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1 1 Amend the amendment, S-3698, to House File 696, as
1 2 amended, passed, and reprinted by the House, as
1 3 follows:
1 4 #1. Page 1, line 25, by inserting after the word
1 5 "in" the following: "calendar year".
1 6 #2. Page 2, by inserting after line 14 the
1 7 following:
1 8 "(1) Moneys in the fund may be used to provide any
1 9 of the following services to businesses:
1 10 (a) Use of a business representative to build one-
1 11 on-one relationships with businesses. A business
1 12 representative may provide any of the following:
1 13 (i) Workforce consulting in the form of customized
1 14 strategies to attract, retain, and upgrade the skills
1 15 of an employer's workforce.
1 16 (ii) General and customized recruitment.
1 17 (iii) Workplace skill testing and analysis in the
1 18 form of skill level, aptitude, and ability assessment.
1 19 (iv) Employer specific job descriptions, employee
1 20 handbooks, applications, and other relevant personnel
1 21 forms.
1 22 (b) Labor market surveys and analyses which may
1 23 include the compilation and dissemination of
1 24 occupational and wage information.
1 25 (c) Contact information and referral services
1 26 related to any of the following issues:
1 27 (i) Workers' compensation.
1 28 (ii) Wage and worker rights.
1 29 (iii) Registration.
1 30 (iv) The federal Occupational Safety and Health
1 31 Act of 1970 and occupational safety and health
1 32 standards.
1 33 (v) Boiler and elevator regulations.
1 34 (vi) Contractor registration.
1 35 (vii) Immigration services.
1 36 (viii) Unemployment contributions.
1 37 (d) A statewide computer networking process for
1 38 employers and individuals regarding available
1 39 positions and qualified applicants.
1 40 (e) Crosstraining services for workforce
1 41 development staff.
1 42 (2) Moneys in the fund may be used to provide any
1 43 of the following services to individuals:
1 44 (a) Outreach, intake, and orientation services
1 45 related to any of the following:
1 46 (i) Job search and interviewing assistance.
1 47 (ii) Initial assessment of skill levels,
1 48 aptitudes, abilities, and support service needs.
1 49 (iii) Proficiency testing.
1 50 (iv) Resume development and preparation.
2 1 (v) Referral to training and customized skill
2 2 upgrading.
2 3 (vi) Career counseling including assessment and
2 4 analysis.
2 5 (b) Contact information and referral for
2 6 supportive services including but not limited to
2 7 transportation, housing, and child care.
2 8 (c) Labor market surveys and analyses.
2 9 (d) Job development and placement services.
2 10 (e) Resource centers that provide individuals with
2 11 computer access for electronic job search, resume
2 12 development, career exploration, and keyboard and
2 13 software training. A resource center may also be
2 14 equipped with employment, training, and career
2 15 information including but not limited to employment
2 16 opportunities available with local employers.
2 17 (f) Information and assistance with filing for
2 18 unemployment compensation benefits.
2 19 (3) Moneys in the fund shall not be used for any
2 20 of the following purposes:
2 21 (a) Services that are not included in
2 22 subparagraphs (1) and (2).
2 23 (b) Unemployment tax system renovation and
2 24 computer upgrades.
2 25 (c) Specific consultation services relating to the
2 26 federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and
2 27 occupational safety and health standards.
2 28 (d) Services which are currently provided by other
2 29 state agencies.
2 30 (e) Workforce development regional advisory board
2 31 member expenses.
2 32 (f) Supportive services including but not limited
2 33 to transportation, housing, and child care."
2 34 #3. Page 2, by inserting after line 50 the
2 35 following:
2 36 "Sec. . PILOT PROJECTS – FEE-BASED SERVICES.
2 37 The department of workforce development shall
2 38 establish pilot projects for the purpose of evaluating
2 39 the feasibility of charging and collecting fees for
2 40 certain customized or enhanced employer services. In
2 41 every annual departmental office review, the
2 42 department shall include the results of the pilot
2 43 projects, including the number and type of fee-based
2 44 services provided, the amount of revenue generated,
2 45 and the cost basis for the establishment of the fees."
2 46 #4. By renumbering as necessary.
2 47
2 48
2 49
2 50 STEWART IVERSON, Jr.
3 1 HF 696.704 79
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