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Plan: West Virginia 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:

Economic development strategies are primarily developed and implemented by the West Virginia Development Office. The Development Office works closely with WorkForce West Virginia, CTCs, CTEs, and Higher Education in evaluating labor market resources to present to current and potential business entities.

West Virginia has local economic and community development offices throughout the state to work in local areas. The workforce system works closely with these local entities in an effort to promote economic development.

The Secretary of Commerce oversees the Development Office and is also a member of the State Workforce Development Board, ensuring that workforce development strategies align with economic development efforts.

Additionally, the Secretary of Commerce, along with the Executive Director of WorkForce West Virginia serve on the Governor’s Workforce Planning Council.