REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Application for Subsequent Local Area Designation and Local Workforce Board Recertification for NOVA Workforce Development Area
Report
BACKGROUND
The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 stipulates the criteria for Local Workforce Area designation and Local Workforce Board certification. With the transition from the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to WIOA in 2015, WIOA required that Local Areas apply for initial Local Area designation demonstrating that the area performed successfully and sustained fiscal integrity defined as not found to be in violation of significant findings from audits and other reviews, gross negligence and failure to observe accepted standards of administration. Then, following a period after the Local Area is initially designated, WIOA requires that areas apply for subsequent designation demonstrating that the Local Area performed successfully; sustained fiscal integrity; provided assurances of compliance with WIOA requirements and other federal and state laws, regulations and guidance; and engaged in a regional planning process. The Governor approves initial and subsequent Local Area designations.
WIOA also requires that Local Workforce Boards apply for initial certification and recertification, demonstrating compliance with WIOA membership requirements, met or exceeded WIOA performance accountability measures, and has achieved sustained fiscal integrity. Membership requirements include: majority of members represent business; 20 percent represent the workforce targeting the needs of individuals with barriers to employment, Labor/management apprenticeships and organized labor; and there is representation from adult and higher education and economic and community development that includes the State employment service and rehabilitation programs. The Governor also approves Local Workforce Board certifications.
California Workforce Services Directive WSD14-10 spe...
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