Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports 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—
- 2. Implementation of State Strategy
- a. State Strategy Implementation
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:
As described above, New Hampshire understands that engagement with education and training providers at all levels is necessary in order for a truly demand-driven workforce system to exist. The state will work with K-12 education, career and technical education, adult education, post-secondary education, and business to promote career pathways for in-demand sectors and occupations to students in the talent pipeline. In addition, of the SWIB’s strategies is to expand the infrastructure for employers and individuals to pursue work-based learning opportunities along the full spectrum of options (internships, apprenticeship, work experiences, etc.). The opportunities are critical to connecting education and training options across the board to New Hampshire’s businesses.
The State will utilize the eligible training provider list (ETPL) to engage all training providers that offer opportunities leading to in-demand careers. In order to be included on the ETPL, training must be for occupations in industry sectors that are in-demand and result in completion of an industry-recognized credential, national or state certificate, or degree, including all industry appropriate competencies, licensing and/or certification requirements.
New Hampshire also values Registered Apprenticeship as an important strategy for including a wider range of training opportunities for jobseekers that are work-based and demand-driven. Apprenticeship programs registered under the National Apprenticeship Act (NAA) are exempt from initial eligibility procedures to be included on the ETPL. Registered Apprenticeship programs must verify the status of their program on an annual basis in order to remain on the ETPL.
As the state continues to develop and expand sector partnerships through the state, other education and training providers will be solicited to help develop, design and/or deliver occupation specific training. On-going engagement of other education and training providers is also necessary to develop robust community-based career pathways.