Narrative: c. 3.

The State will contract with each of the WDBs to ensure that each of the 14 program elements are administered in their local area.

State Monitors will utilize the State MIS to determine the availability and provision of the 14 program elements prior to the annual on-site reviews. Supporting evidence will be obtained to ensure that the WDB has complied with the requirements of WIOA section 129 (c) (2). The WDB will be notified of any deficiency and a corrective action plan will be required. The 14 program elements, listed below, will be added to the statement of work that is included in the grant agreement WDB’s are required to sign- PROGRAM ELEMENTS.—In order to support the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, entry into postsecondary education, and career readiness for participants, programs shall provide elements consisting of— (A) tutoring, study skills training, instruction, and evidence-based dropout prevention and recovery strategies that lead to completion of the requirements for a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (including a recognized certificate of attendance or similar document for individuals with disabilities) or for a recognized postsecondary credential; (B) alternative secondary school services, or dropout recovery services, as appropriate; (C) paid and unpaid work experiences that have as a component academic and occupational education, which may include— (i) summer employment opportunities and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year; (ii) pre-apprenticeship programs; (iii) internships and job shadowing; and (iv) on-the-job training opportunities; (D) occupational skill training, which shall include priority consideration for training programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials that are aligned with in demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area involved, if the local board determines that the programs meet the quality criteria described in section 123; (E) education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster; (F) leadership development opportunities, which may include community service and peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility and other positive social and civic behaviors, as appropriate; (G) supportive services; (H) adult mentoring for the period of participation and a subsequent period, for a total of not less than 12 months; (I) followup services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate; (J) comprehensive guidance and counseling, which may include drug and alcohol abuse counseling and referral, as appropriate; (K) financial literacy education; (L) entrepreneurial skills training; (M) services that provide labor market and employment information about in-demand industry sectors or occupations available in the local area, such as career awareness, career counseling, and career exploration services; and (N) activities that help youth prepare for and transition to postsecondary education and training.