1. Presented by Chelsea Chunn – Director of Workforce Services (SWWDC) www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070 Adult and Dislocated Worker Bidders Conference

2. Presentation Overview What we will cover today includes:  Overview of SWWDC  Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act Overview  Program Design and Approach  Adult/DW RFP Components  Adult/DW Application & Evaluation Criterion  Suggested Outcomes & Impact  Timeline for Proposals  Questions & Answers www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070

3. Overview of SWWDC Mission: To prepare and promote a highly skilled and adaptive workforce for a health, sustainable economy in Southwest Washington. Serving as the performance and contract management entity to promote the regions workforce and economic growth since 2002 Focuses on serving youth (16-24), adults (18+), dislocated workers, incumbent workers, long term unemployed and other populations with barriers. Provides over $10 million in funding to the local community annually to build the pipeline of talent. www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070

4. What is WIOA? Elevates our unified approach to serve customers Highlights Business specific approaches Increases access to for customers particularly those with barriers Improves the quality and labor market relevance of workforce development Promotes improvement in the structure and delivery of services Increases the prosperity of workers and employers Increases employment, retention, credential attainment and earnings of participants and improves the quality of the workforce www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070

5. Program Design and Approach www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070 Partnership is Key: Encourages, multiple organizations submitting a joint, unified proposal. Separates Services: Operator and Business Solutions not included to allow for a focus on Adult/DW customers and promoting “TRUE” self sufficiency. Streamlines Applications: Can apply for one or three counties in the same application. Highlights Integrated Service Delivery: Promotes the improvement in the structure and delivery of services to better meet the needs of employers and job seekers. Promotes Multipronged System Connection: Increases partnerships between workforce development councils and their sub recipients as well as with four CORE legislative partners. Highlights Continuous Improvement and Professional Development

6. Adult & DW RFP Overview Service providers or a consortium of providers with demonstrated experience in working with populations with barriers. Highlights a flexible and adaptive program design that goes beyond brick and mortar. Reduces duplication of services by highlighting partner area of expertise. Opportunity to think innovatively about human- centered design services as sequence of services is no longer required. Opportunity to define outcomes and impact. www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070

7. Application Components www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070 1.Basic Career Services Topical Information, resource referral and connection Outreach, Intake, Orientation, and Initial Assessment Services Follow-Up and Retention Services 2.Individualized Career Services Comprehensive assessments, diagnostics testing, & Individual Employment Plans Group and Individual support Intensive Case Management Connections to business internships and short term pre-vocational trainings 3.Training Services Individual Training Accounts (ITA’s) Paid Internships (longer in duration 90-240 hours)/OJT/Entrepreneurship Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship/Non-Registered Apprenticeship Rapid Response Support Services Retention Services are critical

8. Outcomes and Impact Opportunities for creativity: Don’t allow the targets to drive your programming, focus on good programming and outcomes should come Targets once co-enrollment starts will most likely be adjusted Think creatively about how partners can help you hit performance metrics Capitalizing on functional leadership will help you hit metrics. www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070 WIOA Performance Indicators PY 2016 Adult Program PY 2016 Dislocated Worker Program 2 nd Quarter Employment “Unsubsidized Employment” 79.4%77.3% 4 th Quarter Employment “Employment Retention Rate” 79.4%78.0% Median Earnings$5,871$7,971 Recognized Post-Secondary Credential Rate70.9%72.1% Measurable Skills GainedWaived PY 16

9. Adult & DW RFP Content & Evaluation www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070 (TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE: 150 points) 1.Cover Page (not included in page length) (Pass/Fail) 2.Proposal Checklist (not included in page length) (Pass/Fail) 3.Proposal Summary (1 page) (Pass/Fail) 4.Baseline Requirements (not included in page length-form) (Pass/Fail) 5.Organizational Experience & Past Performance (3 pages) (30 points) 6.Relationships and Collaboration (4 pages) (30 points) 7.Program Design (10 pages) (60 points) 8.Program Cost and Performance (2 pages: * Staffing Chart Required) (30 points) 9.Statement of Compliance (not included in page length-form) (Pass/Fail) 10.Attachments (*Optional-not included in page length) (For reference only- no points)

10. Timeline For Proposals www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070 ActivityDate/Timeline RFP Released (Available on SWWDC website: www.swwdc.org)www.swwdc.org April 1, 2016 Bidders’ Conferencea (Clark and Cowlitz County) April 19, 2016 Clark (9:00-10:30am)/Cowlitz (2:30-4:00pm) Proposals Due (Must be received by SWWDC by 4p.m. Pacific Daylight Time May 13, 2016 Evaluation Committee Review & SelectionMay 18-20, 2016 Contract Award NotificationsJune 15, 2016 Contract Development/Negotiation/Review/Approval (Including submission of additional documentation of Contractor’s Administrative Qualifications, as needed) June-August 2016 Contract(s) Start Date & Project LaunchOctober 1, 2016

11. Questions? www.swwdc.org 360-567-1070 Contact Us 805 Broadway, Suite 412 Vancouver, WA 98660 Please direct all questions to : info@swwdc.org info@swwdc.org Frequently Asked Questions will be posted on our website and updated on a weekly basis at: www.swwdc.org