2 Year Modification

Kansas PYs 2018-2019 Published

WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Section Published
Located in:
  • III. Operational Planning Elements
    The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that support 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—
      • 2. Implementation of State Strategy
        Describe how the lead State agency with responsibility for the administration of each core program or a Combined Plan partner program included in this plan will implement the State’s Strategies identified in Section II(c). above. This must include a description of—

III. a. 2. H. Improving Access to Postsecondary Credentials

Describe how the State’s strategies will improve access to activities leading to recognized postsecondary credentials, including Registered Apprenticeship certificates. This includes credentials that are industry-recognized certificates, licenses or certifications, and that are portable and stackable.

Current Narrative:

Board of Regents Adult Education

  • All of the strategies and resources identified under E and F will improve access to recognized postsecondary credentials, including those that are industry-recognized certificates, licenses or certifications, and that are portable and stackable.

The Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas Department of Labor, Kansas State Department of Education, and Kansas Department of Commerce will market postsecondary education through a web dashboard which will allow customers to get information on high demand jobs and link to postsecondary institutions where training is available in Kansas. This effort will highlight opportunities to obtain industry-recognized, portable, and stackable credentials as part of a career pathway.

Career pathways will prepare individuals to be successful in a full range of secondary or postsecondary options including registered apprenticeships. Career pathways will enable individuals to attain a high school equivalency certificate, where necessary, as well as at least one recognized postsecondary credential. Where practicable, career pathways will integrate education, training, and other services including counseling and workforce preparation activities in order to accelerate the educational and career advancement of individuals. Since 2011, Regents, employers and individual postsecondary institutions have worked together to develop career pathways in twenty-five aligned programs. Local Workforce Boards may also develop additional career pathways as required by local employers. Adult Education will collaborate with workforce partners in offering basic skills to registered apprenticeship participants and with colleges in offering concurrent enrollment and team-teaching in Adult Education and CTE programs.

When providing vocational counseling and guidance with Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers, the VR program uses the Kansas Department of Labor’s Labor Information Center website for information on high-demand jobs and career pathways. At this website, information is provided about jobs across various industries. Career pathways and potential earnings are provided for entry-level, intermediate and advanced career options. Educational requirements for each level in the career pathway are provided. This information is useful in facilitating informed decision-making by VR customers regarding services and vocational objectives. It also helps assure that VR customers are prepared to meet the workforce needs of Kansas business and industry.