Located in:
- Program-specific Requirements for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following with respect to activities carried out under subtitle B--
b. 3. Provide the Procedure, Eligibility Criteria, and Information Requirements for Determining Training Provider Initial and Continued Eligibility, Including Registered Apprenticeship Programs (wioa Section 122).
Current Narrative:
Colorado has captured the full procedure for determining training provider eligibility in Policy Guidance Letter WIOA 2015-06 available at www.colorado.gov/cdle/pgl.
In summary, the PGL provides guidance on the following items:
- The initial eligibility online application process, to include data regarding:
o A description of each program of training services to be offered;
o Information on cost of attendance, including costs of tuition and fees;
o Whether the training program leads to an industry-recognized certificate or credential, including recognized post-secondary credentials;
o Whether the provider has developed the training in partnership with one or more businesses (and the names of the businesses);
o Which in-demand industry sectors and occupations best fit with the training program;
o A description of the prerequisites or skills and knowledge required prior to the commencement of training; and
o Social security numbers for all students residing in Colorado, regardless of funding source.
- The continued eligibility online application process, to include updates to the initial eligibility data and the following information:
o The total number of participants enrolled in the program;
o The total number of participants completing the program;
o The total number of participants exiting the program;
o Information on recognized post-secondary credentials received by program participants;
o Information on the program completion rate for such participants;
o Description of how the provider will ensure access to training services throughout the State, including rural areas and through the use of technology;
o Description of how the providers provide training services to individuals who are employed and/or individuals with barriers to employment;
o Information reported to State agencies on Federal and State training programs other than programs within WIOA title I-B; and
o Social security numbers for all participants in Colorado for the two previous years, regardless of funding source, which will be used to calculate the performance measures
- Process for WIA approved training providers to transition to WIOA approved training providers
- The roles of the three entities involved in the determination of training provider eligibility:
o The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment establishes the eligibility criteria and approval process, as well as takes enforcement actions against providers that provide false information or violate the requirements of WIOA.
o The Colorado Department of Higher Education hosts the ETPL website, reviews applications for minimum eligibility and/or performance requirements, and notifies local boards and CDLE regarding new requests for initial or subsequent eligibility once online applications are completed and reviewed. They also mark programs eligible for WIOA funding that have been approved by Local Boards and remove programs that don’t meet required criteria or performance standards.
o Local Workforce Development Boards may identify local eligibility criteria in addition to those set by the state, plus they will review initial and subsequent applications and either approve or disapprove programs according to state and local standards. The decision of each local board determines whether a program may be utilized in its respective local area. Local boards may also request the removal of a program for cause based on local and state standards.
Registered Apprenticeships: In partnership with USDOL’s Denver Office of Registered Apprenticeship, all active apprenticeship programs have been and will continue to be invited to be listed on the state’s ETPL, a process that will be ongoing as new apprenticeships are added. Registered apprenticeship programs will not be subject to the same application or performance reporting requirements as other training providers because they go through a detailed application and vetting procedure to become a Registered Apprenticeship program sponsor with USDOL. Any apprenticeship program may remain on the ETPL as long as it wishes if it remains registered by the USDOL Office of Registered Apprenticeship