Getting Ready for Change: NC Works and WIOA

Getting Ready For Change

NC Works and WIOA

Just what is NC Works?Focused partnership Leveraged resourcesNC Department of CommerceNC Community College SystemNC Workforce Development BoardsNC Division of Workforce Solutions

The focus is on one goal: connecting North Carolina jobs with North Carolina people through the efficient use of resources, streamlined customer service for citizens and businesses, alignment of programs, and a consistent, cohesive strategy all under one name NCWorks.

The NCWorks Commission is a private sector led board that recommends policies and strategies that enable the state's workforce and businesses to compete in the global economy.

23 local boards currentlyEach board is led by local business to ensure resources meet community needsDevelops local policy based on state and federal lawDirects spending WIA and soon WIOA dollarswww.ncawdb.org

WIOA Defined function of local boardsThe local board, with representatives of secondary and postsecondary education programs shall lead efforts in the local area to develop and implement career pathways within the local area by aligning the employment, training, education, and supportive services that are needed by youth and adults- particularly individuals with barriers to employment.

Training- OJT and paid work experience Incumbent Worker Training Apprenticeship Space for small businesses Structured job fairs CRC and Work Keys Employer related workshops

Funding for training, traditional and non traditionalLabor market informationCareer counselingProduct box of local resources

New One-Stop Centers

WIACore- paperwork and initial assessmentIntensive- comprehensive assessment and employment planSequence of services before training

WIOACareer services- no separate core and intensiveIndividual, group, staff assisted, or any combination Expanded Training ServicesMultiple entry points in the systemEmphasis on sector based and career pathways

So what’s different in the law?What does congress want?WIA

To consolidate, coordinate, and improve employment, literacy and vocational rehabilitation programs in the United States

WIOAIncrease opportunities for people with employment barriersAlign workforce investment education and economic developmentIncrease the prosperity of workers and employersImprove the structure and delivery to better address employment and skill needs

Career Pathways are huge!Major Legislative and Federal emphasisPartnerships with schools, adult education, training providersRequired to be included in IEPPerformance indicators- credential attainment and skill gainSector driven

New Career Services Initial AssessmentWIA

Basic skill levelAptitudesAbilitiesSupportive service needs

WIOABasic skill level including literacy, numeracy, English language proficiencyAptitudesAbilitiesSkill Gaps in what areasSupportive service needs

Job search and placement assistanceWIA

Basic job search assistanceOJTCareer Counseling

WIOABasic job search assistanceOJTInternships- paid and unpaidLabor exchange services- information on in-demand industry sectors and non traditional employmentRecruitment on behalf of employers

Supportive Services

WIAProvide information related to the availability of supportive services available in the local area- childcare and transportation

WIOAProvide information in formats that are understandable and usableRequired referral to servicesInclude childcare, transportation. SNAP ( food stamps), medical assistance for adults and children, TANF, Earned Income Tax Credit, food banks, housing.

Unemployment insurance

WIAProvide information about filing claims

WIOAProvide information as well as hands on assistance as needed.

Prevocational services

WIAShort term skill development- soft skills focused

WIOAShort term skill developmentInternshipsWork experiences that are linked to careers- stepping stones for career pathwaysFinancial literacyEnglish language acquisition

Training Services

WIA and WIOAOccupational skills trainingOJTTraining programs operated by the private sectorSkill upgrading and retrainingEntrepreneurial trainingCustomized training

New in WIOAJob readiness in combination with other trainingAdult education and literacy in combination with other trainingIncumbent worker trainingTransitional employment- time limited subsidized work opportunities

Adult and Dislocated Worker Eligibility

No real changes other than WIOA considers spouses of members of the Armed Forces on active duty as displaced homemakers.Selective Service requirements stay in placeRight to work requirements remain

Performance measure changesEmployment in second quarter after exitRetention-Employment in 4th quarter after exitMedian earningsCredential obtainment during or within 1 year of exitMeasurable skill gains toward a recognized post secondary credential or employment

Websites

www.ncworks.govwww.nccommerce.comwww.ncawdb.orgwww.usdol.gov

ctaylor@regionalcs.org

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