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—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 1. The State operating systems that will support coordinated implementation of State strategies (e.g., labor market information systems, data systems, communication systems, case management systems, job banks, etc.).
Current Narrative:
West Virginia’s Management Information System (MIS), "The MACC", data system is a comprehensive database used to manage various aspects of workforce development programs and services. It serves as a centralized platform for collecting, storing, and analyzing data related to employment, training, and workforce activities across the state.
The MACC data system is designed to support the implementation of the WIOA and other federal and state workforce development initiatives. It allows state agencies, LWDBs, service providers, and other stakeholders to track participant information, program outcomes, and performance metrics in real time. The system incorporates Wagner-Peyser, Adult, Dislocated Workers, Youth, Trade Act, National Dislocated Worker Grants, Rapid Response, Jobs for Veterans State Grants, Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers, Jobs & Hope WV, and the Eligible Training Provider List.
The core partners have developed interfaces between the WFWV MACC system, the Adult Education MIS system, and the DRS iECM system that allows co-enrollment of individuals under three core partners and the real-time sharing of participant activities and common data elements in the respective systems. This allows case managers to immediately know what services are being provided to a participant as well as follow up, performance, and other informational needs.
Several new initiatives are intentionally focused on smoothing and accelerating interoperability between partners via data sharing. The state has recently launched a unified login (single sign-on) for both unemployment and workforce job seeker applications. The customer has a seamless experience, and both unemployment and employment services get richer and more actionable data.
Additionally, the state is launching public-facing improvements to the jobseeker module. The new module is mobile-friendly and responsive and was developed with input from frontline staff, leadership, and customers to ensure better usability. When job seekers look for jobs, location-based LMI data is included to support informed job-matching. The state plans to conduct improvements to the employer-facing module to provide similar levels of service and, ultimately, create more secure file transfer systems to facilitate more timely and effective communication between jobseekers, state frontline staff, employers, and other key stakeholders.
Labor market information is provided to data seekers through the WFWV website at http://lmi.workforcewv.org/
West Virginia employs a grants management system to oversee the administration of federal, state, and private grants awarded to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. This system serves as a centralized platform for managing the entire lifecycle of grants, from application and award to reporting and compliance. Key features of the grants management system include: grants application, award management, financial management, reporting and compliance, monitoring and oversight, and training and technical assistance. This system plays a critical role in streamlining the administration of grants, enhancing transparency and accountability, and maximizing the impact of grant-funded initiatives across the state. By providing a centralized platform for grant management, the system enables efficient and effective stewardship of public funds and supports the achievement of state priorities and objectives.