The Governor's Workforce Board (GWB) is formally established under RI General Law 42-102 as the state's primary policy-making body on workforce development matters. In this role, GWB oversees and coordinates both federal workforce development policy (through implementation of the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA)) and state workforce development policy (through allocation of the Job Development Fund (JDF)). The Board consists of 23 members representing business, labor, education, community, and government with the statutory responsibility and authority to plan, coordinate, fund, and evaluate nearly all statewide workforce development activities.
WIOA PLANS
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the primary federal law governing employment, education, training, and support services for job seekers. WIOA was passed by bipartisan majorities in both houses of Congress and signed into law by President Obama on July 22, 2014. The law supersedes the previous Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and looks to more fully integrate state workforce and talent development systems to better serve employers and job seekers.
Rhode Island is currently in a phased implementation of WIOA, alongside its strategic use of the state Job Development Fund. As the state’s federally-designated workforce agency, the Governor’s Workforce Board is tasked with implementation of the law which includes developing a strategic plan for the state, issuing policy and directives, allocating resources, and working with the state’s two local workforce boards on the coordinated delivery of high quality workforce development services.
Below please find the proposed two-year modifications to the WIOA State Plan.
To be submitted Fall 2017
Below please find proposed Waiver Requests. Public comment period on proposed Waivers has CLOSED effective 11/5/2018
STATE WIOA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. Meeting Summary – Common Assessment WorkGroup Date: 07-19-17
2. WIN Number 18-01
Date of Passage: 9/21/2017
Lower Living Standard Guidance
3. WIN Number 18-02
Date of Passage: 9/21/2017
State Infrastructure Mechanism
4. Guidance Letter – Local Planning Elements
Date: 10/5/2017
Local Planning Elements
5. Guidance Letter – One Stop Certification
Date: 10/5/17
One Stop Certifications
6. WIN Number 18-03
Date of Passage: 11/16/2017
Priority of Service – Adult
7. WIN Number 18-04
Date of Passage: 11/16/2017
One Stop Certification Criteria
8. WIN Number 18-05
Date of Passage: 2/15/2018
WIOA Performance Accountability
9. WIN Number 18-06
Date of Passage: 4/19/18
Rapid Response Policy
10. WIN Number 18-07
Date of Passage 6/5/2018
Title I Local Transfer Policy
11. WIN Number 18-08
Date of Passage: 6/5/2018
2018 Lower Living Income Standard Guidance
12. WIN Number 18-09
Date of Passage: 6/5/2018
Local Area Designation Policy
13. WIN Number 18-10
Date of Passage: 6/5/2018
2018 Dislocated Worker, Adult, and Youth Funding Allocations
- WIN Number: 15-17
Date: 12/14/2016
Dislocated Worker Eligibility - Guidance Letter – Local Planning
Date: 1/9/2017
Local Planning - WIN Number: 17-01
Date: 3/16/2017
Regional Planning - WIN Number: 17-02
6/15/2017
Youth Additional Assistance - WIN Number: 17-03
Date: 6/15/2017
PY2017 Dislocated Worker, Adult, and Youth Allocations
- WIN Number: 15-09
Date: 1/1/2016
WIOA Certification Process for Eligible Training Providers/Programs - WIN Number: 15-09-01
Date: 12/1/2016
WIOA Eligible Training Providers List Policy - WIN Number: 15-11
Date: 4/12/2016
Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) & Self-Sufficiency Guidelines for 2016 - WIN Number: 15-12
Date: 6/16/2016
Allocation Percentages for Adult and Youth Programs for PY 2016 per TEGL 17-15 - WIN Number: 15-13
Date: 6/16/2016
Allocation Percentages for Dislocated Worker Program for PY 2016 per TEGL 17-15 - WIN Number: 15-14
Date: 6/16/2016
Allocations for Adult and Youth Programs for PY 2016 - WIN Number: 15-15
Date: 6/16/2016
Dislocated Worker Allocations for PY 2016 - WIN Number: 15-15-01
Date: 9/16/2016
Dislocated Worker Allocations for PY 2016 - WIN Number: 15-16
Date: 6/16/2016
WIA and WIOA State Level Grievance Policy and Procedures
- WIN Number: 15-09
GWB PLANNING
Read the report from Education Strategy Group on findings and recommendations around work-based learning here.