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- III. Operational Planning ElementsThe 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 PoliciesThe 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:
Through HiRE, LWC has maximized customer choice, providing the ability to directly enter the labor exchange process by either self-identification or through staff assistance. The system provides job- seekers with direct access to employer listings through the self-service component, as well as the ability complete skill-based resumes.
Enhancements launched in November, 2015, provided job-seekers with the ability to do business with the LWC more efficiently with online access to file appeals to unemployment insurance decisions, access real-time claim updates and the ability to correspond online rather than through postal mail.
Louisiana’s labor market information system, case management system, job bank, and internal (customer and staff) communications systems are all integrated into one system — HiRE. HiRE is administered by Geographic Solutions, Inc. (GSI). GSI is responsible for administration, development, and data management of the HiRE system. Each aforementioned functional area within HiRE has its own module for the intake and management of information (customer, labor market, job listings, etc.). This seamless coordination between these functional areas enables rapid and efficient access to different categories of information needed to assist job seekers and employers.
Louisiana’s HiRE system, as the designated state tool for job postings as well as the official job search tool Louisiana’s networking effort in the America’s Job Bank nationwide network. The HiRE system is also used for integrating job search efforts with other agencies. The raw data from HiRE contributes to the annual projections which are used for purposes of determining the industry and occupational demands of the state.
The system is additionally used as a single entry point for accessing UI benefits and job searches required through that program. Personnel in Management Information Systems (MIS), in coordination and agreement with Workforce Development leadership will continue to identify opportunities to link electronic delivery of services and resources.