State One-Stop Partnerships

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This video from the Innovation and Opportunity Network (ION) shares information on how workforce peers are cultivating partnerships within their One-Stop centers at the state level.

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2015-07-31T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-08-01

Making ApprenticeshipUSA Work for the Public Workforce System: Customer Flow in One-Stop Centers

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This guide from the Department of Labor, ApprenticeshipUSA provides tips for one-stop center staff to help job seekers prepare for and enter Registered Apprenticeship programs and to help businesses find qualified apprentices. The guide is a resource for local workforce professionals who are working to incorporate apprenticeship into their service delivery strategies for job seekers and employers. 

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2015-09-30T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-10-01

WIOA & WIA Performance Related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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This FAQ web page from the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration provides guidance on performance-related topics such as common measures, reporting, and data validation, as well as insight on reporting around specific populations including youth and veterans.

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2015-11-30T19:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-12-01

How WIOA Performance Data Works

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The Workforce Data Quality Campaign (WDQC) released this infographic, which shows how federal, state, and local governments collect and share data under the four titles of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and how various stakeholders use these data.

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2015-11-30T19:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-12-01

Webinar: Enough is Known for Action: System-Involved Youth: Understanding Trauma-Informed Practice

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In partnership with the Administration for Children and Families, and American Institutes for Research, the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Youth Services hosted a webinar on Trauma-Informed Practice for System-Involved Youth. Many disconnected youth, including youth who are runaway and homeless, or have been involved in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems, find it difficult to connect to work because of traumatic experiences. The workforce system’s ability to address trauma will lead to better employment outcomes for these youth and the businesses that hire them.

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2015-12-16T09:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-12-16

New Requirement: WIOA State Plans Must Describe How to Prioritize Services for High-Need Adults

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This announcement from the Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP) shares that state Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plans must describe strategies to prioritize employment and training services for “public assistance recipients, other low-income individuals, or individuals who are basic skills deficient.” This policy will help ensure that states serve low-income people.

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2015-12-31T19:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2016-01-01

WIOA State Plans: Guidelines for Review

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The Association of People Supporting Employment (APSE) has developed and provided a guide for review of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plans. This guide can be used to understand and analyze the states' intentions and priorities in implementation of WIOA.

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2015-12-31T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2016-01-01

Opportunity Youth Employment Toolkit

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This toolkit from the Heartland Alliance offers resources that youth employment stakeholders can use to guide programming for opportunity youth facing the most significant barriers to employment. Resources include research briefs, case studies, and promising practices and principles to guide programming.

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2014-12-31T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-01-01

WIOA Bill Public Law No: 113-128

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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), published online by the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, is the first legislative reform of the public workforce system in 15 years. The Act outlines provisions for improving the U.S. workforce system.

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2014-06-24T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2014-06-25

WIOA 101: An Introduction to Key Provisions in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Titles I and III

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This online learning module from Workforce3One provides an introduction to the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) law, including information on governing and operating the system and delivering high quality, effective services.

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2014-07-31T20:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2014-08-01