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—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 1. A. State operating systems that support coordinated implementation of State strategies (e.g., labor market information systems, data systems, communication systems, case-management systems, job banks, etc.)
Current Narrative:
WIOA Title I: Adult, Dislocated Workers and Youth Programs and WIOA Title III: Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933 Programs
The Nevada workforce system communicates to job seekers and employers through a variety of outreach and informational efforts that include:
- Radio and television advertising
- Print advertisement
- Websites
- Social media
- Online self-service portals
- Online career exploration and information systems
- Email campaigns
- U.S.P.S. mail
- Telephone call campaigns
The DETR’s current one-stop management information system EmployNV is designed to inform workforce investment partners, job seekers and employers about job openings posted directly through Nevada JobConnect (NJC) centers and the national US.jobs website. Employers may also request and receive data related to the number of Nevada job seekers registrants that is specific to the labor market needs in that area, and to further match occupational skills and work experience to provide a current list of qualified job applicants. EmployNV also communicates and provides linkages to the national labor market.
WIOA Title IV: Rehabilitation Act of 1973
VR currently utilizes the case management system, “AWARE VR” by “Alliance Enterprises.” This case management system is used by 39 VR agencies across the nation. One version of AWARE is a hosted web based environment, secured using the Azure Government Cloud Hosting Platform that supports three different sections: Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services to Persons who are Blind and Visually Impaired (BSBVI) and the Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) program.
AWARE utilizes Accessible Web-based Activity and Reporting to collect and store all case management data in one place. AWARE provides an integration point for case services, accounting, state and federal reporting, and the staff that support these functions. Additionally, AWARE reduces the time spent on information gathering, eliminates redundant data entry and streamlines the eligibility process, which allows staff to focus on providing direct services benefiting Nevadans with disabilities. AWARE provides online transactional information for case management, service initiation and monitoring, service cost management, and ongoing state and federal reporting. The data that is captured includes demographic information, employment history, case outcomes, services provided and related costs, and other important information associated with case management.
WIOA Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Programs
The Nevada Adult Education and Family Literacy Act program supports the implementation of state strategies through the use of the LiteracyPro system LACES (Literacy, Adult and Community Education System) for the management of student information for reporting all required student data for Title II WIOA performance reports. This performance reporting includes data on employment and industry recognized credentials and allows for the evaluation of effectiveness of local providers in delivering services that positively impact the Nevada workforce system.
The student information system forms the basis for data analysis and reporting. Data matching is conducted with the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), Unemployment Insurance System, the Nevada System of Higher Education, and the HSE credentialing vendor to collect and report the data necessary to support the workforce system. This collection allows policies to be developed and implemented through a data-driven improvement process which supports the delivery of services to participants and employers.
Through the competitive application local providers are required to provide labor market information to develop in-demand career pathways including local, state, and national data from sources such as; the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Research and Analysis division of DETR, and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Pathways must lead to industry recognized credentials in in-demand occupations, including those represented in the Industry Sector Councils.
Work is currently underway to allow Title II to access the Nevada P-20 to Workforce Research longitudinal data system (NPWR). The system includes the Nevada Department of Education, the Nevada System of Higher Education, and the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Inclusion in the State Longitudinal Data System will allow Title II more direct access to the data crucial to system coordination. Title II local providers have been granted access to the EmployNV system of case management and job search for Title I and Title III services which allows staff to assist participants in co-enrollment between core partners. Referrals are also conducted in-person through co-location.