1. YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview 1

2. GREGORY WILLIS NATIONAL LIAISON DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview2 PRESENTER

3. SANZANNA TOLES YOUTHBUILD PROJECT DIRECTOR DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview3 PRESENTER

4. MARSHALL ENOS REGULATORY ANALYST OFFICE OF POLICY, DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview4 PRESENTER

5. Basics Published – February 15, 2012 Effective – April 16, 2012 Final Rule Description –Activities authorized under YouthBuild program –Technical modifications to YouthBuild program –Common performance indicators –Education and workforce investment activities YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview5

6. Overview Subpart A: Purpose and Definitions Subpart B: Funding and Grant Applications Subpart C: Program Requirements Subpart D: Performance Indicators Subpart E: Administrative Rules, Costs, and Limitations Subpart F: Additional Requirements YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview6

7. Changes Authorizes occupational skills and training besides construction Allows commercial construction participation Clarifies applicability of Davis-Bacon Act Does not mention YB-TAP Defines “program income” Expands definitions (e.g. alternative school, sequential service strategy, etc.) YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview7

8. Occupational Skills Training Occupations other than construction authorized –Construction training will be an option but not a requirement –Skills training, when possible should align with community service/leadership development Further details in the upcoming Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview8

9. Community Service Occupational training should align with community service projects, when possible –Should address real community needs YouthBuild program participants should: –Play a key role in design, selection and implementation of service projects –Perform additional community service or volunteer at local organizations YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview9

10. Commercial Building Projects Authorizes participation in commercial construction –Projects should directly involve the construction of affordable housing for low-income and/or homeless families and individuals YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview10

11. Davis-Bacon Act YouthBuild participants subject to Davis- Bacon Act Labor Standards –Prevailing wage requirement applies to hours spent on work site Employment and Training Administration (ETA) will not offer further guidance Wage and Hour Division (WHD) provides compliance details www.dol.gov/whd/contracts/dbra.htm www.dol.gov/whd/contracts/dbra.htm YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview11

12. YB-TAP Not mentioned in the final rule –Standards to create pathways to registered apprenticeship established –Unintended consequences arose that became a concern for YouthBuild programs –DOL will no longer approve programs as “trainee” programs YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview12

13. Program Income Proceeds from YouthBuild construction and rehabilitation is NOT considered income –Encouraged to reinvest income (e.g. purchase land and buildings, sustainability, etc.) Rental revenue IS considered program income –Can be used for allowable costs YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview13

14. Leverage and Match Funds Cost-sharing and match requirements detailed in grant agreement Value of construction materials is an allowable cost for required non-federal share or match YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview14

15. Leverage and Match Funds Value of land acquired for YouthBuild program IS NOT an allowed match or cost- sharing Value of building acquired for YouthBuild program IS an allowable match –Purchase cost is solely used for training –Allowable amount determined by proportionate share of purchase price related to direct training activities YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview15

16. Covenant Clause Rent or sell to low-income or homeless individuals and families for a period of at least ten years Ensure owners record a restrictive covenant when an occupancy permit is issued Inform buyers all residential housing units constructed/rehabilitated using funds in the 10-year period are subject to restrictions (section 672.615 of the Final Rule) YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview16

17. Allowable Costs Post-secondary education services and activities (e.g. tutoring, study skills training) Dropout prevention activities Paid/unpaid work experiences Alternative secondary school services Counseling and referral for drug and alcohol abuse Personal protection equipment YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview17

18. Alternative School and Sequential Service Strategy Alternative School Designation –Offer high school diploma and GED and be authorized by an appropriate entity Sequential Service Strategy –Develop educational and occupational skills training plan –Be recognized by an authorizing entity –Award a high school diploma, GED, or both –Be affiliated with a YouthBuild program YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview18

19. Question and Answer Session YouthBuild Regulations – An Overview19