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County Administrator's Report 11. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	03/15/2018
Issue: CareerSource Escarosa Local Four Year Plan Modification
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning CareerSource Escarosa (Formerly Workforce Escarosa, Inc.) Local Four Year Plan Modification - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the CareerSource Escarosa Local Four Year Plan Modification. The plan addresses how the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) coordinates service delivery with core programs of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Career and Adult Education. The plan is based on current and projected needs of the workforce investment system, must identify the education and skill needs of the workforce and the employment needs of the local area.

Regulations require LWDBs to regularly revisit and recalibrate state plan strategies in response to changing economic conditions and workforce needs of the local area.

The plan must address how LWDBs foster strategic alignment, improve service integration and ensure the workforce system is industry-relevant, responding to the economic needs of the local workforce development area and matching employers with skilled workers.

BACKGROUND:

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) emphasizes coordination and partnerships with various agencies to include Vocational Rehabilitation and Adult Education. WIOA also continues to tie workforce initiatives to economic development, demand occupations, and industry sectors.

In 2018, CareerSource Florida and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) issued instructions to Local Workforce Development Boards regarding modifications to the local four-year plans.

The local plan should align with CareerSource Florida's business and market-driven principles to be the global leader for talent. The principles include: Increasing the prosperity of workers and employers; reducing welfare dependency; meeting employer needs; and enhancing productivity and competitiveness.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Local Four Year Plan modification is made in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements. Assistant County Attorney Bobbie Ellis-Wiggins has reviewed and approved this request.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This plan must be submitted and approved by with the local chief elected official for Escambia County which is the Board of County Commissioners.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

CareerSource Escarosa has coordinated with the Department of Neighborhood & Human Services in the submission of this request.

Attachments
Four Year Plan
Four Year Plan Attachments
Public comments