Narrative: a. 1.

Missouri’s Employment and Training Program is referred to as the Missouri Employment and Training Program (METP). Customers will be assessed by the Division of Workforce Development (DWD) upon entry into METP. In addition, the University of Missouri (MU) will offer intensive case management services as well as other components to current clientele and other referrals based on need. Assignment into components does not follow a prescribed sequence. Components are sequenced in such a way that they build upon one another in preparing the participant for new or enhanced employment. Even though METP provides financial support to meet the service components and decrease a participant’s dependence on Food Stamp benefits, the DWD and MU will routinely connect participants to a variety of community partners as needed as part of their individualized case management approach. As of December 14, 2015, MU will work with new customers when referred by the WDB. Existing customers will be maintained by MU per the above components. METP offers the following program components: 1) Staff assisted job search 2) Non–staff assisted job search 3) Job search training 4) Work–Based Learning 5) Vocational training 6) Education 7) Entrepreneurial Training 8) Unsubsidized Employment 1) Staff Assisted Job Search This job search may be routinely offered based on need. This component should be appropriately paired with other components based on the participant’s need. However, it is understood that in certain instances this may be the right path for the participant as a stand–alone component when this component is offered through DWD/WIOA. For MU, this component can only count toward one–half of the required hours for ABAWDs. 2) Non–Staff Assisted Job Search This requires participants to make a pre–determined number of inquiries to prospective employers over a specified period of time based on employer availability an individual need. The search may be designed so that the participant conducts his/her job search independently or within a group setting. This component should be appropriately paired with other components based on the participant’s need. However, it is understood that in certain instances this may be the right path for the participant as a stand–alone component. Job search not completed on–line can only be used for half of the required hours. In addition, job search offered through MU can only count toward one–half of the required hours for ABAWDs. 3) Job Search Training This component strives to enhance the job readiness of participants by providing instruction in job seeking techniques and increasing motivation and self– confidence. This may consist of job skills assessments, job finding clubs, job placement services, or other direct training or support activities. The job search training component may combine job search activities with other training and support activities. 4) Work–Based Learning This component is a work experience component designed to improve the employability of participants through actual work experience and/or training and to enable them to move into regular employment. Work experience assignments may not replace the employment of a regularly employed individual. Participants in on–the–job training or individuals employed in programs and activities under this title shall be provided benefits and working conditions at the same level and to the same extent as other trainees or employees working a similar length of time and doing the same type of work. It is permissible to place METP participants in work experience positions with public and private sector entities. This may include, but is not limited to On–the–Job Training paid through Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) or non–FNS funds and subsidized employment paid through non–FNS funds. 5) Vocational Training This component improves the employability of participants by providing training in a skill or trade allowing the participant to move directly into employment. 6) Education This component is an educational program or activities to improve basic skills and increase employability. Such programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE), basic literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), HiSET, and post– secondary education. The purpose of post–secondary education is academic and the curriculum is designed primarily for students who are beyond the compulsory age for high school. Only educational components that establish a direct link to job–readiness can be approved. Federal E&T funds cannot take the place of nonfederal (i.e., State, local) funds for existing educational services. Federal financial participation for operating education components may be authorized only for costs that exceed the normal cost of services provided to persons not participating in METP. 7) Entrepreneurial Training This component improves the employability of participants by providing training in setting up and operating a small business or other self–employment venture. 8) Unsubsidized Employment This component is work with earnings provided by an employer who does not receive a subsidy for the creation and maintenance of the employment position. Self–employment activities include individuals who have earned income. 100% Funds: Cost Per Component Public Consulting Group (PCG) completed a time study for the FSD in October 2015 in order to calculate the cost per component in which the DWD and MU may reasonably expense for each service deliverable. The FSD used the time study completed by PCG to determine cost per component for both DWD and MU. To determine the cost per component and service (intensive case management and in–kind work) for the DWD, the FSD multiplied the hours given from the time study multiplied by the average state wage and added 10% for indirect costs. The FSD took the average state wage for DWD staff instead of the Kansas City rates to account for state variances. To determine the cost per component for MU, the FSD multiplied the hours by the actual cost provided. This was done as this information was provided by MU and the total salary with indirect costs was taken into consideration. Below is the cost per component or service: https://jobs.mo.gov/files/mcsp16p192ajpg

https://jobs.mo.gov/files/mcsp16p193ajpg

DWD and MU will be reimbursed for actual training costs.