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2 Year Modification

Plan: Louisiana PYs 2018-2019
Combined Plan C

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. a. 2. G.

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Located in:
  • 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—
    • 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—

III. a. 2. G. Leveraging Resources to Increase Educational Access

Describe how the State’s strategies will enable the State to leverage other Federal, State, and local investments that have enhanced access to workforce development programs at the above institutions, described in section (E).
View corresponding narrative from PYs 2016-2017

Current Narrative:

The LWC has been a catalyst for the leveraging of federal, state and local investments to expand access to workforce development programs in education and training institutions. Several workforce development regions have leveraged local and state resources to attract philanthropic investments to implement innovative targeted strategies targeting low-skill unemployed and underemployed individuals. LWC will continue to work closely with post-secondary education partners, including all Perkins postsecondary recipients, to leverage federal, state and local resources. This includes including financial aid programs and veterans (e.g. GI Bill) benefits to enhance access to educational opportunities.

It should be noted that Louisiana Community and Technical College System, as well as other public and private organizations in the state, have received millions of dollars in discretionary grants and will continue to apply to receive future discretionary grants to support workforce training services and strategies to impact the lives of targeted populations (e.g., dislocated workers, veterans, re-entry, out-of-school youth). The governor's vision is to improve coordination and collaboration in delivering services to eligible participants in an effort to improve upon the efficacy and effectiveness of service delivery, thereby increasing participation of the state’s those most vulnerable populations in need of workforce training and supportive services, as well as overall program outcomes.

Under the vision and leadership of Gov. John Bel Edwards, the LWC Executive Director has initiated conversations with federal and state leaders relative to maximization of current federal and state resources to enhance and expand access of low skill citizens to workforce development programs that support career pathways. LWDBs are also being challenged to convene their local partners to develop resource maps of existing resources and transformational opportunities.

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG)

Louisiana Workforce Commission/Department of Education/Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Collaboration — provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to “at risk” youth with disabilities to decrease the number of students dropping out and ease transition from school to work. Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is currently partnering with Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) to leverage funding for the JAG program. Through JAG, LDOE and LWC/LRS provide Pre-ETS services in twenty-seven (27) parishes, one (1) virtual school (University View Academy), one (1) community college (Southwest Louisiana Community College/J. S. Clark program) and three (3) Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce programs. These services reach almost 500 youth with disabilities. The JAG program provides an educational setting promoting academic and skills attainment, civic responsibility, leadership development and social awareness. Pre-ETS services provided to JAG participants include Job Exploration Counseling, Work Based Learning Experiences, Counseling on Post-Secondary Opportunities, Workplace Readiness Training and Training on Self-Advocacy. Youth with disabilities in the JAG program are encouraged to apply for Vocational Rehabilitation services through LRS after graduation..