Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Chicago Region October 15, 2014
Agenda Overview of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Key Implementation Dates Focused Discussions Governance and the One-Stop System Performance Youth Partnerships 2
WIOA Overview President Barack Obama signed WIOA into law on July 22, 2014. Passed by Congress with wide bipartisan majority (the Senate voted 93-5 and the House of Representatives voted 415-6). Broad vision of workforce programs: reaffirms ongoing role of American Job Centers and also requires coordination and alignment of key employment, education, and training programs. Promotes program alignment at the Federal, State, local, and regional levels. Builds on proven practices such as sector strategies, career pathways, regional economic approaches, work-based training. 3
Six Broad Goals of WIOA • (1) increasing access to and opportunities for the employment, education, training, and support services that individuals, particularly those with barriers to employment; • (2) supporting the alignment of workforce investment, education and economic development systems in support of a comprehensive, accessible and high-quality workforce development system; • (3) improving the quality and labor market relevance of workforce investment, education and economic development efforts; • (4) promoting improvement in the structure and delivery of services; • (5) increasing the prosperity of workers and employers; and • (6) for purposes of title I, to provide workforce investment activities, through statewide and local workforce development systems, that increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants, and increase attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials by participants, and as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, increase economic self-sufficiency, meet the skill requirements of employers, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation. 4
Connecting the Job-Driven Agenda Engaging Employers Earn and Learn The Smart Choices “Job -Driven Measuring Matters Checklist” Stepping Stones Opening Doors Regional Partnerships 5
Key implementation dates • In general, the Act takes effect on July 1, 2015, the first full program year after enactment, unless otherwise noted. • Title IV, amendments to the Rehabilitation Act takes effect immediately. • The State Unified Plans and Common Performance Accountability provisions take effect July 1, 2016. • Notices of Proposed Rulemaking must be published by January 18, 2015 (no more than 180 days after enactment). • Final Rules must be published by January 22, 2016 (no more than 18 months after enactment). 6
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Governance & the One-Stop System 7
Streamlines and strengthens strategic roles of workforce development boards WIOA makes state /local boards more flexible and better-positioned to meet local and regional employers’ workforce needs. • Functions of the State/local boards are enhanced. • Must coordinate and align workforce programs to provide coordinated, complementary, and consistent services to job seekers and employers. • Increase employer engagement • Implement career pathways, industry/sector partnerships • Disseminating proven and promising practices • Promote more effective use of technology • State/local board membership is streamlined • Mandatory AJC partners are no longer required board members. • Registered Apprenticeship is a new required member. • Requires members from institutions of higher education (including community colleges). 8
Fosters regional collaboration WIOA promotes alignment of workforce development programs with regional economic development strategies to meet the needs of local and regional employers. States are required to identify regions within their state, which may consist of multiple local areas. Local areas in regions are required to conduct regional planning, incorporating regional service delivery strategies, regional labor market data, and a focus on in-demand industry sectors . 9
Improves American Job Center system WIOA increases the quality and accessibility of services that job seekers and employers receive at their local AJCs. AJC partner programs are required to dedicate funding for infrastructure and other shared costs. WIOA requires One-Stop operators to be competitively bid . States are required to establish certification criteria for AJCs at least every three years to ensure continuous improvement, access to services, and integrated service delivery. 10
Discussion Question What opportunities do the new State/local board membership requirements present? Challenges? 11
Discussion Question WIOA requires states to identify regions within their state and for local areas in regions to coordinate planning and service delivery. What are your ideas of specific guidance that will support states/local areas in carrying out these requirements? 12
Discussion Question The functions of State and local boards are enhanced. What opportunities does this present? Which functions present the greatest challenge(s) in terms of implementation? 13
Discussion Question WIOA now requires that State Boards focus on continuous improvement of the One-Stop delivery system and develop One-Stop standards and a certification process. What is your input in terms of guidance that will support states in carrying out this mandatory role? 14
Discussion Question WIOA includes provisions about the sharing of One-Stop infrastructure and other common costs related to the operation of the centers and the provision of career services. What challenges do you foresee in this area? What can ETA do to facilitate the implementation of these provisions? 15
Discussion Question WIOA requires One-Stop Operators to be competitively bid. What should the WIOA regulations say about this provision? 16
Discussion Question If we are successful in implementing WIOA, what does One Stop service delivery look like two years from now? 17
Discussion Question Is there anything else you want to share with us today? 18
Youth Services
Makes key investments for disconnected youth WIOA prepares vulnerable youth for successful employment through the increasing use of proven service models. • Local areas must increase the percentage of youth formula funds used to serve out-of-school youth to 75% from 30% under WIA. • Local areas must spend at least 20% of youth formula funds on work experience activities, such as summer jobs, pre- apprenticeship, on-the-job training, and internships, so that youth are prepared for employment. • The Youth Council requirement is eliminated; allows for standing local board committee to focus on strategic planning, oversight and service delivery for youth programs. 20
Makes key investments for disconnected youth • Eligibility criteria are changed for the youth formula program: in-school youth aged 14-21, and out-of-school youth aged 16-24 . • Low income includes those eligible for free or reduced lunches, and out-of- school youth living in a high poverty areas are automatically eligible. • There are 5 new program elements to the youth formula program. Additional allowable activities include: – Financial literacy education – Entrepreneurial skills training – Provision of LMI on in-demand industries, including career awareness and counseling – Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation for a specific occupation – Activities to prepare for transition to post-secondary education and training 21
Discussion Questions What opportunities do you see for youth under WIOA? 22
Discussion Question What is challenging about implementing the youth- related provisions in WIOA? 23
Discussion Question What strategies will you use to meet the increased Out-of- School Youth (OSY) expenditure requirement? 24
Discussion Question What strategies might be employed to match more youth participants with work experience activities including pre- apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship? 25
Discussion Question What program structure and strategic direction opportunities do you envision for the local youth council? Challenges? 26
Discussion Question With the OSY age range expanded to age 24, what considerations are being made for increased service integration/access in the AJC? 27
Discussion Question Are you concerned about integrating any of the 5 new program elements into the program? If so, which ones do you need technical assistance to achieve? 28
Discussion Question Is there anything else you want to share with us today? 29
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act PERFORMANCE 30
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