training programs as may be operated operating by signatory Unions; and b(c) Work cooperatively The Unions will cooperate with the Districtcommunity representatives to include those from traditionally underrepresented segments of the community, whose task is to achieve the inclusion of historically disadvantaged business and individuals in the construction and employment opportunities created by this Project; and (d) The Unions will provide accurate data to the committee pertaining to their level of economic support provided to meet these goals, numbers of minorities and traditionally disadvantaged businesses and individuals employed on the Project and other data as requested by the Project Labor Coordinator, and other District consultants to identify, or establish and maintain, effective programs, events and procedures for persons interested in entering the construction industry; and c(e) Participate The Unions will partner with the District in conducting outreach activities by establishing or continuing to maintain existing centers and programs to facilitate the entry of traditionally disadvantaged members of the District, as well as other members of the District based job fairsinto the building and construction trades. These programs shall serve as a resource for preliminary orientation, career days assessment of construction aptitude, referral to a qualified pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program, referral to hiring halls, and outreach eventsprovide tailored orientation for women and disadvantaged groups; and d(f) Provide speakers to speak at The Unions shall assist District programs and Academies as requested; and e) Assist District Residents residents in contacting the Apprenticeship Training Committee for the crafts and trades they are interested in. The Unions shall assist District Residents residents who are seeking Union jobs on the Project and Union membership in is assessing their work experience and giving them credit for provable past experience in their relevant craft or trade, including experience gained working for non-union Contractors. The Unions shall put on their rolls qualified bona fide District Residents residents for work on this Project; and f(g) Allow tours The Unions shall make monthly progress reports to the Program on the number and employment disposition of District applicants who have been contacted, recruited, participated in Programs through their JACs as requestedoutreach efforts. This report shall identify those individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups; and g(h) Provide a contact information list for all Union representatives and Joint Apprenticeship Committee representatives; and PROJECT LIST ** Project Estimated Start Dates Estimated Cost 1. Security Systems 2016-2017 $10 million dollars* 2. Building P 2016-2017 $8.4 million dollars*The Unions shall otherwise carry out the commitments contained in Appendix .

Work Opportunity Programs. The Parties to this CSWPA PLA support the development of increased numbers of skilled construction workers from among residents of the District and Gateway Cities San Diego County to meet the labor needs of covered projects Covered Projects specifically and the requirements of the local construction industry generally. Towards that end the Parties agree to cooperate respecting the establishment of a work opportunities program for District Residentsresidents, the primary goals of which shall be to maximize (1) construction work opportunitiesopportunities for County and District residents, and (2) business opportunities for traditionally underrepresented members of the community, minority and women-owned business, and disabled veteran-owned businesses in the construction industry, the latter goal being consistent with the Government Code requirement that public agencies promote and encourage the use of these organizationsorganization on public projects. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Unions specifically agree to: (a) Establish a pre-apprenticeship program for District residents, including students, whereby residents will be trained in a pre-apprenticeship skill to enable them to gain employment/training within the signatory Unions; and (b) Encourage the referral and utilization, to the extent permitted by law and hiring hall practices, of qualified District Residents residents as journeymen, apprentices and apprentices trainees on Covered Projects and entrance into such qualified apprenticeship and training programs as may be operated operating by signatory Unions; and b(c) Work cooperatively The Unions will cooperate with the Districtcommunity representatives to include those from traditionally underrepresented segments of the community, whose task is to achieve the inclusion of historically disadvantaged business and individuals in the construction and employment opportunities created by this Project; and (d) The Unions will provide accurate data to the committee pertaining to their level of economic support provided to meet these goals, numbers of minorities and traditionally disadvantaged businesses and individuals employed on the Project and other data as requested by the Project Labor Coordinator, and other District consultants to identify, or establish and maintain, effective programs, events and procedures for persons interested in entering the construction industry; and c(e) Participate The Unions will partner with the District in conducting outreach activities by establishing or continuing to maintain existing centers and programs to facilitate the entry of traditionally disadvantaged members of the District, as well as other members of the District based job fairsinto the building and construction trades. These programs shall serve as a resource for preliminary orientation, career days assessment of construction aptitude, referral to a qualified pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program, referral to hiring halls, and outreach eventsprovide tailored orientation for women and disadvantaged groups; and d(f) Provide speakers to speak at The Unions shall assist District programs and Academies as requested; and e) Assist District Residents residents in contacting the Apprenticeship Training Committee for the crafts and trades they are interested in. The Unions shall assist District Residents residents who are seeking Union jobs on the Project and Union membership in is assessing their work experience and giving them credit for provable past experience in their relevant craft or trade, including experience gained working for non-union Contractors. The Unions shall put on their rolls qualified bona fide District Residents residents for work on this Project; and f(g) Allow tours The Unions shall make monthly progress reports to the Program on the number and employment disposition of District applicants who have been contacted, recruited, participated in Programs through their JACs as requestedoutreach efforts. This report shall identify those individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups; and g(h) Provide a contact information list for all Union representatives and Joint Apprenticeship Committee representatives; and PROJECT LIST ** Project Estimated Start Dates Estimated Cost 1. Security Systems 2016-2017 $10 million dollars* 2. Building P 2016-2017 $8.4 million dollars*The Unions shall otherwise carry out the commitments contained in Appendix B.