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Information Session for Training Providers
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Agenda
1. The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant—Lee Koslow
2. Trade Act, H-1B Grants, and Section 599 of NYS Unemployment Law—Bradley Stalker
3. Training Benefits for Veterans—Kevin Melia
4. ACCES-VR (formerly known as VESID) Training Funds—Rhondalynn Hall
5. Labor Market Information for Training Providers—Lee Koslow
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The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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Types Of Training That Can Be Funded
Training should lead to an “in-demand” occupation
Full-time, career-oriented degree programs that can be completed in two years or less
Bachelor degree programs will only be considered for Dislocated Workers and only for the last 2 years.
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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Types Of Training That Can Be Funded Schools and training programs must be on the
NYS Eligible Training Provider List
If associate degree programs are offered at more than one institution, only the lowest cost provider will be approved. We may be able to fund the last year of training at a higher-cost institution under certain circumstances.
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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Types Of Training That Can Be Funded
Applicants are asked to provide information on the outlook for their occupation from:
Job Postings Pre-hire Letter(s) may be requested for
certain occupations, e.g. CDL-A
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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Training That Cannot Be Funded Programs that require more than 2 years to complete Prerequisite courses or non-Vocational Programs Career changes for those with marketable skills Occupations for which the applicant will not be
qualified after completing training Courses cannot be funded retroactively
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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Amount of Tuition Assistance
We anticipate a maximum grant of $5,000**Exception: Maximum of $2,000 for CDL Training
Due to limited funds, required books, supplies, uniforms, and certification/licensing fees that are separate from tuition costs will not be covered unless those are the only costs for which WIA funds are requested.
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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Three Eligibility Categories
Dislocated Worker (includes many, but not all, applicants who are collecting Unemployment)
Adult (18+, and must meet income guidelines) Youth (18–21, and must meet a different set of
income guidelines). Some grant criteria are different for youth applicants.
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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How to Apply for the Grant
Application process can take up to 6 weeks1. Attend Training Grant Information Workshop2. Become an active RochesterWorks! member3. Follow the instructions to schedule an appointment
with a training counselor (they must know their exact start date, mo/day/year)
4. Assessment process may involve multiple appointments over a 2 to 4-week period
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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How to Apply for the Grant Applicant may need the following from training provider:
1. Acceptance Letter2. Itemized bill for the upcoming term3. Course outline/description4. Test scores5. Plan of study (college programs only)6. Applicant must show proof that they applied for Pell and
TAP (if applicable)
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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How to Apply for the Grant During the assessment, training counselors are
evaluating the following:1. Need for training (skills, education, experience, and job
search activity)2. Ability to benefit from training (demand for goal
occupation and whether they will meet the qualifications)3. All barriers to training and employment have been
addressed (including financial barriers)
The Workforce Investment Act (RochesterWorks! Training) Grant
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RochesterWorks! Training Counselors and Managers Are Eager to Work With You
We invite you to reach out to us and get to know us
Trade Act Training Grants
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What Is the Same?
Group of training counselors Training application Assessment process
Trade Act Training Grants
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What Is Different? Training Grant Information Workshop not required May fund occupations not on the Demand List and
programs not on the Eligible Training Provider List Part-time Training (<12 credit hours or hours/week)
may not be approvable Increased funding amounts but out-of-pocket costs
(including student loans) not allowable Certain deadlines are critical
H-1B Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways Grant
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What Is the Same?
Group of training counselors (Bradley Stalker is the main contact for this grant)
Training application Assessment process
H-1B Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways Grant
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What Is Different? Applicants must be fully unemployed with high school
diploma or equivalency Can cover 2-semester certificate programs that lead
to employment in advanced manufacturing Generally will only cover fall 2014 starts at MCC,
GCC, and FLCC Up to $8,500 in funding
Section 599 of NYS Unemployment Law
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What You Should Know Not a training grant Will not make an applicant eligible for Unemployment Required of anyone who is receiving Unemployment Can waive Unemployment’s work search requirement May result in up to 26 additional weeks of
Unemployment, if funds are available Only for full-time (12 credit or classroom hrs.) training
Section 599 of NYS Unemployment Law
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How to Apply Contact the RochesterWorks! Career Centers May apply for Section 599 in conjunction with the
RochesterWorks! Training Grant
Section 599 of NYS Unemployment Law
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What Is Needed From the Training Provider Documentation of acceptance into the program Start date and anticipated graduation date Number of credit hours or classroom hours/week Ongoing documentation of attendance and progress
(or grades) Course schedules for future terms as they become
available
Training Benefits for Veterans
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ACCES-VR Training Funds
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Labor Market Information for Training Providers
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Your best source of long-term occupational demand:http://labor.ny.gov/stats/lsproj.shtmRegional Long-Term Occupational ProjectionsFocus on Annual Openings
• 10-year focus good for strategic decisions• Demand varies from region to region• You are training for occupation, not industry• Growth percentages can be misleading
Labor Market Information for Training Providers
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Examples of occupational demand data
SOC Job Title Annual Openings
Median Wage
Minimum Education
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 250 $10.91 HS Diploma/Equivalent
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 110 $11.22 Less than high school
39-9011 Childcare Workers 400 $9.44 HS Diploma/Equivalent
43-4051 Customer Service Reps 350 $15.06 HS Diploma/Equivalent
47-2061 Construction Laborers 50 $16.02 Less than high school
13-1071/ 75
Human Resources Specialists, All Other
70 $24.72 Bachelor’s degree
Labor Market Information for Training Providers
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Don’t forget supply
SOC Job Title Annual Openings
2011/12 Training Completers
Active Job Seekers, 11/2013
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 250 26 40
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 110 8 51
39-9011 Childcare Workers 400 14 60
43-4051 Customer Service Reps 350 1 149
47-2061 Construction Laborers 50 No data 103
13-1071/ 75
Human Resources Specialists, All Other
70 0 25
Labor Market Information for Training Providers
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Would you like to recruit prospective students who may qualify for Workforce Investment Act or Trade Act training funds?
• Follow the news for reports of layoffs• Check layoff announcements at
http://labor.ny.gov/app/warn/• Check for Trade Act Petitions at http://
www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search_form.cfm
Labor Market Information for Training Providers
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More labor market questions?
• Contact Lee Koslow at (585) 258-3516 or [email protected]