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2 Year Modification

Plan: West Virginia PYs 2018-2019
Unified Plan U

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. b. 3. B.

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  • 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—

III. b. 3. B. State Board

Provide a description of the State Board, including—
View corresponding narrative from PYs 2016-2017

Current Narrative:

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 SWDBl as required under section 101 (d) of WIOA. The general SWDB 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.

All agencies work closely with the state workforce development board, referred to in West Virginia as the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB). The SWDB advises the Governor on workforce priorities and initiatives while also overseeing workforce activities managed regionally by Workforce Development Boards (WBD’s). A few of the many responsibilities the SWDB is charged with includes: developing opportunities for West Virginians to gain employment and earn competitive wages, developing and implementing workforce solutions based on the input of representatives and local workforce development boards around the state, addressing West Virginia’s workforce needs through efficient workforce training and development programs. The SWDB also works with DOE and DRS in developing and implementing the federally mandated state plan under WIOA. As to the Workforce Development Boards, West Virginia has a total of seven (7) designated local areas with a WDB in each. WDBs are responsible for the oversight of funds and activities, delivering career assessment, job search, and education and training related services through organizations identified and established by the board.