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2.4 Describe how the local board's goals relate to the achievement of federal performance accountability measures to support local economic growth and economic self-sufficiency. [WIOA Sec. 308(b)(1)(E)] All of the local board's goals are designed to achieve the federal performance accountability measure and to support local economic growth and self-sufficiency by allowing participants to have an environment that is nurturing to their needs,partners that can assist with the economic,educational,training and employment needs that are currently measured at the federal and state performance levels.The AICH allows for easy access and referral hand offs that make it easier for the participants to remain focused on their goals and complete the process. Bringing the employers into the mix allows them a"finish line"to cross when they've completed their education and training and employment during follow up.The focus for the HCWDB is"their success is our success." One caveat is that the wage in Hawaii is low and the cost of living is high so that an individual making$49,450 is considered to be "low income"statewide.A family of four earning up to$70,650 is also considered"low income" statewide. "Very low income"for a person living in Hawaii is considered$44, 150.As of this year,minimum wage is now$10.10—but at$21,000 before taxes,anyone working a full-time minimum wage job is considered way below"very low income" status by HUD requirements. Housing experts say these figures highlight the growing demand for affordable housing development statewide at all price points—from"very low income" ranges to workforce or working professional salary ranges. Cu11118hr 2018 Hawaii News Naw. Section 3: Local Area Partnerships and Investment Strategies Many of the responses below,such as targeted sector strategies,should be based on strategic discussions with the local board, partners,and stakeholders. 3.1 Taking into account the analysis in Section 1,describe the local board's strategy to work with the organizations that carry out core programs to align resources in the local area,in support of the vision and goals described in Question 2.1. [WIOA Sec. 308(b)(1)(F)] The County has developed a WIOA Phase I MOU with the 12 mandated partners.The County is currently negotiating cost-sharing agreements and other requirements of the Phase II MOU to be executed in the first quarter of 2019.The parties to the Phase I MOU are as follows: Migrant Farm Workers–Maui Economic Opportunity(M EO) WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker,Youth–Goodwill currently has the Youth contract and the County is working on a contract for the Adult and Dislocated Worker. WIOA Title 11 Adult Education and Literacy–Waipahu Community School for Adults. WIOA Title III Wagner-Peyser–State of Hawaii Workforce Development Division(WDD) WIOA Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation–State of Hawaii Department of Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR) Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education–Hawaii Community College Title V Older Americans Act–Hawaii County Senior Training and Employment Program (STEP) Native Indian/Alaskan/Hawaiian American Act–Alu Like Housing and Urban Development–Office of Housing and Community Development(OHCD) Unemployment Insurance–State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations(DLIR UI) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families–State of Hawaii Department of Human Services(DHS) Hawaii County's Strategic Initiatives to implement and align resources of the partners.Strategic Business 19