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' <br /> ' <br /> . . <br /> AnA_CHMENT A:Scope of Service Outline <br /> Outline summary ofkey tasks and services. ` <br /> Obiectives <br /> Develop a model fora group of training partners,community-based organizations,workforce <br /> development agencies and employers to coordinate,improve and enhance the workforce development <br /> system|MDecatur, IL. . <br /> improve the workforce development system that connects and supports low-income and minority <br /> residents togainful employment and careers. <br /> This effort will include among other things: <br /> a_ Assess the'as-is'workforce development system and identify gaps in serving— low-income and <br /> minority residents ofDecatur, IL. <br /> b. Introduce innovative workforce development tools and activities designed to meet the needs of <br /> the City ofDecatur area employers. <br /> c Develop a comprehensive process-driven workforce development system that improves <br /> efficiency,organizational effectiveness and outcomes for low-moderate income and minority <br /> residents. ' <br /> d Identify and introduce apilot training program that incorporates best practice operating <br /> procedures, designed byamulti-organizational effort. <br /> Primary Tasks <br /> |. Defining workforce needs <br /> I. Identify research model, methodology and analytical tools <br /> 2^ Identify and select a broad spectrum of existing secondary research and reports from public, <br /> private and non-traditional data sources <br /> 3. Merge and challenge existing data from regional and federal departments oflabor and regional <br /> employers <br /> 4, Identify key regional employment clusters[nthe City$fDecatur and Macon CountK |L. ' <br /> 5. Identify high demand-occupations inlargest employment clusters. <br /> 6. Identify and verify skills,competencies,andcertifications needed bvjobcandidates to fill high- <br /> demand jobvacandesaodcaneerpathopportmnitios <br /> 7. Match industry and employer association data to cross check secondary�research data <br /> O. Develop interview model and conduct interviews with select key employer leaders and a sample <br /> group oftraining providers <br /> 9. Create and distribute a survey tool to key employment sectors through industry leaders and <br /> associations <br /> 10. Analyze all inputs and design o replicable(and repeatable)workforce needs assessment tool to be <br /> used onanongoing basis. <br /> ||.Conducting aninventory ofexisting resources <br /> 1' Identify and map existing regional workforce development intermediaries,training providers and <br /> related services. <br /> Z' Assemble a group of key representative of public, private and community workforce <br /> development agencies to review,verify and refine inventory of existing WD resources <br />