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2 WHAT DOES COWIB DO? COWIB is a not for profit corporation established in the State of Oklahoma. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and certified by the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development. A business led volunteer board of directors creating opportunities in Central Oklahoma for Jobseekers, Youth and Businesses.

3 Career services for Adults and Dislocated Workers (DLW) These services start at our front door and are available to any person who wants or needs these services. They may be provided electronically or by staff.  Job Openings/Listings  Placement Services  Employment and Career Information  Computer Access  Job Search Assistance (referral to a job opening, FAX, Telephone)  Labor Market Information  Recruiting customers/providing outreach to inform potential customers of working with COWIB

4 Additional Career Services Comprehensive Assessment Individual Employment Plan Supportive Services Interview Skills Workshop Resume Writing Workshop Individual Job Development Basic Computer Skills Remediation of Literacy or Numeracy Skills GED Preparation Smart Work Ethics Certificate Referrals to Suitable Partner Services These services do require more staff assistance and are individualized. Customers who progress to this level of service are often in need of specific “skills” in order to help them find suitable employment.

5 Training services Training services are offered to those participants who need additional occupational training to find employment that will provide for them and their family. This training must align with local demand occupations and occupational training must be provided by an eligible training provider. Occupational skill training On-the-job training Work Experience

6 Youth Services In school youth (ISY) – No more than 25% of all money Out of school youth (OSY) – At least 75% of all money

7 In School Youth (ISY) Must be attending school, not younger than 14 or older than 21, low income and fall into one or more of the following categories: Basic Skills deficient An English language learner An offender (juvenile who is or has been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process) A homeless youth or a runaway youth In foster care or has aged out of foster care Pregnant or parenting Disabled An individual who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment – *Low income now includes an individual that receives or is eligible to receive a free or reduced prior lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq). Low income may also be determined if the youth is living in a high poverty area as defined by WIOA Proposed Rules (NPRM date 4/16/2015), part 681.260. There is a 5% window for non-income eligible ISY only. 5% percent of the total number of ISY served may be non-income eligible as long as they meet other eligibility criteria. The 5% window does not apply to OSY.

8 Out of School Youth (OSY) Must be age 16 to 24 and not attending any school (as defined by state law, Oklahoma Code, Title 70-1-106) and fall into one or more of the following categories: Individual with a disability School dropout Not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter A high school graduate who is low income* and either an English language learner and basic skills deficient An offender (juvenile who is or has been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process) A homeless youth or a runaway youth In foster care or has aged out of foster care Pregnant or parenting Disabled A low-income* individual who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment *The low income requirement for OSY only applies to the 4th and 10th category. In order to meet the basic skills and training needs of youth who do not meet the eligibility requirements of a program or can’t be served, the youth provider must ensure that the youth be referred to the appropriate programs to meet the basic skills and training needs of the youth.

9 14 Elements: Provider will provide or make available the following… 1.Tutoring, study skills training, instruction and evidence based dropout prevention and recovery strategies that lead to the completion of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent or for a recognized post-secondary credential. This includes a recognized certificate of attendance or similar document for individuals with disabilities. 2.Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services, as appropriate. 3.Paid and unpaid work experience (WEX) that include academic and occupational education as a component of the work experience.

10 4.Occupational skill training, which includes priority consideration for training programs that align with industry sectors or occupations in the local area involved, if the Local Workforce Development Board determines that the programs meet the quality criteria described in WIOA sec. 123. 5.Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster. 6.Leadership development opportunities, including community service and peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility and other positive social and civic behaviors. 7.Supportive Services… Community services Transportation Child care Housing Reasonable accommodations Referrals for health care Uniforms, tools etc.

11 8.Adult mentoring for a duration of a least 12 months that may occur both during and after program participation. 9.Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation as appropriate. 10.Comprehensive guidance and counseling, which may include drug and alcohol abuse counseling, as well as referral to counseling, as appropriate to the needs of the participant. 11.Financial literacy education. 12.Entrepreneurial skills training. 13. Services that provide labor market and employment information about in-demand industry sector or occupations available in the local area, such as career awareness, career counseling and career exploration services. 14.Activities that help youth prepare for transition to post- secondary education and training.

12 20% of Youth Funding Must be Spent on Work Related Activities Summer employment opportunities and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year (known as Work Experience-WEX) Pre-apprenticeship programs Internships and job-shadowing On-the-job training opportunities

13 Performance Focused on long-term employment, education, skills and earnings gains Employer effectiveness measures (YES, even for Youth) The same measures apply to Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, Adult Ed., Wagner- Peyser, and Vocational Rehabilitation

14 Employment and Education Performance Indicators Percent in employment and/or education, 2 nd quarter after exit AND Percent in employment and/or education 4 th quarter after exit

15 Credential Attainment The percentage of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential, or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent during participation or within one year after exit from the program.

16 RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS Educational diplomas, certificates and degrees; Registered apprenticeship certificates; Occupational licenses (typically awarded by State government agencies); Personnel certifications from industry or professional associations; and Other skill certificates for specific skill sets or competencies within one or more industries or occupations (e.g. writing, leadership, etc.). https://youth.workforce3one.org/page/credentia ls https://youth.workforce3one.org/page/credentia ls

17 Credential Attainment Finding High Demand Occupations Using Labor Market Information (LMI) Finding Promising Occupations for Youth Served by the Workforce System Determining Occupations with Pathways to Career Advancement Discovering Credentials Needed for Identified Promising Occupations Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

18 One-Stop Operator The role of the our One-Stop Operator is equivalent to that of a managing partner. The operator identifies issues that need to be addressed regarding service delivery. The Operator works with collocated partners to form a solution, but is empowered to make the final call when a decision cannot be reached or when timing to make a decision requires an immediate decision. Our One-Stop Operator is responsible for ensuring that the integrated service delivery system at the Center supports all of the Board’s policies related to oversight and implementation of the one-stop delivery system. Additionally, the Operator is responsible for ensuring the service delivery system at the Center fully integrates the Board’s products, protocols and quality standards. The One-Stop Operator is to provide operational oversight to the Centers. The Operator ensures services at every center are being delivered in accordance with the Board’s products and processes and will work with Board staff to develop a Continuous Quality Improvement process for center operations. The Operator is responsible for ensuring the integrated service delivery system at the Center supports all of the Board’s policies related to oversight and implementation of the one-stop delivery system.

19 One-Stop Operator Continued The One-Stop Operator will be responsible for implementing the integrated customer flow process as covered in the Board’s two-year plan. This will include working with the Board to establish criteria for identifying functional unit managers at the center. This process will also be used to staff the other workforce centers as well. The One-Stop Operator will provide leadership for the management of the other workforce centers. The Operator will be responsible for ensuring the other centers are following a continuous quality improvement process as outlined by the Board and the Operator. The Operator will be collecting performance information from each of the other centers to monitor the quantity of work being done. The Operator will work with Board staff on building a resource allocation model based on work being done at each center and the potential of work at each center.

20 Business Services In order to advance economic development in our area, we must be committed to meeting the needs of our local business community by making them the primary customer of the workforce development system. To ensure that this takes place, the Board has agreed to support a multi-faceted group of publicly-funded organizations which supply business solutions by bringing them together to align those services into the most effective and efficient manner to provide a pipe line for a skilled workforce.

21 Business Services Continued To aid this effort of providing more effective and higher quality services to the business community through the workforce system, has developed a website for the business community, https://cowib.fitfirstjobs.com. A business can set up a user account on the website and request services, products, and information as needed and to be connected to those professionals in the The services typically available include, but are not limited to, the following:https://cowib.fitfirstjobs.com Recruitment and referral of prospective employees; Assessment provided to ensure the quality of referrals; Skill assessments for potential or existing employees; Human Resource consulting; Information on Possible Incentives for Expanding your Business; Small Business Development Training; Lean Manufacturing; Employee Development Training; On-Site customized training; Information on existing business resources; On-the-job training for new employees; Business Seminars; and English as a Second Language classes

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25 Fact Sheet Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment BoardService Area: Oklahoma County Logan CountyCanadian County Cleveland County Demographics 1 Total Population: 1.13MM  Percent Male: 49.24%  Percent Female: 50.76%  Working Age Population (age 15-64): 763,410 or 67.45%  Youth Age 15-24: 169,455 or 14.97% Unemployment Rate (age 16 and over, not seasonally adjusted, as of December 2014) 2  Oklahoma County: 3.8%  Logan County: 3.1%  Canadian County: 3.2%  Cleveland County: 3.2%  Oklahoma (Statewide): 3.8% Special Programs  Young Adults and Youth with barriersare providedthe opportunity to jumpstart their career planning while engaging them in a variety of activities focused on education, training, leadership, employment and others, all with a chance to earn money. Learn more atwww.mycareermychoice.org.  Adults and Dislocated Workers are served withawide range of solutionsforfinding or changing careers, including assessment, career counseling, guidance and help in finding work which includes the possibility of providing financial assistance foroccupational training.  Business Services include an array of human resource consulting, including current labor market information, recruitment, on-the-job training options, I-9 reviews and audits, employment law updates and more.  Smart Work Ethics is behavior-modification training designed to provide individuals with the necessary workplace behaviors to get hired and be a successful employee.  FitFirstJobs ino-cost, online comprehensive assessment tool that provides jobseekers with aCareer Compatibility Report and allows businesses to help find employees who fit their work environment and culture while possessing the necessary work skills of their best employees.  Interview Stream is a free, online platform that allows businesses to post job openings and conduct virtual interviews.It also allows jobseekers the opportunity to practice their interviewing skills and review the playback.  Industry Sector Advisory Boards are collaborative efforts with targeted industry leaders to better understand their current and future workforce needs.Results are shared with a variety of public sector partners to ensurethe community resources are being utilized to meet the skilled workforce needs of industries critical to Central Oklahoma’s economic success.  SOAR is a special curriculum designed to provide students with the study skills they need to be successful. Workforce Centers  Oklahoma City Workforce Oklahoma Center -- 9210 S Western; OKC, OK 73139;(405) 234-5000  Oklahoma City Workforce Oklahoma Center -- 7401 NE 23rdStreet; OKC, OK 73141; (405) 713-1890  Canadian County Workforce Oklahoma Center -- 210 N Choctaw; El Reno, OK 73036; (405) 295-2282  Cleveland County Workforce Oklahoma Center 1141 E Main; Norman, OK 73071; (405) 701-2000  Logan County Workforce Oklahoma Center -- 114 W Harrison; Guthrie, OK 73044; (405) 260-2674

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