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Plan: Maine PYs 2016-2017
Unified Plan U

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. b. 3. A.

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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—

III. b. 3. A. State Agency Organization

Describe the organization and delivery systems at the State and local levels for the programs covered in the plan, including the organizational structure. Include an organizational chart.

Current Narrative:

STATE AGENCY ORGANIZATION The organization and delivery systems for the core programs covered in this Unified Plan are described below. ADULT, YOUTH, DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAMS AND WAGNER–PEYSER PROGRAMS The Bureau of Employment Services (BES) is the State Workforce Agency (SWA) within the Maine Department of Labor established to provide oversight and administration of state and federal workforce programs and to provide financial, administrative and policy support to Maine’s one–stop system. The Bureau was established in 1996 by consolidating the Bureau of Employment and Training Programs and the Bureau of Employment Security’s Job Service Division. The BES provides labor exchange services at one–stop centers across the State and runs Maine Job Bank Central. BES also administers the majority of USDOL funded Employment and Training programs including: Veterans Services, Trade Adjustment Assistance, Rapid Response, RESEA Reemployment Program, Disability Employment Initiative, Ticket to Work, the ASPIRE/TANF work placement program, the SNAP Employment and Training program, the Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program and the Maine Apprenticeship Program. The BES is also responsible for administering the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP) a program targeted to low income individuals to enable them to attain post–secondary credentials in high–demand, high–wage occupations, and the Rural Veteran’s Coordination Pilot program a program that provides supports to military personnel who have just transitioned back into civilian life. Bureau of Employment Services FIGURE 18: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE––EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Within the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, vocational rehabilitation services are delivered through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI). DVR and DBVI staff are regionally based in seven one–stop centers and provide statewide coverage. Bureau of Rehabilitation Services FIGURE 19: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE––REHABILITATION SERVICES

ADULT EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The Office of Adult Education and Family Literacy is the state agency within the Maine Department of Education that provides services, instruction and vocational training primarily for individuals beyond the compulsory school age through a career pathways system. Elements of this system include learner intake, assessment, advising, instruction and individual learning plans; is guided by data management and analysis, annual monitoring and annual professional development plans; uses appropriately certified staff; is designed to meet identified local needs; and makes use of partnerships and alignment with workforce development, postsecondary institutions and support services. Maine Adult Education offers courses in literacy and adult basic education, English language acquisition, citizenship, high school completion, college transition, career exploration and preparation, job skills training and personal enrichment. In addition, support services, such as academic and career advising and financial literacy are provided. Maine Adult Education has over 76 programs located throughout the state administered through public school administrative units.

Maine Department of Education FIGURE 20: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE––ADULT EDUCATION