2018/12/18; (SJG); Revised Local Area Plan 2019-2020

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Introduction These guidelines direct the first local plan submitted by your County under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA requires each Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB, local board or county board) to develop and submit, in partnership with the chief local elected official, a comprehensive four-year plan to the State.At the end of the initial two-year period of the four-year local plan, each local board shall review the local plan and shall submit modifications to reflect changes in labor markets,economic conditions or in other factors affecting the implementation of the plan. The WIOA four-year plan will be effective February 1, 2017—June 30,2020.The law emphasizes the importance of collaboration and transparency in the development and submission of the plan. Affected entities and the public must have an opportunity to provide input in the development of the plan. The local board must make the plan available through electronic means and in open meetings in order to ensure transparency to the public. The LWDBs must provide leadership in assembling their plan. LWDBs also should seek broad stakeholder involvement in the development of their local plan. Local elected officials, local workforce development board members, core program partners and mandatory AJCH partners must be an integral part of the planning process. WIOA encourages an enhanced,integrated system by including new core programs in its planning and performance requirements. Eachplan will address how the LWDB will coordinate service delivery with the new core programs of Vocational Rehabilitation and Adult Education. Each LWDB's plan should be based on the current and projected needs of the workforce investment system, placing an increased emphasis on coordination and collaboration at all levels to ensure a seamless system for job seekers, including those with disabilities, and employers.The plan must include an identification of the education and skill needs of the workforce and employment needs of the local area and include an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of services to address these identified needs. The assessment must include the best available information or evidence of effectiveness and performance information for specific service models as well as a plan to improve the effectiveness of such programs by adopting proven or promising practices as a part of the local vision.The LWDB should provide a complete view of the system- wide needs of the local workforce development area. The plan must address how the LWDB will foster strategic alignment, improve service integration and ensure that the workforce system is industry-relevant, responding to the economic needs of the local workforce development area and matching employers with skilled workers. The local plan must lead to greater efficiencies by reducing duplication and maximizing financial and human resources.These plan guidelines require LWDBs to address current and future strategies and efficiencies to address the continuous improvement of HawafYs workforce system and its focus on customer service excellence.This plan should align with the Hawaii Unified State Plan. All plans must be submitted to: dlir.workforce.council@Hawal'i.gov Prior to plan submission,please ensure: 3