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Plan: Florida PYs 2016-2017
Unified Plan U

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. a. 2. I.

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—
    • a. State Strategy Implementation
      The Unified or Combined State Plan must include—
      • 2. Implementation of State Strategy
        Describe how the lead State agency with responsibility for the administration of each core program or a Combined Plan partner program included in this plan will implement the State’s Strategies identified in Section II(c). above. This must include a description of—

III. a. 2. I. Coordinating with Economic Development Strategies.

Describe how the activities identified in (A) will be coordinated with economic development entities, strategies and activities in the State.

Current Narrative:

Florida’s WIOA partners are coordinating with economic development entities in the development of a common strategic vision for Florida’s workforce and economic development systems. Talent Supply and Education is one of the Six Pillars of Florida’s future economy, as defined by the Florida Chamber Foundation following years of collaboration and research with business and education stakeholders including the Century Commission for a Sustainable Future; Florida Council of 100; Enterprise Florida, the state’s principle economic development organization; the Florida State University System; and CareerSource Florida’s predecessor, Workforce Florida, among others. The workforce development

activities carried out by WIOA core programs directly support achievement of strategies under this pillar. The leaders of CareerSource Florida, Enterprise Florida and DEO work closely together to maintain a coordinated approach to advancing job creation and retention, leveraging the resources of Florida’s workforce and economic development systems and cultivating collaboration and improved alignment with industry and education. State and local labor market information will inform strategy development and decisions made by the state and local workforce boards as well as WIOA core programs. Through the work of the Florida WIOA Task Force and resulting recommendations, the vice chairman of Enterprise Florida will become a member of the CareerSource Florida Board. Presently, the Chairman of the CareerSource Florida Board serves on the Enterprise Florida board. Locally, all LWDBs coordinate with economic development partners, playing a role in retention, recruitment, and organic growth.

By implementing WIOA in the spirit and intent of the law, core programs will be better integrated and aligned with Florida’s strategic plan for economic development, and positioned to actively participate in statewide and local efforts towards reaching Florida’s vision of becoming the global leader for talent.