Bob Straits Kalamazoo/St. Joseph MWA
Not an Agency... Not a Program... A Unified, Statewide System
25 Michigan Works Areas Governance - local Interlocal Agreement Workforce Development Board Demand Driven Supply Funded Built on Partnerships Structure
Workforce Development Board Majority of Board Members – Private Sector Chair & Vice Chair Other Seats Mandates of Legislation Funding Streams
100+ Service Centers Located Throughout Michigan Full service & satellites Community ACCESS Points Service Center in Each Region One-Stop Delivery Labor Market Information Michigan Talent Bank Educational Programs Internet Access Support Systems
Job Seeker Services Employment Services Workforce Investment Act Adults Youth Dislocated Workers Welfare to Work MPRI, RCAR, Other
Employer Services Business Services Team In depth training through MSU EDJT Grants Incumbent Worker Grants Matching (varies by area) Resource Rooms
Partners Economic Development Education Community College K - 12 Community Agencies (non-Profits) State Agencies (MRS, DHS, DOC, DOT) Libraries
Accountability Federal and State Monitors Compliance Performance (17 Standards) Single Audit Act Annual Program and Financial Audits Boards Agency Board County Boards Workforce Development Board Employers and Job Seekers (customers)
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