Title
Joint resolution authorizing an on the job training agreement with Allan-Odis, Inc. located in Zion in the amount of $25,600.
Staff Summary
• The Lake County Workforce Development Department was awarded a grant to fund on the job training.
• The grant funds 90% of the wages paid to dislocated workers while they are being trained.
• The agreement will be with Allan-Odis, Inc., a commercial building and condominium management company located in Zion, Illinois.
• The new hires, both Lake County residents, will be trained as project managers and paid $16 per hour.
• The cost of training is $23,040 (Workforce Development) plus $2,560 (employer) for a total cost of $25,600.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Workforce Investment Board has approved a two-year ARRA-National Emergency On The Job Training Grant, whereby long term dislocated workers can have their wages paid by as much as 90% while they are being trained; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Workforce Development Department wishes to enter into an agreement with Allan-Odis, Inc., for the purpose of conducting on the job training for two newly hired employees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Lake County Workforce Development Department is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement with Allan-Odis, Inc., in the amount of $23,040 for the purpose of providing on-the-job training for two workers charging the costs thereof to account #750-4042040-79940-000-000-000-WDNEG.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on this 14th day of February, 2011.