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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market. WIOA Title 1 provides employment and training services to Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth clients. Nevadaworks contracts with Service Providers for delivery of these services to the clients.

One-Stop System All recipients of WIOA funds are partners in the One-Stop Delivery System. One-Stop Partners are required to collaborate with all other system partners through referrals, co-enrollments, etc.

Out-of-School Youth Program Eligibility: An individual who is not attending any school (K-12), not younger than age 18 or older than age 24 at the time of enrollment and is one or more of the following: A school dropout A youth who is within the age of compulsory school attendance, but has not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter. School year calendar quarter is based on how a local school district defines its school year quarters. In cases where schools do not use quarters, local programs must use calendar year quarters. A recipient of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent who is a low-income individual and is either Basic skills deficient; or An English language learner

OSY Eligibility Continued An offender A homeless individual aged 18 to 24 (as defined in section 41403(6) of the Violence against Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043e-2(6))), a homeless child or youth aged 18 to 24 who meets the criteria as defined in section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 111434a(2)), or a runaway In foster care or has aged out of the foster care system A child eligible for assistance under section 477 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677) In an out-of-home placement An individual who is pregnant or parenting A youth who is an individual with a disability A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment.

Required Program Elements Out-of-School Youth Programs must make each of the following 14 services available to participants: Tutoring, study skills training, instruction, and evidence-based dropout prevention and recovery strategies that lead to completion of a secondary school diploma or HSE (including a recognized certificate of attendance or similar document for individuals with disabilities), or a recognized postsecondary credential. Alternative secondary school services, or dropout recovery services, as appropriate. Paid and unpaid work experiences that have academic and occupational education components, which may include: Summer employment and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year; Pre-apprenticeship programs; Internships and job shadowing; and On-the-job training opportunities. Occupational skills training, which shall include priority consideration for training programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials aligned with the eight industry sectors identified by the State’s economic development system. Education offered concurrently with, and in the same context as, workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster.

Required Elements Continued Leadership development opportunities, which may include community service and peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility and other positive social and civic behaviors, as appropriate. Supportive services. Adult mentoring for the period of participation and a subsequent period of not less than 12 months; Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after participation, as appropriate. Comprehensive guidance and counseling, which may include drug and alcohol abuse counseling and referral, as appropriate. Financial literacy education. Entrepreneurial skills training. Services providing labor market and employment information about in-demand industry sectors or occupations available in the local area, such as career awareness, career counseling and exploration services; and Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to postsecondary education and training.

Work Experience (WEX) Planned, structured, time-limited learning experiences that take place in the workplace. Care must be taken when matching the participant to a job site taking into consideration the demonstrated aptitudes/interests and maturity of the participant, the location (transportation), and availability of supervising staff and hazards of the work environment. Must have an academic and occupational educational components.

35% WEX Requirement 35% of Total Budget must be spent on Work Experience (WEX) Components which may include the following: Staff Salaries – costs must be identified by job title(s), rate of pay, fringe benefit rates and percentage of time to be spent on WEX component activities. Staff Travel – identify miles and rate for reimbursement directly related to program activities for Work Experience Component activities. Work Experience - includes payroll and payment processing fees, employer tax liabilities, and youth wages. Pre-apprenticeship programs – includes youth wage costs associated with pre-apprenticeship program. Internships and job shadowing – includes youth wage costs associated with internships and job shadowing. On-the-Job Training – includes appropriate percentage of payroll for youth wage rate.

Supportive Services: Supportive services include, but are not limited to: transportation, dependent care, housing, application/testing/certification fees, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, legal aid, health care, books/supplies and training materials. NOTE: Before spending funds on supportive services, program staff must take and document efforts to find other sources of payment through, or referrals to, community resources. Service providers must provide referrals to community agencies or other funding sources to address any program elements that youth may require which are not directly provided.

Follow up Requirements Follow up must be made available to client for twelve months after participation. Follow up services include, but are not limited to: Additional career planning and counseling; Contact with the participant's employer, including assistance with work-related problems that may arise Peer support groups; Information about additional educational opportunities; Referral to supportive services available in the community.

Program Year 2017 WIOA Performance Requirements MEASURE Out-of-School Youth Education, training activities or employment in the 2nd quarter after exit: 64.1% Education, training activities or employment in the 4th quarter after exit 47.3% Median Earnings in the 2nd Quarter After Exit: TBD Credential Attainment Rate: 63.9% Measurable Skills Gains:

Data Collection Client data must be collected, including, but not limited to: Name, Address, Birthdate, Ethnicity/race, Veterans status, etc. Client must be asked to provide Social Security Number. Data must be entered into state management information system (MIS). Staff entering data must be identified in Budget Narrative and must attend mandatory training conducted at the Nevadaworks office. Contracted recipients must ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the data collection, entry, and reporting.

MIS Technology Requirements: Operating System Windows 98, 2000, ME, NT or XP, Windows 7 Browser Internet Explorer 7 or above Screen Resolution 800X600 or Higher and Small Fonts Microsoft Word Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007 Security Settings Medium Low

Finance

Proposal Delivery/Review Proposal must be received at the Nevadaworks Office by: 12PM PDT, Friday, March 24, 2017 Proposal must include One Printed Original and One Electronic copy.

Additional Information: Email Milt with questions: mstewart@nevadaworks.com Nevadaworks staff members are not on the review committee. Questions and answers from today’s meeting will be published on the Nevadaworks website at: www.nevadaworks.com/training-providers/requests-for-proposals

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Proposal Delivery/Review Proposal must be received at the Nevadaworks Office by: 12PM PDT, Friday, March 24, 2017 Proposal must include One Printed Original and One Electronic copy.