Making WIOA Work for MN Jeremy Hanson Willis, Deputy Commissioner MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development
What we know Aging and diversifying population Tightening labor market Disparities are holding us back
Projected Labor Force Growth 38,000 32,000 25,000 13,000 8,000 4,000 1980-1990 1990-2000 2000-2010 2010-2020 2020-2030 2030-2040 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota State Demographic Center Projections
Job growth Fewer people Barriers to Work Talent gap
Human talent is the currency of economic growth
What we need Knowledge of economic need Align skills with demand Adjust services to help those left out Dismantle bias in education & employment
It’s time to re-envision our work for the needs of NOW.
Our WIOA Vision A healthy economy, where all Minnesotans have or are on a path to meaningful employment at a family-sustaining wage, and where all employers are able to fill jobs in demand.
WIOA Elements Adult Workforce Youth Workforce Career Services Adult Basic Ed Vocational Rehab
WIOA Planning State Plan Regional Plans NEW! Local Plans
MN’s 6 WDA/Regions 2 1 3 4 5 6 EDRs 1,2,4,5 align with WSAs 1 and 2 EDR 3 aligns with WSAs 3 and 4 2 1 EDR 11 aligns with WSAs 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 16 EDRs 6e, 7w, 7e align with WSAs 5 and 17 3 4 EDR 10 aligns with WSAs 8 and 18 EDRs 6w, 8, 9 align with WSAs 6 and 7 5 6
MN’s WIOA Strategy Drive decisions with data Organize regionally Drive decisions with data Industry-led Sector Partnerships Engage disaffected communities
Build a Career Pathways System
WIOA and ABE Shared Strategy Career Pathways Aligned Service Delivery Organize regionally Shared Strategy Career Pathways Aligned Service Delivery
Thank you! Jeremy Hanson Willis Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development Department of Employment & Economic Development State of Minnesota jeremy.hanson.willis@state.mn.us 651.259.7116 o 651.785.6944 m http://mn.gov/deed