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—
- c. With respect to youth workforce investment activities authorized in section 129 of WIOA—
With respect to youth workforce investment activities authorized in section 129 of WIOA—
- c. With respect to youth workforce investment activities authorized in section 129 of WIOA—
c. 3. Describe how the state will ensure that all 14 program elements described in WIOA section 129(c)(2) are made available and effectively implemented, including quality pre-apprenticeship programs under the work experience program element. [12]
[12] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(i)(I)
Current Narrative:
Local Boards may directly provide some or all of the youth workforce service activities. If a Local Board serves as the youth service provider and performs other roles such as fiscal agent or AJC Operator, the Local Board must have appropriate firewalls in place between the staff providing services, the staff responsible for oversight and monitoring of services, and the Local Board. The firewalls must conform to Title 20 CFR Section 679.430 for demonstrating internal controls and preventing conflicts of interest.
Local Workforce Development Areas may follow their local procurement rules provided those rules are not less stringent than the Louisiana State Contract and Procurement Policies, otherwise local areas must adhere to State procurement policies. (Louisiana Title 34 Government Contracts, Procurement, and Property Control)
Local Boards must also identify youth service providers based on criteria in the State Plan (Title 20 CFR Section 681.400). The State Plan establishes that Local Boards should select service providers that do the following:
- Employ proven recruitment strategies of effective outreach, engagement, enrollment, and retention of OS youth.
- Demonstrate meaningful partnerships with eligible training providers, institutions of higher education, and employers from in-demand industries.
- Offer a continuum of services that allow participants to obtain a GED/High School diploma, enroll into postsecondary education, and obtain employment within their chosen career path.
- Utilize career pathways and sector strategy models with a structured sequence of activities, as well as multiple entry and exit points that provide adequate supportive services.
- Use structured work-based learning, such as paid and unpaid work experiences and career exploration that leads to gainful employment.
- Provide intensive case management and support services to help youth overcome complex barriers, successfully complete the program, and retain employment.
Competitive Basis
If a Local Board chooses to award grants or contracts to youth service providers for some or all activities, the Local Board must award such grants or contracts through a competitive process that does the following:
- Takes into consideration the ability of the youth service provider to meet performance accountability measures.
- Meets the procurement standards specified in Uniform Guidance and the DOL Exceptions.
- Follows state and local procurement laws.
Participant activities will be monitored through desk reviews and other monitoring methodologies.