Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO (WIOA) SUCCESS JULY 21, 2015

WIOA Background And Purpose WIOA signed into law on July 22, 2014 Job driven with work based training focus Streamlined and integrated approach to service delivery WIOA career services and training services Overcoming barriers through partner collaboration

What is Collaboration ? State Employment Office State Health & Human Services Department Community College System

Collaboration Is… The sharing of human resources The sharing of best methods and practices The co-location of partners in a single location Placing customer success over needs of partners The sharing of financial resources when necessary

Collaboration… A Practical Approach Referral of customers to state job service Registration of customers into job service system Assessment and determination of customers job readiness Referral of customers to one-stop center components Referral of customers to appropriate center partners

Collaboration… In Action CHILD SUPPORT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Solicit support from local employers in community Obtain commitment for referrals from county agencies Schedule appointments to determine barriers to employment Register all customers into state job service Assist with the completion/submission of job applications Provide soft skill training sessions at facility