Presentation Date Pinal County Local Workforce Development Board: New Member Introduction

Welcome and Thank You! Welcome to the Pinal County Local Workforce Development Board and THANK YOU! for contributing your time and expertise to assist Pinal County s job seekers and businesses connect and build a vibrant local economy. The Pinal County Local Workforce Development Board is the County s link to a the statewide workforce development system called ARIZONA@WORK. Board members are asked to serve as a critical lynchpin in ensuring that workforce training and investments are aligned with the needs of Pinal County s economy through the design, delivery, and oversight of the workforce development system. The information in this packet is designed to introduce you to the workforce system structure and the responsibilities of the Board to help this system reach its full potential for Pinal County. Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 2

Mission and Vision Statements The mission of the Pinal County Workforce Development Board is To provide an environment for cultivating opportunities by using regional resources and partnerships to enhance the economy in Pinal County. The Board s vision is The creation of a quality workforce environment that connects jobseekers to employers. Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 3

What is ARIZONA@WORK? ARIZONA@WORK is the statewide brand for the system of workforce development organizations that provides comprehensive, locally based services to help build a stronger Arizona economy. In Arizona, the workforce system is comprised of 12 local workforce development areas. ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County is one of these areas. The purpose of a local area is to serve as a jurisdiction for the administration of workforce development activities using Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth funds allocated by the State and to coordinate efforts related to the other core programs at a local community level. Each local workforce development area is governed by a chief local elected official (Pinal County Board of Supervisors) and a local workforce board whose members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 4

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act The ARIZONA@WORK system is based on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) which was signed into law in July 2014. WIOA supports the development of strong, vibrant regional economies where businesses thrive and people want to live and work. Characterized by three critical hallmarks of excellence: The needs of business and workers drive workforce solutions; One-Stop Centers (or American Job Centers) provide excellent customer service to jobseekers and employers and focus on continuous improvement; and The workforce system supports strong regional economies and plays an active role in community and workforce development. Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 5

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act There are Core Programs identified in WIOA that share common performance metrics: Title I: Title II: Title III: Title IV: Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Programs Adult Basic Education/Family Literacy Wagner-Peyser (Employment Service) Vocational Rehabilitation Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 6

12 Local Workforce Development Areas (Note: although the map shows 11 local workforce areas the Nineteen Tribal Nations representing 13 Arizona tribes is also a local workforce area) Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 7

Local Workforce Development Board (See Exhibit A for a detailed listing of the Local Workforce Development Board Responsibilities) The Local Board represents a wide variety of individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the local area. Work to develop a comprehensive and high-quality workforce development system by collaborating with its workforce, education, and economic development partners; Serves as a strategic convener to promote and broker effective relationships between the Chief Local Elected Officials and economic, education, and workforce partners; Develops a strategy to continuously improve and strengthen the workforce development system through an integrated and aligned workforce system; Approve and submit on behalf of the Chief Local Elected Officials the local workforce plan. Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 9

Funding The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) serves as the administrative and fiscal agent for: Wagner-Peyser (WIOA Title III - Employment Service); and Vocational Rehabilitation (WIOA Title IV) grant funds. NOTE: Wagner-Peyser and Vocational Rehabilitation funds are not allocated to the local areas, but instead DES staff and contracted Vocational Rehabilitation counselors in each of the local workforce areas provide services offered by these grants. The Arizona Department of Education (ADOE) is the state s administrative and fiscal agent for the Adult Education and Literacy funds (WIOA Title II). The ADOE contracts with providers throughout the state to ensure Title II services are available in each local area. Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 10

Funding (cont.) The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) serves as the State administrative and fiscal agent for the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth funds. The Workforce Arizona Council (WAC) is responsible for recommending to the Governor a plan for distribution of the WIOA Title IB formula funds for the Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Programs to Local Workforce Development Areas DES allocates the funds to the local workforce development areas based on formulas that include such requisites as: 1) unemployment concentration rations; 2) long-term (15+ weeks) unemployed; 3) individuals who have exhausted unemployment benefits; 4) declining industries; and 5) economically disadvantaged adults ages 18-72 and youth ages 14-24. Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 11

Funding (cont.) The Pinal County Board of Supervisors, in coordination with the Pinal County Local Workforce Development Board, is the designated entity responsible for the administrative functions in the delivery of WIOA services under the ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County brand. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors is the WIOA grant recipient of the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth funds, and Pinal County as grant recipient is the designated entity responsible for disbursal of WIOA grant funds. Per Pinal County s organizational structure, the WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Program funds are administered through the Pinal County Housing and Workforce Department. Central Arizona College is the contracted Youth Program service provider ResCare Workforce Services (eff. 7/1/17) is the contracted One-Stop Operator and Adult, Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response Program service provider. Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 13

Funding US Dept of Labor (Employment and Training Administration) WIOA Adult, DW, Youth Wagner-Peyser (Employment Service) Veterans (Jobs for Veterans State Grant - LVER/DVOP) Governor s Office (to DES) Arizona@Work County Board of Supervisors (Adult, DW and Youth only) ResCare(Adult/DW) Local area service delivery (Arizona@Work Pinal County) CAC (Youth) Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 14

Funding U.S. Dept of Education Vocational Rehabilitation Adult Education Governor s Office (to DES) Arizona@Work Governor s Office (to ADOE) Arizona@Work Local area service delivery ( Arizona@Work Pinal County ) Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 15

Required Partners in the One-Stop System Adult, DW, Youth Wagner-Peyser/Employment Service Adult education and literacy activities authorized under title II (of WIOA) Vocational Rehabilitation Veterans Programs Senior Community Service Employment Program Career and technical education programs at the postsecondary level Community Svc Block Grants E&T Trade Adjustment Assistance HUD E&T Unemployment Insurance Second Chance Act TANF (Gov. opt-out option) *Core Programs Copyright TANF (Governor Opt Out option) 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 16

Additional Partners (with approval of local board and Local Elected Officials) E&T programs administered by Social Security Administration (e.g., Ticket to Work) Small Business Administration E&T Programs Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Work Programs National and Community Service Act programs Other federal, state or local programs including employment, education and training programs provided by public libraries or the private sector Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 17

WIOA Eligible Training Provider List Comprehensive list of training providers who are eligible to receive WIOA program funds to train eligible adults and dislocated workers. Increased emphasis on industry recognized credentials and performance outcomes. Apprenticeship programs automatic listing. Youth training contracted providers, on-the-job training (OJT) providers, and customized training providers are not listed on the ETPL and are not subject to this policy. Arizona s ETPL is available on the Arizona Job Connection (AJC) website: www.azjobconnection.gov Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 18

Performance Metrics Adult, DW, Title II, VR and ES: Entered Employment Rates Employment Retention Rates (2 nd and 4 th Qtr after exit) Median Earnings Effective service to employers Adult, DW, Title II, VR: Attainment of recognized credentials/ postsecondary credential or secondary school diploma in or within 1 yr of exit. (Note: Included in measure only if also employed or enrolled in education or training program leading to recognized post secondary credential within 1 yr from exit.) In an education or training program that leads to a recognized credential or employment and achieving documented measureable skill gains. Youth Program In education or training activities or unsubsidized employment during Q2 after exit In education or training activities or unsubsidized employment during Q4 after exit Median earnings in unsubsidized employment during Q2 after exit Attainment of recognized credentials/ postsecondary credential or secondary school diploma in or within 1 yr of exit. (Note: Included in measure only inf also employed or enrolled in education or training program leading to recognized post secondary credential within 1 yr from exit.) In a education or training program that leads to a recognized credential or employment and achieving documented measureable skill gains. Effective service to employers Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 19

Important Documents/Resources ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Local Board Website: https://www.arizonaatwork.com/local-boards State Workforce Development Plan https://www.arizonaatwork.com/pinal-county/plans-law-regulations-and-policies ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Local Workforce Development Plan https://www.arizonaatwork.com/pinal-county/plans-law-regulations-and-policies Shared Governance Agreement (Included in ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Local Workforce Development Plan) Memorandum of Understanding with Partner Programs Infrastructure Cost Allocation Plan Copyright 2016 ARIZONA@WORK Page 20

EXHIBIT A Pinal County Local Workforce Development Board Local Board Responsibilities Local Plan: Develop and submit a collaborative, 4-year local plan for the local area, in partnership with the chief elected official and consistent with WIOA section 108 and the State Unified Plan. Labor Market Analysis: In order to assist in the development and implementation of the local plan, conduct workforce research and regional labor market analysis to include: (a) Analyses and regular updates of economic conditions, needed knowledge and skills, workforce, and workforce development (including education and training) activities to include an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses (including the capacity to provide) of such services to address the identified education and skill needs of the workforce and the employment needs of employers; (b) Assistance to the Governor in developing the statewide workforce and labor market information system under the Wagner-Peyser Act for the region; (c) Other research, data collection, and analysis related to the workforce needs of the regional economy as the board, after receiving input from a wide array of stakeholders, determines to be necessary to carry out its functions. Convening, Brokering, Leveraging: Convene local workforce development system stakeholders to assist in the development of the local plan under WIOA section 108 and 20 CFR 679.550 and in identifying non-federal expertise and resources to leverage support for workforce development activities. Such stakeholders may assist the Local Board and standing committees in carrying out, convening, brokering, and leveraging functions at the direction of the Local Board. 318 N. Florence Street, Ste. C, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520) 866-3600 ARIZONA@WORK.com/pinal

EXHIBIT A Employer Engagement: Lead efforts to engage with a diverse range of employers and other entities in the region in order to: (a) Promote business representation (particularly representatives with optimum policy-making or hiring authority from employers whose employment opportunities reflect existing and emerging employment opportunities in the region) on the Local Board; (b) Develop effective linkages (including the use of intermediaries) with employers in the region to support employer utilization of the local workforce development system and to support local workforce investment activities; (c) Ensure that workforce investment activities meet the needs of employers and support economic growth in the region by enhancing communication, coordination, and collaboration among employers, economic development entities, and service providers; (d) Develop and implement proven or promising strategies for meeting the employment and skill needs of workers and employers (such as the establishment of industry and sector partnerships), that provide the skilled workforce needed by employers in the region, and that expand employment and career advancement opportunities for workforce development system participants in in-demand industry sectors or occupations. Career Pathways Development: With representatives of secondary and post-secondary education programs, lead efforts to develop and implement career pathways within the local area by aligning the employment, training, education, and supportive services that are needed by adults and youth, particularly individuals with barriers to employment. Proven and Promising Practices: Lead efforts in the local area to identify and promote proven and promising strategies and initiatives for meeting the needs of employers, workers and jobseekers (including individuals with barriers to employment) in the local workforce system, as well as in providing physical and programmatic accessibility, in accordance with section 188, if applicable, and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), to the one-stop delivery system. Identify and disseminate information on proven and promising practices carried out in other local areas for meeting such needs. 318 N. Florence Street, Ste. C, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520) 866-3600 ARIZONA@WORK.com/pinal

EXHIBIT A Technology: Develop strategies for using technology to maximize the accessibility and effectiveness of the local workforce development system for employers, and workers and jobseekers, by: (a) Facilitating connections among the intake and case management information systems of the one-stop partner programs to support a comprehensive workforce development system in the local area; (b) Facilitating access to services provided through the one-stop delivery system involved, including access in remote areas; (c) Identifying strategies for better meeting the needs of individuals with barriers to employment, including strategies that augment traditional service delivery, and increase access to services and programs of the one-stop delivery system, such as improving digital literacy skills; and (d) Leveraging resources and capacity within the local workforce development system, including resources and capacity for services for individuals with barriers to employment. Program Oversight: Provide program oversight, in partnership with the chief elected official for the local area: (a) Conduct oversight of youth workforce investment activities authorized under WIOA section 129(c), adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities under WIOA sections 134 (c) and (d); and the entire one-stop delivery system in the local area; and (b) Ensure the appropriate use and management of the funds provided under WIOA subtitle B for the youth, adult, and dislocated worker activities and one-stop delivery system in the local area; and (c) Ensure the appropriate use management, and investment of funds to maximize performance outcomes under WIOA section 116. Local Performance Accountability Measures: Negotiate and reach agreement on local performance measures with the chief elected official and the Governor (WIOA section 116 (c)). 318 N. Florence Street, Ste. C, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520) 866-3600 ARIZONA@WORK.com/pinal

EXHIBIT A Selection of Operators and Providers: With the agreement of the chief elected official for the local area, select the following providers in the local area, and where appropriate terminate such providers in accordance with 2 CFR part 200: (a) Providers of youth work investment activities through competitive grants or contracts based on the recommendations of the youth standing committee (if such a committee is established). However, if the Local Board determines there is an insufficient number of eligible providers in a local area, the Local Board may award contracts on a sole-source basis as per the provisions at WIOA sec. 123(b). The Local Board may terminate for cause the eligibility of such providers. (b) Eligible providers of training services consistent with the criteria and information requirements established by the Governor and WIOA sec. 122; (c) Providers of career services through the award of contracts, if the one-stop operator does not provide such services (WIOA section 134(c)(2)); (d) Designate or certify one-stop operators as described in WIOA section 121(d)(2)(A), 20 CFR 678.600 678.635 and state policy 03-2016. Also, may terminate for cause the eligibility of such operators. (e) Work with the State to ensure there are sufficient numbers and types of providers of career services and training services serving the local area, services are provided in a manner that maximizes consumer choice and provides opportunities that lead to competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. This includes eligible providers with expertise in assisting individuals with disabilities and eligible providers with expertise in assisting adults in need of adult education and literacy activities. (WIOA section 122 and paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 134(c)) Coordination with Education Providers: Coordinate activities with education and training providers in the local area, including: (a) Reviewing applications to provide adult education and literacy activities under title II for the local area to determine whether such applications are consistent with the local plan; 318 N. Florence Street, Ste. C, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520) 866-3600 ARIZONA@WORK.com/pinal

EXHIBIT A (b) Making recommendations to the eligible agency to promote alignment with such plan; and (c) Replicating and implementing cooperative agreements to enhance the provision of services to individuals with disabilities and other individuals, such as cross training of staff, technical assistance, use and sharing of information, cooperative efforts with employers, and other efforts at cooperation, collaboration, and coordination. Cooperative agreement means an agreement entered into by a State designated agency or State designated unit under subparagraph (A) of section 101(a)(11) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Budget and Administration: Develop a budget for the activities of the Local Board, with approval of the chief elected official and consistent with the local plan and the duties of the Local Board. This does not include the local area operations or administrative budgets. Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities: Assess, on an annual basis, the physical and programmatic accessibility of all one-stop centers in the local area, in accordance with WIOA section 188, if applicable, and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). 318 N. Florence Street, Ste. C, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520) 866-3600 ARIZONA@WORK.com/pinal