Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board
Board Meeting Agenda-AMENDED
Virtual Meeting via Zoom or Phone
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Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. (MDT)
Ms. Alisa Estrada—Board Chair
Mr. Joshua Orozco—Board Vice-Chair
I. Call to Order
II. Welcome
III. Roll Call and Abstentions
IV. *Public Comment (3-Minute Limit)
V. Approval of Agenda
VI. Professional Development
a) Administrative Entity
VII. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding
a) Approval of August 10, 2023, meeting minutes
b) Resolution 23 - 03 approves the PY23 Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board Budget Amendment No. 1
c) Resolution 23 - 04 approves Contract Amendment No. 1 between the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board and Alamo Navajo School Board for Youth Services and authorizes the Chair or Vice-Chair to sign the agreement
d) Resolution 23 - 05 approves the submittal of a transfer request to the Department of Workforce Solutions to provide the transfer of funds from the Dislocated Worker program to the Adult program; approves amended Contract No. 1 between the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board and Equus Workforce Solutions; and approves the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board amended budget if approved by the Department of Workforce Solutions
e) Resolution 23 - 06 approves Contract Amendment No. 1 between the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board and Equus Workforce Solutions for One-Stop Operator Services and authorizes the Chair or Vice-Chair to sign the agreement
f) Resolution 23 - 07 approves a Letter of Support for Career Technical Education initiative in the Grant County area
g) Resolution 23 - 08 approves the disposal of Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board assets
VIII. Reports and Information Items
a) Administrative Reports
b) Updates from DWS Liaison
IX. Other
a) Member Input
X. Next Meeting
a) Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
XI. Adjournment
*Public comments can be emailed to angela1@sccog-nm.com before October 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. All public comments will be read at the meeting in the order received.
Mission: The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board's mission is to empower individuals in the region by providing them with the tools and training they need to acquire higher paying jobs based on the needs of local businesses. With an emphasis on economic and employer-driven goals, SAWDB's cooperative programs will cater to the region's unique employment needs, allowing for more effective distribution of federal funds and serving local employers by cultivating a highly skilled workforce.
The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities who wish to attend a public meeting. Please provide notification at least 72 hours before the meeting by calling (575) 744-4857. WIOA Title I-financially assisted programs and activities are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay New Mexico: 711 (Voice) or 1-800-659-8331 (TTY).
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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