Workforce Investment Act Essentials CCAO New Member Training Feb. 10, 2015
Purpose of WIA To increase the employment, retention and earnings of participants and increase occupational skill attainment by participants, and as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce the welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.
WIA Need to Know It s About Jobs (Business and Jobseekers) You Appoint Your Board You re On the Hook for Money You Will Need to Partner Up Other Counties Other Programs Other Employment Programs and Agencies
Primary Customers Individuals Adults Dislocated Workers Youth Employers
WIA Services Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth
Adults and Dislocated Workers 18 and over Citizen or lawfully admitted non-citizen, legal to work Proper Selective Service registrant, if applicable (see extra Area 7 restriction) Dislocated workers: laid off through no fault of their own due to downsizing, closure or termination
Job Seekers Core Self-service Registered Intensive Staff-assisted Assessments Supportive Services Training Classroom OJTs
Types of Training Occupational skills training On-the-job training Customized training
Youth Ages 14 21 Authorized to work in the U.S. (I-9) Registered for Selective Service (males 18 and older) Low income One or more barriers: Basic literacy skill deficient High school dropout Homeless, runaway or foster youth Pregnant or parenting Requires additional assistance to complete education and hold employment as determined by local area
The Roles Commissioners Workforce Boards Job Centers
Commissioner Responsibilities Appoint Board and Youth Council Be Responsible for WIA Funding
True Role of Commissioners Develop and oversee a local strategy that addresses: Support and advocacy for business community interests Growth industry sectors and local in-demand occupations Not just a job training system, but a talent development system that collaborates with economic development Customer focus and continuous improvement Local policy development
Board Composition Chair must be private sector/business. Membership includes representatives of: Businesses (which must be majority) Local education entities Labor organizations Community-based organizations Economic development agencies All OhioMeansJobs Center required partners Other entities, as determined by local officials
Board Responsibilities Develop and submit local business plan Select local OhioMeansJobs Center operator(s) Identify eligible providers of intensive and training services Provide oversight and strategic direction Negotiate performance measures with the governor
Composition Mandated Partners Title I of WIA: Adult Youth Dislocated worker Native American programs Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers Veterans workforce programs Job Corps Trade Adjust. Asst. Employment services Title V older Americans Unemployment Ins. Vocational Rehab. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families HUD employment and training Community Services block grant Post secondary vocational education
Funding Sources Adult Dislocated Worker Youth Up to 10% of funds can be used for administrative expenses Admin funds are allocated separately Admin funds can be used for program via transfer
It s All Going to Change WIOA Passed by Congress last year will replace WIA New Workforce Regions Procurement of Job Centers
Thank You. John Trott trottj@clarkstate.edu