OCCUPATIONAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act No. 97 of December 18, 1991, as amended, known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Technological Occupational Training System created the Occupational Development and Recourses Development Council and the Technological Occupational Training Consultation Commission. In accordance with Reorganization Plan No. 2 of May 4, 1994 as amended, the Occupational Development and Development Council was renamed and transformed into the Occupational Development and Human Resources Development Council and placed within the Department of Labor and Human Resources. Act No. 105-220 of August 7, 1998, known as the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) consolidated and coordinated state and local government employment opportunities, training and literacy. These offerings for adults, displaced workers and youth will be provided through the consortia administered by the Occupational Development and Human Resources Development Council.

MISSION

To plan, coordinate and administer strategies directed towards occupational development and strengthening workforce development.

VISION

Become the top occupational development consulting organism and maintain Puerto Rico's competitiveness in the global economy.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Occupational Development and Human Resources Development Council is comprised of the following organizational units:

  • Administration
  • Finances
  • Planning, Programming and Evaluation
  • Operations and Support Services
  • State Board
  • Legal Assessment Office
  • Auditing and Oversight Office
  • Communications and Public Relations Office
  • Human Resources
  • Office of the Executive Director
  • Office of the SubExecutive Director
  • State Unit for Displaced Workers and Employers

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Occupational Development and Human Resources Development Council is located at 355 F. D. Roosevelt Avenue, The Industrial Development Building, Floor 2 in Hato Rey. It also has the Employer Support Center located in the Moca Professional Plaza Building, Office 203, Highway 110, in Moca.

PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE


Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 171 197 213 214 213

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.


PROGRAM

Occupational Development Systems Regulation and Inspection


Program Description

The Program acts as a regulatory and oversight entity that assesses, coordinates and establishes public policy related to occupational development and human resources.


Objectives

  • To establish and implement public policy related to occupational development and human resources and contribute to the economic well being of the Island.
  • To certify and maintain one-stop service centers and ensure the availability of the services offered to the adult, displaced worker and youth population.
  • Provide 75% of displaced workers integrated services at one-stop centers, including: workshops, training, intensive services and support to obtain their single worker certifications.

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Customers served 32 32 54

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

Customers

Governmental agencies, municipalities, consortia and private entities

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 171 197 213 213
Total, Positions 171 197 213 213



FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $78,307,000 in Federal Grants funded through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $19,852,000 in comparison with the funds assigned in Fiscal Year 2010-2011due to a reduction in America Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) Funds for 2011-2012.

Funds will be used to promote employment and, to provide services for youth and displaced workers, which are included in the Donations, Subsidies and Distributions line item. They are distributed among fifteen areas around the Island.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Occupational Development Systems Regulation and Inspection 145,707 157,491 98,159 78,307
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 145,707 157,491 98,159 78,307
Total, Program 145,707 157,491 98,159 78,307
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Federal Grants 141,812 95,932 78,307 78,307
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 3,895 61,559 19,852 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 145,707 157,491 98,159 78,307
Total, Funding Sources 145,707 157,491 98,159 78,307
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 9,213 10,772 6,945 6,945
Rent and Utilities 147 378 174 174
Purchased Services 1,007 1,960 3,055 3,055
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 107,715 61,078 62,295 62,295
Transportation Expenses 194 510 222 222
Professional Services 6,699 22,950 0 0
Other Expenses 442 1,073 245 245
Non Distributed Allocations 4,980 56,212 19,852 0
Equipment Purchases 410 825 178 178
Office Supplies and other Materials 0 169 113 113
Advertising and Media Expenses 365 1,564 330 330
Budget Reserve 14,535 0 4,750 4,750
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 145,707 157,491 98,159 78,307
Total, Expense Category 145,707 157,491 98,159 78,307