Narrative: d. 2.

Each program that receives funding under this section shall be designed to: • Prepare adults who are English language learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency, and • Integrate with the local work force development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program.

The West Virginia Office of Adult Education will consider whether an eligible provider has demonstrated the need for these types of services through its use of data sources that may include tables from the U.S. Census Bureau, reports from the Office of Immigration Services, and documentation of prior participation in these types of services, or other data. The West Virginia Office of Adult Education will award grants for a three-year period with yearly grant contracts. Renewal of the grant for the continuation years will be based on evidence of success and subject to the availability of funds. Historically, these programs have been centered in the northern tier of the state where these populations exist. However, all regions will be encouraged to apply and will be considered for funding during the open competition.

Funds awarded under Section 243 of WIOA will be used to support the IEL/Civics activities, adult literacy and education activities, and workplace preparation activities of the programs. Applicants will be encouraged to identify alternative funding opportunities to cover the costs of the occupational training portion of the integrated education and training program; however, use of Section 243 funds for such training will be allowable.