Driving Colorado Forward Together Implications of WIOA for Career and Technical Education

The Call of WIOA Partnership Customer focused services A no wrong door approach to the system for customers

Requirements Perkins Act programs at the post-secondary level must make services accessible through a comprehensive one-stop center Access is by: Co-location Cross-trained staff Direct technological linkage

MOUs MOUs must be in place by July 1, 2016 with Perkins Act programs and workforce centers that address the coordination of service delivery A template is being circulated this week

Driving Colorado Forward Activities between workforce centers and CTE programs should support the goals and strategies of our state plan

Strategy 1.1 Expand regionally-focused sector partnerships that are championed by business and Industry to drive career pathways Strategy 1.2 Develop and implement a full spectrum of work-based learning opportunities to be deployed broadly across sectors. Strategy 1.3 Support collaboration between business and education to understand the value of stackable industry recognized credentials. GOAL 1: Engage business and industry as a fulcrum to inform and align all elements of the demand-driven system

Strategy 2.1 Enhance the alignment of business services across all partner programs. Strategy 2.2 Adopt LEAN principles for the implementation of cross-partner strategies/services to increase efficiency, accessibility, and coordination of job-seeker services. Strategy 2.3 Develop and implement a technology solution or other methods for data coordination and information sharing across program partners. GOAL 2: Establish a customer-centric and holistic focus to increase coordination, effectiveness, and access through shared data, tools, and resources

Strategy 3.1 Implement continuous professional development for staff from all partner programs to elevate internal expertise and professionalism and to equip them with the tools necessary to operate a comprehensive, holistic approach to talent development. Strategy 3.2 Create opportunities for staff at all levels to engage in continuous improvement efforts, leveraging their first-hand experience and unique perspectives to inform the processes. GOAL 3: Engage partner staff at every level for better system alignment

Strategy 4.1 Establish a brand for the Colorado workforce development system that represents the vision and strategies of the WIOA combined partners. Strategy 4.2 Define the key messages and brand promise for target audiences. Strategy 4.3 Explore ways to capture the Return on Investment (ROI) of the workforce system in order to promote the value of the system and all programs within it.   GOAL 4: Create and deliver a unified message for internal and external communication and connections

Strategy 5.1 Adopt system-wide outcome metrics to portray an accurate depiction of the workforce system, which will be used for planning and implementation of system services. Strategy 5.2 Utilize partner relationships to implement meaningful pilot programs that foster an environment of innovation. GOAL 5: Drive meaningful outcomes through innovation, alignment of metrics, and accountability

For Discussion How might we create partnerships between workforce centers and CTE programs that maximize the benefits to our customers?