Regional Innovation GrantsUtilizing National Emergency Grant Utilizing National Emergency Grant

Funds for Strategic and Funds for Strategic and Transformative Regional PlanningTransformative Regional Planning

ETABoston

May 2008

2 Regional Innovation Grants

• The Challenge & A Solution

• Regional Innovation Grants– What are RIGs?

– General Requirements & Expectations

– Grant Specifics and Outcomes

– Application

– Reporting Requirements

• Resources

The Challenge

Transforming Regional Economies

4 The New Economy

• 21st Century economy no longer limited by geography– Employers & employment not limited by local,

county, state or national borders

• Competition for talent is global

• U.S. economy is constantly “churning”– 2005: 29 million jobs lost while 31 million jobs

created

5 The Skills Gap

• 90% of the fastest growing jobs require education and training past high school.– 63% of all new jobs in the next decade will

require a college degree; • only 30% of the population has one

• Career ladders are not enough, now it is about career lattices

6 Education Matter$Job Growth & Earnings by Education

Less Than H.S.

H.S. Grad

Some College /

A.S.4yr+

Employment

Growth - Annual (000’s)

-531 401 515 1,266

Median Weekly Earnings (2006)

$419 $595 $692 $1,039

Unemployment Rate (09/2007)

7.4% 4.6% 3.4% 2.0%

Current Population Survey (CPS): Employment Status Sept. 06 to Sept. 07, Wages 2006 25+, UI Adjusted 25+ (Sept. 07)

7 Building The Pipeline

• An estimated 3.8 million youth, ages 18-24, are neither employed nor in school

Education Level

Annual Net Fiscal Impact

Lifetime Net Fiscal Impact

<H.S. -$1,567 -$73,649

H.S. $1,513 $71,111

>H.S. / A.S. $3,197 $150,259

B.A. $5,585 $262,495Values for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Adults 16-64, 2002-2004

Source: Center for Labor Market Studies, Northeastern University

Data in table for Massachusetts Only

8 Household Incomes & Education

Median Household Income Change

∆1985-2005Median Income

< H.S. Diploma -10% $24,675

H.S. Diploma -11%

Some College -6%

Bachelor’s Degree 7%

Advanced Degree 4% $81,023

Source: Council on Competitiveness

9 A New Year a New Career

• According to the BLS, Americans now average 14 jobs between the ages of 18 and 34 – 1 new job every 14 months

A Solution

Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development

(WIRED)

11 WIRED Framework

1. Identify the Regional Economy - Ignore political boundaries and identify surrounding areas that share the same economic structure. Form one regional economy around the assets of several contiguous communities.

2. Form Core Leadership Group - Form a senior executive team responsible for implementing growth strategies and guiding the transformation effort.

3. SWOT Analysis - Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in a region that feeds directly into strategy development.

12 WIRED Framework

4. Create a Shared Regional Identity and Vision for the Regional Economy - Develop a regional identity and vision for regional economic growth.

5. Devise Strategies - Create "SMART" strategies (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and with a Timeline).

6. Leverage Resources and Implement - Leverage regional resources from private, non-profit, and government sources to implement a transformational strategy.

This framework is not a linear process, instead requiring constant revision and reevaluation.

13 The Transformation Process

14

15Workforce Development = Economic Development

Factors Rated Very Important in Site Selection*

1. Availability of Skilled Labor…………..46.3%2. State & Local Incentives………………45.7%3. Availability of High-Speed Internet….44.8%4. Tax Incentives…………………………...42.7%5. Corporate Tax Rate…………………….40.8%6. Highway Accessibility………………….40.3%

*2006 Area Development Corporate Survey

What are RIGs?

17 What Are RIGs?

• Limited National Emergency Grant funds

• Available to state workforce agencies, state workforce boards and local workforce boards

• Based on the WIRED framework

18 Purpose of RIGs

• Enhance and complement the current approach to National Emergency Grants

• RIGs are proactive– engaging all key players

– leveraging collective assets

– investing in innovative strategies • Infrastructure

• talent development

• investment

19 References

• WIA Section 173

• 20 CFR Part 671

• Federal Register 69 Fed. Reg. 23051

• TEGL 16-03, Change 5 (April 27, 2007)

• TEGL 16-03

• WIRED 3rd Gen (SGA/DFA PY-06-09)

Application Process

21 Application / Eligibility

• If significant notification of worker dislocation and early intervention services can be provided, ETA encourages applying for RIG before applying for NEG

• Grantees must still meet the criteria and guidelines established in TEGL No. 16-03 to be awarded an NEG

22 Prerequisites

• A significant worker dislocation, pending dislocation or an unexpected event such as a disaster

• Provision of state and local WIA Dislocated Worker resources, including Rapid Response funds– core, intensive and retraining services

– Ideally provided to workers prior to layoff in order to limit the period of transition to new employment

23 Eligible Applicants

• State workforce agency – Multi-state consortium

• SWIB– Consortium of state boards

• WIB – Consortium of local boards

NOTE: Joint applications must identify the entity that will be grant recipient

24 Application Content

• Clear understanding of the WIRED principles and concepts in application

– www.doleta.gov/wired/

• Demonstrate understanding of the labor market and economic landscape of the region

• Evidence of support by regional key players including workforce and economic development entities, public education systems, and employers

25 Application Narrative

• Identification of regional economy

• Identification of core leadership group

• Services expected to be provided to eligible workers

• Proposed transformational strategies

• Proposed outcomes and impacts

• 10 page (double-space) max

26 How to Apply?

• As a customer service, the Regional Office will provide pre-application technical assistance to applicants– Improves quality of the application– Allows for promising practices from other

projects to be incorporated– Reduces review time once officially submitted

• Applications are to be submitted through the NEG electronic system.

Post Award & Deliverables

28 Award Details

• Awards will be limited to $250,000 for any one regional project

• 18 month grant period

• Administrative costs negotiated on a per project basis

29 Allowable Uses of Funds

May include but not limited to:May include but not limited to:

• Identifying and engaging Social Networks to support proposed regional strategy

• Asset mapping

• Developing working agreements with Key Stakeholders

• Conducting a SWOT analysis

• Devising ongoing systems and structures in response to major dislocation events

• Leveraging and aligning resources

• Developing the implementation plan

30 Implementation Plan

Strategic planning activities will result in the

complete regional implementation plan,

supported by secured resources and short

and long-term talent development strategies

and assistance to current & future

dislocated workers. www.doleta.gov/wired/files/Implementation_Plan_Facilitators_Guide.pdf

31 Reporting Requirements

• Quarterly Narrative Progress Reports– Due 45 days after the quarter-ending date

• Financial Reports (ETA 9130)– Due 45 days after the quarter-ending date

• Final Report– Regional Strategic Plan

Resources

33 Resources

• WIRED Regional Assessment Matrix– www.doleta.gov/wired/tools/ assessmentGuide.cfm

• WIRED Asset Mapping Roadmap– www.doleta.gov/wired/files/Asset_ MappingRoadmap.pdf

• Regional Economic Development Quick Start Action Planner– www.workforce3one.org/members/ddqsap/index.cfm?id=2131

34 eNEG System

• NEG eSystem – Jeanette Provost at (202) 693-3359 or provost.jeanette@dol.gov

• eNEG System Details– NEG Project Type: Regular– • Application Type: Planning/Regional Innovation Grants– • Application components include:

• Standard Form (SF)–424, Application and Reporting Form• Project Synopsis Form• Employer Data Form• Project Operators Form• A Project Narrative

Closing Comments

36 RIG Activity

• Awarded– 17 Nationwide– Region 1

• NH – Coos County (Northern NH)• CT – Eastern CT• NY – Long Island (Pending)

• Pending– 9

37 WIA Is WIREDRegional / sectoral asset mapping

[WIA Sec. 117 (d)(7) and (8). WIA Sec. 118]

Workforce Investment Boards [WIA Sec. 117]

Community Transition Teams (Maine)

Analysis of skill sets of at-risk workers compared to skill sets in demand. [WIA Sec. 117 (d)(6), WIA Sec. 118]

Define pathways for at-risk workers to transition into demand occupations. [WIA Sec. 118]

Engage partners to develop a shared vision. [WIA Sec. 118]

Partner, partner, partner.

[WIA Sec. 117, 118, 121]

38 Questions?

Timothy ThebergeETA Region 1 (Boston)617-788-0139.theberge.timothy@dol.gov

Lee Reynolds ETA Region 1 (Boston)617-788-0130reynolds.tricia@dol.gov