An Introduction – April 2016

2 Economic and Community Development Talent Development Education Workforce Development System New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 The workforce system is the central element in bringing together resources and key players to begin to address challenges to our workforce.  Source of funds, source of talented workers, and provider of direct services to both jobseekers and businesses. 3 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 MCWDB  Policy setting  Provide direction to Committee work  Oversight of WIOA  Conduct Quality Assurance oversight visits as deployed by staff  Identify opportunities  WorkSource Montgomery, Inc.  Implement MCWDB policies  Staff Committees  Conduct oversight responsibilities, e.g., monitoring  Fundraising – write proposals; create opportunities  Administration of WIOA grant 4 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 Siloed Programs and Funding Sources  Collection of Agencies  Integrated System of Services 5 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 It amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to strengthen the United States workforce development system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs and promotes individual and national economic growth. 6 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 Broad vision of workforce programs: reaffirms ongoing role of American Job Centers and also requires coordination and alignment of key employment, education, and training programs.  Promotes program alignment at the Federal, State, local, and regional levels.  Builds on proven practices such as sector strategies, career pathways, regional economic approaches, work-based training. 7 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 WIOA funds are central to building the system infrastructure (one stop center and services)  Intended to leverage and coordinate the existing resources of the ‘core’ partners  Build and provide a talent supply chain to meet regional workforce needs  Convene stakeholders (e.g., education, business, economic development) to solve systemic workforce challenges (e.g. skills gap, hard to fill jobs, etc) 8 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 The Law went into effect July 1, It contains new provisions for Workforce Services and Adult Education as part of a comprehensive national employment/education/training strategy.  Requires common metrics across 4 core programs 9 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 Alignment and unification among ‘core programs’  Career pathways  Industry sector partnerships  Services to employers  Regionalization  Use of evidence based, best practice research  Access for those with disabilities  Using integrated technology for alignment, access, and management 10 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 The Law Identifies 4 Core Programs: ◦ Workforce Development Activities for Adults, Dislocated Workers and Youth (Title I) ◦ Adult Education and Literacy (Title II) ◦ Wagner – Peyser (Title III) ◦ Vocational Rehabilitation (Title IV) 11 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

WIOA ensures that Federal investments in employment and training programs are evidence-based and data-driven, and accountable to participants and tax-payers.  Core programs and other authorized programs are required to report on common performance indicators  Eligible training providers are required to provide data on performance outcomes for all students in a training program. 12 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 Performance Indicators ◦ % of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program; ◦ % of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the program; ◦ the median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program; 13 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 % of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential, or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent during participation in or within 1 year after exit from the program;  % of program participants who, during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measurable skill gains toward such a credential or employment; and  the indicators of effectiveness in serving employers established by the Secretaries of Education and Labor 14 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 Eleven functions designated in the Law: ◦ Develop and submit a local plan to the Governor ◦ Conduct workforce research and local labor market analysis ◦ Convening, brokering and leveraging ◦ Employer engagement ◦ Career Pathways development (youth and adults) ◦ Proven and promising practices - identify and promote proven and promising strategies and initiatives for meeting the needs of employers, and workers and jobseekers 15 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 Technology - the local board shall develop strategies for using technology to maximize the accessibility and effectiveness of the local workforce development system for employers, and workers and jobseekers  Conduct program oversight  Negotiation of local performance measures  Selection of operators and providers  Coordination with education providers 16 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

WIOA increases the quality and accessibility of services that job seekers and employers receive at their local AJCs.  States will establish criteria to certify AJCs at least every 3 years to ensure continuous improvement, access to services (including virtual services), and integrated service delivery.  Key programs and services will be available at AJCs  Wagner-Peyser Employment Service is required to co-locate at AJCs.  TANF is a new AJC required partner.  States/local areas will integrate intake, case management, and reporting systems, including fiscal and management accountability systems. 17 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 American Job Center (AJC) partner programs are required to dedicate funding for infrastructure and other shared costs.  USDOL is required to implement a common identifier for the workforce system. 18 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

WIOA ensures that unemployed and other job seekers have access to high-quality workforce services. WIOA provides “career services” and training services Local areas can transfer up to 100% of funds between Adult and Dislocated Worker programs. Local areas can use up to 20 percent of their Adult and Dislocated Worker program funds for incumbent worker training programs. Job seekers who are basic skills deficient, in addition to those who are low-income individuals, have priority for services for the Adult program. 19 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

WIOA contributes to economic growth and business expansion by ensuring the workforce system is job-driven – matching employers with skilled individuals.  State/local boards are responsible for activities to meet workforce needs of local and regional employers.  State/local boards will promote use of industry and sector partnerships to address workforce needs of multiple employers within an industry.  Local areas can use funds for proven work-based strategies, including incumbent worker training, Registered Apprenticeship, transitional jobs, on-the-job training, and customized training.  There are increased reimbursement rates for employers for on-the-job and customized training. 20 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

WIOA helps job seekers acquire industry-recognized credentials for in-demand jobs.  Training that leads to industry recognized post- secondary credentials is emphasized.  States/local areas will use career pathways to provide education and employment and training assistance to accelerate job seekers’ educational and career advancement.  Local areas have additional procurement vehicles for training to increase customer choice and quality: individual training accounts, pay for performance contracts, and direct contracts with higher education. 21 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

WIOA prepares vulnerable youth for successful employment through increasing use of proven service models. Local areas must increase percentage of youth formula funds used to serve out-of-school youth to 75% from 30% under WIA. Local areas must spend at least 20% of youth formula funds on work experience activities such as summer jobs, pre- apprenticeship, on-the-job training, and internships so that youth are prepared for employment. Eligibility criteria are changed for the youth formula program: In school youth are ages and out of school year are ages new program elements to the youth formula program. Additional allowable activities include financial literacy education and entrepreneurial skills training. 22 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 Strategic Alignment, Unified Planning, Regional Planning  Improving One Stop Delivery  Procurement for one stop operator  Services to Adult and Dislocated Workers  Priority of services, no longer income criteria alone  Discussion Services to Youth  Disconnected, up to 24, 75% of funds on OYS  Alignment to Adult Basic Education – Title II 23 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

24 Governor State Workforce Development Board Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs) in Maryland New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

25 Governor State WIB Local Workforce Investment Area Chief/Local Elected Official Fiscal Agent Designee (WSM, Inc.) Local WDB (MCWDB) (WSM, Inc.) Board Committees Workforce Services Expanded One-Stops and Affiliate Sites Adults/Dislocated Workers and Youth Services New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 ADA Americans with Disabilities Act  CBO Community Based Organization  CLEO Chief Local Elected Official  DOE Department of Education  DWDislocated Workers  ETA Employment and Training Administration (US Department of Labor)  FBO Faith Based Organizations  GED General Education Development  ITAs Individual Training Accounts  LEO Local Elected Official  NAWB National Association of Workforce Boards  NEG National Emergency Grant 26 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates

 LMI Labor Market Information  LWALocal Workforce Area  NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement  OJT On the Job Training  TAA Trade Adjustment Assistance  TANF Temporary Assistance to Needy Families  TJTC Targeted Jobs Tax Credit  USDOLUnited States Department of Labor  UI Unemployment Insurance  VEC Virginia Employment Commission  VCCS Virginia Community College System  WIA Workforce Investment Act  WIOA Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 27 New Member Orientation 2015 Prepared by Strumpf Associates