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—
- a. State Strategy Implementation
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include–
- a. State Strategy Implementation
III. a. 1. State Board Functions
Describe how the State board will implement its functions under section 101(d) of WIOA (i.e., provide a description of Board operational structures and decision making processes to ensure such functions are carried out).
Current Narrative:
The Governor's Workforce Development State Board is Michigan's workforce investment and economic opportunity board, and its representation is consistent with the provisions of the WIOA and regulations issued pursuant to the Act.
The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board provides a vital role in expanding economic opportunity, citizen involvement, engagement, and oversight to the state's effective workforce system efforts. This business-led Board, with more diverse representation of employers and education providers, serves as a catalyst for expanding economic opportunity and prosperity for all Michigan citizens, economic development entities and recommends policies to the Governor and state departments that guide workforce system efforts and training at both the state and local levels.
The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board is charged with advising and assisting the Governor regarding compliance with the WIOA. The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board is responsible for review of Michigan’s Unified State Plan as well as other grants, plans policies, statistics, allocation formulas, and performance measures related to the workforce system. The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board also develops strategies for continuous improvement of the workforce system, including the identification and dissemination of information on best practices, and engages state and local leaders to drive workforce innovation. The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board also reviews the state’s Annual Report for the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board Executive Committee is comprised of a Board Chair and Vice Chair and representatives from labor, education, community-based organizations, and business. The Executive Committee provides overall direction to the Governor’s Workforce Development State Board activities and reviews regulatory items prior to bringing to the full board for action.
The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board will meet quarterly at different locations around the State.