Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
Describe the methods and factors the State will use in distributing funds under the core programs in accordance with the provisions authorizing such distributions.
- A. For Title I Programs
Provide a description of the written policies that establish the State's methods and factors used to distribute funds to local areas for—
- A. For Title I Programs
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 5. A. iii. Dislocated Worker Employment and Training Activities in Accordance with WIOA Section 133(b)(2) and Based on Data and Weights Assigned
Current Narrative:
| Allocation Factor | Weight Assigned in Formula | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Beneficiaries | 35% | Unemployment Insurance data (Most Recent Year) |
| Unemployment in Areas of Substantial | 35% | U.S Dep. Of Labor, Bureau of Labor statistics and TDLWD WIRED TDLWD WIRED |
| Unemployment (6.5%) | TDLWD WIRED | |
| Plant closure and Mass Layoffs | 3% | Plant Closures and mass layoffs employers report to |
| TDLWD according to WARN (Annual) | ||
| Declining Industries | 7% | Declining Industries data TDLWD WIRED |
| (Recent Data) | ||
| Long Term Unemployment Insurance | 20% | Unemployment Insurance data (most recent year; |
| Beneficiaries | beneficiaries’ 15 weeks or more) |
Table 24: TN Allocation Formula for WIOA Dislocated Worker Programs
- UI claimants drawing unemployment insurance within the benefit year
- Number of unemployed persons in areas of unemployment rate of 6.5 percent and above
- Plant closures employers reported to TDLWD in each LWDA.
- Number of jobs lost as determined by employment reports of employers as filed with the TDLWD under the Unemployment Insurance program past five years.
- UI beneficiaries’ claimants 15 weeks or more by LWDA.
For further details regarding the TDLWD’s methods and factors used to distribute Title I funds to local areas, please refer to Workforce Services Policy - Title I Formula Allocation Methodology located on TDLWD technical assistance web page at TN.gov/workforce.
| LWDA | Youth | Adult | Dislocated Worker | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | $1,051,237.07 | $1,053,787.24 | $974,558.97 | $3,079,583.29 |
| ET | $2,148,048.93 | $2,103,069.12 | $2,270,868.41 | $6,521,986.45 |
| SE | $1,474,350.03 | $1,413,741.20 | $1,344,300.36 | $4,232,391.58 |
| SM | $696,839.35 | $696,406.10 | $858,271.34 | $2,810,978.84 |
| UC | $673,689.63 | $690,668.57 | $642,797.32 | $2,007,155,52 |
| NM | $2,351,514.97 | $2,206,922.05 | $3,405,635.66 | $7,964,072.67 |
| SW | $768,183.92 | $772,838.77 | $594,163.26 | $2,135,185.96 |
| NW | $727,346.42 | $732,473.74 | $618,073.05 | $2,077,893.21 |
| GM | $3,557,052.67 | $3,397,107.22 | $2,921,088.64 | $9,875,248.52 |
| TOTAL | $13,488,263 | $13,067,014 | $13,629,757 | $40,185,034 |
| Regional PY 2019-2020 Allocations | ||||
| East | $4,673,636.03 | $4,570,597.56 | $4,589,727.73 | $13,833,961.32 |
| Middle | $3,722,043.95 | $3,593,996.71 | $5,466,166.35 | $12,782,207.01 |
| West | $5,052,583.01 | $4,902,419.72 | $4,133,324.95 | $14,088,327.68 |
Table 25: Program Year (PY) 2019 WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Activities Program Allotments