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individuals have been trained in a variety of occupations from truck driver -to architectural drafter. These plans guarantee that trainees learn the specific skills needed to be productive in the career of their choice. The competency of the trainee in each skill is certified by the employer. We want to thank all the employers who helped us to set up our competency system and those who have trained individuals for us throughout the year. Their time and effort is making a difference for our community and the people in it. This year we placed an emphasis on increasing services to individuals considered to be most in need of PIC's programs because of barriers to employment. To meet the special needs of these participants, we instituted a variety of workshops designed to teach life skills and to remove artificial and real barriers to employment. Layoffs and plant closings increased the number of dislocated workers served by nearly 100% over last year. Although there have been minor signs of improvement in the local economy, there are still several major layoffs scheduled in the future. To better meet the needs of those laid -off, we are opening a Career Transition Center where dislocated workers can receive relocation assistance. Due to the poor economy and high unemployment, placement of adults fell 9% from last year, however, wages for participants placed into employment Lose nearly $1.00 per hour over previous entry level wages. This year, once again, the Treasure Coast Private Industry Council was recognized nationally as the outstanding Private Industry Council, this time by the National Alliance of Business who stated that we run an "exemplary program that helps build a quality workforce in America". We were also awarded a" DTPA Award of Excellence" by the National Association of Counties for the SCOPE program, an alternative program for school dropouts operated jointly with the Martin County School District and, in turn., were recognized by the Martin County School Board as an "Outstanding Business Partner." Commissioner Bird commended the Treasure Coast Private Industry Council (PIC) for their important work. He stated -that he attends the workshops and continues to be impressed by the dedication and tenacity of the PIC. He requested adoption of the resolution in support of keeping management and control of work force employment and training at the local level. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED- by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 94-63-A, in support of keplAng management and control of work force employment and training at the local level. RESOLUTION NO. 94- 63-A A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF KEEPING MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF WORK FORCE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. WHEREAS, work force investment legislation pending at the national level may place the decision of oversight for local work force development and employment and training strategies in the hands of the Governor of the state of Florida; and WHEREAS, at both the national and state level, changes are being discussed which affect the delivery of employment and training services to the people of Indian River County; and SAY P0,A 15 Boor �2- o,T342