Introduction and Overview Central Iowa Regional Workforce Investment Board

Membership – Governor Appointed 41 Members, 2 and 4 year terms –Business (21)Labor (5) –K-12 (2)Comm. Based Org. (2) –Econ. Dev (2)Community College (1) –City Official (1)County Elected Off. (1) –Partners (6) Primary Mission: Promoting the participation of private sector employers, labor, education, and non- profit organizations in the workforce development system, and ensuring the availability of services to assist employers and workers in meeting workforce development needs. RWIB Composition

1.Promoting the participation of private sector employers, labor, education, and non-profit organizations in the workforce development system, and ensuring the availability of services to assist employers and workers in meeting workforce development needs. a.Garner a greater understanding of the gaps in services and work with the One-stop and local service providers to address those gaps; conduct local and regional workforce needs assessments and adjust strategies based on economic conditions. b.Communicate and coordinate workforce development priorities with groups and organizations representing employers and workers. Roles and Responsibilities

2.Coordinating the services of the One-Stop Center with economic development strategies, and developing other employer linkages with these activities. a.Align workforce priorities with Central Iowa Works and other regional economic development groups to address the needs of high growth industries and occupations; b.Identify new and emerging occupations and coordinate the development of career pathways for those occupations with Central Iowa Works. c.Identify opportunities for customized training opportunities to help address the Boards priorities. Roles and Responsibilities, con’t

3.Selecting service providers for the delivery of grant funded activities including Workforce Investment Act adult and dislocated worker intensive services, and youth programs. 4.Establishing policy for the region’s Workforce Development Center system. 5.Developing a budget to carry out the duties of the local board. 6.Submitting an Annual Report to the State Workforce Development Board. 7.Establishing cooperative relationships with other local boards. 8.Negotiating and reaching agreement with IWD on local performance standards. 9.Appointing a Youth Advisory Council. Roles and Responsibilities, con’t

RWIB Partners Regional IowaWORKS Director Workforce Cent er Workforce Center Management ICHS - Youth Programming Fiscal Agent, DMACC Youth Council Industry Sector Boards, Advisory RWIB Coordinator Administrative Assistant Board Infrastructure

Fiscal Agent –DMACC serves at no cost –Accounting and Budget monitoring –Pays all bills and monitors cost allocation –Monitors contracting processes –Staff to Finance and Audit Committee RWIB Coordinator –Assist the Secretary/Treasurer of the RWIB –Assist the Chair in developing agendas and RWIB education –Facilitate strategic planning –Ensures the implementation of the goals and objectives of the RWIB –Coordinates with other workforce organizations –Communicates goals and priorities of the RWIB –Ensure compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law RWIB Support Structure

Industry Sector Boards –Created under the direction of Central Iowa Works –Identify high growth occupations –Develop corresponding career pathways; education and experience –Coordinate with other business, labor, and education groups Youth Council – Help develop the Customer Service Plan relating to eligible youth –Recommend and oversee eligible youth service providers –Coordinate youth activities funded under WIA. –Appointed by the RWIB RWIB Support Structure

DMACC employee shared with IWD – salary $73,414-$98,681 Administer the planning, design, development and operation for the Iowa Employment Solutions (IES) and Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) programs – coordinate with RWIB priorities Oversee strategic development, implementation and evaluation of programs, objectives, public relations and outreach activities; Provide activity and performance reports to the RWIB. Supervise approximately 106 IES and IWD department staff Coordinate fiscal and budget planning. Establish and maintain contacts with community based organizations and businesses. Develop partnerships with businesses to facilitate the placement of clients. Research and plan programs to meet current and future community employment needs. Regional IowaWORKS Director

Comprised of DMACC and IWD management Under the direction of the Regional IowaWORKS Director: –Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IowaWORKS integrated service delivery and related programs with offices in Des Moines, Ames, Newton, Boone, Pella, Perry. –Provide skills assessment, testing, counseling, training, mock interviewing, various re-employment workshops, business services, applicant screening and referral to job listings, and unemployment insurance assistance. –Coordination with other providers to share resources and avoid duplication. IowaWORKS Management

Iowa Comprehensive Human Services –Selected as the WIA Youth program service provider –Provide assessments, work experience, tutoring, skills training, counseling and other support service –Accountable for performance to the RWIB –Coordinates with other youth service programs. Partners –Non-profit and other Community based organizations that coordinate the delivery of their services with the goals and priorities of the RWIB. –May help staff RWIB committees –May provide financial support RWIB Support Structure

Representative of the business sector; Preside at all meetings of the RWIB; Approve the RWIB meeting agenda prior to distribution Represent the RWIB and has the authority to speak on its behalf at local forums, public hearings, etc. Execute applications, instruments, and other written matters required by State and Federal laws and regulations upon approval of the RWIB; Appoint chairs and members of standing committees, except the Executive Committee, and may appoint such other ad hoc committees deemed necessary; Direct the orientation of new RWIB members. Officers of the RWIB - CHAIR

Representative of the business sector; shall exercise the duties and powers of the RWIB Chair in the absence of the Chair Assist the Chairperson in the orientation of new RWIB members Such additional duties and powers as customary to the office or assigned by the Chair. Officers of the RWIB – Vice Chair

Exercise the duties and powers of the RWIB Chair in the absence of the RWIB Chair and Vice-Chair; Cause to have a full record kept of the proceedings of the RWIB and the Executive Committee. Cause to have prepared monthly financial statement and program administration progress reports for the RWIB ; Cause to have all financial records kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and regulations; Cause to have an annual independent audit of all RWIB financial records and accounts Attest to the signature of the RWIB Chair or Vice Chair, when attestation is required; Cause to have appropriate insurance in effect for the RWIB; Shall preside over the Finance Committee. Officers of the RWIB – Secretary/Treasurer

Membership: Board Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary/Treasurer, 2 other RWIB Members Anticipated Time Commitment (monthly): 1.5 hours Roles & Responsibilities: –General management of RWIB. –Develop an annual budget to cover the administrative and other costs associated with the activities of the RWIB to be considered and approved by the full RWIB. –Responsible for nominations. –Responsible for reviewing and recommending grant opportunities to the full Board requiring RWIB comment or endorsement. –Reviews and recommends bylaws to be adopted by the full Board. –Direct the recruitment, interview, and selection of the RWIB Coordinator and other executive staff to the RWIB. (for discussion) Executive Committee

Membership: Secretary/Treasurer, 2 other RWIB Members + Nonvoting Fiscal Agent Designee (DMACC) & Nonvoting Regional Central Iowa Works Coordinator Anticipated Time Commitment (monthly): 1 hour Roles and Responsibilities: –Evaluate and modify the regional workforce center budget and recommend approval to the full board. –Review and evaluate monthly expenditure reports for the Workforce Center –Responsible for evaluating and commenting on all financial reports and fiscal monitoring reports for Workforce Center operations. –Responsible for directing the financial monitoring and evaluation of all other funding sources under control of the RWIB. Finance and Audit Committee

Membership: 5 RWIB Members + Nonvoting Executive Director to RWIB & Nonvoting Regional Central Iowa Works Coordinator Anticipated Time Commitment (monthly): 1 hour Roles & Responsibilities: –Negotiate performance measures with the State. –Evaluate and recommend policy and procedure changes in One-Stop Workforce Center operations. –Oversee and evaluate the Regional Needs Assessment and facilitate the development of the RWIB Strategic Plan. –Ensure efficient integration of programs and services and collaboration with workforce center partners to meet the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan. –Oversee the development of Requests for Proposal for adult service providers and selection process. –Recommend policy that impacts training and service delivery to targeted populations identified by the RWIB Planning and Operations Review

Membership: to be named Anticipated Time Commitment: unknown Roles and Responsibilities: –Select youth service providers. –Ensure efficient integration of programs and services and collaboration with workforce center partners to meet the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan. –Recommend policy that impacts service delivery to targeted youth –Oversee the development of Requests for Proposal for youth service providers and selection process. –Evaluate performance of youth service providers. Youth Advisory Council

First Meeting – August 23, 2010 –Establish committees & meeting schedule Board Education and Training Regional Needs Assessment & Strategic Plan Establish a Youth Council Request for Proposals for Service Providers New Service Plan Activities for Year One

Officers Errors and Omissions insurance provided through Holmes Murphy Travel expenses covered through the RWIB Budget Opportunities to attend conferences and interact with Workforce Investment Board members from around the country. Board training provided by DOL grant funds Funding for Board support comes from existing local budgets. You Will Want to Know….

Iowa Employment Solutions: the official website for the Regional Workforce Investment BoardIowa Employment Solutions: the official website for the Regional Workforce Investment Board – Iowa Workforce Development – Central Iowa Works – Website Resources

Regional IowaWORKS Director –Michael Wilkinson – or Gina Scione, Administrative Assistant – Contact Information