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r . MAY 2 1984BOOK 56` PAGE864 STATUS REPORT - JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT Pat Bowen, Economical Development Coordinator and Nan Griggs, Director of JTPA presented an update on the program which has replaced the CETA program. Ms. Bowen explained that the County entered into an agreement with three other counties and named members of the council representing Indian River County. She summarized the status and results of the federally funded program which will be in effect for the next five years. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY COMMISSION PRESENTATION 5/2/84 I. INTRODUCTION A. The Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) becomes effective Oct. 1, 1983. Designed to help low-income, unemployed people learn skills that will lead to full-time employment and to help small business obtain trained workers at minimum cost. The Act is effective for five years. B. The Treasure Coast Job Training Center The Job Training Center is funded under the JTPA to provide employment and training services in the 3 -county SDA of Indian River, St.Lucie, and Martin counties. The Center is administered by the Treasure Coast Private Industry Council. II. "PRIVATE SECTOR INITIATIVE - THE BIG DIFFERENCE IN JTPA" A. The Treasure Coast Private Industry Council The Treasure Coast PIC is comprised of a group of local, public and private leaders - mostly private business people. PIC members from Indian River County include: PIC Chairman: Gary Lindsey of Quik Snack Peter Robinson - Laurel Homes Chris Hubbard- WGYL Mary Ellen Ballough - MGB Homes Sam Hunter - IRC School Board Evelyn Byron - IRC COA The PIC maintains local control over our funds and our programs ensuring that our activities meet the labor needs of LOCAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY. This new program is a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY for local employers to put their expertise to work by helping to prepare workers for new jobs.In the initial planning stages, the PIC chose MCSB to carry out this program because the MCSB won the award for the best run small program in the state. B. Private Sector - Permanent Employment Three out of every four job openings occur in the private sector, therefore, the majority of our programs are designed to secure permanent employment in the private sector. This a departure from CETA programs which placed most of the trainees in temporary work situations that provided skills and experience with no guarantee of employment at the end of the training period.