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AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PROGRAM TRAINING SPECIALIST POSITION IN THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FUNDED THROUGH THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA)
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WHEREAS, Kane County administers annual allocations of federal workforce development funding provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the Local Workforce Development Area, which includes Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb Counties; and
WHEREAS, said funding is authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which supports career and employment readiness services, as well as occupational training opportunities for area job seekers; and
WHEREAS, the effective administration and oversight of WIOA-funded programs requires sufficient staffing capacity to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, performance accountability, fiscal integrity, and service delivery; and
WHEREAS, federal WIOA funds are available and have been allocated to Kane County for workforce development purposes; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a Program Training Specialist position will enhance staff training and onboarding, internal and external program monitoring, and compliance for WIOA-funded workforce development activities; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has reviewed the proposed Job Description and assigned a grade of 265 with a current salary range of $38,716 - $58,074; and
WHEREAS, sufficient WIOA grant funds are available to fully support the cost of this position, and no County General Fund dollars will be required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board the creation of one (1) Program Training Specialist position at a salary grade of 265 within the Workforce Development Department is hereby approved, contingent upon the continued availability of WIOA funding.
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Program Training Spe...
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