Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title IB Programs

PY2017 Program Overview

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title IB Programs

Grantor: United States Department of Labor

Adult Program

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:10.50%

Estimated Allocation: $383,789

Current Obligations:$62,571.94

Current Remaining for Customers: $144,595.54

Average Cost Per:$1,879.80

PY2017 Allowable Enrollments:77

General Eligibility(All Adult Enrollments MUST met before moving onto prioritization or co-enrollment):

AllpotentialenrolleesmustdocumentSocialSecurity,CitizenshipIRighttoWork,
SelectiveServiceRegistration
18yearsofageorolder

Program Priority of Service- Kansas WorkforceONE Policy:

Standalone adult enrollment (no co-enrollments)musthave more than one of the following prioritization categories fully documented:

Low Income Individual;
Individual whose family income does not meet the self-sufficiency guidelines. Local Area 1 defines “self-sufficiency” through the use of the 125% of poverty guidelines.
Individual is receiving public assistance.
Individual is determined as low income (six (6)) month family income does not exceed the higher of the poverty guidelines or 70% of the Lower Living Standard guidelines).
Individual is receiving food assistance.
Individual who is basic skills deficient.
Receives or is eligible to receive a free or reduced priced lunch.
Individuals with disabilities (low income – family of one).
Individual whose family income is below 200% of poverty and experiences one or more of the following barriers to employment:
Lacking High School Diploma or GED;
Indians, Alaska natives, and native Hawaiians;
Individuals with disabilities (family of One);
Older individuals (ages 55 or older);
Ex-offenders;
Homeless individuals;
Individual meets the definition of an “underemployed worker.” Underemployed means and individual who is working part time but desires full time employment, or who is working in employment not commensurate with the individual’s demonstrated level of educational and/or skill achievement.
Youth who are in or have aged out of the foster care system;
Individualswho are English language learners,individuals who have low levels ofliteracy,and individuals facingsubstantialculturalbarriers;
Eligible migrantand seasonal farmworkers;
Single parents(including single pregnantwomen);
Long-termunemployed individuals – unemployed for27 weeks

Priority must be provided in the following order:

Veterans and eligible spouses who are also included in the groups given statutory priority for WIOA Adult formula funding. This means that veterans and eligible spouses who are also recipients of public assistance, other low-income individuals, or individuals who are basic skills deficient would receive first priority for services with WIOA Adult formula funds for individualized career services and training services.
Non-covered persons (that is, individuals who are not veterans or eligible spouses) who are included in the groups given priority for WIOA adult formula funds.
Veterans and eligible spouses who are not included in WIOA's priority groups.
Priority populations established by the Governor and/or Local WDB.
To non-covered persons outside the groups given priority under WIOA

Adult Co-Enrollments (if applicable and documented):

Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)
Workforce Innovation Funds (WIF)
Apprenticeship Expansion
KHPOP
End-Dependence Kansas (EDK)
KAMP

Allowable Adult Funded Activities (see training manual for applicable limits):

All basic and individual career services (staff time only)
Career Services Only Enrollments encouraged and allowable.
Pre-vocational services
Relocation Assistance
Out-of-Area Job Search Assistance
On-the-Job Training
Work Experience
Occupational Skills Training
Customized Training
Supportive Services
Adult Education
Registered Apprenticeship

Additional Applicable Policies:

Demand Occupation List
Eligible Training Provider List

DislocatedWorkerProgram

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:10%

Estimated Allocation: $365,302

Current Obligations:$91,477.58

Current Remaining for Customers: $97,156.58

Average Cost Per:$1,322.49

PY2017 Allowable Enrollments:73

General Eligibility(All dislocated workers must meet general eligibility before applying program eligibility):

AllpotentialenrolleesmustdocumentSocialSecurity,CitizenshipI RighttoWork,
SelectiveServiceRegistration
18yearsofageorolder

ProgramEligibility Categories:

Individual laid-off or position terminated
Individual laid-off due plant closure or mass lay-off
Self-Employed Individual/ Farmer closing business due to "general economic conditions" or natural disaster.
Displaced Homemaker- individual who has been providing unpaid services to family members in the home and who has been dependent on the income of another family member but is no longer supported by that income; AND is unemployed or underemployed and is experiencing difficulty obtaining or upgrading employment.

Dislocated Worker Co-Enrollments (if applicable and documented):

Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)
Workforce Innovation Funds (WIF)
Apprenticeship Expansion
KHPOP
End-Dependence Kansas (EDK)
KAMP

Allowable Dislocated Worker Funded Activities (see training manual for applicable limits):

All basic and individual career services (staff time only)
Career Services Only Enrollments encouraged and allowable.
Pre-vocational services
Relocation Assistance
Out-of-Area Job Search Assistance
On-the-Job Training
Work Experience
Occupational Skills Training
Customized Training
Supportive Services
Adult Education
Registered Apprenticeship

Additional Applicable Policies:

Demand Occupation List
Eligible Training Provider List

In-School Youth Program

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:3%

Estimated Allocation: $115,872.25

Current Obligations:$74,608.29

Current Remaining for Customers: -$15.789.62

Average Cost Per:$1,605.49

PY2017 Allowable Enrollments:0

In-School Youth Definition:

An In-School Youth is defined as an eligible youth who is attending and/or enrolled in school, either secondary or post-secondary.

General Eligibility (All Youth Enrollments MUST met before moving onto program eligibility):

AllpotentialenrolleesmustdocumentSocialSecurity,CitizenshipI RighttoWork,
SelectiveServiceRegistration
18yearsofageorolder

In-School Youth Eligibility Requirements:

In School Youth must meet all the below criteria:

General Eligibility Established AND

Between the ages of 14 and 21 (WF1 Priority17to 21) AND
Attending school (Secondary or Post-Secondary) AND
Family Low income (Free and Reduce Lunch) AND
One of the following options
Basic skills deficient
An English language learner
Offender
A homeless individual, homeless child or youth
A runaway
In foster care or has aged out of the foster care system
A child eligible for assistance under Section 477 of the Social Security Act (DCF - Foster Care Education Program)
An out of home placement
Pregnant or Parenting
Individual with a disability
Individual who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment

In-School Youth Co-Enrollments (if applicable and documented):

Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) if over 18.
Pre-ETS
Once over 18 any applicable additional enrollments

14 REQUIRED PROGRAMELEMENTS(see training manual for applicable limits):

Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to secondary school completion, including dropout prevention strategies
Alternative secondary school offerings or dropout recovery services
Paid and unpaid work experiences with an academic and occupational education component
Occupational skill training, with a focus on recognized postsecondary credentials and in-demand occupations including apprenticeship
Leadership development activities (e.g., community service, peer-centered activities)
Supportive services
Adult mentoring
Follow-up services for at least 12 months after program completion
Comprehensive guidance and counseling, including drug and alcohol abuse counseling
Integrated education and training for a specific occupation or cluster
Financial literacy education
Entrepreneurial skills training
Services that provide labor market information about in-demand industry sectors and occupations
Postsecondary preparation and transition activities

Out-of-School Youth Program

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:12%

Estimated Allocation: $429,168.75

Current Obligations:$138,500.65

Current Remaining for Customers: $68,850.89

Average Cost Per:$1,605.49

PY2017 Allowable Enrollments:43

Out-of-School Youth Definition:

Anout-of-schoolyouthisdefinedasaneligibleyouth whoisaschooldropout(anddoesnotattendanalternativeschoolorhasnot receivedasecondaryschooldiplomaoritsrecognizedequivalent);orisan eligibleyouth whohaseithergraduatedfromhighschoolorholdsa GED,butis basicskillsdeficient,unemployed,orunderemployed.

Pleasenote:Ifayouthisattendinganalternativeschoolatthetimeof enrollment,theyouthdoesnotmeettherequirementfor"out-of-school"youth. However,onceayouthisdeterminedeligibleasan"out-of-school"youthand enrolledintheprogram,he/shecanthenattendanalternativeschoolorreceive alternativeschoolservicesanditwillnotdisqualifythemasan"out-of-school" youth.

Out-of-School Youth Eligibility Requirements:

Out of School Youth must meet all the below criteria:

General Eligibility Established AND
Between the ages of 16 and 24 AND
Not attending any school (does not consider Adult Education / Job Corps attendance as in-school) AND
One of the following options:

School dropout
A youth who is within the age of compulsory school attendance, but has not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter
An individual who is subject to the juvenile or adult justice system
A homeless individual, homeless child, or youth
A runaway
In foster care or has aged out of the foster care system
A child eligible for assistance under Section 477 of the Social Security Act
An out of home placement
Pregnant or Parenting
Individual with a disability
Recipient of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and is low income and basic skills deficient or an English language learner
Low income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment.

For OSY, only those youth who are the recipient of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and are either basic skills deficient or an English language learner and youth who require additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment must be low-income. OSY Low Income – POVERTY LEVELS
For OSY who are subject to the justice system, homeless, pregnant or parenting, or have a disability, income eligibility documentation is not required by statute.

Out-of-School Youth Co-Enrollments (if applicable and documented):

Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)
Workforce Innovation Funds (WIF)
Apprenticeship Expansion
KHPOP – once 18
End-Dependence Kansas (EDK)
KAMP

14 REQUIRED PROGRAMELEMENTS(see training manual for applicable limits):

Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to secondary school completion, including dropout prevention strategies
Alternative secondary school offerings or dropout recovery services
Paid and unpaid work experiences with an academic and occupational education component
Occupational skill training, with a focus on recognized postsecondary credentials and in-demand occupations including apprenticeship
Leadership development activities (e.g., community service, peer-centered activities)
Supportive services
Adult mentoring
Follow-up services for at least 12 months after program completion
Comprehensive guidance and counseling, including drug and alcohol abuse counseling
Integrated education and training for a specific occupation or cluster
Financial literacy education
Entrepreneurial skills training
Services that provide labor market information about in-demand industry sectors and occupations
Postsecondary preparation and transition activities

Kansas Health Professions Opportunity Project (KHPOP)

Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:19%

Estimated Allocation: $694,924.10

Current Obligations:$117,759.88

Current Remaining for Customers: $304,361.42

Average Cost Per:$2006.95

PY2017 Allowable Enrollments:151

General Eligibility(All KHPOP Enrollments MUST met before moving onto program eligibility):

AllpotentialenrolleesmustdocumentSocialSecurity,CitizenshipI RighttoWork,
SelectiveServiceRegistration
18yearsofageorolder

Program Eligibility:

Age 18 or older
Recipient of Cash Public Assistance or Food Stamps OR
Family income below 200% of Federal Poverty Level AND
Assessed interest in the Healthcare Industry

Allowable Occupations:

Biological Technician

Medical & Clinical Lab Technician

Phlebotomist

Certified Nurse Aide

Medical Records & Health Information Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Dental Assistant

Medical and Clinical Lab Technologist

Licensed Practical Nurse

Dental Hygienist

Medical Transcriptionist

Radiologic Technologist

Home Health Aide

Medical Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Registered Nurse

Allowable KHPOP Funded Activities (see training manual for applicable limits):

All basic and individual career services (staff time only)
Pre-vocational services
Relocation Assistance
Out-of-Area Job Search Assistance
Occupational Skills Training
Supportive Servicesexcept Basic Allowance
Adult Education
Career Coaches
Financial Literacy Workshop - REQUIRED
Career 101 - REQUIRED

KHPOP Co-Enrollments (if applicable and documented):

Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)
Adult
Dislocated Worker
Out-of-School Youth
In-School Youth – once 18 and HS/GED Completion

Special Note: Impact Study being conducted with all KHPOP customers both treatment and control.

Disability Employment Initiative

Grantor: United States Department of Labor

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:5.5%

Estimated Allocation: $197,627.47

Current Obligations:$1,372.96

Current Remaining for Customers: $128,572.35

Average Cost Per:$760.50

PY2017 Allowable Enrollments:169

General Eligibility(All DEI Enrollments MUST met before moving onto program eligibility):

AllpotentialenrolleesmustdocumentSocialSecurity,CitizenshipI RighttoWork,
SelectiveServiceRegistration
18yearsofageorolder

Program Eligibility:

Age 18 or older
Documented Disability

DEI Co-Enrollments (if applicable and documented):

Adult
Dislocated Worker
In-School Youth – once 18 and HS/GED Completion
Out-of-School Youth
Workforce Innovation Funds (WIF)
Apprenticeship Expansion
KHPOP
End-Dependence Kansas (EDK)
KAMP

Allowable DEI Funded Activities (see training manual for applicable limits):

All basic and individual career services (staff time only)
On-the-Job Training
Work Experience
Occupational Skills Training
Job Coaching
Customized Employment
Customized Training
Supportive Services
Adult Education
Paid Internship
Project SEARCH
Assessment

Additional Applicable Policies:

Demand Occupation List
Eligible Training Provider List

Workforce Innovation FundProgram

Grantor: United States Department of Labor

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:5.5%

Estimated Allocation: $199,800

Current Obligations:$0

Current Remaining for Customers: $122,764.86

Average Cost Per:unknown

PY2017 Allowable Enrollments:41 – OJT Maximum of $3,000

General Eligibility(All WIF enrollments must meet general eligibility before applying program eligibility):

AllpotentialenrolleesmustdocumentSocialSecurity,CitizenshipI RighttoWork,
SelectiveServiceRegistration
18yearsofageorolder

ProgramEligibility Categories:

Goal of Full-time or sustainable employment
WIOA Title IB Eligible – Adult, Dislocated Worker, OSY or ISY
Multiple Barriers including (Must have at least 2):

Basic Skills Deficient
Recipients of Public Assistance
Ex-Offenders
Individual with a disability
Long-term unemployed
Older individuals
Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians
Homeless individuals
Those who have aged out of the foster care system
Eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers
Single parents (including single pregnant women) may also be considered.

WIF Co-Enrollments (if applicable and documented):

Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)
Adult
Dislocated Worker
In-School Youth - once 18 and HS/GED Completion
Out-of-School Youth
End-Dependence Kansas (EDK)
KAMP

Allowable WIFFunded Activities:

All basic and individual career services (staff time only)
On-the-Job Training
Registered Apprenticeship – OJT Funding Only

Individuals must consent to participate in the evaluation to receive WIF OJT funds. This will not preclude an individual from receiving services they are otherwise eligible.

Apprenticeship Accelerator

Grantor: United States Department of Labor

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:.25%

Contract Amount: $12,000

Overview:

Funding to facilitate Registered Apprenticeship meetings throughout LAI with employers and economic development entities.
Staff – Tucky Allen and Deb Scheibler

Apprenticeship Expansion

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:5.5%

Contract Amount: $199,460

Current Obligations:$0

Current Remaining for Customers:$141,460

Allowable Cost per Customer:$3,325

PY2017 Allowable Enrollments:43

General Eligibility (All Enrollments MUST met before moving onto program eligibility):

AllpotentialenrolleesmustdocumentSocialSecurity,CitizenshipI RighttoWork,
SelectiveServiceRegistration
18yearsofageorolder

Apprenticeship Expansion Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible Adult, Incumbent Workers, Dislocated Workers and OSY.

Apprenticeship Expansion Services:

Related instruction through Customized Training

Apprenticeship Expansion Co-Enrollments (if applicable and documented):

Adult
Dislocated Worker
In-School Youth – over 18 and HS/GED Completion
Out-of-School Youth
Workforce Innovation Funds (WIF)
Disability Employment Initiative
End-Dependence Kansas (EDK)
KAMP

Rapid Response

Grantor: United States Department of Labor

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:1%

Contract Amount: $37,818.98

Overview:

Funding to facilitate Rapid Response and Lay-off Aversion services throughout LAI
No funding for individualized customer services
Staff – Tucky Allen

Administrative Funds

Grantor: United States Department of Labor

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:5%

Estimated Allocation: $175,113.20

10% of Adult, Dislocated Worker, ISY and OSY

Overview:

Funding specifically for the following expenses:

Fiscal Agent / Paymaster
Auditing
Insurance including benefit fees, worker’s compensation, liability and directors’ and officers’
Personnel Costs
Fiscal Costs
LWDB and CEOB Meeting and Travel Costs

No funding for individualized customer services

Fatherhood

Grantor: Kansas Department for Children and Families through contract with St. Francis

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:2%

Contract Amount: $73,580

Overview:

Funding to facilitate Career Coaching services to St. Francis Fatherhood customers throughout LAI and Riley County
No funding for individualized customer services
Staff – Matthew Crowe

End Dependence Kansas

Grantor: Federal and State Vocational Rehabilitation through contract with Kansas Department for Children and Families

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:15%

Contract Amount: $533,088.07

Overview:

Funding fully supports the EDK Staff who deliver EDK services.

Offender Workforce Development Specialist
Business Account Managers
EDK Coordinator

Target Population – Vocational Rehabilitation eligible customers who are currently incarcerated but releasing to LAI within the 4 months of enrollment.
Individual customer services are fully funded by Vocational Rehabilitation
Jobsville component of Team Co-Serving
Service Model: Vermont Progressive Employment
Services Include:

Job Tour
Job Shadow
Informational Interview
Mock Interview
Short-term Work Experience
On-the-Job Training

Project evaluation includes a bi-annual fidelity reviews to ensure program fits the model.
WIOA Title IB Adult, Out-of-School Youth and DEI Co-Enrollment

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Program

Grantor: Grantor: Federal and State Vocational Rehabilitation through pay for performance contract with Kansas Department for Children and Families

PY2017 Budget Overview:

Percentage of WF1 Total Funding:2%

Allocation: $78,970

Overview:

Pay for Performance Contract providing funding for Employment Specialists.

Component One – Job Preparation and Placement – $400 per customer
Component Two – Monitoring and Support – $3.50 per hour worked by the customer
Component Three – Successful Completion – $250 per customer

Services Provided:

Career Success Workshop
Worksite Placement
Worksite management and monitoring

Target Population – Vocational Rehabilitation Referrals with one year remaining in High School
Individual customer services are fully funded by Vocational Rehabilitation.
Key Staffing Services is the Employer of Record
WIOA Title IB ISY Co-Enrollment

Pre-ETS Staff and Loading Schedule:

Matt Crowe - 16- Hutchinson and Newton
Shauna Santiago-13- Garden City/Liberal/Dodge City
Kristin Doze-20- Great Bend/Hays/Salina
Deb Page - 5 - Colby/Goodland

Kansas Advanced Manufacturing Project (KAMP)