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 appoints CWDB members, which consist primarily of representatives from businesses, labor organizations, educational institutions, and community organizations. The CWDB assists the Governor in designing a statewide plan and establishing appropriate program policy. To effectively implement this plan the State workforce structure includes 14 RPUS and 45 Local Areas.
Each of the state’s 45 Local Areas are designated by the Governor and administer WIOA services. Factors that are considered in designating these Local Areas include geographic location, population, as well as the existing labor market areas and regional economic development areas in the state.
The Chief Elected Official of each Local Area appoints a Local Board with a local membership similar to the CWDB. The Local Board develops and implements strategies for meeting the employment and skill needs of workers, job seekers, and employers. The Local Board is responsible for overseeing service delivery through the AJCC system.
The AJCCs are a main entry point for the state workforce development system. The AJCC partners are jointly responsible for workforce and economic development, educational, and other human service programs. Therefore, collaboration is essential to establishing a quality-focused, employer-driven, and customer-centered system.
Every Local Area must have at least one comprehensive AJCC that provides universal access to the full range of employment services, training and education, employer assistance, etc. In other words, a comprehensive AJCC is a physical location where job seekers and employers have access to the programs, services, and activities of all the required AJCC partners.