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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor, City Council, and
From: Valecia R. Tizeno, First
Date: October 16, 2009
Subject: P. R. No. 15558; Council
City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
Meeting October 20, 2006
Attached is P. R. No. 15558 approving an Agreement
with Digital Workforce Academy. This was tabled at the
October 6, 2009 Council Meeting for further discussion as
to the timelines, level of training and costs.
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Melvin White
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RESOLIITION NO.
A RESOLIITION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
DIGITAL WORSFORCE ACADEMY
WHEREAS, the City entered into an agreement with Digital
Workforce per Resolution No. 09-184 which is null and void because
PAIL 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, BS IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THS 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 PAIG
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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:
CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ITY ATTORP / ~ (j . f ~ ~~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FIINDS:
DIRECTOR OF FIN N
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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 77691.
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.
5. 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.
(, RECORDS
GRANT RECIPIENT shall keep accurate records, including time sheets of
all time allocated to performance of Contract work. Such records shall be ears
in the office of the GRANT RECIPIENT for a period of not less than two (2} y
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.
S. 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 alldliabil ty, Sloss or damage
officers, agents and all employees from any
arising out of noncompliance with such laws, rules and regulations; without
limitation, GRANT RECIPIENT shat assume full responsibility for payments of
Federal, State and Local taxes or contributions imposed or required under the
Social Security Worker's Compensation, anGRANT RECIPIENT shall exonerat ~
GRANT RECIPIENT'S employees. Further,
indemnify and hoid 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
710 Stillwell Boulevard
Port Arthur, Texas 77641
delivered to CITY and GRANT RECIPIENT adt the above addressesll be mailed or
10. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENTS
The CITY and the GRANT RECIPIENT each binds himself a of this
successors, executors, administrators and assigns to the other party
Contract and to the successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such
other party, in respect to all covenants of this Contract. Except as above,
neither the CITY nor the GRANT RECIPIENT shall assign, sublet or transfer his
interest in this Contract without the written consent of the other. Nothing
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herein shall be construed as creating any personal liabi hereto the part of any
officer or agent of any public body, which may be a party
11. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR-CAUSE
lf, 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 (5) 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 ents to tthetGRANT RECNPIENTCfbrEthe
and the CITY may withhold any paym
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
due~to tthe cult o f he GRANT RECIPIEIVTa Paragraph l It hereof tre ativet 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 ali personnel
or p emitted under Stat 1 and Lol allaw to perform such servi~es.ed
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C. None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be
subcontracted without the prior written approval of the City. Any
writtenr Cone act orb agreement and shall sbellsubje Pe to1eaabh
provision of this Contract.
15. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
The GRANT RECIPIENT at such times and in such forms as the ue {
may require, shall furnish the CITY such periodic reports as it may req
pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the
costsotazld mattersocovered by thistContract Thisnncludestthe documentation
any
as delineated in Exhibit "C".
16. CIVIC T-S
No person shall, on the grounds of rabe deng d thel benefits rof,aol~ be
origin, be excluded from participationro ram or activity of the CITY.
subjected to discrimination under any p g
17. INTl';K~aa yr .~.•••••~ --
The GRANT RECIPIENT covenants that he presently has no interest and
shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of his services hereunder.
The GRANT RECIPIENT further covenants that in the performance of this
Contract, no person having such interest shall be employed.
18. INC~Kruece++•~•• ~- ----
Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the
Contra forcedl as though each werec included herein. e If~ hroughhmistake or
and en inserted, the
otherwise any such provision is not inserted or is not correlication by either
Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on app
party.
19. UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS:
GRANT RECIPIENT certifies th wh h means ~annndividual whoWatgthe
employ an "undocumented worker",
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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.
2009.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the _ day of ___-
GRANT RECIPIENT:
DIGITAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY
BY:
2009.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the _ day of __-~
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 PAIG, $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 PRIG
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
classes will be primarily Port Arthur residents. ~hc ^.`-~
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or about December 14, 2009 and Digital Workforce is committed to
complete the classes as required by this agreement by July 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 ;; 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
3~lnci, December 14, 2009, then this agreement shall be null and
void.
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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 Tob 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 Certification process and job placement
vrith a GTEC Industry Partner. Participants sign an attendance agreement and establish
effective classroom learning behavior and attitudes.
Description
The }d+~ee week class focuses on the unique need of the person to become aware and
confident of their abilities and capability to change and became the person they desire.
Students learn about their cazeer interest, values, goals, personality style, learning style
and the self motivation needed for success. Students leazn communication 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 cazeer /life goals. This prepazes the student to develop the mental
skills and attitudes necessazy 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 seven week core construction craft certification class utilizing
materials developed and supported by the National Center for Construction Education
and Research (NCCER). Students must pass a comprehensive written test in the azeas of
safety, construction math, blue print reading, hand tools, power tools, rigging basic, and
communication and employability skills for the construction industry. Students passing
all tests receive the certification sponsored through the National Center for Construction
Education and Reseazch (NCCER).
Hands on Lab.
The Lab completes a students training. This experience takes the conceptual classroom
experience and applies it to work experience on a construction project. Students become
more aware of OSHA safety practices on construction work sites. Students learn how to
identify and use the hand and electrical tools that prepares them for entry level NCCER
positions as a pipefitter helper, boilermaker helper, civil helper, and welder helper. We
believe this prepares our students for greater levels of success and acceptance by senior
craft professionals.
Digital Workforce Academy has trained over 200 people since October 2007. We aze
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:
Sheet Metal Worker International Association (Tazgeting 5 placements)
2. Fluor Corporation (Tazgeting 25 placements)
3. ENGlobal Corporation (Targeting 20 placements)
4. Texas Carpenter & Millwright Regional Association (Tazgeting 5)
5. Pipefitters Local #195 (Targeting 15 placements)
6. Conex (Targeting 25 placements)
7. S&B Engineers (Tazgeting 10)
8. Team Fabricators (Targeting 5 placements)
9. Turner Construction (Tazgeting 15 placements)
We are requesting a grant amount of $37,500 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 ($37,500) and Port Arthur
Industrial Group ($50,000).
Please contact me with any additional questions.
Melvin White, President
Digital Workforce Academy
Golden Triangle Empowerment Centel Port Arthur Texas
14 Essential LifeSkills for Career and Life Success.' A Framework for Personal Effectiveness
Clarence Bibb ,PhD Workbook Activ
Self- Awareness Gain an understanding of self
8 Setf-Concept awareness and how a person's self
views and beliefs affect thoughts,
feelings and behavior.
Self Motivation & Learn the value of hard work in
Responsibility order to reach goals, even if task is
unpleasant; to do quality work.
Know the differences between
internal and external sources of
Career Skills &
Management
Assess your knowledge of career.
interest, values and skills
What is your sett-GOncepr
Measuring the three dimensions of self-concept.
Identifying your values.
Describing personality characteristics. Attitude
checklist.
Sources of Self Beliefs.
Self motivation and taking inttiatrve.
How to motivate yourself.
Overcoming your fear.
Positive thinking and creating expectations for
success.
Writin ersonal affirmations.
Discover your career skills, interests, abilities,
needs and wants, job values and work habits.
Identify personal and career goals; How the Jrvinn ~ r+~ ~~,..,r•., •-• -- - ~ -
set specific, realistic personal works for you.
goals; generate plans and how to What obstacles stand in your way to achieve
monitor progress toward your goal. your goals orcnnal resiliency factors?
The process of learning involves
understanding how the brain
processes information, how you
organize information and how to
remember what you learn.
Recognizing the symptoms of
stress, identifying the causes of
stress and taking action to relieve
the symptoms and address the
underlying causes.
Identify a decision, generate
alternatives, gather information,
weigh pros and cons; choose best
option; plan how to carry out your
What is my learning style r
Measuring the different types of multiple
intelligence?
Reduce stress with time management sua~ey~c=
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
Which road do I take? (Using the Robert Frost
poem The Road not Taken)
What factors influencemy decision making?
Common decision-making biases.
cn°'cC• robtem solvng moue.
Recognize problem; identify why it The seven step P robtem solving model can
is a problem; create and implement How the seven step p
a solution; see how well solution solve a personal or career problem.
interpersonal Awareness of how personal habits,
Behaviors 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
Communication Communicate thoughts and
and Feedback feelings to justify a position;
encourage or convince others in the
workplace and at home.
What are my interpersona~ nau~w
What behavior style am I?
What is an assertive, passive and aggressive
behavior?
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
Resoondino to feedback.
Active Listening: Listen carefully to what person What is the active listening process?
listening skills?
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says, noting tone of voice, and y
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other body language; respond in a
way that shows understanding of
Conflict what is said
Identify common goals among
Deal with conflict in the workplace.
Resolution different parties in conflict; clearly
f Using "I" statements
flict resolution model.
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present the facts and arguments o on
your position; listen to and Conflict resolution role play.
understand other art 's osition;
Career S kills
Interview Organize and communicate ideas Different type's of job Interviews.
Process clearly; speak clearly: tone of voice, How to prepare for an interview.
and gestures appropriate to Asking questions in a job interview
Different type's of interview questions.
audience. Role la s our'ob interview.
Writing a Write ideas completely and with What are the lypes's of resumes.
Resume proper grammar, spelling, and Resume writing worksheet
punctuation; check, edit, and revise Action verbs for your resume.
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INVOLVEMENT
Port Arthur Industrial Advisory Group
Pori Arthur ISD
Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce
Cih~ of Port Arthur
Jefferson County
Digital Workforce Academy
Members of the Ministers Alliance
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Port Arthur lndustriat Advisory Group
Port Arthur ISD
Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce
City of Port Arthur
Jefferson County
Digital Workforce Academy
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EXHIBIT "B"
The following compensation will be applicable if the City
contributes $37,500 and PAIL 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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