Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 3. B. State Board
Provide a description of the State Board, including—
Current Narrative:
The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board is the principal private-sector policy advisor on building a strong workforce system aligned with state education policies and economic development goals. The State Board is Michigan's federally required workforce investment board. Its representation is consistent with the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and regulations issued pursuant to the Act. The composition of the State Board provides support for true engagement of employers and education providers with the state’s workforce development system. The composition also provides an enhanced opportunity for the creation of innovative solutions to the challenges employers in key sectors are facing.
The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board plays a vital role in bringing citizen involvement, engagement, and oversight to the state's talent enhancement effort. This business-led, business-majority Board serves as a catalyst for talent enhancement and economic development entities and recommends policies to the Governor and state departments that guide workforce investment and training at both the state and local levels.
Greater representation of employers and education providers on the state workforce development board will result in programming that more innovatively addresses the state’s talent development needs. The purpose of the Governor’s Workforce Development State Board is to convene state, regional, and local workforce system partners to:
- Enhance the capacity and performance of the workforce development system and align and improve the outcomes and effectiveness of Federally funded and other workforce programs and investments, and through these efforts, promote economic growth and prosperity for all Michigan citizens.
- Engage the workforce system representatives, including employers, education providers, economic development, labor representatives, and other stakeholders to help the workforce development system achieve the purpose of the WIOA.
- Assist to achieve the state’s strategic and operational vision and goals.