Implementing Program Changes For WIOA COABE Conference March 26, 2018 Phoenix, Arizona Randy Whitfield, Ed.D. randywhitfield@adultedtraining.com 919-943-2895 Mary Ann Corley, Ph.D. macorley@verizon.net 410-381-6279

Purposes Of WIOA Increase access to opportunity for employment, education, training, and support services. 1 Encourage alignment and coordination among the primary federal programs that support employment services, workforce development, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation activities. 2 Emphasize increased accountability and results among the core programs. 3 12/6/2018 (Note: WIOA is authorized until 2020.) 2

Performance Outcome Measures Increase access to opportunity for employment, education, training, and support services. Encourage alignment and coordination among the primary federal programs that support employ-ment services, workforce development, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation activities. Emphasize increased accountability and results among the core programs. (Note: WIOA is authorized until 2020.) 12/6/2018

Performance Outcome Measures The percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program The percentage 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 12/6/2018 (Note: WIOA is authorized until 2020.) 4

“The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into your mind, but how to get old ones out.” ~ Dee Hock, Founder VISA 12/6/2018 5 5

Integrated Education & Training Aims to provide adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training. Targets training in occupations or clusters that assist adults in their educational and career advancement 12/6/2018 6

~ Bob Mackey, Businessman “If you think you’re finished when you graduate high school, you’re right, you’re finished.” ~ Bob Mackey, Businessman 12/6/2018 7

Workplace Education Activities, programs or services to help individuals gain basic academic, critical thinking, digital literacy, and self-management skills Includes competencies in utilizing resources and information, and in acquiring other skills necessary for successful transition into postsecondary education, training, or employment. 12/6/2018 8

Collaboration with WIOA Partners and with Business & Industry WIOA was created to provide state and local areas the flexibility to collaborate across systems in an effort to better address the employment and skills needs of current employees, jobseekers, and employers. WIOA accomplishes this by prescribing a stronger alignment of the workforce, education, and economic development systems. 12/6/2018 9

“Change is the law of life “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” ~ John F. Kennedy 12/6/2018 10 10

Successful WIOA Proposals Research, Research, Research. Convince the funder that you know what you’re doing by demonstrating a clear understanding of the need in your community and by submitting a strong programmatic proposal.   Answer every question in order in a clear, concise manner. Use appropriate terminology and demonstrate that you understand terms used. Prior to submission, have someone else (an educated neophyte) read the proposal for sense and clarity. 12/6/2018 11

Integrating Education and Training Dual enrollment is required for occupational and adult education training components. Use vocabulary and content from occupational component in teaching basic skills. Have regularly scheduled meetings with all instructors. Staff member must regularly check on all IET students to ensure that they are attending all classes and don’t have barriers to success. 12/6/2018 12

Sustaining Collaboration With Stakeholder Groups Develop positive, professional relationship. Learn about their organization – who they are, what they do, how they do it, how they evaluate their program, etc. Develop a presentation about your program and include how your program can help them meet their goals. Communicate on a regular basis with collaborators through meetings, advisory boards, etc. and invite them to special events. 12/6/2018 13

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Target Audiences Students Parents Co-workers Administration Policymakers 12/6/2018 18

To be financially secure To protect family and friends What People Want To be free of worry To be safe To be happy To have fun To be financially secure To eat good food To protect family and friends 12/6/2018 19

What People Want To be free of pain To be liked To be successful To be attractive To have financial success 12/6/2018 20

Barriers to Participation Fear of failure or ridicule Amount of time spent away from family Stress Child Care Limited Time 12/6/2018 21

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“It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.” ~ W. Edwards Deming 12/6/2018 24

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Thank You for your interest and support! 12/6/2018 28