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Saeed Ahmad

Theresa (Terry) Reynolds

Senior Service America, Inc.

September 26, 2007

What is the U.S. population as of this morning?

(6:15 a.m. C.S.T., September 26, 2007)

U.S. Census Bureau

http://www.census.gov/population/www/popclockus.html

What percent of 55 and older workers say they’ve

experienced age discrimination

a. 20%b. 28%c. 36%d. 44%

USA Today, Snapshots, Sept. 26, 2007)

Which one is the oldest act?

Workforce Investment Act

Wegner-Peyser Act (Job Service)

Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)

Senior Community Service Employment

Program (SCSEP)

….1998

….1933

….1983

….1965

(Open book)

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

The federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA), superseded the Job Training Partnership Act and was signed into law in 1998

It offers a comprehensive range of workforce development activities through statewide and local organizations.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)…cont.

Available workforce development activities provided in local communities can

Benefit job seekers

Dislocated workers

Youth

Incumbent workers

New entrants to the workforce

Veterans

Persons with disabilities

Employers

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)…cont.

The purpose of these activities is to promote an increase in the employment, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills improvement by participants.

WIA Composition
Five Titles

Title I -Adults, Youth & Dislocated Workers (DOL)

Title II- Adult Education and Family Literacy (DOE)

Title III-Job Service (Wagner-Peyser) (DOL)

Title IV-Vocational Rehabilitation (DOE)

Title V -General Provisions (DOL)

Title I of WIA (our focus)

Title I authorizes services for:

Adults (must be 18)YouthDislocated workers.Displaced HomemakersSelf Employed individuals

Services are provided through locally based

One-Stop Career Centers.

WIA Principles

Improves individual choicesReflects local conditionsIncreases employment, retention and earnings of participantsResults in less welfare dependency and a higher quality of workforce

Streamline servicesEmpower individualsIncrease accountabilityProvide local oversightImprove youth programs

Increase state and local flexibilityCreate a One-Stop Career Center networkProvide universal access

Source – WIA Final Rules August 11, 2000

WIA Principles….cont.

Benefits of WIA

The activities provided by WIA at the local level offer a

variety of benefits to both program participants and the

communities in which they reside:

Job Seekers

Universal access to job search and labor market information

Advice, counseling, and support Education and skills training Individual choice of service

Benefits of WIA….cont.

Youth

Basic skills assessment

Resources and guidance help to attain educational goals

Leadership development opportunities

Exposure to work environment through training and adult mentoring


Employers

Influence over local area employment policy

Improved and trained employee pool

Development of on-the-job and customized

training opportunities

Assistance for laid-off workers


Community

Access to local area job market information

Improved workforce quality

Services designed for local area needs

Reduced need for welfare

Subcontract

One Stop

Direct

(varies state by state)

Federal…………

State……….

Local……

Service Providers

Department of Labor (DOL)

State Workforce Investment Board (WIB)

Local WIB

a.k.a. Development Boards, Economic …

State Responsibilities

Governor appoints a business-led state Workforce Investment Board (WIBs) to oversee One-Stop Career Centers and to develop a statewide 5-year strategic planGovernor designates a state agency to oversee the state systemPerformance is judged based upon performance levels the governor negotiates with the U.S. Secretary of Labor.

More about State WIBS

Composed of primarily representatives from:BusinessesLabor representatives Educational institutionsCommunity organizationsState agency official for economic developmentState rehabilitation director (added by 12/2006 Proposed rules)

More about State WIBS…cont.

Governor appoints a Chief

Responsibilities:

develop state plan and continuous improvement systemsassure non-duplication of servicesreview local plansdesignate local areasdevelop performance measuresdevelop criteria for allocations to the One-Stop Career Centers

Local Responsibilities

Local elected officials appoint local Workforce Investment Boards composed of:

local education agencies

labor organizations

economic development agencies

community based organizations

a One-Stop Career Center partner

others desired by elected officials

Local Responsibilities…cont.

Responsibilities are to review, oversee and evaluate – thus making recommendations for actions.Local Workforce Investment Boards select a One-Stop Career Center operator.Performance of local system is judged based upon performance levels the local board negotiates with the governor.

State (SSAI)WIA BodyAlabama WIA Regions (10)California Local Workforce Investment Area (50)Illinois Local Workforce Area (26)Indiana Workforce Investment Board (11)Iowa Iowa Workforce Development Local Area (16)Maryland Workforce Investment Areas (12)Massachusetts Local Workforce Investment Boards (16)Minnesota Workforce Service Areas (16 Areas)Mississippi Workforce Investment Areas (4 Areas)New York Local Workforce Investment Areas (33)North Carolina Workforce Development Boards (24)Ohio Workforce Investment Areas (30)Pennsylvania Workforce Development Boards (22)Tennessee Local Workforce Investment Area (13)Texas Workforce Development Boards (28)Wisconsin Workforce Development Areas (11)

Texas Workforce System…an example

http://www.twc.state.tx.us

One-Stop Center Definition

A One-Stop Career Center is a place where local, state and federal employment, education and training programs are brought together as a a single network of public and private resources. Not necessarily a physical place.

One-Stop Career Centers use varied strategies in providing the appropriate services to meet the needs of their customers:

Core Services

labor market information, initial assessment of skill leveljob search assistanceplacement assistancejob referralrecruitment services to employers with job openings

Intensive Services - available to eligible unemployed individuals who have completed at least one core service, but have not been able to obtain employment, or employed individuals needing additional services to obtain or keep employment that will lead to personal self-sufficiency.

case managementdiagnostic testingdevelopment of an Individual Development Plangroup counselingout of area job search assistance and relocation servicesliteracy activities related to basis workforce readinesswork experience, based on an IEP

Training Services - available to eligible individuals who have met the requirements for intensive services and have not been able to obtain or keep employment.

occupational skills training

on-the-job training

workplace training combined with classroom instruction

training programs offered by private sector

entrepreneurial training

customized training

What is Co-enrollment?

DOL has clarified that an individual is co-enrolled in WIA only if they are assigned a case manager within the One-Stop Career Center delivery system; have received core services and are deemed eligible for intensive or training services.

Just being registered at the local One-Stop Career Center does not constitute “Co-enrollment.”

Performance Measures

Community Service Hours

Individuals Served

MIN Individuals Served

Retention (1 year)

Satisfaction

Entered Employment

Employment Retention

(6 months)

Average Earnings

SCSEP

WIA Adult Title I

Common

(8 measures)

(4 measures)

Today’s focus

Employment and Credential Rate

Status of WIA

Authorization for appropriations expired on September 30, 2003108th and 109th Congress include legislation to reauthorize and reform; but no enactmentCurrent or 110th Congress has various committees still discussing WIA reauthorization and funding

Rules and Laws

SCSEP, Final Rule 04/09/2004, 20 CFR Part 641

http://www.doleta.gov/Seniors/html.docs/regs

SCSEP, Performance Accountability; Interim Rule 06/29/2007, 20 CFR Part 641

http://www.doleta.gov/Seniors/html.docs/regs

Workforce Investment Act; Final Rules, 08/11/2000, 20 CFR Parts 652 et al.

http://www.doleta/usworkforce/wia/finalrule

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