Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Wagner-Peyser Program (Employment Services)
All Program-Specific Requirements provided for the WIOA core programs in this section must be addressed for either a Unified or Combined State Plan.
e. 1. Assessment of Need
Provide an assessment of the unique needs of farmworkers in the area based on past and projected agricultural and farmworker activity in the State. Such needs may include but are not limited to: employment, training, and housing.
Current Narrative:
Assessing the unique needs of the MSFW population in Kansas, like many other states, presents several challenges. The needs of Kansas MSFWs are primarily language acquisition skills and technical skills. Both of these needs significantly impact the end goal of job placement for the MSFW population. The Kansas Workforce Centers are ready to provide assistance to the MSFW in obtaining employment and making them aware of training available. Many MSFW’s indicate a need to continue working and do not have time for training for other employment unless they can no longer work in the agriculture industry due to health, age, or other factors such as healthcare, schooling for children, or insurance.