2009 Comprehensive Workforce Training Grant Program Pre-Proposal Conference

1. Welcome 2009 Comprehensive Workforce Training Grant Program Pre-Proposal Conference

2. How To Apply…

3. Agenda • Quick Facts and Timeline • Application Review • Rating Process • Closing

4. QUESTIONS • Q & A • Questions that require clarification or amendments to the RFP • Posted to www.rihric.com • January 21, 2009

5. 2009 Grant Program • Maximum Award is $50,000 • 50% Employer Match Required • 1 Year Program

6. Bonus Points • Five Bonus Points Possible • Organizations Representing High Wage Industries • High Wage Industries Based on NAICS Code

7. Labor Market Information Unit 462-8760 Bonus Points NAICS Codes (North American Industry Classification System) • Information Code 51 • Finance and Insurance Code 52 • Wholesale Trade Code 42 • Professional, Scientific Code 54 and Business Services • Construction Code 23 • Manufacturing Code 31-33

8. Eligibility Requirements • All Rhode Island Employers Who Contribute to the Job Development Fund • For-Profit or Non-Profit • Division of Taxation….574-8785 • Not a Comprehensive Grant Recipient in 2008

9. Eligibility Requirements • Labor Organizations and Trade Associations Eligible - Member Companies Must Contribute to the JDF • Current On All RI Tax Obligations

10. Eligibility Requirements • In Good Standing With Workforce Regulation and Safety • Not Be Debarred From Contracting With An Agency That Administers Federal Funds • Volunteers/Board Members Are Not Eligible

11. 2009 Timeline • December 22, 2008 RFP Released • January 7, 2008 Ad in News Paper • January 13, 2009 Pre-Proposal Conf. • February 6, 2009 Proposals Due • Feb. 13, 2009 Rater Training • March 2 & 4, 2009 Rater Review • March 12, 2009 Board Approval • March 13, 2009 Awards Announced • April 1, 2009 Proposed Start Date

12. Application Review

13. Proposal Cover Sheet • Name, Address, Contact Information • Tax ID #’s (Federal and State) • Industry Sector (Name & Code)

14. Proposal Cover Sheet • Applicant Profile • Total Request of Grant Funds • Products/Services

15. Check List and Certification • Proposal Submittal Check List • Certification/Signature

16. Narrative Section

17. The Executive Summary(5 Points) • Stand Alone Description • Summarize the Program • Many Reviewers Read This First

18. Needs Statement(10 Points) • What Are Your Current Workforce Challenges?

19. Needs Statement(10 Points) How will the training enable you to improve your organization’s? • Productivity • Competitiveness • Continuous Improvement

20. Program(40 BIG ONES) • Who, What, Where, When • Start/End Dates of Training • Brief But Concise Descriptions • Be Specific on Training Programs

21. Outcomes / Evaluation(25 Points) • List the Intended Outcomes of the Training • Include How the Training Will Be Evaluated Using Quantifiable Measures • Define Measure of Success Used to Evaluate Training Programs

22. Outcomes/Evaluation • Who Will Conduct the Evaluation? • Explain How Results Will Be Used to Improve Company Processes • Up to 10% of Total Grant Award Can Be Used for Evaluation Purposes

23. Budget and Budget Narrative (20 Points) • $50,000 Maximum • Must Correspond to Program Section • Clear, Easy to Follow, Correct Math • Budget Narrative

24. Allowable Grant Fund Expenses • Tuition and Training Provider Fees • Training Materials and Supplies • Software Used 100% For Training Activities

25. Allowable Grant Expenses • Internal Trainer Wages • Hourly Rate – Excluding Benefits • Curriculum Development • Cost of Evaluating Training

26. Unallowable Grant Expenses • Equipment Including Hardware and Software • Lost Worker Productivity • Grant Preparation or Administrative Costs

27. Unallowable GrantExpenses • Travel Expenses, Meeting Space, Lodging, Food • Wages for Employees While in Training and Fringe Benefits

28. Budget Format • Name of Training • Total Cost of Training 100% • Grant Funds Requested 50% • Applicant’s Cost 50% • Quarterly Reimbursement

29. Budget Narrative • Written Break-Down of Budget Costs • Explains How Costs Were Determined • Assists Raters to Score Proposal

30. Initial Review • Submitted on Time • 1 Original & 7 Copies • Check List • Grant Proposal Cover Sheet • Certification Page • General Provisions • Grant Provisions • Completed W-9 Form

31. Review Process • Determines Who Will Be Funded • Volunteers from Private, Non-Profit and Public Sectors • Training, Teams, Discussion, Review

32. Point System • Read, Rated and Scored • Highest / Lowest Discarded • Remaining Scores Averaged • Ranked by Score • Listed With Amounts Requested • Governor’s Workforce Board Approval

33. Wrap-Up Proposal Submission • Deadline : February 6th at 4:00 p.m. • No Exceptions • GWB RI Office: 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Bldg. 72-2, Cranston, RI 02920 • 1 with Original Signature; 7 Copies • No Faxes or Emails Accepted

34. COMPLETE PROPOSAL • Check List • Grant Proposal Cover Sheet • Signed Certification Page • Executive Summary • Needs Statement

35. COMPLETE PROPOSAL • Program Narrative • Outcomes and Evaluation • Budget Detail/Planned Quarterly Reimbursement • Budget Narrative

36. COMPLETE PROPOSAL • Grant Provisions • General Provisions • Signed W-9 • E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE

37. Questions? David J. Francis: • 462-8863 • Dfrancis@dlt.ri.gov or Dan Brown: • 462-8823 • dbrown@dlt.ri.gov

38. GOOD LUCK !!