1. Making WIOA Work for MN Jeremy Hanson Willis, Deputy Commissioner
MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development

2. What we know Aging and diversifying population Tightening labor market
Disparities are holding us back

3. Projected Labor Force Growth
38,000
32,000
25,000
13,000
8,000
4,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota State Demographic Center Projections

4. Job growth
Fewer people
Barriers to Work
Talent gap

5. Human talent is the currency of economic growth

6. What we need Knowledge of economic need Align skills with demand
Adjust services to help those left out
Dismantle bias in education & employment

7. It’s time to re-envision our work for the needs of NOW.

8. Our WIOA Vision
A healthy economy, where all Minnesotans have or are on a path to meaningful employment at a family-sustaining wage, and where all employers are able to fill jobs in demand.

9. WIOA Elements Adult Workforce Youth Workforce Career Services
Adult Basic Ed
Vocational Rehab

10. WIOA Planning
State Plan
Regional Plans
NEW!
Local Plans

11. MN’s 6 WDA/Regions 2 1 3 4 5 6 EDRs 1,2,4,5 align with WSAs 1 and 2
EDR 3 aligns
with WSAs 3 and 4 2 1
EDR 11 aligns with
WSAs 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 16
EDRs 6e, 7w, 7e align
with WSAs 5 and 17 3 4
EDR 10 aligns
with WSAs 8 and 18
EDRs 6w, 8, 9 align
with WSAs 6 and 7 5 6

12. MN’s WIOA Strategy Drive decisions with data
Organize regionally
Drive decisions with data
Industry-led Sector Partnerships
Engage disaffected communities

13. Build a Career Pathways System

14. WIOA and ABE Shared Strategy Career Pathways Aligned Service Delivery
Organize regionally
Shared Strategy
Career Pathways
Aligned Service Delivery

15. Thank you! Jeremy Hanson Willis
Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development
Department of Employment & Economic Development
State of Minnesota o m