WIOA EMPLOYMENT TRAINING

PROGRAMS & SECTOR STRATEGIES

Rene Daniels, Executive DirectorNorth Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

North Central Wisconsin Workforce Solutions SummitSeptember 13, 2017

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity ActPublic Law 113-28

U.S. Department of Labor

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Title I(Adult, Youth, &

Dislocated Worker)

Title IIAdult Education

& Literacy

Title IIIJob Service

Title IVVocational

Rehabilitation

Workforce Development Board

North Central Workforce Area

Primary Functions of a Workforce Board1. Administer Employment and Training Programs

○ WIOA Youth (ages 16-24)○ WIOA Adult (18+)○ WIOA Dislocated Workers○ Oversee the Job Center System○ Operate Related Programs (i.e. Windows to Work, Apprenticeship Liaison)

2. Develop Workforce strategies & Collaborate with Partners○ Based on Evolving Economic Conditions○ Based on Regional Labor Demands

DUAL CUSTOMER WORKFORCE SYSTEM

Match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in a global economy.

Increase training and employment opportunities, particularly for people with barriers to employment.

Employers Jobseekers

REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT

1. Assess Employer Needs○ Collect and analyze current and future employer skill needs through employer

engagement and economic research.

2. Skill Up the Current Workforce○ Develop and align education and training programs with industry needs to upgrade the

skills of current workers and retool job seekers for in-demand careers.

3. Prepare the Pipeline: K-12 and Higher Education○ Build greater career awareness and stronger career pathways to prepare students for

in-demand careers.

SKILLS OR INTERESTS GAP?1. The U.S. has 115,000 janitors, 83,000 bartenders, 323,000 restaurant servers, and 80,000 truck

drivers with bachelor’s degrees.

2. Half of young college graduates are either jobless or underemployed.

3. There are fewer Computer Science Majors today than there were 10 years ago. The peak of 60,000 CS Majors occurred in 2004. Yet, there will be a significant increase in demand for software engineers (72%) and computer support specialists (45%) in the next five years.

4. Only 3 of the 30 occupations with the largest projected number of job openings by 2020 will require a bachelor’s degree or higher to fill the position - teachers, college professors, and accountants.

Business ServicesBusiness Solutions Team The Business Solutions Team offers a variety of services designed to help local employers meet their workforce needs.

❏ Customized employer training programs❏ On-the-Job Training and Paid Work Experience❏ ACT accredited WorkKeys testing and screening❏ Technical assistance for state and federal programs for workforce development

(including Wisconsin Fast Forward)❏ Access to regional employer alliances❏ Customers labor market information and occupational wage comparison❏ Free job posting on Job Center of Wisconsin❏ Job Center-based recruitment and hiring events❏ Application collection and screening❏ Pre-Employment assessments❏ General and targeted job fairs❏ Employer focused workshops and conferences

Contact Information

North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development BoardDerek Heikkinen, Business Service Directordheikkinen@ncwwdb.org 715-204-1647

BUILDING PIPELINE THROUGH INDUSTRY ALLIANCES IN NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN

● Manufacturing (CWIMMA)○ Heavy Metal Tour, virtual welding, training capacity expansion

● Information Technology (CWITA)○ Cross Sector○ Mentorship/Apprenticeship

● Transportation (WATEA)

What Can You Do to Ensure a Skilled Workforce?

1. Take advantage of resources2. Let us know your needs3. Understand the regional labor pool - and adapt4. Join an alliance or partnership5. Refer unsuccessful candidates back to the Job Center