Narrative: c. 3.

With the creation of CCMEP, the state is directing all Title I youth funds to CCMEP in addition to designated funding from the state’s federal TANF allocation. CCMEP takes a coordinated, holistic approach to stabilizing individuals and families by addressing the myriad of factors that may be contributing to poverty and unemployment, including health, housing, education, transportation and child care. In conjunction with supportive services, the program will provide access to employment and training services, including career counseling, job placement and services to facilitate job retention. Local workforce development boards and CCMEP lead agencies must make available to participants the 14 youth program elements of WIOA:

• Tutoring, study skills training, instruction and dropout prevention;

• Alternative secondary school services, or dropout recovery services;

• Paid and unpaid work experience (with an academic and occupational education component);

• Occupational skill training;

• Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation activities;

• Leadership development opportunities;

• Supportive services;

• Adult mentoring;

• Follow-up services for not less than 12 months;

• Comprehensive guidance and counseling;

• Financial literacy education;

• Entrepreneurial skills training;

• Labor market and employment information; and

• Activities to prepare for and transition to post-secondary education and training.

These services will be made available and/or will be provided through the procured youth provider. Assurance that all local workforce development areas and the lead agency are making the 14 program elements available and implemented will be done through the state monitoring program.

In addition, local workforce development boards and lead agencies must make available supportive services that are customer-focused and meet the needs and circumstances of the individual to help participants address barriers to employment.

Finally, job retention is a primary outcome measure for CCMEP. All participants, unless they do not opt for follow-up services or their location cannot be determined, must receive some form of follow-up services for a minimum of 12 months. The type and intensity of follow-up services may differ for each participant. Follow-up services may include supportive services and regular contact with the participant’s employer, including assistance in addressing work-related problems, assistance in securing better paying jobs, career pathway development and/or adult mentoring.