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Plan: Minnesota PYs 2016-2017
Combined Plan C

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. a. 2. F.

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  • 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. F. Partner Engagement with Other Education and Training Providers.

Describe how the State’s Strategies will engage the State’s other education and training providers, including providers on the state’s eligible training provider list, as partners in the workforce development system to create a job-driven education and training system.

Current Narrative:

By design, the Governor’s Workforce Development Board represents members from not only public post-secondary institutions but also private post-secondary, career technical education, and two “other” education/training representatives to be inclusive and ensure engagement. The GWDB has a standing Operations Committee representing members of the board to include education and community-based organizations to serve as the liaison and voice for these stakeholders. The Operations Committee is responsible for the oversight, review, evaluation, and approval of the education and training provider list. Core partners in this plan and the GWDB meet quarterly with other training service providers to identify issues and opportunities and areas for improvement. This partnership continues to build on current capacity, identify barriers, develop solutions, strengthen communication, and strategize new ideas for capacity building. The Minnesota Workforce Council Association (MWCA), representing the 16 local workforce development areas, meets monthly for discussion, presentations, and opportunity sharing. These meetings provide an open forum to specifically address services to meet the education and training needs of individuals.

All education and training providers are essential to providing a skilled workforce to meet the needs of employers. The goals and strategies for a Career Pathway system do not make a distinction in this area and apply to other education and training providers. Based on regional industry needs and the selected career pathway occupations, all related providers will be engaged. Additionally, these institutions may participate in the eligible training provider listing service if they meet the criteria.