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Archive: August 2007 Minutes
08-29-07 Youth Council Quarterly Meeting
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Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
Youth Council Quarterly Meeting Minutes
08/29/07
GNB Career Center
Members Present: John Fernandes, Chair; Carl Alves, Kathleen Castro, Nancy Feeney, Nelson Hockert-Lotz, Reverend David A. Lima, Greg Miliote, Joan Ann Niles, Pamela Pollock, Ronald F. Rheaume, Dianne Rivet, Donna Sachs, Charles R. Simpson
Members Absent: Ansel Duff, Lynn Donohue, Michael Longo, Dr. Jean F. MacCormack, Helena S. Marques, Jared Rose, Ronald L. Rouillard, Dr. John J. Sbrega, Ramona C. Silva, Cynthia Wallquist, Elaine Wilcox, Gloria Williams
Workforce Development System Staff: Joan Branton, Adam Chapdelaine, Len Coriaty, Edward Dennehy, Steve Grant
Guests Present: Kristin Almeida, Peg Curro, Isabelle Darling, Bruce Frazer, Barbora Hazukova, Elizabeth Howe, Desiree LeClair, Jeanne Nesto, Florrie Reddish
Youth Council Chair, John Fernandes opened the meeting at 3:40 pm.
Chair Fernandes introduced Adam Chapdelaine as the newly hired Youth Council Director, replacing Richard Carter. Len Coriaty briefly explained that Richard had left the position and that Adam had been another finalist from the original applicant pool and was still interested in the job when offered the position. Adam Chapdelaine then addressed the Youth Council by stating that he would bring enthusiasm and excitement to the position and looked forward to building a strong working relationship with everyone.
Chair Fernandes explained a minor modification to the draft minutes and then asked for a motion to approve the minutes of 5/30/07 YC Annual meeting. The motion was made by Carl Alves, seconded by Charles Simpson and carried unanimously.
The Chair addressed the topic of new committees and new committee assignments, asking if anyone had any suggestions or would like to volunteer for specific committees. He then asked the membership to email either himself or Adam Chapdelaine with suggestions and otherwise he would begin to make committee assignments. The Chair also mentioned the importance of moving forward with the Dual-Customer Model and referenced the fact that American Flexible Conduit (AFC) had moved to the industrial park and may be a good match for collaboration within the model.
Youth Council Chair, John Fernandes, updated the group on P 21, citing that the existing $60,000 grant was providing funding for P 21 Coordinator, Rochelle Andrews. He then noted the importance of having Adam Chapdelaine sit on the state P 21 board, as Brian Hannon had. Florrie Reddish noted that Secretary Suzanne Bump was a supporter of P 21 and would be hiring a high-level policy person to work on the initiative. She also noted that an RFP for P 21 funding is expected out next week and would most likely have a one-month turn around time. Carl Alves then reminded the group that the next P 21 meeting would be September 12, 2007 at 3:30pm. The location of this meeting is being moved to the WIB office.
Chair Fernandes recognized Jean Fox to speak on the recent grant awards for the Pathways and Work to Learning Programs. Jean explained that two of the grants were fully funded and that one had been slightly reduced. She closed in saying that Adam Chapdelaine would be handling the grant moving forward. Wendy Andrade then explained that the grants would be used to fund a Pathways Coordinator.
Chair Fernandes recognized Joan Branton to speak about the P 21 Shared Youth Vision pilot program being funded through CommCorp. Joan explained that Massachusetts was one of 16 states selected based on P 21 successes and that the GNBWIB was selected as one of two areas in the state to receive the funding. The pilot will focus on youth in the Massachusetts Mental Health, Foster Care, and/or Juvenile Justice systems that live in cities that have some of the state’s lowest graduation rates. Joan mentioned that WIB staff would be meeting with CommCorp in regard to this funding on September 12, at 2:30 at the WIB office. Jeanne Nesto then explained that DMH is in full support of working collaboratively on this initiative.
Chair Fernandes introduced Greg Miliote as the new YC representative from the District Attorney’s office, replacing Gerald FitzGerald. He also announced the names of the two new youth members: Jared Rose and Ansel Duff, both students at NBHS. Respectively they are the Chair and Vice Chair of the Mayor’s Youth Council.
Ed Dennehy suggested that Wendy Andrade share the success of the youth Summer Jobs efforts. Wendy described the variety of programs that were available to youth over the course of the summer and noted that a total of 481 youth had been involved in summer job programs. Chair Fernandes and Carl Alves both noted the amount of credit that Wendy deserves for a job well done and Ed initiated a round of applause for Wendy and her staff. Nelson Hockert-Lotz then referenced the success of the New Bedford Summer of Success program and the wide-ranging support it has received within the community.
Len Coriaty explained that the WIB was working on two initiatives for Mayor Lang. First, a new evaluation process for the Mayor’s Summer Jobs program and a new “Now Hiring” concept outline. He explained that the “Now Hiring” concept would be similar to the “Jobs First Day”.
Chair Fernandes suggested that all members of the YC should take some time to visit with youth service vendors and said that his visit to CS² had been a very enlightening experience.
Len then recognized Isabelle Darling from CommCorp and thanked her for her attendance and the technical assistance that she has been providing Jean Fox.
Chair Fernandes noted the funding opportunity that BCC is taking the lead in obtaining. Carl told the council that there would be a meeting on Friday, August 31st at 8:30 a.m. at BCC to discuss the grant. Len then added that the WIB would be participating in the grant application and that Craig Baker would be leading that involvement.
Chair asked for other business, and citing none, made a motion to adjourn. Donna Sachs seconded the motion, and the meeting closed at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Rivet
Clerk
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