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Promoting a flexible, innovative, and effective workforce system within the State of Michigan.
WIOA Update MACAE Conference
October 20, 2015
Dr. C l i f f Akujob i , Patty Higg ins , and Er ica Luce
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Basics
• Encourages new opportunities for innovation and collaboration across the federal and state agencies
• Adult education is one of the 6 core programs and plays an integral role in the workforce development system
•Adult education provides educational services for adult learners through the one-stop delivery system
•Requires a Unified State Plan that outlines the 4-year workforce development strategy for the state’s workforce development system
•Creation of common performance metrics for all core programs
Timeline July 22, 2014 – WIOA signed into law by President Obama
April 16, 2015 – U.S. Departments of Labor and Education released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
◦ Comment period closed on June 15, 2015
July 1, 2015 – Partial implementation of WIOA
◦ WIA core performance indicators remain in effect
◦ PY 2015-16 Transition State Plan goes into effect
March 3, 2016 – Unified State Plan due
◦ 90-day review period
July 1, 2016 – Full implementation of WIOA
Guidance Pending Unified State Plan Guidance – expected to be released in Fall 2015
Final Regulations – expected to be released in January 2016
Title II Provider RFP – guidance expected from USDOE in coming months
Two-year Performance Targets – negotiations anticipated in March/April 2016
Indicators of performance to measure employer effectiveness - to be developed by June 30, 2016
Unified State Plan One plan for all core programs – Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Programs; Adult Education; Wagner-Peyser; and Voc Rehab
Requires interagency collaboration at the state level
◦ Team consisting of core programs meeting monthly since February
Governor’s Talent and Investment Board (GTIB) to review Unified State Plan at December meeting for approval
◦ State’s timeline pushed up to assist regions in developing local plan
Stakeholder engagement is critical so take advantage of opportunities for review and comment!
Regional Plan Regions should be meeting to formulate local plans
◦ Status?
The local board will review Title II applications to ensure consistency with the regional plan
The Office of Adult Education will develop a standardized form and/or process for the local board review
Local board does not have the authority to accept or reject applications
Common Performance Measures
1. Percentage of program participants in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after exit
2. Percentage of program participants in unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after exit
3. Median earnings during the 2nd quarter after exit from the program
4. Percentage of participants who obtain a postsecondary credential or diploma during participation or within one year of exit
5. Percentage of participants achieving measurable skill gains
6. Effectiveness in serving employers
Vision for Adult Education
Assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills for employment and economic self-sufficiency;
Support the educational and skill achievement of parents and family members to participate in the educational development of their children and improve economic opportunities for families;
Assist immigrants and English learners in improving their English and math proficiency and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and
Assist incarcerated individuals in strengthening their knowledge and skills to promote successful re-entry into society.
Realizing the Vision
Leaders must develop a vision for how adult education aligns with core programs and one-stop partners
Align adult education content standards with the K-12 standards
Commit to improving teaching and learning in every adult education program
Adult educators must leverage technology to improve teaching and learning
Realizing the Vision Adult educators must work to create stronger linkages with employers in partnership with other core programs
States must identify models and promising practices, and a process to disseminate them for wider use among local providers
States must evaluate programs and activities to ensure continuous improvement and expand the available evidence base
Increase accountability of the workforce development system
Career Pathway Myths Myth #1: “A career pathway is a program within my adult education program”
◦ A career pathway program must span multiple systems to meet all requirements (i.e., an adult education component and postsecondary component) so can not exist within an adult education program alone
Myth #2: “Career pathway programs are only for advanced learners or those that will go onto college or the workforce”
◦ A career pathway has multiple entry and exits points, and should incorporate services for ALL adult education participants along the pipeline
Myth #3 “We use a contextualized curriculum in our program so we have a career pathway program”
o Contextualized curriculum and integrated education and training are key components of a career pathway, but alone do not constitute a career pathway program
Career Pathway Myths
Myth #4: “Career pathway approach, career pathway system, and career pathway program are all referring to the same thing”
◦ The career pathway program requires the alignment of multiple systems, which makes up the career pathway system
Myth #5: “This career pathway program is the same that our district has had for 20 years in CTE”
◦ Career pathways in Career and Technical Education refer to organizing academics and standards for specific industries; where as this career pathway approach reorients existing education and workforce services from a myriad of disconnected programs to a structure that provides clear transitions, strong supports, and other elements critical to the success of participants
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Summary Definition of Career Pathway
Career Pathway: Combination of rigorous and high quality education, training, and other services that:
◦ Align with skill needs of state/local economy;
◦ Prepare individuals for success through range of secondary/postsecondary education options, including apprenticeships;
◦ Include counseling and support services;
◦ Can include concurrent instruction and workforce preparation and training for specific occupation or occupational cluster;
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Summary Definition of Career Pathway
Are organized to accelerate educational and career advancement;
Enable an individual to attain a secondary credential and at least one recognized postsecondary credential; and
Help an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster.
1. Well-connected and transparent education, training, credentials, and support services
2. Multiple entry points – for both well-prepared students and targeted populations
3. Multiple exit points
Three Essential Features of Career Pathways
Local
Local/Regional Career Pathway System
Career Pathway Systems
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Career Pathway Programs
State Career Pathway System
Federal Agencies
Moving Pathways Forward: Seven Key Components of a Career Pathway System
Career Pathways Toolkit: A Guide for System Development
Features the six key elements of career pathways to help guide local and state teams through the essential components
necessary for developing a comprehensive career pathway system.
https://www.workforce3one.org/view/2001523732879857569/info
The Role of Adult Education in Career Pathways
MN ABE COMPREHENSIVE CAREER PATHWAYS V2
Action Steps 1. Do your homework – read the WIOA legislation!
2. Focus on innovation and opportunity within new law • Integrated education and training • Career pathways • Digital literacy
3. Be a vocal leader and clearly articulate the benefit to partnering with adult education
4. Meet with your local board – not just having a seat at the table but active participant in discussions and planning
5. Know the regional landscape • Labor market information and in-demand and high-growth industries • Postsecondary offerings and requirements connected to these industries
Promoting a flexible, innovative, and effective workforce system within the State of Michigan.
Resources - WIOA WIOA Legislation: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-113publ128/pdf/PLAW-113publ128.pdf
WIOA Resources and Information: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/AdultEd/wioa-reauthorization.html
WIOA Key Implementation Dates: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/AdultEd/wioa-implementation-dates.pdf
USDOE Vision for Adult Education: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/octae-aefla-vision.pdf
Resources - WIOA USDOE Vision for the One-Stop Delivery System: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/AdultEd/octae-one-stop-vision.pdf
USDOL WIOA Resources: https://wioa.workforce3one.org/index.aspx
National Skills Coalition Side-by-Side Comparison of WIA and WIOA: http://www.nationalskillscoalition.org/resources/publications/file/2014-10_WIOA-Side-by-Side.pdf
National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium - NTI WIOA Readiness Assessment: http://www.naepdc.org/WIOAStateResources.html
Resources and Toolkits LINCS http://lincs.ed.gov/
English Learner Toolkit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/english-learner-toolkit/index.html
Career Pathways Toolkit: A Guide for System Development: https://www.workforce3one.org/view/2001523732879857569/info
CLASP Alliance for Quality Career Pathways Framework: http://www.clasp.org/resources-and-publications/files/aqcp-framework-version-1-0/AQCP-Framework.pdf
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Toolkit Repository: https://cptoolkitcatalog.peerta.acf.hhs.gov/
Resources
Employability Skills Framework: http://cte.ed.gov/employabilityskills/
Labor Market Information Fast Facts: https://dmbinternet.state.mi.us/DMB/DTMB_blmisi/home.aspx
Talent District Career Council Policy Issuance: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/wda/15-01_WDA_Talent_District_Career_Councils_479022_7.pdf?20151002121639
Questions?
Contact Information Dr. Cliff Akujobi Office of Adult Education, Manager [email protected]
Patty Higgins Office of Adult Education [email protected] Erica Luce Office of Adult Education [email protected]