1. Linking Infrastructure and Capital Investments with Jobs and Training
Working Poor Families Project
2009 State Policy Academy
June 10-11, Chicago

2. Academy wrap-up and policy recommendations
Session #4
Academy wrap-up and policy recommendations

3. Obstacles to connecting job training
Access to funds for training (project & other)
Program and agency silos
Limited state oversight/policy for RA
Staff capacity
EEO enforcement
Pre-app standards, links to RA, funding, T.A.
Low #s of apprenticeship programs

4. Obstacles to Expanding Job Access
Low-road policies
No or limited prevailing wage policies
No AUR
Low bid contracts
Opposition to PLA
Legality of local/targeted hiring policies
Local capacity
Lack of interest and advocacy

5. Steps to action Build the case Develop partnerships Launch a campaign
Research into state policies and practices
Analyze labor market needs (employer needs, skill gaps)
Examine best practices for job training and access
Explore opportunities to tie to public investments
Develop partnerships
Groups with expertise in industry sector or legislative activity
Coalition to strengthen message
Launch a campaign
Make specific policy recommendations

6. Recommendations for State Action
Set hiring targets and job quality standards
Set apprenticeship utilization requirements
Require a portion of project funds be used for training
Tie job access, quality, and training policies together
Establish state guidelines/funds for pre-apprenticeship
Connect (pre-)apprenticeship to education & training
Ensure compliance with federal access/training policies