Narrative: b. 3.

The state is currently in the process of updating and finalizing its ETPL policy to be fully compliant under WIOA. The policy will contain the procedures outlined below for eligibility criteria, and information requirements for initial and continued eligibility.

The Initial Eligibility procedure used for Providers/Programs to be included on the ETPL is as follows:

1. The provider will submit an application on the Indiana INTraining website to be determined for ETPL eligibility. This is a two-step process: the provider itself will need to be approved before the programs can be submitted for approval. The provider application includes information about the provider, such as name, costs, etc. The program application includes information about each individual program, such as name, curriculum, etc.
2. Once the provider/program application is reviewed by agency staff, it will either be denied if the information provided is inadequate or approved if information provided meets the base requirements for eligibility.
3. If the provider or program application is denied, the provider may re-apply immediately or appeal the decision.
4. Once the provider application is approved, the provider will be asked to submit the required student-level data for each program. In cases where the program is brand new and student-level data is not yet available, a waiver for a specified period of time may be granted.
5. Once the student-level data or waiver has been submitted, the program will be reviewed to determine if it leads to an in-demand occupation (as determined by the statewide demand list) and meets the state performance requirements. If the program leads to an in-demand occupation and meets the performance requirements, the program will be added to the ETPL and will be eligible to receive WIOA training funds at this time.

• Each program must meet one of the following performance requirements for ALL PARTICIPANTS, as determined by student-level data:

  i. Best of 2^nd or 4^th quarter employment rate greater than 30%; OR

  ii. Credential rate greater than 50%; OR

  iii. Median wage of $10/hr ($28,000 annually)

The Continued Eligibility procedure used for Providers/Programs to be included on the ETPL is as follows:

1. On an annual basis, the provider must update all application information for both the provider and program, and also update the student-level data.
2. Once the updated information has been reviewed and approved, the state will again check to see if the program still leads to an in-demand occupation and if the program is still in compliance with the performance requirements used in initial eligibility.
3. If the program successfully meets the above criteria, it will remain on the ETPL. If the program fails to meet the above criteria, it will be removed from the ETPL. If removed for failure to meet performance requirements, the provider may re-apply to have program re-assessed for performance after 6 months.

Registered apprenticeship programs will be required to apply for inclusion on the ETPL using the same application and student-level data submission process described in the initial eligibility procedure. However, apprenticeships will not be subject to the performance requirements. Apprenticeship programs will remain on the ETPL as long as they maintains an active registration or until they indicate they no longer wish to be on the ETPL.