Workforce Solutions 2009 Update

Since 2008, The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has disseminated 541 solutions through the Workforce3One innovative solutions project developed under the Community-Based Job Training Grants and High Growth Job Training Initiative. This flyer provides information on the 2009 Updates to these solutions.

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Community-Based Job Training Grants (Round 4) Teleconference on Performance Reporting

On April 2, 2009 the Business Relations Group conducted a teleconference with Community-Based Job Training Grantees (Round 4) on Performance Reporting. In preparation for this call, grantees were encouraged to listen to a pre-recorded webinar titled: “1-2-3-4 9134 A Guide to Preparing your First Quarterly Performance Report”: http://www.workforce3one.org/view/3000905433277743821/info The teleconference reviewed key policy guidance and themes, responded to questions submitted in advance of the call, and provided additional instruction for preparing and submitting quarterly performance reports. The following materials were referenced on the call: 1) General Reporting Forms and Instructions; 2) ETA 9134 Report-Form; 3) Frequently Asked Questions documents (5 total); 4) Supplement & Glossary; and 5) Grantee Guidebook to Performance Reporting.

Community-Based Round 4 “Ask the ETA Fiscal Expert” Teleconference Recording (Recorded March 24, 2009)

This is a recording of a teleconference conducted for Community-Based Job Training grantees and focuses on the financial management aspects of their Department of Labor grant. The following Financial topics were covered during the teleconference: Administrative Controls Match and Leveraged Resources Equipment Procurement Audit and Audit Resolution Facilities and Other Capital Assets Intangible Property In order to assist you on the teleconference, as well as when you are preparing your financial reports, below are two links that will take you to ETA Financial Form 9130. The first one is a direct link to ETA Form 9130 and its corresponding instructions. The second link takes you to the DOL-ETA Financial Reporting page where you will find information related to grantee reporting systems and how to access DOL's reporting system. http://www.doleta.gov/sga/pdf/9130_Basic_JUL08.pdf http://www.doleta.gov/grants/financial_reporting.cfm Prior to listening to the recording, grantees are encouraged to listen to the following pre-recorded financial webinars posted on Workforce3One: Financial Management and Match http://www.workforce3one.org/view/4887/info Leveraged Resources & Intellectual Property http://www.workforce3one.org/view/4886/info Grant Management Requirements http://www.workforce3one.org/view/4913/info Financial Reporting http://www.workforce3one.org/view/4904/info

Dakota County Technical College Nanoscience Technology Degree Program

Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) became the first Minnesota program to award an AAS Degree in Nanoscience Technology in 2004. The program was developed in response to local employers need for skilled technicians. The market for nanotechnology is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2010, producing between 800,000 and 1 million new technical jobs. At least 40 companies in the Twin Cities are currently involved in nanotechnology research. Interest in the program has led local municipalities to consider the creation of a high tech incubator that would include the nanoscience program and spur economic development. The program emphasizes nanoscience concepts and equipment training. Over half of the 72 credits are nanospecific. Over 25 corporate support the program by serving on advisory and curriculum committees, providing guest lecturers and laboratory tours.

Industry Focus Tool

Census Bureau’s analytical tool called Industry Focus will allow users to focus on particular industry sector characteristics.

Demand-Driven Incubator Sites - Employer and WIS

Department of Labor-ETA has funded a variety of system capacity building projects to advance a demand-driven workforce investment system. The Incubator Site project is designed to maximize peer-to-peer learning and information sharing while demonstrating the demand-driven principles of ETA.

Livable Wage Jobs

Provides information on how certain industries are promoted to job seekers.

WINs Governance Strategies

This is part of a series of reports on engaging employers in workforce development that provides information on how employers can use "governance strategies" to influence the direction and operation of their local workforce development systems for the dual purposes of improving advancement opportunities for workers and meeting the workforce needs of employers.

Cross-Cluster Analysis Southern PA

Southwestern PA focused on three clusters (health care, manufacturing, and information technology) to build career paths and job types through matching literacy, critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.

WINs Cross-Cluster Analysis of Workforce Development Needs for Southwestern Pennsylvania:An Analysis of O*Net and WorkKeys

This document is part of the Workforce Innovation Network's (WINs) Career Ladders series. It was prepared by Heath Prince and Jack Mills of Jobs for the Future (JFF). It is part of a larger document, "Career Ladders: A Guidebook for Workforce Intermediaries," which can be downloaded at JFF's website at: www.jff.org/jff/kc/library/0214.

WINs Pathways To A Livable Wage

This document is part of the Workforce Innovation Network's (WINs) Career Ladders series. It was prepared by Heath Prince and Jack Mills of Jobs for the Future (JFF). It is part of a larger document, "Career Ladders: A Guidebook for Workforce Intermediaries," which can be downloaded at JFF's website at: www.jff.org/jff/kc/library/0214.

WINs Index for Career Ladders A Guidebook for Workforce Intermediaries

This document is part of the Workforce Innovation Network's (WINs) Career Ladders series. It was prepared by Heath Prince and Jack Mills of Jobs for the Future (JFF). It is part of a larger document, "Career Ladders: A Guidebook for Workforce Intermediaries," which can be downloaded at JFF's website at: www.jff.org/jff/kc/library/0214.

WINs Worker Training

This is part of a series of reports on engaging employers in workforce development, by Jobs for the Future, that provides information on how businesses can work together to solve their common workforce problems, including pre-employment skill development and recruiting, less expensive training for current workers, reduced turnover, and higher productivity.

WINs Community Partnerships

This is part of a series of report, by Jobs for the Future, on engaging employers in workforce development that provides information on how workforce development professionals, employers and employer organizations, labor unions, elected officials, community-based organizations, and educational systems can build powerful partnerships to build and maintain a skilled local workforce.

WINs Mentoring

This is part of a series of reports, by Jobs for the Future, on engaging employers in workforce development that provides information on mentoring entry-level employees to improve productivity, retention, and workplace morale. This brief describes the design of mentoring programs that achieve these objectives and provides a road map for employers concerned about program effectiveness. It also identifies value-added services that Chambers of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers' affiliates, and other employer organizations can provide especially to smaller employers including training and technical assistance, program administration, and brokering services.

WINs Hiring, Retaining, and Advancing Front-Line Workers: A Guide to Successful Human Resources Practices

This document is part of the Workforce Innovation Network's (WINs) Career Ladders series by Jobs for the Future (JFF). The document identifies human resource practices that have helped innovative and successful companies improve the employment and advancement of workers with few skills and little or no work experience. It is part of a larger document, "Career Ladders: A Guidebook for Workforce Intermediaries," which can be downloaded at JFF's website at: www.jff.org/jff/kc/library/0214.

WINs Employer-Led Organizations and Career Ladders

This is part of a series of reports, by Jobs for the Future, on engaging employers in workforce development that provides information on how career ladders can help solve recruitment problems, reduce turnover, and increase productivity.

WINs Testing and Assessment

This is part of a series of reports, by Jobs for the Future, on engaging employers in workforce development that provides information on testing and assessment tools to determine worker skill levels.

WINs Sources of Skill Requirements

This document is part of the Workforce Innovation Network's (WINs) Career Ladders series. It was prepared by Heath Prince and Jack Mills of Jobs for the Future (JFF). It is part of a larger document, "Career Ladders: A Guidebook for Workforce Intermediaries," which can be downloaded at JFF's website at: www.jff.org/jff/kc/library/0214.