West Virginia PYs 2016-2017 Published

Wagner-Peyser Act

Located in:

e. 2. C. Increasing Outreach Worker Training and Awareness Across Core Programs Including the Unemployment Insurance (ui) Program and the Training on Identification of Ui Eligibility Issues.

Current Narrative:

Technical assistance and training is available for SWA merit staff at all AJCs for professional development activities to ensure they are able to provide high quality services to both jobseekers and employers. Such training will include information regarding the availability of core programs including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program and training on identification of UI eligibility issues.

Administrative staff will assign an individual to assist in developing and training the MSFW Outreach staff to explain UI services/benefits and the process for MSFWs to access the system Training will be provided to help outreach workers identify potential UI issues for which the MSFW may be eligible for assistance/benefits. A printed brochure will be developed to outline the UI program and easy access steps for obtaining assistance.