Title
Joint resolution authorizing the Lake County Workforce Development Department to enter into an Incumbent Worker Training Agreement in the amount of $17,100 with Vapor Bus International.
Staff Summary
• The Lake County Workforce Investment Board approved an incumbent worker program that calls for the transfer of up to 10% of its dislocated worker formula allocation to support necessary training.
• The agreement will be with Vapor Bus International, a company located in Buffalo Grove that provides automatic door systems for the public transit industry.
• Two employees will receive Computerized Numerically Controlled equipment training in set-up, operating and programming.
• The cost of training is $15,390 (Workforce Development) plus $1,700 (employer) for a total cost of $17,100. The cost per employee is $8,550.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, and the Lake County Workforce Investment Board has approved a five-year plan that allows ten percent of the Workforce Investment Act formula funds for dislocated workers to be used for Incumbent Worker Training as a layoff aversion strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Workforce Development Department wishes to enter into an agreement with Vapor Bus International for the purpose of conducting incumbent worker training for 2 Vapor Bus International 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 Vapor Bus International in the amount of $15,390 for the purpose of training 2 incumbent workers charging the costs thereof to account #750-4042040-79940-000-000-000-Y2010.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on June 14, 2011.