March 11, 2015

WIOA – Regions and Board Structure WIOA – Updates WIOA – Regional planning and opportunities WIOA- State board structures WIOA adoption or request grandfathering of current council structure

3 WIOA & Workforce Development Areas Rationale for Designation & How to Proceed With Planning

High Level WIOA Implementation Formulation July, 2014January, 2015July, 2015January, 2016July, 2016 Planning Implementation Assess the law for potential opportunities and challenges for implementation Establish workgroups to formulate questions and approaches for implementation Preliminary regulations – respond and use to guide planning Begin to make required decisions in consultation with appropriate partners Draft Regional Planning Sessions with GWDC and MWCA Begin holding Regional Planning Sessions to gather stakeholder input Draft Regional Plans presented Unified Planning begins fall of 2015, due 3-16 Draft of Local Planning process proposed Local Plans due May, 2016 Unified and Local Plans approved, July 2016 Law begins for program services for Vocational Rehabilitative Services and State Services for the Blind July, 2014 Law begins for program services for Youth April, 2015 Law begins for program services for Adult, Dislocated Worker, Wagner-Peyser July, 2015 Eligible Training Provider List policies for WIOA begins January, 2016 All components of WIOA implemented – July, 2016

5 WIOA Rationale for WDA Proposal Intent of WIOA – Section 2. Purpose Strategic CoordinationResults for Job Seekers & Employers Better alignment of related systems.Increase access to workforce development services Improve the structure and delivery of services.Credentialed skills providing sustainable wages and workers. Activities through a state wide system that produces results. Prosperity of workers and employers - globally competitive. Requirements of WIOA – Workforce Development and Local Areas Classifications – sec local area per region; 2 or more local areas per region; multi-state region Characteristics – sec. 106 Consistent with labor market and Economic Development Areas; have adequate resources available to carry out activities, including education/training providers Local Areas – sec. 107 Local areas meeting performance and financial auditing standards shall be allowed to maintain their local designation.

Law Requirements Population & Workforce Geographical Size Constraints & Considerations Equitable Distribution Geo-Political Boundaries Manageable Activity Rationale for WDA Proposal - Commissioner’s Approach - There is no “perfect approach”, but a balance between considering the law; population and workforce; and geographical size

7 Rationale for WDA Proposal EDRs 1,2,4,5 align with WSAs 1 and 2 EDR 3 aligns with WSAs 3 and 4 EDRs 6w, 8, 9 align with WSAs 6 and 7 EDRs 6e, 7w, 7e align with WSAs 5 and 17 EDR 11 aligns with WSAs 9,10, 12, 14, 15 and 16 EDR 10 aligns with WSAs 8 and

8 Rationale for Workforce Development Regions Summary of Rationale for Workforce Development Areas WIOA Intent Stronger Strategic Alignment across Systems and within Regions WIOA Requirements All Regions are classified as option “2” At least 1 Met.SA per region Local Area designations maintained Geo-Political Boundaries Regions contain “whole” EDRs and Local Areas Working Relationships Supports existing and new working relationships

A Workforce Development Area ….. (Based on WIOA Regional Planning Requirements) 1.Coordinates service strategies that support Workforce and Economic Development. 2.Pursues sector initiatives for in-demand industry and occupations. 3.Seeks to reduce administrative costs through pooling of funds for administrative costs. 4.Aligns transportation and other supportive services. 5.Negotiates performance accountability measures for local areas. CHAMPIONS A BROADER SYSTEMIC VIEW TO ALIGN AND MAXIMIZE SYSTEM RESOURCES AND OUTCOMES FOR JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

10 Next Step - Regional Planning Sessions! Planning Session Overview ConvenersDEED, GWDC, MWCA Invitees  County Commissioners & WIB members  ABE, MnSCU, K-12  EDRs, MIFs, other economic/community developers  DEED and Other partners/providers Purpose  Assess readiness of partnerships to enhance system  Meet consulting requirement of WIOA Agenda1.Regions & Rationale 2.Regional Planning Requirements 3.Key Questions to be Addressed 4.Provide overview of data sets (by county) 5.Small table Q&A and feedback

11 Proposed Workforce Development Areas Process for Regional Planning Regional Alignment Service Delivery Data Analysis & Evaluation Regional Plan Local & Regional Planning Requirements State, Regional & Local Goals The Regional Plan will focus on inputs from WIOA and identified system issues at the state, regional and local levels within three broad categories: Regional Alignment Service Delivery Data Analysis & Evaluation These requirements will be shaped by using state, regional and local goals to address the workforce and economic development needs of individual Workforce Development Areas.

12 Proposed Workforce Development Areas Process for Regional Planning What does it mean to be a region? REGIONAL ALIGNMENT 1.How will the region align itself and the resources for managing the vision for preparing a skilled workforce to support regional economic growth and economic self-sufficiency? How will the region be organized with respect to oversight of the Regional Plan - including governance, input from system partners and costs for this oversight. How will infrastructure costs be defined – both “system” and “WorkForce Centers” - and allocated equitably based on the State Board requirements. How will required and optional partners be engaged in planning for regional alignment to enhance services and avoid duplication of services. How will economic developers be engaged to enhance services. How will state level policies be created/modified to support regional alignment. Identify the intra-regional opportunities.

Proposed Workforce Development Areas Process for Regional Planning What does it mean to be a region? STRATEGIES FOR DELIVERY OF SERVICES 2.How will the region add value to job seeker and employer services through new and expanded service delivery strategies? How will “career services” and “training services” be provided at WorkForce Centers, through partnerships and online access. How will employers be engaged to shape the services that will address there needs, including work-based learning opportunities. How will youth, individuals with barriers to employment, veterans and other disparate impact populations be included in service design and activities. How will supportive service strategies be enhanced/expanded. How will WorkForce Centers be designated – “full fledge” and “affiliate”.

Proposed Workforce Development Areas Process for Regional Planning What does it mean to be a region? USING DATA TO SUPPORT STRATEGY, PERFORMANCE AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 3.How will the region utilize data to support strategy development, set performance standards and continuous improvement benchmarks. How will labor market information to support planning and creating strategies for Career Pathway design and planning to achieve “sustainable wage” credentials that meet the needs of employers. How will performance data be used to support continuous improvement of service and training providers. How will local boards use data to measure their effectiveness locally and regionally. How will technology be leveraged/deployed to impact performance and continuous improvement. How will performance accountability measures be negotiated within the region.

15 State Workforce Boards under WIOA Recommendations for Minnesota’s State Board – Governor’s Workforce Development Council (Board)

State Board Structures Sec. 101 Workforce Development Boards WIOA requires the Governor to establish a state workforce development board to carry out the functions (subsection d) Alternate Entity-if in compliance with sections (a),(b), and (c), a state may use our existing state council (within the meaning of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (H.R , (e)(1)

Comparison of GWDC and WIOA GWDC (Current)WIOA Governor Chair appointed by Governor 2 members of each state chamber1 member of each state chamber Chief Elected Officials (city/county)Chief Elected official (city and/or County) State Agency for One-Stops (DEED)State agency WIA programs (DEED)

Comparison of GWDC and WIOA GWDC (Current)WIOA 6 Private SectorTo be determined 6 Labor RepresentativesLabor organization representatives, nominated by State labor federations; representative from a labor organization or training director from a joint labor-management apprenticeship program 6 Community-based organizationsCommunity based organizations with expertise in employment, training, serving individuals with barriers to employment, disability and youth

Comparison of GWDC and WIOA GWDC (Current)WIOA Additional State Agencies: MN Department of Education MN Department of Human Services Governor “may” designate (voting or ex- officio): Relevant state agencies related to workforce development Education Secondary & Post-secondary Vocational Institutions Education –University of Minnesota, MnSCU School-based Service Learning Local Public Secondary Agriculture Education Governor “may”: Education: higher education

Requirements under WIOA: Minimum of 17 Voting Members

Proposed Criteria for Private Sector GWDC Membership Industry growth, sustained over 10 years Industries that demonstrate career pathways opportunities resulting in increased wages Concentration of industries within regions contributing to Minnesota’s GDP Nuances within sectors Emerging sectors Family sustaining wages

WIOA Committee Recommendation Review of multiple state structures Discussion with other states proposed WIOA structures at the NGA winter meeting Review of WIOA law and priority for consideration for industry sectors Minnesota’s demand for a skilled workforce and identified workforce stakeholders Consideration for regional economies

Recommended Industry Representatives Total: 15 Agriculture (Animal and Crop Production) (2) Construction (2) Finance & Insurance Health Care and Social Assistance (2) Management of Companies & Enterprises Manufacturing (3) Mining Professional & Technical Services (2) Utilities

Regional Alignment with Industries Region 1 Agriculture Manufacturing Region 1 Agriculture Manufacturing Region 5 Agriculture Manufacturing Region 5 Agriculture Manufacturing Region 2 Manufacturing Mining Region 2 Manufacturing Mining Region 3 Construction Utilities Region 3 Construction Utilities Region 6 Health Care Professional & Technical Svcs. Region 6 Health Care Professional & Technical Svcs. Region 4 Construction Finance & Insurance Health Care Management Professional & Technical Svcs. Region 4 Construction Finance & Insurance Health Care Management Professional & Technical Svcs

Rationale for Industry Representation Analysis of labor market information data for each of the 16 Workforce Service Areas Analysis of commute patterns, location of WorkForce Centers, and industry sectors/clusters – supply chain Projected growth, impact on Minnesota’s economy, and career pathways within industry sectors

Workforce Development Area Representation One private sector representative from each of Minnesota’s Workforce Development Area’s (minimum of one) One private sector representative from each WDA will also serve on a local Workforce Development Board Minnesota Workforce Council Association requests a minimum of 25% of the private sector representatives also serve on a local board

Rationale for Proposed Structure WIOA Law Requirement: Not less than 20% represent workforce who- – Include labor organizations and an apprenticeship program(s) This represents three members under the proposed GWDC structure. Two from labor organizations and one member representing apprenticeship programs

Rationale: A representative from a CBO and youth serving individuals with barriers: disabilities, communities of color and/or disadvantaged youth. These two representatives are critical service delivery partners and should have a vote on the board. WIOA Law: CBOs with demonstrated experience in employment, training, education to meet the needs of individuals with barriers to employment and organizations with expertise in addressing the employment

Rationale for Education Members WIOA Law: Governor “may” designate, the committee recommends three members from post- secondary education; MnSCU, University of Minnesota, and private higher education institutions These members are critical to the development and delivery of education and skill development and part of innovative solutions for talent development

Rationale WIOA-Adult Basic Education WIOA Title II is a required partner and included in performance outcomes The ABE system serves roughly 75,000 students statewide each year Adult education theory, practice and delivery systems are unlike anything within the K-12 system. ABE is administered locally by community education and non-profit organizations. ABE is a central partner in career pathway development (FastTRAC and other Transitions) involving DEED and MnSCU. ABE offers a wide variety of employment/job preparation programs. Many of these link to GED, Adult Diploma, and other educational programming, Work done by ABE, such as development of distance learning and digital literacy training, is increasingly central to workforce development.

Proposed Ex-officio GWDC Members MN Department of Human Services MN Department of Education MN Department of Labor and Industry MN Department of Corrections MN Office of Budget and Management Office of Higher Education MN Workforce Council Association Libraries Women’s Economic Security Act

9 Non-voting Members

Total GWDC Membership: 38