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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor, City Council, and City Manager
From: Mark T. Sokolow, City Attorney ~~~
Date: October 2, 2009
Subject: P. R. No. 15558; Council Meeting October 6, 2006
Attached is P. R. No. 15558 approving an Agreement
with Digital Workforce Academy.
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Melvin White
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RESOLIITION NO.
A RESOLIITION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
DIGITAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY
WHEREAS, the City entered into an agreement with Digital
Workforce per Resolution No. 09-184 which is null and void because
PRIG was not able to provide funding by June 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Digital Workforce has indicated that PAIG will in
fact provide funding for the project; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the citizens of
Port Arthur to approve a new Agreement with Digital Workforce
Academy, to provide GTEC Vocational and Life skills Training, in
substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, this program will facilitate local economic
development as provided for in Chapter 380 Local Government Code
and will facilitate the placement of Port Arthur residents in jobs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHIIR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct.
Section 2.
That the City Manager is herein authorized to
sign an Agreement with Digital Workforce Academy, in substantially
the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A". This agreement
provides that the City will fund $37,500 on the condition that PRIG
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funds $50,000 so that at least 38 Port Arthur residents will have
to complete the training and 30 will need to be hired. The first
installment of City funds will be $2500 per student enrolled with
the remainder of the City funds being distributed once 38 Port
Arthur residents have been trained and 30 have been hired.
Digital Workforce will provide said services at 710 Stilwell
Boulevard, Port Arthur Texas 77641 and the agreement will reflect
said address for notices and communications.
Section 3.
That a copy of the caption of this Resolution
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2009, at a Meeting of the City Council of
the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
PROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FIINDS:
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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EXHIBIT "A"
TO THE RESOLUTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into as of this day of ,
A.D., 2009, by and between DIGITAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY (hereinafter
called "GRANT RECIPIENT") ,the CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, (hereinafter called
the "CITY") .
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage or contract with the GRANT
RECIPIENT to render certain professional services hereafter described in
"Scope of Services".
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
The CITY hereby agrees to engage the GRANT RECIPIENT and the
GRANT RECIPIENT hereby agrees to perform the "Scope of Services" hereinafter
set forth.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consulting services shall be provided as follows:
A. BASIC SERVICES
1) Description of Work: GRANT RECIPIENT shall perform the
services described in Exhibit "A", for Port Arthur residents.
2) Compensation: GRANT RECIPIENT's compensation for Basic
Services shall be delineated in Exhibit "B".
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
GRANT RECIPIENT will proceed immediately upon execution of this
Contract with performance of the services called for under "Basic Services"
unless delayed by causes outside the control of the GRANT RECIPIENT and will
proceed with subsequent work only on authorization by the CITY. GRANT
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RECIPIENT shall immediately submit to CITY in writing evidence of delay
satisfactory to the CITY'S reasonable discretion, upon which an extension of
time equal to the period of actual delay may be granted in writing. Digital
Workforce will provide said services at 710 Stilwell Boulevard,
Port Arthur Texas 77641.
4. INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED GRANT
RECIPIENT
It is agreed that the CITY will furnish, without charge, for the use of the
GRANT RECIPIENT, information as to the students, referred by the CITY, as
are existing, available, and necessary for the carrying out of the work of the
GRANT RECIPIENT as outlined under "Scope of Services". The CITY will
cooperate with the GRANT RECIPIENT to facilitate the performance of the work
described in this Contract. This information is confidential and will not be
released by the GRANT RECIPIENT without the permission of the CITY.
S. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. COMPENSATION:
CITY will pay GRANT RECIPIENT for work performed and services
rendered under Paragraph 2 "Scope of Services"
B. PAYMENT:
GRANT RECIPIENT will invoice CITY for the costs at such times, as
delineated in Exhibit "B".
CITY agrees to pay GRANT RECIPIENT the full amount of each
such invoice within fifteen (15) days of receipt.
6. RECORDS
GRANT RECIPIENT shall keep accurate records, including time sheets of
all time allocated to performanlPIENT forracteriod of not ess than t oll(2) yeaps
in the office of the GRANT RE P
and shall be made available to the CITY for inspection and copying upon
reasonable request.
7. SCHEDULE OF COURSES:
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GRANT RECIPIENT agrees to meet with the CITY to determine a mutually
agreeable class schedule for each session.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
GRANT RECIPIENT shall comply with the requirements of all applicable
laws, rules, and regulations in connection with the services of GRANT
RECIPIENT and shall exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its
officers, agents and all employees from any and all liability, loss or damage
arising out of noncompliance with such laws, rules and regulations; without
limitation, GRANT RECIPIENT shall assume full responsibility for payments of
Federal, State and Local taxes or contributions imposed or required under the
Social Security Worker's Compensation, and Income Tax Laws with respect to
GRANT RECIPIENT'S employees. Further, GRANT RECIPIENT shall exonerate,
indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, agents and all employees
from any and all liability, loss, damages, expenses or claims for infringement of
any copyright or patent arising out of the use of any documents furnished by
GRANT RECIPIENT in the performance of this Contract.
The foregoing indemnification provision shall apply to GRANT RECIPIENT
regardless of whether or not said liability, loss, damages, expenses, or claims is
caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
9. ADDRESS OF NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
DIGITAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY
?10 Stillwell Boulevard
Port Arthur, Texas 77641
All notices and communications under this contract shall be mailed or
delivered to CITY and GRANT RECIPIENT at the above addresses.
10. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENTS
The CITY and the GRANT RECIPIENT each binds himself and his
successors, executors, administrators and assigns to the other party of this
Contract and to the successors, executorsof dhis ContractanExcepgnasoabove,
other party, in respect to all covenants
neither the CITY nor the GRANT RECIPI`EN ~ ri colnsengnofstheeotherra Nothi1ng
interest in this Contract without the
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herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any
officer or agent of any public body, which may be a party hereto.
11. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAUSE
If, through any cause, the GRANT RECIPIENT shall fail to fulfill in a
timely and proper manner his obligations under this Contract, or if the GRANT
RECIPIENT shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of
this Contract, the CITY shall thereupon have the right to terminate this
Contract by giving written notice to the GRANT RECIPIENT of such termination
and specifying the effective date thereof, at least five (S) days before the
effective date of such termination. Not withstanding the above, the GRANT
RECIPIENT shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY for damages sustained
by the CITY by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the GRANT RECIPIENT
and the CITY may withhold any payments to the GRANT RECIPIENT for the
purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the
CITY from the GRANT RECIPIENT is determined.
12. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least
seven (7) days notice in writing to the GRANT RECIPIENT. If the Contract is
terminated by the CITY as provided herein, the GRANT RECIPIENT will be paid
for the time provided up to the termination date. If this Contract is terminated
due to the fault of the GRANT RECIPIENT, Paragraph 11 hereof relative to
termination shall apply.
13. CHANGES
The CITY may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of the
services of the GRANT RECIPIENT to be performed hereunder. Such changes,
including any increase or decrease in the amount of the GRANT RECIPIENT'S
compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the CITY and
GRANT RECIPIENT shall be incorporated in written amendments to this
Contract.
14. PERSONNEL
A. The GRANT RECIPIENT represents that he has, or will secure at
his own expense, all personnel required in performing the services
under this Contract.
B. All of the services required hereunder shall be performed by
the GRANT RECIPIENT or under his supervision and all personnel
engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized
or permitted under State and Local law to perform such services.
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C. None of the work or services r ~~ ttd ba proval of the Cityal Any
subcontracted without the prio P
work or services subcontract d and shall sbe llsbbjecpte toledabh
written Contract or agreeme
provision of this Contract.
15. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
The GRANT RECIPIENT at such times and in such forms as the CITY
may require, shall furnish the CITY such periodic reports as it may request
pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the
costs and obligations incurred or to be incu Thisnncludestthe docume tat oa
any other matters covered by this Contract.
as delineated in Exhibit "C".
16. CIVIL RIGHTS
No person shall, on the grounds of rabe deng d Ethel benefits rof,aol~ be
origin, be excluded from particlpationro ram or activity of the CITY.
subjected to discrimination under any p g
17. INTEREST OF GRANT RECIPIENT AND EMPLOYEES
The GRANT RECIPIENT covenants that he presently has no interest and
shall not acquire any interest, direct or ihdirs crviceslhereu adreonflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of
The GRANT RECIPIENT further covenants that in the performance of this
Contract, no person having such interest shall be employed.
lg. INCORPORA'T'ION OF PROVISIONS RE UIRED BY LAW
Each provision and clause required byand the Contractrshall be read
Contract shall be deemed to be enacted here
and enforced as though each were includedd o e isl not Icorrectlyhnse t d,ethe
otherwise any such provision is not inserte lication b either
Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on app ~ y
party.
19. UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS:
GRANT RECIPIENT certifies that they beans ~annnddividual whoWatghe
employ an "undocumented worker , which m
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time of employment, is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the
United States or authorized under law to be employed in that manner in the
United States."
GRANT RECIPIENT acknowledges that it has reviewed Chapter 2264,
Texas Government Code, and hereby affirmatively agrees by execution of this
Agreement, to repay the amount of any incentive with interest at the rate of ten
(10%) percent per annum, not later than the 120 day after the date the CITY
notifies GRANT RECIPIENT of a violation.
GRANT RECIPIENT acknowledges that the CITY may bring a civil action
to recover any amounts owed under this Chapter, and further acknowledges
that CITY may recover court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in
an action brought under ~2264.101(a) . GRANT RECIPIENT is not liable for a
violation of this Chapter by a subsidiary, affiliate, or franchisee of the GRANT
RECIPIENT or by a person with whom GRANT RECIPIENT contracts.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of , 2009.
GRANT RECIPIENT:
DIGITAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY
BY:
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of , 2009.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
BY:
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EXHIBIT "A"
Digital Workforce Academy, also known as Golden Triangle
Empowerment Center has a facility at 710 Stilwell Boulevard and is
teaching the classes and the program as delineated in the brochures
and other documentation attached as Exhibit "A-1". Digital
Workforce Academy has indicated that it has the required licensing
and skills for the programs as delineated therein. Digital
Workforce Academy has indicated that Dr. Clarence Bibby (PhD in
psychology) authored their program manual and continues to be a
consultant on their program.
Digital Workforce Academy has requested $37,500 from the City of
Port Arthur,$50,000 from PRIG, $150,000 from the State and $37,500
from the City of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation to
continue their programs which includes but is not limited to NCCER,
life skills and placement services which the City deems in the
public interests as to promote economic development. Digital
Workforce Academy is also seeking funds from other sources.
The City's payment of $37,500 is conditioned on at least the PAIL
contributing funds of $50,000. If that occurs, then the Digital
Workforce Academy will train at least 38 Port Arthur residents and
place for employment at least 30 Port Arthur residents.
Port Arthur residents will not be charged registration fees and the
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or about October 12, 2009 and Digital Workforce is committed to
complete the classes as required by this agreement by May 1, 2010.
Digital Workforce Academy has indicated that it has affiliated with
ABC Construction company for NCCER training and with CONEX, Fluor
Enterprises, Becom, Team Fabricators, S & B Engineers and other
companies to hire its graduates and that it has succeeded in
placing over 80 0 of its graduates who have been primarily Port
Arthur residents.
This agreement will not commence unless and until Port Arthur
Industrial Group agrees to fund $50,000 to the program. If the
Port Arthur Industrial Group does not agree to the funding by
~n~ October 12, 2009, then this agreement shall be null and
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EXHIBIT `°A-1"
TO THE AGREEMENT
The GTEC Vocational and LifeSkills Training Process
The GTEC Vocational and LifeSkills Training Process are 10 weeks. The core
components are LifeSkills-2 weeks, NCCER Construction and Safety -8 weeks and
Hands-on-Tool Lab and Job Placement- 4 weeks.
LifeSkills for Success
LifeSkills curriculum was developed for GTEC as the front end training experience to
prepare participants for success in the NCCER Certificatron process and job placement
with a GTEC Industry Partner. Participants sign an attendance agreement and establish
effective classroom learning behavior and attitudes.
Description
The tl~.ree week class focuses on the unique need of the person to become aware an
confident of their abilities and capability to change and become the person they desire.
Students learn about their career interest, values, goals, personality style, learning style
and the self motivation needed for success. Students learn communicatron models for the
workplace, how to receive and accept feedback, managing conflicts and dealing with
stress. Emphasis is placed on changing personal habits that serve as barriers to achieving
employment and new career /life goals. This prepares the student to develop the mental
skills and attitudes necessary for achievement in the workplace.
NCCER Construction and Safety Training and Hands on Tool Lab
GTEC uses the core curriculum for construction and craft skills designed by National
Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Description
Students participate in a sevenweek core coal onalrCente for Constru tionEducati g
materrals developed and supported by the N
and Research (NCCER). Students must pass a comprehensive written tegst atbasace andf
safety, construction math, blue print reading, hand tools, power tools, rl ginb
communication and employability skills for then h the National Centesfoa Construction
all tests receive the certification sponsored thro g
Education and Research (NCCER).
Hands on Lab.
The Lab completes a students training. Th ceeon a construct on projecte Students beoome
experience and applies it to work experien
more aware of OSHA safety practices on construct ona os hem fortendtrytleveel NCCER
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positions as a pipefitter helper, boilermaker helper, cf suhcePs and acceptance by sen or
believe this prepares our students for greater levels o
craft professionals.
Digital Workforce Academy has trained over 200 people since October 2007. We are
planning to train and place 50 Port Arthur residents over the next 6 to 12 months.
We are working with the following companies for placement over the next 6 to 12
months:
1. Sheet Metal Worker International Association (Targeting S placements)
2. Fluor Corporation (Targeting 25 placements)
3. ENGlobal Corporation (Targeting 20 placements)
4. Texas Carpenter & Millwright Regional Association (Targeting 5)
S. Pipefitters Local #195 (Targeting 15 placements)
6. Conex (Targeting 25 placements)
7. S&B Engineers (Targeting 10)
8. Team Fabricators (Targeting 5 placements)
9. Turner Construction (Targeting 15 placements)
We are requesting a grant amount of X37,500 from the City of Port Arthur to deliver
training and placement to the above companies and other employers.
Other source of funds will be provided by Port Arthur EDC 037,500) and Port Arthur
Industrial Group ($50,000).
Please contact me with any additional questions.
Melvin White, President
Digital Workforce Academy
Golden Triangle Empowerment Center, PortArthur Texas
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Seif- Awareness Gain an understanding of self
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Sources of Self Belief's.
Describe our ersonalit .
Self Motivation ~ Learn the value of hard work in
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Now to motivate yourself.
Responsibility
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order to reach goals, even if task
unpleasant; to do quality work_ Overcoming your fear.
Know the differences
internal and external sources of
motivation.
Understanding Assess your knowledge of career.
Career Skills & interest, values and skills
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Goal Setting s;
Identify personal and career goa
set specific, realistic personal
goals; generate plans and how to
monitor progress toward your goat.
Learning Style The process of learning involves
understanding how the brain
processes information, how you
organize information and how to
remember what ou learn.
Stress Recognizing the symptoms of
Management stress, identifying the causes of
stress and taking action to relieve
the symptoms and address the
between Positive thinking and creating expectations for
underlying causes.
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Decision-Making Identify a decision, generate
alternatives, gather information,
weigh pros and cons; ,choose best
option; plan how to carry out your
choice.
success.
Writin ersonal affirmations.
Discover your career skills, interests, abilities,
needs and wants, job values and work habits.
How the "SMART" principle for developing goals
works for you.
What obstacles stand in your way to achieve
your goals?
What are personal resiliency factors?
What is my learning style?
Measuring the different types of multiple
intelligence?
Reduce stress with time management strategies.
Personal habits self assessment.
Manage your frustration and anger.
What are the symptoms of substance abuse?
What are the symptoms of stress?
Counseling strategies to deal with anxiety, and
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Which road do I take? (Using the Robert Frost
poem The Road not Taken)
What factors influence my decision making?
Common decision-making biases.
The seven step problem solving moaei.
How the seven step problem solving model can
solve a personal or career problem.
Problem-Solving Recognize problem; identify why it
is a .problem; create and implement
a solution; see how well solution
works; revise as needed.
Interpersonal
Behaviors
Communication
and Feedback
Active Listening:
Conflict
Resolution
What is the communication process?
What is my communication style?
What is communicating with body language?
What are communication blockers?
Asking for and giving feedback
Responding to feedback.
arc-eotino feedback role play.
What is the active listening process?
What are my listening skills?
Deal with conflict in the workplace.
Using "I" statements
Conflict resolution model.
Conflict resolution role play.
Career Skills
Interview Organize and communicate ideas
Process clearly; speak clearly; tone of voice,
and gestures appropriate to
audience.
Writing a Write ideas completely and with
Resume proper grammar, spelling, and
punctuation; check, edit, and revise
for accuracy and emphasis.
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What are my interpersonal habits?
What behavior style am I?
What is an assertive, passive and aggressive
behavior?
Awareness of how personal habits,
attitudes, appearance and
behaviors affect the people we are
around in the workplace. Work
cooperatively with others;
contribute to group with ideas and
effort; do own share of work;
encourage team members; resolve
differences for the benefit of the
team;
Communicate thoughts and
feelings to justify a position;
encourage or convince others in the
workplace and at home.
Listen carefully to what person
says, noting tone of voice, and
other body language; respond in a
way that shows understanding of
what is said
Identify common goals among
different parties in conflict; clearly
present the facts and arguments of
your position; listen to and
understand other party's position;
Different type's of job Interviews.
How to prepare for an interview.
Asking questions in a job interview
Different type's of interview questions.
Role plays your job interview.
What are the types's of resumes.
Resume writing worksheet
Action verbs for your resume.
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is churning and [urnnng t}us laboc dearth into an econorruc
and community empowerment opportunity. This "quiet
storm" is the Golden Triangle Empowerment Cxntrr and it's
making a positive difference in ways that are getting noticed.
The Golden Triangle Emj~ozverment
Center is filling those shoes one qualified
student at a time!
'Through key partnerships and work with othu community-based
organizations, GI7?.C w~11 retool and train. individuak for the skilled
and highly demanding jobs to support this growth. 'This ] 3 week
.program convst of two components -Life ski]Ls and Job Training
he focus for the "life-Skills" training program ail operate a step
ahead of our Job Training, with specific emphasis on keeping
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PHASE I
PRE-VOCAT10NflL A CITVIITES
Intakt Pracett
o TA.B.E -Testing for Adult Basic Education '
o S.A.S.S.I -Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory
o Drug Screening
o Counseling will be provided to participants needuig support
Ertentialt of LIFESKIllS training
o Values and goals
o What new aor}cers need to know
o Transferable skills
o Career needs and wants
o Overcoming fear
o Career and life goals
o My Story of success
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PHASE II
o NCCER core aunculum
o Basic pipe fitter Level 1
o Introduction to Structured Welding
o Safety
o Job Development
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Intcrvievnng tk11Lr
Job readiness tkillr
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PHASE III
POST VOCATIONAL TRAil`IIIVG AC'IZT/ITTES
o Job Placement
o Trackuig System for, partiopants
Attendance
Weekly revrev~J wiztl unrkers ~ employer
Mentonng and:~soaching
Tiantitian~,dirpln~rs' p~'rou (3 months)
Mary Roberts, Off ce Manager
Golden Triangle Empou~ennent Center
Phone: 409- 984-2544
EmAil: mroberts@ gtec-triangle.org
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INVOLVEMENT
Port Arthur IndustTiai Advisory Group
Port Arthur ISD
Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce
Cih~ of Port Arthur
Jefferson County
Digital Workforce Acndemy
Members of the Ministers Alliance
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a dif5cult time providingalabos wodcEorce to take~advnnfagG
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Certainl}; as billions of dollars in eapeeted" tndustnal growth
flood this legion, it will reap great economic benefits Lessr
' certain is who will support the construction., who will weld
the pipes and who drive the pilings to bring new liquefied
natural gas termurals and refinery expansions to life These ,
PSOI~ will require thousands more worker than are nrirex,tly .
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Hoiv do we train and prepare enough.u~orkerr in
time to meet the challenge.t ahead?
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INVOLVEMENT
Port Arthur7ndustrial Advisory Group
Port Arthur ISD
Port Arthur' Chamber of Commerce
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City of Port Arthur
Jefferson County
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EXHIBIT "B"
The following compensation will be applicable if the City
contributes $37,500 and PRIG contributes $50,000 for a total of
$87,500.
The City of Port Arthur will pay $2500 per Port Arthur resident
based on future enrollments of Port Arthur students up to $25,000.
The City will pay the remaining $12,500 once Digital Workforce has
shown that it has completed training of 38 Port Arthur residents
and that at least 30 Port Arthur residents have been hired with
wages that are at least equal to the prevailing wage for the
applicable occupation in the local labor market area.
All other funding will be done with PRIG or other funding sources
and in accordance with the terms of their agreements.
The City of Port Arthur can terminate its funding if Digital
Workforce Academy does not provide the programming as stated in its
brochures, if the City no longer deems it in the bests interests
of the public to continue to fund this program or if employment is
not provided to Port Arthur residents.
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EXHIBIT "C"
Digital Workforce Academy will provide the following to the
City:
• Licensing and certification as it pertains to all classes and
teachers
• Names and addresses of all students enrolling and completing
their classes
• Confidential reports, as requested pertaining to progress of
students as it pertains to substance abuse, self-esteem
counseling and employment counseling, class participation and
grades
• Employment opportunities
• Employment retention from affiliated or other companies of the
students enrolled in the program with information as to date
employed, hourly wage, payroll and the nature of the job.
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