Kane County Jobs Committee met Sept. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Co-Chair Gillam called the meeting to order at 10:14 AM.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Mark Davoust | Board Member | Present |
| Barbara Hernandez | Board Member | Present |
| Philip Lewis | Board Member | Present |
| Myrna Molina | Board Member | Absent |
| Angela C Thomas | Board Member | Absent |
| Ron Ford | Co-Chair | Present |
| Rebecca Gillam | Co-Chair | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: August 17, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mark Davoust, Board Member
SECONDER: Philip Lewis, Board Member
AYES: Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Philip Lewis, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam
ABSENT: Myrna Molina, Angela C Thomas
3. Office of Community Reinvestment - Workforce Development Division
Staff Hoffman reviewed the monthly fiscal report included in the agenda packet. He discussed details of the grant expenditures and provided a brief update on the WIOA18.
4. Comments by Co-Chair
Co-Chair Ford provided information on an event he attended for the SER Jobs for Progress youth program in Aurora.
Co-Chair Gillam announced the German manufacturer Faber-Castell Cosmetics has plans to open a plant in Elgin. The Daily Herald reported it would create 50 full time jobs.
5. Jobs Committee Priorities
A. Why Kane Website Update and Discussion - (Priorities 3, 4, and 6)
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation not included in the agenda packet, ITD staff Tedder gave
an update on the working template of the Why Kane website. They have been refining the navigation and design of the site. They will be including interactive maps with a focus on accessibility for tablets and mobile devices. Considerable discussion occurred.
B. How Active Job Seekers Find Employment in 2018 (Priorities 3, 4 and 6)
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation not included in the agenda packet, staff Toth discussed the history of active job seekers and the current trends. He reviewed percentages of success rates, statistics, and facts. Toth recommended professional job links including IllinoisJobLink.com, Indeed, Career Builder, and Glassdoor. Considerable discussion occurred.
Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff provided an update on the Chicago International trade show he attended. Smith & Richardson Manufacturing Co. in Geneva sponsored 98 local High School students and provided transportation to the trade show.
Toth promoted the next Round Table discussion on October 12 and Manufacturing Day on October 5.
6. Public Comment
None
7. Reports Placed on File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
SECONDER: Philip Lewis, Board Member
AYES: Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Philip Lewis, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam
ABSENT: Myrna Molina, Angela C Thomas
8. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
9. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
SECONDER: Mark Davoust, Board Member
AYES: Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Philip Lewis, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam
ABSENT: Myrna Molina, Angela C Thomas
This meeting was adjourned at 11:17 AM.
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