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2 Year Modification

Plan: Minnesota PYs 2018-2019
Combined Plan C

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:

Under Section 101 (d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the State Board shall assist the Governor in the development, implementation, and modification of the State plan through the review of statewide policies and programs; and of recommendations on actions that should be taken by the State to align workforce development programs in a manner that supports a comprehensive and streamlined workforce development system, including the review and provision of comments on the State plans, if any, for programs and activities of one–stop partners that are not core programs. The Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) is the state’s workforce development Board under WIOA, which seeks to improve the effectiveness of and streamline the governing structures of the public workforce system, empower elected officials and workforce Boards, establish structures for working with regional economies and engage the key stakeholders needed to lead the system to achieve the goals of WIOA.

The State Board was established prior to the passing of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in 1997 and the Board structure was grandfathered in under WIA. With the passing of WIOA, significant changes to the composition and role of the Board are in process to ensure that there is a majority of private sector members on the Board as is now mandated by federal law. The composition and role of the GWDB are further defined by its by–laws and Minnesota statute.

OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE

The GWDB is transitioning to 41 voting members during WIOA implementation, which will continue through July 1, 2017. Membership includes the Governor and the heads of the following state agencies: the DEED (DEED), the Department of Education (MDE), the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU); one (1) member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and one (1) member of the Senate appointed by the Senate Majority Leader; twenty–one (21) individuals representing business and industry; two (2) chief local officials representing cities and counties; six (6) individuals representing labor organizations, with Samuel Heimlich from the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters representing apprenticeship-affiliated labor; two (2) individuals representing community–based organizations; and three (3) individuals representing education.

The fourteen (14) non–voting members of the GWDB consist of the following: representative of Adult Basic Education (ABE); representative of Public Libraries; representative of the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA), Chair of the Minnesota Workforce Council Association (MWCA); Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI); Commissioner of the Office of Higher Education; Commissioner of the Department of Corrections (DOC); Commissioner of the Office of Management and Budget (MMB); two (2) representatives of community–based organizations; district superintendent of a public school district; representative of school–based service learning; minority leader of the House of Representatives; and minority leader of the Senate.

The Governor appoints all members of the Board, with the exception of legislative members. State and local leadership, GWDB staff and representatives of local areas encourage potential candidates from specific sectors, organizations and regions to apply for open positions in alignment with the state vision.

In consultation with DEED’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Office, criteria were proposed and approved by the GWDB for prioritizing private sector representation on the Board:

  • Industries with the largest number of jobs statewide
  • Industries with the highest wages and greatest opportunities for workers’ wealth generation
  • Industries with the greatest potential for positive job growth
  • Industries that are aligned with regional and state economic development priorities

After several months of discussion during committee and full Board meetings, five (5) industries for private sector membership on the GWDB were identified:

  • Health Care & Social Assistance
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional & Business Services
  • Construction
  • Natural Resources (including Agriculture and Mining)