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WIA REAUTHORIZATION Nancy W. Hawkins October 7, 2003 Florida Workforce Summit Meeting Lake Buena Vista, Florida
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WIA REAUTHORIZATION H.R. 1261 passed by House 5/8/03 S. 1627 introduced in the Senate 9/17/03; marked up and passed 10/2/03 Conference Committee to resolve differences
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KEY AREAS More effective Governance Structure Strengthening the One-Stop Career System Comprehensive services for adults
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KEY AREAS A targeted approach to serving youth Improving performance accountability Promoting State Flexibility
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WIA Reauthorization – Governance State boards Changes membership requirements Local boards More strategic
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WIA Reauthorization – Governance Youth councils Workforce areas
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WIA Reauthorization – One-Stop Career Centers Infrastructure Services to Low Wage Workers Bonus Points or Incentives
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WIA Reauthorization – Services for Adults Single funding stream Eligible training providers State determined
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WIA Reauthorization – Services for Adults ITAs changed to Career Change Scholarships Removes strict “sequence of service” requirement Expands Incumbent Worker Training
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Personal Re-Employment Accounts Not included in either House or Senate Bill Target: most likely to exhaust UI benefits Services: Training and Supportive Services
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Personal Re-Employment Accounts State flexibility Remaining balances may be kept as bonuses (60/40)
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WIA Reauthorization – Youth Services WIA Youth Funds – Targeted state formula program (75%) Challenge grants to cities and rural areas (25%) Out-of-School Youth
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Performance Accountability Performance indicators Reduced from 17 to 8 Performance negotiation More dynamic and tailored to local needs
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Common Performance Measures Adult Entered Employment Retention Earnings Increase Efficiency
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Common Performance Measures Youth Placement in Employment/Education Attainment of Degree or Certificate Literacy & Numeracy Gains Efficiency
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Performance Accountability Fiscal Controls Data Validation, monitoring and oversight emphasized
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House and Senate Appropriations Bill Highlights Adult Programs – House Bill 30% transfer allowed between Adult and DW Dislocated Worker Program: Overrides 80/20% split for National Reserve Account activities included in both House and Senate Bills Assistance for long-term unemployed
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House and Senate Appropriations Bills Youth Activities – House and Senate No funding for Youth Opportunity Grants
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