Transcript FUNDING YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

RESOURCES YOU MIGHT
HAVE MISSED
Hidden Benefits Available to the
Micropreneur
Presented by Brandman University
Introductions and Overview
 Our history with
Chapman University
 Brandman University
 Degrees,
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Certificates
Certifications
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Brandman University
Brandman University has been serving the needs of adult
students for over 50 years.
•Originally located on the El Toro Base since 1958.
•Twenty six campuses throughout California &
Washington (including Irvine, San Diego, Riverside, &
Ontario).
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Mission, Vision & Purpose
 Brandman Mission
 Dynamic education
 Excellence and flexibility
 Evolving careers
 Vision
 Recognized leader
 Adult learning
 Purpose
 Help students achieve their dreams
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The Employment Training Panel
 Established in 1983 to assist companies affected by out-of-state
competition
 Funded by a dedicated tax; NO General Funds used
 Performance-based
 800,000 CA employees trained in 78,000 businesses
 ROI: $5 for every $1 spent
Priority Companies
 Manufacturing
 Green Technology
 Nursing / Allied Healthcare
 Biotechnology and Life Sciences
 Goods Movement / Transportation Logistics
 Information Technology Services
 Multimedia / Entertainment
 Software Development
Support for Small Businesses
 A priority for the Employment Training Panel
 Small Business Program
– Up to $50,000 in training reimbursement
– Designed for Small Businesses (< 100 employees)
– Fast Track processing
 Entrepreneurial Training
– Business mgt. tools for owners (1-9 employees)
– Fast Track processing
Company Eligibility
Company:
– Paying into CA Unemployment Insurance Fund
– CEAN / Tax ID Number
– Facing out-of-state or international competition
– Has need for training
– ETP-funded training will not displace already-existing
training
– Turnover rate below 20%
Average annual turnover for full-time employees in
prior calendar year
Trainee Eligibility
 Regular, full-time employment (35 hrs. / week)
 ETP minimum wage: $15.88 / hour for OC; $16.00 / hour for LA.
May include medical, dental, vision benefits
 Complete the training; stay on the job for 90 days
 Training hours may range from 8-60 (small company)
Alternative Choices
Own Agreement
MEC Contractor
 You hold the agreement
 SELACO WIB holds the
agreement
 You procure instructors
 You document trainee
attendance and payroll data,
enter data, invoice ETP and
store records
 SELACO WIB already has
experienced instructors and
training partners
 SELACO WIB handles all
documentation and recordkeeping
Alternative Choices
Own Agreement
 You interact with state
monitors and auditors
 You provide staff to
document, track, and file
trainee data; stored for four
years after end of training
 You pay initial costs;
reimbursement goes to you
MEC Contractor
 SELACO WIB interacts with all
monitors, auditors, and state
personnel
 SELACO WIB staff documents,
tracks, and files all data;
stored for four years after
training ended
 No costs to you; SELACO WIB
receives reimbursement, pays
instructors, or you
Creative Solutions
Customized Programs
• Combine classes to achieve a goal
• Customized to meet the trainees skills gaps
• Maximize available training time
Multiple Employer Classes
• Combine 2-3 employers to reach a minimum
• Customize topics to satisfy all participating parties
Southeast Los Angeles County
Workforce
Leadership Development
 Computer Board
Skills
Investment
Business Owners
 Customer Service
Operations Managers
Frontline Supervisors & Team  Project Management
Leads
 Production Skills
 Lean Mfg. / Six Sigma
 Continuous Process
Improvement
 Supply Chain/Logistics
 Vocational English (CPI)
 Basic Business Skills
What ETP Staff Wants You to Consider
 Assess your employees; know what training they need to fill
their skills gap
 Some topics not funded: sexual harassment, labor laws, stress
mgt., workplace violence, hiring/firing/discipline, general
safety, keyboarding. No CEUs
 Consider the financial costs to hold an ETP agreement / number
of trainees
What ETP Staff Want You to Consider
 Know the trainee wages and benefits
 Know the company turnover rate
Average annual turnover for full-time employees in the prior
calendar year.
 Get buy-in from top management. Have them designate
someone to manage the ETP agreement. Have them give
permission for supervisors to release employees for training.
Resources
ETP: www.etp.ca.gov
 Robert Meyer, Senior Economic Development Specialist
 [email protected]; (916) 327-4391
SELACO WIB: www.selaco.com
 Gina De Haro, Supervising Account Rep
 [email protected]; (800) 481-6555 X1234
Resources
Small Business Development Centers
– Free one-on-one business advice
• Business plans
• Access to capital
• Franchising
• Manufacturing
• International trade
• Marketing
• Technology
Resources
Small Business Development Centers
• Training workshops
• Business Startups / Basics
• Importing / Exporting
• Bookkeeping
• Financing
• Business Law
• Contracting
Resources
SBDC: www.sba.gov/sbdc
• CSUF, 800 N. State College Blvd. SGMN 5313
Fullerton 92834; (657) 278-2719
• OC SBDC, 2323 N. Broadway Suite 201 Santa Ana 92706;
(714) 564-5200
• OC SCORE, 200 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 700, Santa Ana
92701; (714) 550-7369
Resources
Needs Assessment Options at No Cost or Low Cost
Brandman University
Kathleen Wilson
[email protected]
949-341-9865
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Workforce Investment Boards
 49 WIBs in California
 Each WIB a separate entity
 Orange County serviced by three WIBs:
• Orange County WIB
• Santa Ana WORK Center
• Anaheim Workforce Center
Workforce Investment Boards
 Provide Business and Workforce solutions
 Several funding streams:
• Federal Dept. of Labor
• CA EDD
• CA Dept. of Education
• United Way/private contributions
• Competitive grants
Services for Workforce
Development
Adult Services:
 Job search resources
 Job search job readiness workshops
 Skills upgrades (short-term training)
 Case management
 Career training (long-term training)
Services for Businesses
 Talent Recruitment
 Labor Market information
 Work experience
 On-the-Job training / customized training
 Pre-screen applicants
 Facility usage
 Resource linkages
Resources
Anaheim Workforce Center
290 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite 100, 92805
(714) 765-4350
http://www.anaheimjobs.com
Santa Ana WORK Center
1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd. Suite 200 92701
(714) 565-2600
http://www.santaanaworkcenter.org
Orange County Workforce Investment
Board
6281 Beach Blvd. Suite 302, Buena Park
90621
(714) 562-9200
http://www.oconestop.com
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Questions?
For follow up
contact Brandman University
Nancy Salzman
[email protected]