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1. Healthcare & Bioscience Occupational Training HBOT Program
2. H-1B Award Factoids H-1B Technical Skills Training Grants 36 awards were made to partnerships of private and public sector entities Grants range from approximately $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 Jobs Accelerator Grants 20 awards ranging from $500,000 - $1,000,000 Grant summaries may be found at: www.doleta.gov/grants
3. Regional Map 3
4. DOL/ETA Program Office The National Program Office has several functions: Develops the H-1B technical assistance plan Coordinates Federal Support Teams Reviews grantee performance reports Periodically requests additional information about your grant
5. H-1B Occupations
6. National Wages
7. The Value of Performance and Outcomes Reporting Reporting successes of high profile programs to Congress, Administration, OMB, GAO, media, etc. Demonstrating grant outcomes to investors and partners Illustrating Return on Investment (ROI) to employer partners Building additional strategic partnerships and leveraging resources Sustainability of the project and partnership Continuously improving program to meet the needs of participants
8. Capturing All Required Information Reporting Metrics: Total participants served; Total participants beginning education/training activities; Total participants completing education/training activities; Total participants who complete education/training activities that receive a degree, or other type of credential; Total number of credentials each participant is expected to receive.
9. Reporting Metrics Cont. Total participants who complete education/training activities who enter unsubsidized employment; Total participants who complete education/training activities who are placed in unsubsidized employment and remain employed in the 1st and 2nd quarters after placement; The average wage participants earn after placement.
10. Other Reporting Data Participant Data Demographic Information Selective Service Registration Social Security Numbers
11. HBOT Program Components Partners: Focused Management Solutions Institute for Workforce Innovation Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce University of Florida Center for Excellence in Health and Regeneration Technologies Office of Technology Licensing Sid Martin Biotech Incubator Santa Fe College
12. HBOT Program Components Employer : Application Process Approval Process Contracts Interview Hire Training /Certification Reimbursement Retain Employee Employee : Application Process Approval Process Interview Hire Training/Certification Support Services Retention
13. HBOT Program Components Employer : Application Process Application Training Description, Budget Schedule Articles of Incorporation (filed) Financial Statements Business Plan Management Team Job Growth / Expansion Plan
14. HBOT Program Components Employer : Similar to the Florida Institute for the Commercialization for Public Research http://www.florida-institute.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=getInvolved.supportCompany
15. HBOT Program Components Employer : Draft version, Not yet Final Required Documentation for Reimbursement Signed HBOT Contract on file HBOT Grant Participant Registration Form for each person Invoice for Payroll Costs Copy of Cancelled Check or Credit Card documenting payroll expenses Timesheets / Training Sign in Sheet Copy of Certifications or Certificates of Completion FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL TRAINED that includes: Date Name of trainee Name of training/certificate program Training organization Printed name of trainer Signature of trainer on any certificate
16. HBOT Program Components Employer : Draft version, Not yet Final
17. HBOT Program Components Employee : Draft version, Not yet Final Identity/Age Unemployment Status Social Security Number Citizenship/Eligible Non-Citizen Selective Service Registration
18. HBOT Program Components Employee : Draft Version Not Yet Final
19. HBOT Program Components
20. HBOT Program Components Private for profit and non-profit Employers in Alachua and Bradford Counties Reimbursement will be salaries paid for on-the-job-training of up to 6 months Up to 90% if < 50 employees Up to 75% if 51 to 250 employees Up to 50% if > 250 employees Employees must be retained after training Curriculum may be in-house or with training provider partnerships
21. HBOT Program Components Up to 6 Months of Training Reimbursement(Shorter times will increase scores for applications) Cannot be currently employed by employer Cannot be with temporary placement agencies Goal to be exceeded: Minimum of 264 Employees with the maximum number of jobs creation possible
22. Question and Answer Period
23. THANKS!