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WIOA Transition Progress, What’s Working and Where are the Challenges?

This report provides an overview of the progress and challenges in implementing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It highlights what is working well and identifies areas for improvement. The report also includes a timeline of key milestones and outlines the functions of local boards, One-Stop Centers, and one-stop partners. Additionally, it discusses the changes in youth programs and the funding allocations under WIOA.

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WIOA Transition Progress, What’s Working and Where are the Challenges?

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  1. WIOA Transition Progress, What’s Working and Where are the Challenges? NCETA, April 2017 John Chamberlin jchamberlin@worksystems.org>

  2. Timeline… July 2014 … WIOA Becomes Law July 2015 – WIOA Begins July 2017 – Full Implementation January 1, 2018 – MOU Infrastructure deals all done July 2018 - Local Workforce Areas Continue if they 1) Performed Successfully, 2) Managed Public $ Effectively, 3) Met Regional Planning Requirements, and 4) Wish to Stay Together

  3. LOCAL BOARD FUNCTIONS • Develop and submit plan (or regional plan), in partnership with LEO, to governor • Workforce research and regional labor market analysis • Convene, broker, leverage • Employer engagement • Career pathways development • Promote proven and promising practices • Cutting-edge use of technology • Program oversight • Negotiation of local performance accountability measures • Selection of Center operators and providers • Coordination with education providers • Budget and administration • Accessibility for people with disabilities

  4. WorkSource Centers “WIOA will streamline access to services for customers”

  5. One-Stop Basics • Mandatory partners same as current law with the addition of TANF and SNAP? • MOU with the Workforce Board lays out partner duties and “infrastructure” contributions • Requires NCDOL offices to be co-located • Focus on jobs and sectors rather than upon services and training

  6. One-Stop Operator • Chosen by the local Workforce Board through a Competitive Process • May be the Center’s coordinator/“mall manager” or may also deliver some services directly • Think “System,” not “Program”

  7. ROLES FOR ONE-STOP PARTNERS • Provide access to applicable services through the 1-stop system • Use a portion of their funds to help pay for 1-stop infrastructure • Enter into an MOU with the local board

  8. Local Activities Required: • Career services (core and intensive in WIA) • Priority of service • Small business network • Convene industry or sector partnerships Permissible: • Pay for performance contracts (10% limit) • Incumbent worker training (20% limit) • Transitional or Subsidized Jobs for the Hardest to Serve (10% limit)

  9. Training • Occupational skills training • On-the-Job training (up to 75% of wage under specified rules) • Incumbent worker training • Combined workplace training and related instruction • Skill upgrading and retraining • Entrepreneurial training • Job readiness training when combined with 1 above • Adult education & literacy • Internships and work experiences linked to careers • Customized Training

  10. Business Services Services often available in WIA are now recognized as allowable activities such as: • Screening and referral • Customized services on a fee-for-service basis • Use of technology to improve services • Activities to provide business services and strategies that meet needs of area employers • Sectoral strategies • Career pathways • Marketing of business services

  11. Youth Programs

  12. A CHANGE OF DIRECTION? • At least 75% of WIOA youth funds must be spent on out-of-school youth • In-School youth must still be 14-21, low income (or living in a “high-poverty area”) and have a specific barrier • At least 20% of all youth funds must go to work experience including summer jobs, apprenticeships, OJT and internships • Individual plans stress career pathways, credentials etc.

  13. WIOA Funding • The local Board, with the Governor’s approval, may transfer up to 100% between Adult and Dislocated Worker programs • WIOA sets funding levels for each fiscal year through 2020, although not binding on Congress • Administrative costs remain at 10%

  14. Questions? • What questions or concerns do you have? • What’s next?

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