WIOA Partner Briefing: WIOA Youth and YouthBuild Programs March 1, 2018

Polling Question Rate your knowledge of the WIOA Youth program: I’m an expert I know a fair amount, but not an expert I know a little bit, but would love to learn more Never heard of it

Polling Question Rate your knowledge of the WIOA YouthBuild program: I’m an expert I know a fair amount, but not an expert I know a little bit, but would love to learn more Never heard of it

Overview of WIOA Youth Program

Quiz Time Which of the following statements is true? The WIOA Youth program primarily focuses on in-school youth. The WIOA Youth program serves over a half million youth annually. The WIOA Youth program includes a priority on providing work experience. The WIOA Youth program requires all youth to be low income

WIOA Formula Youth Program Overview Focuses on serving out-of-school youth ages 16-24 and in-school youth ages 14-21. Funds activities to provide career exploration and guidance, continued support for education attainment, opportunities for skills training in in-demand industries, and good jobs along a career pathway, enrollment in postsecondary education, or a Registered Apprenticeship. Local program design provides objective assessment of skill levels and needs, develops service strategies and career pathways, and provides activities leading to attainment of secondary and post-secondary credentials and preparation for unsubsidized employment and connections to employers. Employment and Training Administration

Oversight and Funding of WIOA Formula Activities U.S. Department of Labor Local Workforce Development Boards Service Providers, including One-Stop Career Centers State Agency/State Workforce Development Board Oversees the public workforce system Develops a strategic vision for the State, provides leadership to the local workforce investment boards and informs local strategies Provides strategic direction to their areas and sets training priorities. Board has option for Local Youth Committee Local service providers including community organizations and One-Stop Career Centers provide services to youth, adults and dislocated workers. Employment and Training Administration http://www.servicelocator.org

WIOA Youth Appropriations Program Year Appropriations PY 2015 $829,547,000 PY 2016 $870,913,000 PY 2017 $873,416,000

WIOA Youth Program Results PY 2015 Result Goal Participants Served 156,520   Placement in employment and education 69.2% 66.9% Degree and credential attainment 66.7% 62.2%

New Primary Indicators of Performance under WIOA Six Primary Indicators of Performance: Employment Rate 2nd Quarter after Exit -(Education/Employment for youth) Employment Rate 4th Quarter after Exit Median Earnings in the 2nd Quarter after Exit Credential Attainment Rate Measurable Skill Gains Effectiveness in Serving Employers

WIOA Youth Program: Who We Serve WIOA formula-funded youth program serves out-of-school youth (OSY) who: Are not attending school Age 16-24 And have one or more employment barriers And in-school youth (ISY) who: Are attending school Age 14-21 Low income And have one or more employment barriers

WIOA Youth Program Priorities Out-of-school youth (OSY) Minimum of 75% of funds allocated to States and local areas, except local area funds for administrative expenses, must be used to provide services to OSY Work experience Not less than 20% of funds allocated to local areas, except local area funds for administrative expenses, must be used to provide ISY and OSY with paid and unpaid work experience

WIOA Emphasis on Partnership A primary goal of WIOA is to bring together, in strategic coordination, core programs of Federal investment in skill development WIOA also broadens required youth program elements and focuses on a more difficult to serve population, furthering the need to partner Critical WIOA youth partners include: Title II Adult Education Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation Title I Adult program TANF program Perkins Career and Technical Education programs

Services under the WIOA Youth Program Academic Tutoring, study skills training, and evidence-based dropout prevention and recovery strategies Alternative secondary school services Education concurrent with workplace training Vocational Work experience year round and during the summer months Occupational skills training Leadership development activities Employment and Training Administration

Services under the WIOA Youth Program (con’t) Support Supportive services Adult mentoring Follow-up services Comprehensive guidance and counseling Financial literacy education Entrepreneurial skills training Services that provide labor market information, such as career awareness, career exploration and career counseling Preparation and transition to post-secondary education activities Employment and Training Administration

Enhancing Workforce Readiness of Youth Participants - Assessment Ultimate goal of WIOA Youth program is to ensure youth have the skills to succeed in the workforce First step in this process is an assessment of the individual’s academic levels, skill levels, and service needs, including a review of: Basic skills Occupational skills Prior work experience Employability Interests Aptitudes Supportive service needs Developmental needs

Enhancing Workforce Readiness of Youth Participants – Individual Service Strategy Next step in the process is development of an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) ISS must be linked to 1 or more performance indicators ISS must identify career pathways that include education and employment goals, appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate services, taking into account assessment results

Enhancing Workforce Readiness of Youth Participants - Services Next step in the process is the provision of services (14 youth program elements listed earlier). Services should: lead to attainment of secondary school diploma/equivalent or recognized postsecondary credential prepare youth for postsecondary education and training opportunities link academic instruction and occupational education prepare for unsubsidized employment opportunities (i.e. ensure work readiness skills through both classroom training and work experience such as job shadowing and internships) provide connections to employers in high demand industry sectors and occupations

Enhancing Workforce Readiness of Youth Participants – Follow-Up The final step in the process is providing at least one year of follow-up services to the participant upon completion of the program Follow-up services: help ensure youth is successful in employment and/or postsecondary education and training are based on the needs of the participant to provide any necessary services or support to assist the youth in a successful outcome may include regular contact with the participant’s employer, including assistance in addressing work-related problems that arise

For more information … Go to: https://www.doleta.gov/Youth_services/wioaformula.cfm See WIOA DOL-only final rule Section 681

Overview of WIOA YouthBuild Program

Quiz Time Which of the following statements is true? YouthBuild is a construction-only training program. YouthBuild is a residential program. YouthBuild focuses on serving in-school youth. YouthBuild is a mandated One-Stop partner program.

YouthBuild The Department currently has approximately 225 YouthBuild grants in 44 states and the District of Columbia, run by 190 distinct organizations Youth served annually: approximately 6,800 The grant award range: $700,000 – $1.1 million Average cost per participant: $15,300 Four months of implementation/start-up planning, two years of active programming plus one year of follow-up

YouthBuild Program Model Leadership Development Education Construction and other occupational skills Career Development, Placement, and Graduate Services

YouthBuild Participant Eligibility Participants are eligible for YouthBuild if they are: not less than age 16 and not more than age 24 on the date of enrollment; a member of a low-income family, a youth in foster care (including youth aging out of foster care), a youth or adult offender, a youth who is an individual with a disability, a child of incarcerated parents, or a migrant youth; and a school dropout, or an individual who was a school dropout and has subsequently reenrolled.

YouthBuild Participant Eligibility, con’t. Exception for Individuals Not Meeting Income or Educational Need Requirements Not more than 25 percent of the participants in YouthBuild may be individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements but who: are basic skills deficient, despite attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (including recognized certificates of attendance or similar documents for individuals with disabilities); or have been referred by a local secondary school for participation in a YouthBuild program leading to the attainment of a secondary school diploma.

YouthBuild Activities Education and Workforce Activities: Work experience and skills training with, to greatest extent feasible, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways Occupational skills training Paid and unpaid work experiences Basic skills instruction and remedial education Language instruction for English language learners Secondary education services and activities, including tutoring, study skills training and dropout prevention and recovery Counseling and assistance in obtaining post-secondary education and financial aid Alternative secondary school services

YouthBuild Activities, con’t Additional activities: Comprehensive guidance and counseling on drug and alcohol abuse Employment and leadership skills, including community service Supportive services and provision of need-based stipends Job search and assistance

YouthBuild Activities, con’t Supervision and training in the rehabilitation and construction of low-income or transitional housing and in community and other public facilities (not more than 15% of funds in the latter) Supervision and training in additional in-demand industry sectors or occupations Adult mentoring Provision of wages, stipends, and benefits Ongoing training and technical assistance Follow-up services (for up to one year after exit)

Construction Plus Allows grantees to provide training beyond construction (which is required at all programs) Construction Plus expands participant training into additional in-demand fields, focusing on the attainment of industry-recognized credentials and related work experience. Provides broader career pathway opportunities for youth participants.

YouthBuild Appropriations Program Year Appropriations PY 2015 $79,689,000 PY 2016 $84,534,000 PY 2017 $84,373,000

Highlights of YouthBuild Performance Outcomes Currently baselining WIOA performance indicators, starting with PY 2016 grant class PY 2015 Result Goal Participants Served 6,854 Credential Attainment 69.6% 67.1% Literacy/Numeracy Attainment 61.6% 57.6% Placement in Employment or Education 53.3% 50.5%

YouthBuild Under WIOA Makes YouthBuild a required One-Stop partner Encourages collaboration across all youth-serving programs, including Job Corps and the youth formula activities Strengthens opportunities for co-enrollment across WIOA programs (WIOA Youth, WIOA Adult) Connects YouthBuild to WIOA Final Rule-defined pre-apprenticeship model and apprenticeship pathway Requires YouthBuild to report on all six WIOA youth performance indicators

Clarifications Around WIOA and What Doesn’t Impact YouthBuild The Youth Formula Activities have a requirement under WIOA that they must spend at least 75% of available funds on out-of-school youth. This requirement does not impact YouthBuild, which serves out-of-school youth already. Youth in a YouthBuild program are considered OSY for co-enrollment into WIOA Youth Formula. Additionally, some of the sources of documentation for eligibility for Youth Formula differ from those allowable for YouthBuild. YouthBuild eligibility is defined in Sec. 171 of WIOA.

YouthBuild Technical Assistance Priorities Increasing pathways and connections to apprenticeships Strengthening and leveraging One-Stop partnerships Creating and disseminating a Construction Plus program framework to align with pre-apprenticeship program requirements

For more information… Additional information on YouthBuild is available here: https://www.doleta.gov/youth_services/pdf/AllAboutYouthBuild.pdf The YouthBuild WorkforceGPS Community of Practice is located at: https://youthbuild.workforcegps.org YouthBuild is under Sec. 688 of the WIOA DOL-Only Final Rule

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Contact Information: Evan Rosenberg Rosenberg.evan@dol.gov 202.693.3593 Jenn Smith Smith.jenn@dol.gov 202.693.3597