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Plan: Arkansas PYs 2016-2017
Combined Plan C

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. b. 3. B. ii.

Published
Located in:
  • III. Operational Planning Elements
    The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that support 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—

III. b. 3. B. ii. Board Activities

Provide a description of the activities that will assist State Board members and staff in carrying out State Board functions effectively.

Current Narrative:

Every new member is provided a thorough orientation that includes information on the following:

  • Introduction to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
  • Introduction to the Arkansas Workforce System to include the purpose, guiding principles, employer–driven focus, importance of business relationships, and services to employers and jobseekers
  • Information regarding the Arkansas Workforce Centers including the hallmarks of excellence, goal of workforce centers, accessing services, operational and functional requirements for a workforce center, partner programs, more detailed info on employer and jobseekers services, employment resources, assessments, job coaching, and building toward excellence
  • Information on the workforce board including the board vision, mission, role of the board, strategic planning, using labor market information, oversight responsibilities, evaluation, innovation, collaboration, attracting and involving employers, and targeted industries in the State
  • Information regarding how to be a successful board member including areas of responsibility, the appointment process, key characteristics of a successful workforce board member, networking, conflict of interest, Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, and board staff roles

The newly formed board received orientation in June 2015, had a two–day training and strategy session on WIOA law in July 2015, and held a two–day strategic planning session in November and December 2015 to formulate goals and objectives for the state plan. Between June 2015 and January 2016, there have been five full board meetings and thirteen committee meetings in preparation for the implementation of WIOA in Arkansas.