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John L. Carroll Memorial Scholarship

Section 3 and Labor Standards - Job Opportunities for Low-Income Persons

Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that promotes local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent possible, provide job training, employment, and contract opportunities for low- or very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods.

The purpose of this two-day seminar is to provide:

Participants with technical instruction for the development and implementation of a Section 3 program that complies with all Federal laws and requirements
An understanding of the Section 3 requirements associated with the use of Federal funds
Direction for the development of a Section 3 action/implementation plan
Information on required record keeping, compliant processing, and resolution for labor standards and Section 3
Methodologies to ensure contractor compliance

(1.3 CEUs)

Who Should Attend
Executive Directors, Directors of Modernization, Maintenance, and Procurement

Schedule:
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on the first day.
Day One: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Day Two: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Day I

1. Introduction/Overview

Introduction
Review of the History of the Section 3 Act of 1968, as amended
What is Section 3 Covered Assistance?
Section 3 Thresholds
Review of Section 3 Related Definitions

2. Effect of Section 3 on Existing LHA Policies and Procedures

PHA Personnel Policy Implications
Section 3 Procurement Policy Requirements
Review and Discussion of Suggested Section 3 Bid Package Documents
Contracting Preferences for Section 3 Business Concerns
Contracting with Resident Owned Businesses

3. Section 3 Outreach Efforts

Review of PHA Outreach Efforts
Establishing Numerical Goals
Section 3 Business Outreach Recommendations

4. Responsibilities of the Recipient

Overview of Section 3 Contracting Preferences
Efforts to Offer Training and Employment Opportunities
First Source Hiring Agreement
Efforts to Award Contracts to Section 3 Businesses
Developing Section 3 Implementation/ Administrative Plans
Developing Section 3 Administrative/Contracting Compliance Forms

5. Compliance Review and Record keeping

Filing and Processing Complaints
Reporting Compliance- HUD Form 60002
Section 3 Case Law Review

6. Employment and Training Initiatives

Implementing Training Programs
Requirements of a HUD Approved Training Program

7. Section 3 Case Studies: Class Review

Day II

8. Enforcing Labor Standards

Introduction to Labor Standards
Important Labor Standards Definitions
Review of HUD Handbook 1344.1

9. Preconstruction Activities

Obtaining and Understanding Wage Determinations
Authorizing the Use of Apprentices and Trainees
Conducting an Effective Pre-Construction Conference
Providing Direction for Filling Out Payrolls
Review of HUD Labor Standards Forms

a. HUD 5369, Instructions to Bidders
b. HUD 5369a, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements
c. HUD 5370, General Conditions for Construction Projects
d. HUD 5370 EZ, General Conditions for Small Construction Contracts
e. HUD 4010, Federal Labor Standards Provisions

10. Payroll Review

Conducting Payroll Reviews
Labor Standards Compliance Enforcement
Conducting HUD 11 Wage Interviews
Making Restitution for Underpayment of Wages
Reviewing Common Indicators of Payroll Falsification
Semi Annual Labor Standards Reporting- HUD Form 4710i

Class Exercise:

Conducting a Labor Standard Portion of a Pre-Construction Conference

2010 Seminars - Additional dates and locations will be added

Dates	Location	Hotel Information	Instructor	To Register
January 11-12 This seminar has been postponed	NAHRO TRAINING CENTER Harrisburg Housing Authority 351 Chestnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 For more information please contact: (717) 232-6781	more details	Dave Shaffer	Click here to download a registration form.
January 20-21	NAHRO TRAINING CENTER Housing Action Resource Trust 8711 Monroe Court Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 For more information please contact: (909) 890-0644	more details	Dave Shaffer	Click here to download a registration form.
February 8-9	Natick, MA	Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick 1360 Worcester Road Route 9 Natick, MA 01760 Reserve a room online here, or call 888-233-9527 and ask for the NAHRO Section 3 Seminar room block	Dave Shaffer	Click here to download a registration form.
March 8-9	NAHRO TRAINING CENTER Hampton Homes Resource Center 1300B Ogden Street Greensboro, NC 27406 For more information please contact: Mary Beth Myers (336) 303-3171	more details	Dave Shaffer	Click here to download a registration form.
May 24-25	St. Louis, MO	Hilton St. Louis Downtown 400 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63102 NAHRO Room Block: King/Double Queen - $110, plus tax. Ends May 3rd.	Dave Shaffer	Click here to download a registration form.

Tuition

Registration Type	Early Price*	Regular Price	Last Minute Price**
NAHRO Member	$540	$590	$720
Non-Member	$740	$790	$900
Register up to 30 days before the seminar start date and pay the early rate. *Register less than five business days before the seminar start date and pay the last minute rate.

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