Narrative: e. 2.

The Ministry of Education (herein MOEO that oversees the Palau Adult Education Program remains an active member of the WIOA State Workforce Development Board and Local Workforce Development Board. The Minister is a member of the board to assure adult education program initiatives are well represented and are aligned with the goals and objectives of WIOA. The board continues to prioritize the need to increase the number of programs assisting out-of-school youth and educationally disadvantaged adults become self-sufficient, successfully participate in the affairs of the community and to be more productive in the workforce.

The implementation and success of the adult education program includes involvement of the state governments and the schools at each site where the program is. MOE Adult Education program is also collaborating with different agencies and ministries to identify qualified clients for the program and in providing services as well. The collaborative efforts by the following offices have been successful in reaching out to our target group: • Belau Family, School and Community Association • Belau Employers and Educators Alliance • Ministry of Justice - Youth Service Team & Juvenile Justice Program • Palau Community College • Ministry of Community & Cultural Affairs - Youth Service • Koror State Government - Koror State Youth Council • Labor Office

Palau being a single state and local area with one Ministry of Education shall collaborate with Palau WIOA Office to perform outreach to instructors, students, and employers in the development and implementation of programs and services to meet the need of adult learners with learning disabilities.