WIOA 101

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WIOA Signed into Law

3 Critical Hallmarks Laid Out by DOL

3 Hallmarks

• Needs of Business & Workers Drive Solutions - Access to information is key
• Customer Service & Continuous Improvement
• We Support a Strong Regional Economy

3 Federal Agencies

Local Board Composition

• Adds more labor and apprenticeship rep
• TANF required partner
• Maintains business majority (51%)
• Encourages "committees"

Identifies Core Partners

Change for Youth Program

• 75% of funds on out of school youth
• 20% of funds for work experience
• 16 -24 year olds

Career Pathways Approach

• WIOA eliminates sequence of service- BASIC Career Services, Individualized Career Services, Training, and Follow Up
• Emphasizes skill attainment
• "How can you help me get a BETTER job than I could on my own?"
• Access and assistance in analyzing LMI to make career decisions

Priority of Service for Adults

• Low income, public assistance
• Basic skills deficient
• Veterans always receive priority of service in all programs

Disclocated Worker

• Spouses of military members on active duty AND separated military members

Business Services

• Local board can use up to 20% of adult and dislocated worker funds for incumbent worker training
• Industry sector partnerships and "EARN" models
• Industry/Business Demand

Planning

• State Plan = Combined
• Draft due December
• Due to DOL March, 2016
• Regional AND Local Plans

Next Steps

• Complete local board composition requirements
• Review and take action on State and DOL guidance
• Continue our superior service delivery and emphasis on continuous improvement

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