1. Implementing Program Changes For WIOA
COABE Conference
March 26, 2018
Phoenix, Arizona
Randy Whitfield, Ed.D.
Mary Ann Corley, Ph.D.

2. Purposes Of WIOA
Increase access to opportunity for employment, education, training, and support services. 1
Encourage alignment and coordination among the primary federal programs that support employment services, workforce development, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation activities. 2
Emphasize increased accountability and results among the core programs. 3
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(Note: WIOA is authorized until 2020.) 2

3. Performance Outcome Measures
Increase access to opportunity for employment, education, training, and support services.
Encourage alignment and coordination among the primary federal programs that support employ-ment services, workforce development, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation activities.
Emphasize increased accountability and results among the core programs.
(Note: WIOA is authorized until 2020.)
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4. Performance Outcome Measures
The percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program
The percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the program
The median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program
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5. “The problem is never how to get new,
innovative thoughts into your mind,
but how to get old ones out.”
~ Dee Hock, Founder VISA
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6. Integrated Education & Training
Aims to provide adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training.
Targets training in occupations or clusters that assist adults in their educational and career advancement
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7. ~ Bob Mackey, Businessman
“If you think you’re finished when you graduate high school, you’re right, you’re finished.”
~ Bob Mackey, Businessman
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8. Workplace Education
Activities, programs or services to help individuals gain basic academic, critical thinking, digital literacy, and self-management skills
Includes competencies in utilizing resources and information, and in acquiring other skills necessary for successful transition into postsecondary education, training, or employment.
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9. Collaboration with WIOA Partners and with Business & Industry
WIOA was created to provide state and local areas the flexibility to collaborate across systems in an effort to better address the employment and skills needs of current employees, jobseekers, and employers.
WIOA accomplishes this by prescribing a stronger alignment of the workforce, education, and economic development systems.
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10. “Change is the law of life
“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
~ John F. Kennedy
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11. Successful WIOA Proposals
Research, Research, Research.
Convince the funder that you know what you’re doing by demonstrating a clear understanding of the need in your community and by submitting a strong programmatic proposal.  
Answer every question in order in a clear, concise manner.
Use appropriate terminology and demonstrate that you understand terms used.
Prior to submission, have someone else (an educated neophyte) read the proposal for sense and clarity.
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12. Integrating Education and Training
Dual enrollment is required for occupational and adult education training components.
Use vocabulary and content from occupational component in teaching basic skills.
Have regularly scheduled meetings with all instructors.
Staff member must regularly check on all IET students to ensure that they are attending all classes and don’t have barriers to success.
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13. Sustaining Collaboration With Stakeholder Groups
Develop positive, professional relationship.
Learn about their organization – who they are, what they do, how they do it, how they evaluate their program, etc.
Develop a presentation about your program and include how your program can help them meet their goals.
Communicate on a regular basis with collaborators through meetings, advisory boards, etc. and invite them to special events.
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14. Marketing for Success
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15. Marketing for Success
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16. Marketing for Success
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17. Marketing for Success
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18. Target Audiences Students Parents Co-workers Administration
Policymakers
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19. To be financially secure To protect family and friends
What People Want
To be free
of worry
To be safe
To be happy
To have fun
To be financially secure
To eat good food
To protect family and friends
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20. What People Want To be free of pain To be liked To be successful
To be attractive
To have financial success
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21. Barriers to Participation
Fear of failure or ridicule
Amount of time spent away from family
Stress
Child Care
Limited Time
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22. J. F. Hillerich
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23. Bud Hillerich
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24. “It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.”
~ W. Edwards Deming
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28. Thank You for your interest and support!
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