1. Ohio WIOA Combined Plan with Perkins
Raúl Soto, Ph.D., Associate Director, CTE

2. Objectives Describe: Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan and major reforms
Rationale for including Carl D. Perkins

3. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

4. Types of Change
Stewart-Black, J. (2014) It Starts with One; Changing Individuals Changes Organizations, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

5. Types of Change
Stewart-Black, J. (2014) It Starts with One; Changing Individuals Changes Organizations, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

6. Ohio’s Decision “Anticipatory Change”

7. Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation 2012 (OWT)
Facilitate the state’s alignment of WD programs, services and resources across state agencies to better serve job seekers and business.
Interagency team - ODJFS, ODHE, ODDS, ODAS, ODE

8. Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan
Purpose – Create a stronger workforce system for both business and individuals
Need – scattered WD programs and resources
13 agencies, 90 programs
Customers – Business, Job Seekers, Students

9. Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan
Goals:
Identify business needs
Connect business and workers
Align training and business needs

10. Ohio WIOA Combined Plan Partners
Core Partners
WIOA Title I (Adult/Youth/Dislocated Workers)
WIOA Title II (ABLE)
WIOA Title III - Wagner-Peyser Employment Services
WIOA Title IV – Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OOD)
Additional Required Partners
Carl D. Perkins (ODE/ODHE)
OH State Veterans Program
Older Americans Act (SCSEP)

11. Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan Ten Reforms
Require Registration (ABLE + OTCs)
Common Application – ODJFS Office of Human Services Innovation is lead
Co-enrollment – ODJFS Comprehensive Case Mgt. and Employment program

12. Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan
Common Assessment Strategy – career interest, aptitude, knowledge and skills
5. Common case mgt. system – starting with a statewide IMS to share data across systems

13. Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan
Remedial Ed. and HS Credential Training – ABLE, ADP, 22+ Program
Employability Skills in all Programs – more consistency
Career Counseling – ODE (K-12) and ODHE (postsecondary)

14. Ohio’s WIOA Combined Plan
Common Performance Metrics – Workforce Success Measures dashboard – employment, wage increases, credentials, employer satisfaction
Local/Regional WIOA Plans – align with the state plan

15. Workforce Inventory of Education/Training (WIET) https://owcms. ohio
Requires an application procedure to identify eligible training providers/programs eligible for WIOA Title I-B funds.
9 classifications :
Ohio Technical Centers (OTC) that receive Title IV funds
Community colleges that receive Title IV funds
Four-Year colleges that receive Title IV funds
Registered Apprenticeship programs
Non-registered Apprenticeship programs
Proprietary Schools/For Profit
CBOs/Non-Profit
Internships or Co-ops
Non-OH accredited Postsecondary career tech schools

16. Why include Carl D. Perkins?
Perkins goals:
Employment in quality jobs, paying a living wage, lead to career advancement
Provide effective and efficient training aligned to high-demand jobs and employer needs resulting in workplace valued credentials.

17. Perkins Program Administration
Programs of Study (POS)- Career Pathways (9-14) and (7-16 encouraged)
State Quality Program Standards (QPS)
All CTE offerings meet Tech-Prep criteria

18. Perkins Program Administration
Effective academic/career counseling
Industry credential opportunities
Articulation and transfer between institutions for students to stack credentials, earn credits

19. Perkins Program Administration
Performance measures: skills assessment, credential attainment, employment, employment retention, non- traditional occupations participation and completion

20. Local Perkins Plan Requirements
Ensure that resources are targeted to promote continuous improvement on academic achievement and technical skill attainment;
Identify current and emerging occupational opportunities being addressed that align with Ohio’s in-demand occupations;
c) Reflects a unified approach in supporting students transitioning to further education and the workforce; and
d) Include local initiatives and activities that meet Perkins legislation requirements, and support Ohio’s state combined plan.

21. Services for Special Populations
Equal access, fair and equitable
Monitoring for civil rights compliance
Accountability and Financial
Same language maintained
Tech Prep
Section updated

22. Conclusion
By being proactive and anticipating change, Ohio has developed a road map positioning its resources to meet the needs of Business, Job Seekers, and Students.
We are prepared to provide the required leadership, collaboration, and support to meet the original purpose:
Create a stronger workforce system for both business and individuals.
Thank you!

23. education.ohio.gov Raúl Soto Ph.D. Associate Director
Office of Career-Technical Education

24. Social Media Ohio Families and Education Ohio Teachers’ Homeroom
ohio-department-of-education
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@OHEducation
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