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IV. Coordination with State Plan Programs
Describe the methods used for joint planning and coordination among the core programs, and with the required one-stop partner programs and other programs and activities included in the Unified or Combined State Plan.
Current Narrative:
Missouri has a statewide Steering Committee, consisting of all WIOA combined partners that oversee subcommittees. The subcommittees are Service Design and Delivery; Employer Engagement; Technology, Data and Outcomes; One-stop Certification; and Infrastructure Cost Sharing. These committees initially represented the core partners but have expanded to include the required partners, as well as additional partners, such as the Department of Corrections, the Division of Mental Health and United Way, to assist in carrying out Missouri’s vision and goals.
The statewide Steering Committee will work with the workgroups to have regular meetings and keep minutes of the meetings for review. Suggestions and guidance for the workgroups will develop an environment of partner collaboration.
The local workforce development areas (WDAs) have also extended their partnerships beyond just the combined and required partner involvement. More than half of the local WDAs have already established disability or special population standing committees to address individuals with barriers. Several local WDAs have sponsored specific hiring and employer events targeted to the hiring of individuals with disabilities. The St. Louis region has developed a unique partnership focused just on serving youth. The St. Louis Youth Interagency team incorporates many agencies, which touch youth including Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Corps, the Division of Youth Services, the Office of Workforce Development, the Department of Mental Health, Youth Build, and the local Center for Independent Living.