The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board: Overview and Orientation PY 2019 - 2020 Paul Grzella Interim Director Aubrey Flanagan Policy, Planning & Business Services Specialist 1
What is a Workforce Development Board (WDB)? • Mandated under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) • A business-led quasi-“Board of Directors” who… • identify the needs of the local job market • leverage & integrate resources • oversee One-Stop Career Centers • promote workforce investments & programs with local, state & federal partners • connect hiring employers with jobseekers 2
Why do we have WDBs? To enhance the global competitiveness of New Jersey’s businesses by developing a world-class workforce To oversee the One-Stop Career Centers To integrate publicly funded workforce services & job training programs into a system that’s flexible, seamless, and responsive to the needs of workers and businesses 3
MISSION “Through policy, oversight, and planning the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board ensures that workforce training and education are responsive to and meet the needs of employers and jobseekers.” VISION Continuous improvement is embraced throughout the workforce training and education system Workforce training and education resources meet the present and future talent needs of employers Customer service and performance outcome expectations are exceeded There is increased engagement of employers in workforce development planning and policy implementation There are expanded opportunities and outcomes for employers and job seekers through increased market penetration with a focus on serving the needs of local businesses There are expanded opportunities and outcomes for targeted populations, like veterans, youth, reentry, English-Language-Learners, individuals with disabilities and 4 others, with a focus on sustainable wage career employment
Who’s Who? GRWDB Staff GRWDB Members • Majority Business • Director Representation; Organized Labor • Business and Financial Manager & Community-Based • Policy, Planning and Business Organizations , Education Services Specialist Representatives, Government • Job Developer Partners • Specialized Board Committees: Executive, One-Stop, Literacy, Disabilities, and Youth Set the strategic priorities of the Execute the strategic priorities of organization the organization 5
Functions of the Board The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) defines the following Functions for local Workforce Development Boards: 1. Local Area Plan[ning] 2. Workforce Research and Regional Labor Market Analysis 3. Convening, Brokering, and Leveraging 4. Employer Engagement 5. Career Pathways Development 6. Proven and Promising Practices [for meeting the needs of employers] 7. Technology [to maximize accessibility] 8. Program Oversight 9. Negotiation of Local Performance Accountability Measures 10. Selection of One Stop Operator(s) 11. Coordination with Education Service Providers 12. Budget & Administration 13. Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities 6
What else do WDBs do? Based on local community needs, WDBs define a vision, mission, and goals, as part of a strategic plan that establishes the local one-stop service delivery system to serve… • unemployed and under-employed job seekers • businesses • businesses with incumbent workers looking for a better job • young people entering the workforce • other targeted populations like veterans, reentry, individuals with disabilities and those without an adult basic education or literacy 7
Funding Federal: WIOA & WIOA Youth State: WorkfirstNJ Private: IMPAQ/Maher (2019) PY 2019 Budget GRWDB Operations $304,839.76 One Stop Direct Services 8 $2,607,723.24
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Our Strategic Priorities Connect sector Strategize alliances Coordinate strategies with to result in comprehensive employment growth employment outreach to the potential outcomes business community Recognize Develop career path transportation as an Develop additional investments integral component revenue streams of employment 10
Your Link to the Public Workforce System Labor Market Information Business Services Workforce Collaboration Incumbent Worker Training 11
Thank you! Questions? @theGRWDB linkedin.com/company/theGRWDB facebook.com/theGRWDB/ www.TheGRWDB.org 12
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