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IV. Coordination with State Plan Programs
Describe the methods used for joint planning and coordination among the core programs, and with the required one-stop partner programs and other programs and activities included in the Unified or Combined State Plan.
Current Narrative:
STRATEGIC VISION AND GOALS During May and June of 2015, a group of 60 workforce stakeholders, including administrators of the core programs, workforce developers, educators, advocates, and policy makers, convened for three full days to discuss the State’s workforce development system (WDS) and to create a vision for a bright future. Discussion centered on what success will look like for Maine’s WDS in five to ten years and what will need to occur in order to make the vision a reality. A broad range of ideas were shared; many were challenged and some honed. Ultimately, it was discovered that participants shared many of the same ideals. From this unity arose a vision for Maine’s WDS. The resulting vision addresses the requirements of WIOA and creates a meaningful plan for the future.