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–
- a. State Strategy Implementation
III. a. 1. State Board Functions
Describe how the State board will implement its functions under section 101(d) of WIOA (i.e., provide a description of Board operational structures and decision making processes to ensure such functions are carried out).
Current Narrative:
Training of the State Board Members
Training will be continual and will be in—person and electronically delivered. Orientation will be provided to all new members. Staff resources will be provided by WFWV to enable board to carryout functions.
The Board shall assist in implementing and overseeing a comprehensive state workforce system that prepares West Virginia citizens for employment opportunities offered by West Virginia businesses. The Board shall make recommendations regarding program implementation, operation, and modifications to all state agencies administering workforce investment programs. The Board shall also assist and encourage West Virginia’s educational institutions and public assistance systems to improve their ability to prepare people for gainful employment.
The Governor appoints the members of the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) and designates one of the business representatives to serve as the Chairperson. The SWDB gives the Chairperson authority through the bylaws to create or dissolve committees and the taskforces in order to accomplish the state board functions of the Board as required under section 101 (d) of WIOA. The general Board meetings are scheduled to occur every quarter. Significant decisions are made with the approval of a simple majority of a Board quorum. Status updates on any current initiatives are given, as appropriate, to full Board during regular meetings and if action is required, the Board is able to act accordingly. Public notice of regular Board meetings will be provided to all members no less than seven days before the day of the meeting. All meetings of the Board will be publicly announced in advance and open and accessible to the general public.