Using Data to Connect TANF Clients to Good Jobs: An Opportunity to Foster WIOA Partnerships

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This guide from the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) provides an introduction to labor market information (LMI) for TANF administrators. It includes uses for LMI data, distinctions among types of data, and explains how TANF practitioners can work with staff in state departments of labor to help their clients find good jobs.

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2016-03-30T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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Region
City/County
Publication Date
2016-03-31

Engage Employers Through Cross-Sector Strategies

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This guide from Ascend at the Aspen Institute highlights resources and cross-sector strategies to help engage employers and create meaningful work opportunities for low-income individuals. The guide also emphasizes how WIOA presents opportunities to advocate for two-generation approaches that support youth and adults.

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

Aligning Community Practices with Trends in Rehabilitation: Researching and Validating the Pathways to Careers Initiative

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Mathematica Policy Research is evaluating Pathways to Careers, an innovative employment program for people with disabilities. This webinar, from Mathematica’s Center for Studying Disability Policy, discussed evaluation findings, alignment of the program’s provisions with WIOA, trends in best practices for rehabilitation, and Pathways’ strategies for delivery of services and engagement of employers.

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2016-02-26T07:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2016-02-01

Questions to Consider When Reviewing Draft WIOA State Plans

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As states release draft Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plans for public comment, advocates and other stakeholders will have the opportunity to offer suggestions for improvement. CLASP is offering this list of questions to help review the plans with a focus on how WIOA can improve economic and career success for low-income youth and adults.

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

Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 14-15: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Requirements for Unified and Combined State Plans

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This guidance, developed jointly by the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), Agriculture (USDA), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides an overview of the Administration's priorities in relation to the WIOA planning requirements, explains the planning requirements where necessary, and instructs States regarding submission procedures.
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2016-02-29T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2016-03-01

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the One-Stop Delivery System

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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was enacted in July 2014 to foster increased coordination among federal workforce development and related programs. This report from the Congressional Research Service details WIOA Title I state formula program structure, services, allotment formulas, and performance accountability. Additionally, the report provides a brief overview of the Employment Service, which is authorized by separate legislation but is an integral part of the One-Stop system created by WIOA.
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2015-10-26T20:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-10-27

WIOA: What Human Service Agencies and Advocates Need to Know: Advancing Economic Opportunities for Low-Income Adults and Youth

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This February 2015 publication from The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) explains key provisions and implementation dates for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It provides stakeholders with different opportunities to implement the provisions and programs enumerated in the Act.

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2015-01-31T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-02-01

Realizing Innovation and Opportunity in WIOA: A Playbook for Creating Effective State Plans

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This report from the National Skills Coaliation provides recommendations on how states can use their WIOA state plan to establish strategies that close the skill gap and help workers and businesses succeed.

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2015-03-31T20:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2015-04-01

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