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2 Year Modification

Plan: Colorado PYs 2018-2019
Combined Plan C

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. b. 2.

Published
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—
    • 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—

III. b. 2. the State Policies That Will Support the Implementation of the State’s Strategies (e.g., Co-enrollment Policies and Universal Intake Processes Where Appropriate). in Addition, Describe the State’s Process for Developing Guidelines for State-administered One-stop Partner Programs’ Contributions to a One-stop Delivery System, Including Benchmarks, and Its Guidance to Assist Local Boards, Chief Elected Officials, and Local One-stop Partners in Determining Equitable and Stable Methods of Funding Infrastructure in Accordance with Sec. 121(h)(1)(b). Beginning with the State Plan Modification in 2018 and for Subsequent State Plans and State Plan Modifications, the State Must Also Include Such Guidelines.

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2016-2017

Current Narrative:

The CWDC and CDLE’s Workforce Development Programs review, update, and create policy guidance on an ongoing basis as needed to support the strong implementation of activities throughout the state. Policies have been created to update local board membership and responsibilities, regional and local planning, one-stop certification, priority of service, and program eligibility. Specific guidance is being developed for all one-stop partners to clarify the requirements for access in the system so that one-stop operators and all partners have a mutual understanding of what is required. We expect to institute a training system that provides sufficient cross-training to all system staff so that the system can function effectively and meet the needs of customers across physical locations and entry points.

CDLE encourages local workforce areas to co-enroll participants into other programs that are appropriate for the individual participant’s needs. Co-enrollment can offer the opportunity to access additional program services and funds to help address a participant’s specific barriers to employment and/or education. When co-enrollments occur, case managers must include a case note of justification in the participant file explaining why the co-enrollment is appropriate. Participants must meet the eligibility requirements of each program and will become part of each program’s performance outcomes. In addition to state policies, any local co-enrollment policies must also be followed. Going forward, CDLE will be working with the core and required One-Stop partners to update relevant policies and to develop a process for cross-agency policy development to address the new opportunities for integration as a result of WIOA. Details of the most current CDLE policies are listed below and the full text of each policy is available at https://www.colorado.gov/cdle/pgl.

The policies that support implementation of State Strategies are as follows;

  • WIOA-2015-01: Local Area Designation and Appeals Process: To provide guidance and process for the designation and re-designation of Workforce Development Areas in Colorado, along with the process for appealing designation decisions.
  • WIOA-2015-02, Change 1: One-Stop Certification Criteria: To provide guidance, process and deadlines for the certification of one-stop centers and the one-stop delivery system that is to be conducted by local workforce development boards, and to set criteria for the development of a local policy for one-stop certification.
  • WIOA-2015-03: PY15 Local Plan Guidelines: The purpose is to provide information and guidelines for Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) and Local Areas to develop their Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) local transition plan for PY15. This year the plan will combine local action steps for implementing WIOA with the Colorado Workforce Development Council’s continuous improvement plan submission. In addition, a new PY15 two-year Language Assistance Plan must be submitted at the same time.
  • WIOA-2015-04: Local Workforce Development Board Policies: To provide comprehensive guidance and policy direction to Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) and Local Workforce Areas on the requirements for establishment of WIOA compliant boards by no later than October 1, 2015.
  • WIOA-2015-05: WIOA Eligibility for Title I Programs: To provide comprehensive guidelines for local workforce areas regarding the determination of eligibility for WIOA programs, and to provide information on the use of appropriate documentation or self-attestation to support eligibility determinations.
  • WIOA-2015-06: WIOA Eligibility Training Providers for Title I Programs: This Policy Guidance Letter (PGL) provides new information, criteria, and procedures for Local Workforce Development Boards and local workforce areas to implement the Eligible Training Provider requirements in the transition from the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.
  • WIOA-2015-07: Priority of Service for Title I Adult Programs To provide policy guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards for the implementation of priority of service for WIOA Title I Adult program customers.
  • WIOA-2015-09: Individual Training Accounts for Title I Programs: To provide guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards and Local Areas in the development of a local policy on Individual Training Accounts under WIOA guidelines
  • WIOA-2016-01: PY16-19 Regional and Local Plan Guidelines: The purpose of this PGL is to provide information and guidelines for Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs), Regional Planning Areas and Local Areas to develop their Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) four-year plans for Program Years16 through19. This year the plan narrative will incorporate regional and local area planning requirements, as well as the Colorado Workforce Development Council’s continuous improvement plan, in a single submission. In addition, updated two-year Language Assistance Plans must be submitted with the Local Plan compliance requirements.
  • WIOA-2016-02: WIOA One-Stop Partner Requirements and Access to Services: To provide guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards and Local Areas on: 1) The roles and responsibilities of required one-stop partners in the one-stop delivery system; 2) Establishing “comprehensive” workforce centers; 3) The requirements for access to the programs and activities provided by required One-Stop partners through the system; and 4) The elements that must be addressed in the memorandum of understanding with One-Stop partners.
  • WIOA-2016-03: State Infrastructure Funding Formula: To provide comprehensive guidance and policy direction to Local Workforce Development Boards (local boards), Local Workforce Areas (local areas), and all WIOA required one-stop system partners on the establishment of a state back-up formula for infrastructure funding; and To establish a July 1, 2017, deadline for inclusion of infrastructure funding in local partner MOUs.
  • WIOA-2016-04: Local Workforce Development Board Certification: To provide guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards and Local Areas on the process for certification of Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) by the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC).
  • WIOA-2016-05: WIOA Classroom Training and Work Based Learning - Interim Guidance: To provide 1) interim guidance to Local Workforce Boards and Local Areas regarding the classroom based training and work based learning options available to participants of the WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs; 2) To clarify the basic requirements and action steps necessary to implement each of the classroom based training and work based learning options; and 3) To identify which of these options will require the development of local policies once WIOA final regulations and comprehensive Policy Guidance Letters are issued.
  • MIS-2017-01: Guidance on Data Integrity and the Customer Participation Cycle for WIOA Title I and TAA Programs: To provide uniform guidance for Local Areas that ensures compliance with the participation, enrollment, exit, and follow-up requirements of WIOA
  • WIOA-2017-01: Transfers of Funds Between the Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs: Provide guidance regarding the transferring of funds between the Adult program and the Dislocated Worker program local formula allocations; and Outline the criteria and factors that would lead the Colorado Workforce Development Council, on behalf of the Governor, to approve or disapprove a request to transfer funds between the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs
  • WIOA-2017-02: Incumbent Worker Training: To establish state policy regarding the use of local formula funds for Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) for WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs
  • WIOA-2017-03: Program Evaluation: To:
  • Provide initial guidance regarding the use of evaluations as a foundational practice within the workforce system
  • Explain the purpose and use of evaluation techniques
  • Encourage the identification and development of Promising Practices
  • WIOA-2017-04: Rapid Response Policy Guidance: To provide information and guidelines for Rapid Response activities conducted by the State Rapid Response Team (SRRT) and the local areas. The intent of this PGL is to establish a basic standard of service across the State of Colorado. Local areas may improve or enhance this standard as indicated by local needs and resources.
  • WIOA-2017-05: Registered Apprenticeship: To provide guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards and Local Areas on the new provisions for Registered Apprenticeship in WIOA
  • WIOA-2017-07: Local Negotiations on Infrastructure Funding: To provide comprehensive guidance and policy direction to Local Workforce Development Boards (local boards), Local Workforce Areas (local areas), and all WIOA required one-stop system partners on the local negotiations process for infrastructure funding contributions.
  • WIOA-2017-08: Approval of Local Boards as One-Stop Operators: To provide specific guidance and policy direction to Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDB) and local area directors on the approval process necessary for local boards to be the one-stop operator for the local area.
  • WIOA-2017-09: One-Stop Operator: To provide information and technical assistance to local workforce development boards and local areas on the selection of a one-stop operator as required in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014.
  • WIOA-2017-11: WIOA Title I Supportive Services: To provide comprehensive guidance that ensures compliance with the WIOA requirements for the provision of supportive services to Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth participants
  • WIOA-2017-12: WIOA Title I Youth Incentive Payments: To provide comprehensive guidance that ensures compliance with the WIOA requirements for the provision of incentive payments to WIOA Title I Youth participants
  • WIOA-2017-13: WIOA Title I Needs Related Payments: To provide comprehensive guidance that ensures compliance with the WIOA requirements for the provision of needs-related payments to WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth participants