1. Business Services Unit (BSU)
Changes Being Made:
Accomplishments:
Formalized Training Program
Director of BSU Hired
BSU Organizational Restructure
Cohesive Business Unit
Supervision of the Business Employment Consultants (BEC)
Implementation of data tracking tool for BEC’s activities
Increased focus on labor market information
Weekly BEC team calls
In A Year… To Sustain the Changes
Additional BEC’s will be in place for better coverage across the state
Data will be used to monitor the placement of BEC’s across the state
Ongoing BEC training after onboarding
Ensure training availability for increased professional growth
Measurable increase of business engagement and employer relations
Develop strategies for ensuring business and employer needs focus
BEC’s and VR staff will have better understanding of roles and expectations
Processes developed to ensure appropriate referrals to BEC’s
Signed into law in July WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
States must select two of three approaches described in the WIOA joint regulations to measure WIOA "core programs" Effectiveness in Serving Employers.
Retention with the Same Employer, Repeat Business Customer, and Employer Penetration Rate