Reemployment/RESEA Panel

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1 Reemployment/RESEA Panel Panelists: Larry Burns, Workforce Development Specialist, Office of Unemployment Insurance, U.S. Department of Labor Tammy Dragon, Program Operations Manager, RESEA Program and Reentry Outreach Initiatives, Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Suzanne Ferguson, Performance and Data Manager, Montana Department of Labor and Industry Worthy Glover, Jr., RESEA Supervisor, Utah Department of Workforce Services 0

2 What is the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grants? An in-person meeting between a UI claimant and appropriately trained American Job Center staff member intended to: 1. Reduce UI claim duration 2. Ensure UI program integrity 1

3 RESEA: What else? A UI Requirement Participants must attend (or be exempted) to prevent disruption in UI benefits An Entry Point Co-enrollment in Wagner Peyser Employment Service (ES) is required Additional referrals are common Staff Development Resource UI staff must be involved in the design of RESEA and train AJC staff conducting RESEAs to identify potential UI issues. Opportunity for Braided Funding Appropriations language authorize RESEA funds to support costs associated with reemployment services. 2

4 What services are provided? UI Eligibility Assessment Orientation to American Job Center Labor Market Information Enrollment in ES & State Job Bank Individual Reemployment Plan Career Services (WIOA Section 134)

5 How are Services Provided? In-Person Requirement RESEAs are conducted in-person at an AJC Optional Subsequent RESEA States are authorized to conduct one additional RESEA May be conducted in-person or remotely, via technology RESEA Staff Services may be delivered by UI, ES, WIOA, and/or other AJC staff that have been trained to identify eligibility issues. 4

6 Where are RESEAs? FY 2015 ($81 Million) 5

7 Where are RESEAs? FY 2016 ($112 million) 6

8 Where are RESEAs? FY 2016 ($112 million) 7

9 What is next? President s 2018 Budget: Expands RESEA as an evidence-based activity that saves an average of $536 per claimant and gets claimants back to work at higher wages. Increased Integration with Workforce system Use of WIOA/WP data for analysis New veteran (UCX) reporting Co-enrollment in Wagner Peyser Career Services 8

10 Wrap Up: WIOA and Opportunities for Integrated Reemployment Colocation of Wagner Peyser (WIOA 121(e)(3) UI Agency as Required Partner (WIOA 121(b)) Combined & Unified States Plans Career Services (WIOA 134) Wagner Peyser Amendments (UI Claimaints) Meaningful Assistance (20 CFR , 34 CFR , and 34 CFR Use of previous assessments Integrated data and IT systems (WIOA 101(d)(7) MOU/Infrastructure Agreements (WIOA Section 121(c)) 9

11 Wrap Up: Additional Resources REEMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS A compilation of pilot projects, successful models, tools, and lessons learned, The Pathway to Reemployment Framework: an outline of essential elements of 21st century reemployment and work search requirements. My Reemployment Plan (MRP): A comprehensive and interactive job search guide that is structured in a modular way. _Plan MRP Implementation Guide designed for public workforce system leaders and practitioners to adopt some or all of the framework. WORKFORCE CONNECT Designed to sit on top of, and map to, existing technology systems, to enable the customer to access one common front door with a single registration process. 10

12 Wrap Up: Additional Resources BEHAVIORAL INSIGHTS RESEARCH Behavioral insights involve the application of behavioral sciences to improve the design of public policies and programs CLEARINGHOUSE FOR LABOR EVALUATION AND RESEARCH (CLEAR) Developed to make research on labor topics more accessible. The site includes a reemployment topic area: 11

13 Arkansas RESEA Arkansas Reemployment Services Team State of Your Head The Control Factor My Reemployment Plan Integrated Partnership Collaboration 12

14 Arkansas Reemployment Services Team Career Development Facilitator (CDF) Certification Seven staff hold CDF Certifications Three currently hold Global CDF Certifications Four staff are currently enrolled in CDF course Over 130 combined years of Reemployment experience

15 State of Your Head The Control Factor Your Choice Your Mindset What Do I Do? Your decision will either get you closer or farther from your goal Attitude Attitude is a little thing that makes a BIG difference Winston Churchill 14

16 My Reemployment Plan What is a Reemployment Plan and Why Do Jobseekers Need One? Similar to a Roadmap Designed to help job seekers navigate the increasingly complex roads to their next job or better career No matter their situation, a reemployment plan will help them figure out where to begin and how to make their job search experience more successful 15

17 My Reemployment Plan Set a Goal Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely Take Action Prioritize Plan Monitor and Modify 16

18 My Reemployment Plan Reflect, Analyze and Explore Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Creating an Effective Resume Online Job Searches Job Applications Online Professional Networking Interviews Workforce Centers American Job Centers 17

19 Integrated Partnership Collaboration WIOA Partners Participants meet with a WIOA partner Grant Partners Participants meet with a Grants Resource partner 18

20 Montana s 100% Re-Employment Program Criteria for 100% Selection Based on first UI Payment Not Job/Union Attached Not in Agency Approved Training Not already selected for RESEA 19

21 Montana s 100% Re-Employment Program Short Interview (15-20 minutes) Cover Job Service Brochure Cover all Services Available Encourage use of Resource Computer Could lose UI eligibility if this is not completed.

22 Montana s Help Plan Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership Plan Montana Medicaid Expansion Program People pay a premium based on income Help-Link Workforce Component Voluntary Program One of 6 activities to avoid dis-enrollment 21

23 Help-Link Similar to RESEA Appointments Complete a survey Develop Employment Plan Money available for Support and Training services Money available for staffing 22

24 Utah Strategies Community Connection RESEA Counselors present in our AJC Offices RESEA Counselors have same training as WIOA/AJC Team Counselors Collaborate with Workforce Development Specialists assigned to local economic service areas Example: Rural area in the Uintah Basin Private/Public Partnerships LinkedIn Project 23

25 Utah Strategies Technology Robust registration process for all claimants Connection to more than 20,000 openings at jobs.utah.gov Self paced online workshops Online weekly filing, Eligibility Reviews, correspondence, workshop scheduling Plan development/assessment tool used by both RESEA & WIOA/AJC teams Exploring use of video conferencing

26 Utah Strategies Integrity Behavioral messaging for required activities Claimants certify weekly: availability, work search, work status, earnings We conduct data cross-matches & random claim audits Databases communicate RESEA no shows, non-schedules, or reschedule info goes to adjudication 25

27 Utah Strategies Summary Utah is consistently in the top 10 for lowest duration and individuals returning to work before exhaustion Start early Connect to more than 20,000 job openings Provide valid online resources Work closely with partners to provide meaningful in-person services Communicate regularly with everyone involved in the process 26

28 Utah Resources Utah s Smart Start Guide Utah Department of Workforce Services Claimant Video Utah Department of Workforce Services LinkedIn Press Release Utah s Occupational Explorer Utah Department of Workforce Services UI Customer Landing Page 27

29 Contact Information Larry Burns Workforce Development Specialist U.S. Department of Labor Phone: Tammy Dragon Program Operations Manager Department of Workforce Services Phone: Suzanne Ferguson Performance and Data Manager Montana Department of Labor and Industry Phone: Worthy Glover, Jr. RESEA Supervisor Department of Workforce Services Phone: