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Idaho Workforce Development Council Meeting August 13, 2012 GOVERNOR’S 5% WIA FUNDS. Gordon Graff Workforce Development Idaho Department of Labor. Work in a Glasshouse From Georgica curiosa aucta II Wolfgang Helmhard von Hohberg , 1687. Work in a Glasshouse
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Idaho Workforce Development Council Meeting August 13, 2012 GOVERNOR’S 5% WIA FUNDS Gordon Graff Workforce Development Idaho Department of Labor
Work in a Glasshouse From Georgica curiosa aucta II Wolfgang Helmhard von Hohberg, 1687
Work in a Glasshouse From Georgica curiosa aucta II Wolfgang Helmhard von Hohberg, 1687 WHY the proposal?
Work in a Glasshouse From Georgica curiosa aucta II Wolfgang Helmhard von Hohberg, 1687 WHY the proposal?
WHY the proposal? Grant application unsuccessful. Would have funded: labor exchange upgrade, training, automation and more.
HOW to accomplish? • Find a money source
HOW to accomplish? • Find a money source
HOW to accomplish? • Find money source Governor’s 5% Reserve Uses include: • Operation of One-Stop system • Statewide employment and training activities • Goal: More effectively move WIA participants to employment • $200,000 identified
WHAT activities are proposed? • Training
WHAT activities are proposed? • Training
WHAT activities are proposed? • Training • Increase staff knowledge of programs outside current work area • Goal - more effective referrals to WIA from unemployment insurance and other programs
Enhanced tools • System automation by IT contractor: • Embedded links to WIA in email notices • Social media integration • Auto-fill coding in database records • Microsite development and more • Help Wanted Online (HWOL) subscription
Enhanced tools • Help Wanted Online (HWOL)
Enhanced tools • Help Wanted Online (HWOL) • Web spider technology - scans 1,200 online newspapers and job boards daily • Will increase job openings posted from 5,500 to approximately 26,000 • Includes tools to analyze occupations and industries by geographic area
ThankYou! Questions? Contact Gordon Graff gordon.graff@labor.idaho.gov 208.332.3570 ext. 3365