WIA Certification The New Policy and Process MnCCECT Conference May 6, 2010

Presentation Topics WIA certification overview –ISEEK’s role in WIA certification New WIA certification policy MnSCU/DEED certification process

WIA Certification Overview Federal government requirement –WIA Dislocated Worker and Adult programs –Credentialed training only Intended as a quality filter and information tool

WIA Certification Overview Non-certified training can be funded with WIA dollars Classified as non-credentialed training in our customer tracking system

WIA Certification Overview WIA eligible program list located on ISEEK.org Search by: School Name Field of Study Location WIA certified training only

New WIA Certification Policy We now certify instruction labeled as courses on ISEEK Both credit and non-credit –Examples of non-credit credentials: Project Management Certificate Six Sigma Certificate

New WIA Certification Policy Instruction must still result in a recognized credential –Credentials Exclude: Certificates of Completion Course credit

Certified Course Location Under the course tab on Flags will look the same for courses and programs

MnSCU criteria for non-credit course certification (DRAFT) 1)This course prepares students to successfully achieve an industry recognized credential. Examples include: AWS, MSSC, A+, Microsoft, 2)This course prepares students to successfully achieve a state license for a given industry. Examples include: LPN, RN, CNA, Real Estate, CDL 3)This course results in an industry recognized credential. Examples include: Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, CDL (if part of course requirement)

MnSCU-DEED Course Certification Process (DRAFT) MnSCU will collect non-credit credentialed course information MnSCU will send a list of WIA certifiable courses to DEED and ISEEK These courses will appear with a WIA flag on ISEEK *MnSCU will perform internal audits of non-credit credentialed instruction to ensure quality

Q & A Thanks for coming! Britta Odgren