Ohio WIOA Combined Plan with Perkins Raúl Soto, Ph.D., Associate Director, CTE

Objectives Describe: Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan and major reforms Rationale for including Carl D. Perkins

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Types of Change Stewart-Black, J. (2014) It Starts with One; Changing Individuals Changes Organizations, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

Types of Change Stewart-Black, J. (2014) It Starts with One; Changing Individuals Changes Organizations, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

Ohio’s Decision “Anticipatory Change”

Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation 2012 (OWT) Facilitate the state’s alignment of WD programs, services and resources across state agencies to better serve job seekers and business. Interagency team - ODJFS, ODHE, ODDS, ODAS, ODE

Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan Purpose – Create a stronger workforce system for both business and individuals Need – scattered WD programs and resources 13 agencies, 90 programs Customers – Business, Job Seekers, Students

Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan Goals: Identify business needs Connect business and workers Align training and business needs

Ohio WIOA Combined Plan Partners Core Partners WIOA Title I (Adult/Youth/Dislocated Workers) WIOA Title II (ABLE) WIOA Title III - Wagner-Peyser Employment Services WIOA Title IV – Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OOD) Additional Required Partners Carl D. Perkins (ODE/ODHE) OH State Veterans Program Older Americans Act (SCSEP)

Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan Ten Reforms Require www.OhioMeansJobs.com Registration (ABLE + OTCs) Common Application – ODJFS Office of Human Services Innovation is lead Co-enrollment – ODJFS Comprehensive Case Mgt. and Employment program

Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan Common Assessment Strategy – career interest, aptitude, knowledge and skills 5. Common case mgt. system – starting with a statewide IMS to share data across systems

Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan Remedial Ed. and HS Credential Training – ABLE, ADP, 22+ Program Employability Skills in all Programs – more consistency Career Counseling – ODE (K-12) and ODHE (postsecondary)

Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan Common Performance Metrics – Workforce Success Measures dashboard – employment, wage increases, credentials, employer satisfaction Local/Regional WIOA Plans – align with the state plan

Workforce Inventory of Education/Training (WIET) https://owcms. ohio Requires an application procedure to identify eligible training providers/programs eligible for WIOA Title I-B funds. 9 classifications : Ohio Technical Centers (OTC) that receive Title IV funds Community colleges that receive Title IV funds Four-Year colleges that receive Title IV funds Registered Apprenticeship programs Non-registered Apprenticeship programs Proprietary Schools/For Profit CBOs/Non-Profit Internships or Co-ops Non-OH accredited Postsecondary career tech schools

Why include Carl D. Perkins? Perkins goals: Employment in quality jobs, paying a living wage, lead to career advancement Provide effective and efficient training aligned to high-demand jobs and employer needs resulting in workplace valued credentials.

Perkins Program Administration Programs of Study (POS)- Career Pathways (9-14) and (7-16 encouraged) State Quality Program Standards (QPS) All CTE offerings meet Tech-Prep criteria

Perkins Program Administration Effective academic/career counseling Industry credential opportunities Articulation and transfer between institutions for students to stack credentials, earn credits

Perkins Program Administration Performance measures: skills assessment, credential attainment, employment, employment retention, non- traditional occupations participation and completion

Local Perkins Plan Requirements Ensure that resources are targeted to promote continuous improvement on academic achievement and technical skill attainment; Identify current and emerging occupational opportunities being addressed that align with Ohio’s in-demand occupations; c) Reflects a unified approach in supporting students transitioning to further education and the workforce; and d) Include local initiatives and activities that meet Perkins legislation requirements, and support Ohio’s state combined plan.

Services for Special Populations Equal access, fair and equitable Monitoring for civil rights compliance Accountability and Financial Same language maintained Tech Prep Section updated

Conclusion By being proactive and anticipating change, Ohio has developed a road map positioning its resources to meet the needs of Business, Job Seekers, and Students. We are prepared to provide the required leadership, collaboration, and support to meet the original purpose: Create a stronger workforce system for both business and individuals. Thank you!

education.ohio.gov Raúl Soto Ph.D. Associate Director Office of Career-Technical Education raul.soto@education.ohio.gov 614-644-6822

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