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Partners Developing Wisconsin’s Workforce

Public Workforce Resources & Partners

Sandra Hiebert, Local Program LiaisonDepartment of Workforce Development

Jane Spencer , Deputy DirectorNorth Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

Der Lo, Title 1 Career PlannerMarathon County Job Center

March 14, 2018 – YA Conference

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WIOA BASICS

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

– Federal Legislation (July 22, 2014) that governs the public workforce system

– Replaced WIA – Workforce Investment Act

– Joint rules between Department of Labor and Department of Education

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WIOA BASICS

Purpose: from the Executive Summary of the WIOA Joint Rule

– “WIOA strengthens and improves our nation’s public workforce system and increases economic opportunities for individuals in the United States, especially youth and individuals with significant barriers to employment, to secure and advance in employment.

– WIOA reaffirms the role of the customer-focused one-stop delivery system… and enhances and increases coordination among several key employment, education, and training programs.

– WIOA supports innovative strategies to improve coordination…”

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Changes Brought by WIOA

• Greater Emphasis on Partnerships

• Heightened Customer Focus – both business & worker

• Deliberate Focus on Barriered Populations– Focus on Out of School Youth (Shift in priority in youth program)

– Additional priority in Adults

• Increased Focus on Work-based Learning Opportunities– All Registered Apprenticeships automatically included on Eligible Provider Training List

– Emphasis on Apprenticeship system (RA, YA & Pre-Apprenticeship Training)

– Requirement to spend 20% of youth program funds on Work Experience

• Enhanced Monitoring for ETPL – ETPL – Eligible Training Provider List

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The “One-Stop” System

Job Centers

• Comprehensive Centers with all required partners co-located

• Affiliate Centers as extra access points to all partners

• Provide one point of entry for all participants

Required Components

• One Stop Operators

• MOU & Cost Sharing

• Referral Practices

• Business Services

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Workforce Development Boards

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Required One-Stop System Partners

• Title I: Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, Job Corps, Youth Build, Native American Programs and Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Programs

• Title II: Adult Basic Education

• Title III: Wagner-Peyser (Job Service)

• Title IV: Vocational Rehabilitation

• Title V: Senior Community Service Employment Program

• Trade Adjustment Act (TAA)

• Jobs for Veterans State Grants

• Employment and Training activities under Community Block Grants

• Employment and Training activities under HUD

• Programs under state Unemployment Compensation

• Programs under Second Chance Act

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

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Additional Partners

• Employment and Training programs under the Social Security Administration

• Employment and Training programs under the Small Business Administration

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• Client Assistance Program

• Programs under the National and Community Service Act

• Any other appropriate Federal, State or local programs especially those related to employment, training and education

– Technical colleges

– Libraries

– Community Based Agencies/Non-profits

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WIOA Title I Adult

• Description: To prepare workers - particularly individuals with barriers to

employment - for good jobs by providing job search assistance and training. The program serves individuals and helps employers meet their workforce needs.

• Who is Served: – Age 18 and above, citizen or authorized to work, selective service

– Focus/Priority given to:• Veterans

• Recipients of public assistance,

• Low income, and

• Basic skills deficient job seekers

• Strengths:– Minimal eligibility requirements and flexible co-enrollment

– Intensive Individualized Career and Training/Educational Services

– Strategy to improve employment and earnings outcomes

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WIOA Title I Youth

• Description: Assist barriered young adults, between the ages of 14 and 24,

to acquire educational and occupational skills, training and support needed to achieve academic and employment success, and to transition into careers and productive adulthood. Assist employers to meet their workforce needs.

• Who is Served: – Age 14-24, citizen or authorized to work, selective service

– Focus: Out-of-School Youth (75% Expenditure Requirement)

– Must have barriers to employment

• Strengths: – Intensive individualized services designed to address

employment/education barriers

– OSY reengagement to education system

– Credential Attainment and Measurable Skill Gain

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OSY vs ISY

• OSY – Out of School Youth

– Not currently enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education

• ISY – In School Youth

– Currently enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education

• Change to serving 75% OSY under WIOA

– Number of In-School Youth (eligible for YA) who can be served is greatly decreased

– Number of Out of School Youth (after YA/High School or Drop-out but not enrolled in Post-Secondary) is increased

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WIOA Title 1 Youth Eligibility

In-School Youth (ISY)

• Age 14-21

• Low-Income

• And one of the following: – Offender/ Ex-Offender,

Homeless/ Runaway, Foster Care, Pregnant or Parenting, or Has a Disability

– English Language Learner

– Requires Additional Assistance

– Basic Skills Deficient

Out of School Youth (OSY)

• Age 16-24

• And one of the following: – Offender/ Ex-Offender,

Homeless/ Runaway, Foster Care, Pregnant or Parenting, or Has a Disability

– Not attending but w/in compulsory age or Dropout

– Low income and one of these:• Basic Skills Deficient

• English Language Learner

• Requires Additional Assistance

North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

WIOA Title I Youth/Young Adult

Currently served 175 young people with WIOA-funded workforce readiness services

WIOA Emphasis on Out-of-School Youth

A minimum of 75% of local Youth formula funds must be spent on out-of-school youth

WIOA Emphasis on Work-Experience

At least 20 % of local Youth formula funds must be used for job shadows, paid work experiences, internships or on-the-job training

Building Pipeline through Industry Alliances in North Central WI• Central Wisconsin Metal Manufacturing Alliance

(CWIMMA)• Central Wisconsin Information Technology

Alliance (CWITA)• Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education

Association (WATEA)

NCWWDB Strategies for Title 1 Youth/Young Adult

Programming

• Recruitment• Marketing• Partner Engagement

WIOA Partnership Engagement: Youth Apprenticeship

• YA Referrals to WIOA

• YA Steering Committees

Pipeline Development ToolThe Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association, received a five year grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to:

• Better connect “youth apprenticeship” to “adult apprenticeship” opportunities

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YA and the One Stop System

• All are eligible for Title III – Job Service

– Job Center of Wisconsin

– Basic Career Services – Job Search, Resume, Interview

• Visiting a Job Center will help connect youth to appropriate programs – provide access to all partner services

• Ages 18+ are likely eligible for the Title 1: Adult Program

– May or may not qualify for training funds

• May be eligible for Title 1: Youth Program

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Questions?

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Contact Information

Sandra [email protected]

Jane [email protected]

Der [email protected]

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