Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 1 No Worker Left Behind Diana Carpenter Team Lead, No Worker Left Behind Bureau of Workforce Transformation Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 2 Goals of No Worker Left Behind Increase the percentage of displaced workers who attain certificates and degrees Increase number of participants that become employed as a result of training Increase the percentage of participants who achieve wage increases as a result of training
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 3 Goals of No Worker Left Behind Double the number of Michiganders Trained –To Over 100,000 –In the Next Three Years August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2010
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 4 Thus Far... 77,803 in Training (as of 05/31/09) –First Year 37,725 –Year Two 40,078 (as of 05/31/09)
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 5 Core Elements Up to two years’ worth of tuition $5,000 per year, $10,000 total One time offer 3 years to sign up starting August 1, 2007 MWA assesses skills and interests Degree or other occupational certificate –High-demand occupation (determined by local MWA) –Emerging industry –Entrepreneurship programs
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 6 Who May Participate Any person currently unemployed, or Any person who has received notice of lay- off or termination, or Any employed person whose family income is less than $40,000 Excluded: year olds who recently graduated HS or are full-time college students
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 7 How to get started Michigan Works! is the front door –Registration –Orientation
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 8 Documents Needed Registered for Selective Service (if applicable) Social Security Card Drivers License Tax information Birth Certificate
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 9 Creative Processes Centralized eligibility determination Doubling orientations –Causes bottle necks at case management Creating specialty offices On-line registration for orientations On-line orientations
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 10 Funding All available student financial aid first NWLB funding second –WIA –TAA –JET
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 11 Comp Card Cashier codes at time of payment MWA reconciles monthly with college
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 12 No Worker Left Behind
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 13 Questions
Bureau of Workforce Transformation Slide 14 Diana Carpenter Team Lead, No Worker Left Behind Bureau of Workforce Transformation Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Victor Office Center 201 North Washington Square, 5 th Floor Lansing, MI Phone: (517) For Additional Information, Contact: