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—
- a. State Strategy Implementation
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include–
- 2. Implementation of State Strategy
Describe how the lead State agency with responsibility for the administration of each core program or a Combined Plan partner program included in this plan will implement the State’s Strategies identified in Section II(c). above. This must include a description of—
- 2. Implementation of State Strategy
- a. State Strategy Implementation
III. a. 2. B. Alignment with Activities Outside the Plan
Describe how the activities identified in (A) will be aligned with programs and activities provided by required one-stop partners and other optional one-stop partners and activities provided under employment, training (including Registered Apprenticeships), education (including career and technical education), human services and other programs not covered by the plan, as appropriate, assuring coordination of, and avoiding duplication among these activities.
Current Narrative:
The CWDC serves as the convener of all partner agencies, both state and local, that compose the Talent Development System in Colorado. Regardless of a program’s status in regards to this combined plan, all entities are invited to strategic conversations on implementation through the WIOA Implementation Team as well as through the regular CWDC meetings. Specific initiatives are in place to support sector partnerships and career pathways and the events and committees are open to all interested parties.
In 2017, the CWDC began hosting quarterly Education & Training Learning Circles, which feature presentations on new and innovative programs and a question and answer designed to create more alignment across programs. These Learning Circles are open to all community partners, not just WIOA partner programs. The CWDC also works with partners, such as Skillful and CareerWise, to support the alignment of their work to promote skills-based hiring and youth apprenticeships, respectfully, with the public workforce system.
In 2019, the CWDC implemented TalentFOUND Quarterly Conversations,which bring together workforce boards with other partners in the TalentFOUND network to discuss opportunities for collaboration and to implement concepts with a variety of partners. To date these conversations have brought workforce centers and board members into closer dialogue with: chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, post-secondary education institutions, and county human service offices. The topics for future conversations are selected by the CWDC Advocacy Steering Committee.