Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Wagner-Peyser Program (Employment Services)
All Program-Specific Requirements provided for the WIOA core programs in this section must be addressed for either a Unified or Combined State Plan.
e. 4. A. Collaboration
Describe any collaborative agreements the state workforce agency (SWA) has with other MSFW service providers including NFJP grantees and other service providers. Describe how the SWA intends to build upon/increase collaboration with existing partners and in establishing new partners over the next four years (including any approximate timelines for establishing agreements or building upon existing agreements).
Current Narrative:
DWD will continue to partner with local agencies whenever possible, including the WIOA Title I section 167 grantee, UMOS. DWD and UMOS, have a signed MOU. The purpose of the MOU is to ensure the most effective and efficient utilization of the funds provided for the MSFW program and ensure coordination of services. DWD and UMOS will work together as partners to provide a full spectrum of services to Missouri’s MSFW’s and agricultural employers. DWD does not have any additional written agreements, however, partnerships are in place with community service and other organizations that provide assistance to MSFWs. Missouri Migrant Education agency and churches are two of our most active partners. Local churches provide a variety of supportive services including food, rent money, clothing, and transportation. Migrant Education provides education and human resource service opportunities that strengthen and enhance the development of the migrant child and family.
Missouri has recently hired a new SMA and one of her primary duties will be to build upon and increase collaboration with existing partners and seek out and establish relationships with new agencies that serve the MSFW population. All opportunities to interact with other agencies that serve MSFW’s will be explored and followed up on to develop meaningful partnerships.