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—
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
Describe the methods and factors the State will use in distributing funds under the core programs in accordance with the provisions authorizing such distributions.
- A. For Title I Programs
Provide a description of the written policies that establish the State's methods and factors used to distribute funds to local areas for—
- A. For Title I Programs
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 5. A. i. Youth Activities in Accordance with WIOA Section 128(b)(2) or (b)(3)
Current Narrative:
| Allocation Factor | Weight Assigned in Formula | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment in Areas of Substantial | 33 1/3% | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| Unemployment (6.5%) | (Annual Data) | |
| Excess Unemployed (4%) | 33 1/3% | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| Economically Disadvantaged Adult/Youth | 33 1/3% | Census |
Table 23: TN Allocation Formula for WIOA Adult and Youth Programs
- State relative share of total unemployed in areas of substantial unemployment (ASU) (average 12 months ending 6/30)
- State relative share of excess unemployed (average 12 months ending 6/30)
- State relative share of disadvantaged adults. An adult aged 22-72 whose income, or whose family income was below the poverty level or below 70 percent of the poverty lower living standard.
- State relative share of disadvantaged youth: A youth aged 16-21 whose income or whose family income was below the poverty level or below 70% the poverty lower living standard
For further details regarding the TDLWD’s methods and factors used to distribute Title I funds to local areas, please refer to Workforce Services Policy - Title I Formula Allocation Methodology located on TDLWD technical assistance web page at TN.gov/workforce.
| LWDA | Youth | Adult | Dislocated Worker | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | $1,051,237.07 | $1,053,787.24 | $974,558.97 | $3,079,583.29 |
| ET | $2,148,048.93 | $2,103,069.12 | $2,270,868.41 | $6,521,986.45 |
| SE | $1,474,350.03 | $1,413,741.20 | $1,344,300.36 | $4,232,391.58 |
| SM | $696,839.35 | $696,406.10 | $858,271.34 | $2,810,978.84 |
| UC | $673,689.63 | $690,668.57 | $642,797.32 | $2,007,155,52 |
| NM | $2,351,514.97 | $2,206,922.05 | $3,405,635.66 | $7,964,072.67 |
| SW | $768,183.92 | $772,838.77 | $594,163.26 | $2,135,185.96 |
| NW | $727,346.42 | $732,473.74 | $618,073.05 | $2,077,893.21 |
| GM | $3,557,052.67 | $3,397,107.22 | $2,921,088.64 | $9,875,248.52 |
| TOTAL | $13,488,263 | $13,067,014 | $13,629,757 | $40,185,034 |
| Regional PY 2019-2020 Allocations | ||||
| East | $4,673,636.03 | $4,570,597.56 | $4,589,727.73 | $13,833,961.32 |
| Middle | $3,722,043.95 | $3,593,996.71 | $5,466,166.35 | $12,782,207.01 |
| West | $5,052,583.01 | $4,902,419.72 | $4,133,324.95 | $14,088,327.68 |
Table 25: Program Year (PY) 2019 WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Activities Program Allotments