Located in:
- III. Operational Planning ElementsThe 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—
- b. State Operating Systems and PoliciesThe 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—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 1. B. Data-collection and Reporting Processes Used for All Programs and Activities, Including Those Present in One-stop Centers*.
Current Narrative:
Nebraska through its combined plan partners will utilize various methods (that are appropriate given the nature, scope and potential utility of the data being collected) to manage the information being collected and reported on through Nebraska’s workforce system. Primary amongst these approaches will be facilitation of data sharing amongst the plan partners to support the timely analysis necessary to understand the extent of need for workforce development within the state, the impact of the various services being provided, and ongoing program modifications as part of a streamlined and efficient workforce delivery system. In developing and refining data sharing procedures and systems, policies and data sharing agreements will be initiated to ensure the integrity of the data as well as the confidentiality of participants. Nebraska plans to apply for the recently released grant solicitation for Reemployment and System Integration Dislocated Worker Grants to align technology solutions and support connectivity across programs and services with all combined plan partners’ legacy systems including:
- NEworks is NDOL’s case management system which supports delivery of: Wagner-Peyser, WIOA Title 1, Trade Assistance Act, Jobs for Veterans Act, UI Reemployment Services and Labor Market Information. NEworks is web-based and provides self-service functionality for job seekers, employers, analysts, and training providers; staff provided services and case management; federal, state, and local reports; assessment tools; and many other career and training resources.
- QE2 is a web-based case management and fiscal reporting system. The application was written in Ruby on Rails, an open source object oriented web framework, with a MySQL backend. End-user authentication utilizes the Nebraska Directory Services (NDS) framework. Development, hosting, and support are provided by Nebraska VR application developers and network administrators.
- eForce allows fully accessible client data tracking, entering and reporting.
- The National Reporting System (NRS) is an updated accountability system for the federally funded, State-administered adult education program. Nebraska’s Adult Education data system, the Adult Information Management System (AIMS), is utilized to report required information and data required by the NRS. AIMS was created by the Nebraska Department of Education and is routinely updated to comply with the United States Department of Education guidance and reporting. Uses of NRS data at the federal level include meeting agency accountability requirements (GPRA) and demonstrating program effectiveness to Congress. Uses of NRS data at the state level include meeting state and federal reporting requirements for funding, one factor in determining local funding, and understanding local programs and identify technical assistance (TA) needs. Uses of NRS data at the local level include program improvement efforts and program management (i.e. understanding students and classes).