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- 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--
a. 1. A. Identify the Regions and the Local Workforce Development Areas Designated in the State.
Current Narrative:
The CNMI consists of 3 inhabited island municipalities mainly Saipan, Tinian and Rota. The CNMI is a single region or workforce development area. Saipan is the capitol of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The central government is located on the island of Saipan and the most populated. The CNMI workforce development area is focused on all 3 islands providing the same education and training opportunities. Each island has an elected Mayor however the CNMI is governed by a single Governor.
The economic activity of each island is unique. Saipan being the most populated and most developed recently approved for the entrance of the gaming industry. This new industry has created an environment of competitive employment opportunities for all 3 island residents and increased opportunities for workforce development programs that responds to the needs of the new industry and sub–sectors created by the industry. Tinian also has the gaming industry while Rota is also developing its own gaming industry while still actively engaged in the agricultural industry. Each island municipality has its own unique economic environment however the overall workforce development area for the CNMI is considered the entire region of the CNMI.