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Incumbent Worker Training Grant Resolution to enter into an agreement with Base-Line II, Inc.
Staff Summary
· In response to a news release, Base-Line II, Inc. expressed interest in the incumbent worker training program. Base-Line II, Inc. located in Gurnee, has been in business for 5 years; employs 24 full time employees that manufacture printing press products.
· After consultation with Base-Line II, Inc. a training plan was prepared to train 20 employees for a total of 8 hours per person for three (3) employees on fork lift training and safety and 2 hours per person for 17 employees on diverse communication styles for the advancement of a more professional and safety conscious environment.
· The state requires that an employer with 50 or less employees provide 10% of the cost of the training. The policy also states that employee wages & fringes can be used to off-set the employer match without employer having to pay additional funds out of pocket. The total cost of training is $2,100. Lake County Workforce Development will reimburse $2,100 and the company will provide hourly wages of $210 for their portion of the match. Cost per employee is $105 for 2 to 8 hours of training for each employee.
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Policy Letter #05-11 Incumbent Worker Training, the state has received a waiver until June 30, 2009 from the Department of Labor to allow local Workforce Investment Act grant funds to be used to conduct incumbent worker training; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Workforce Investment Board has modified Lake County’s Workforce Investment Act grant to permit incumbent worker training; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Workforce Development Department wishes to enter into an agreement with Base-Line II, Inc. for the purpose of conducting incumbent worker training for 20 Base-Line II, Inc. workers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Il...
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