RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT a "Support" position on AB 2642 (E. Garcia): Removing Barriers to Employment Act, that would create a grant program to help individuals receive the remedial education and work readiness skills to successfully participate in training, apprenticeship or employment opportunities, as recommended by the Legislation Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No immediate fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
At its May 9, 2016 meeting, the Legislation Committee considered the recommendation from Stephen Baiter, Executive Director of Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County to recommend a position of "Support" to the Board of Supervisors on AB 2642 (E. Garcia): Removing Barriers to Employment Act: Initiative, as amended on 4/26/16.
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