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2 Year Modification

Idaho PYs 2018-2019

WIOA State Plan Common Elements

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.
View corresponding narrative from PYs 2016-2017

Current Narrative:

(H) Improving Access to Post-secondary Credentials

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

Three of the strategies described in Section (II)(c)(1) and (II)(c)(2) of this plan will directly enhance access to post-secondary education and credentials: (1) develop career pathways aligned with target sector industries, (2) integrate adult basic skills and English language instruction with occupational/technical training to facilitate entry of students to post-secondary education and training programs, and (3) expand options for service delivery in rural areas.

Items one and two in the above paragraph are closely related, in that a complete and effective career pathway will include multiple entry-points, including Registered Apprenticeship opportunities and certificates, for students of all skill levels, and promote a “no wrong door” approach to education and training. Item three above will help post-secondary institutions improve access to their programs and classes, including those supporting Registered Apprenticeships, for historically underserved populations in rural communities by promoting models such as the “CTE Digital” model mentioned in Part (F) above.

As outlined in Section (II)(c)(1), the State’s strategy for implementing well-aligned career pathways will rely heavily on efforts already underway at the Idaho of Career &Technical Education (ICTE). These efforts include articulation between secondary and post-secondary technical programs across the state, including pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship training opportunities, as well as the development of SkillStack®, ICTE’s micro-certification platform. Information about these projects is reiterated below, for ease of reference:

ICTE oversees approximately 718 secondary career-and-technical education programs in Idaho’s high schools, and the technical colleges housed within Idaho’s public higher education institutions. Currently, each secondary program maintains an individual articulation agreement with one of Idaho’s post-secondary institutions. ICTE is spearheading an effort to first align program learning outcomes across postsecondary institutions, and then align the secondary programs to those learning outcomes. Once the process is complete, a statewide articulation will be in place, allowing secondary students to articulate seamlessly into any Idaho institution that offers their program of study.

To support the statewide articulation framework, ICTE has developed Idaho SkillStack® - a micro certification/badging platform that communicates the competencies/skills that Idaho high school and postsecondary students demonstrate. The micro certifications/badges are stacked towards the award of postsecondary credit (i.e. once a student earns predefined badges, by demonstrating competency, they are eligible to convert the badges to credit), industry certifications and common skills required by Idaho employers for job openings. These badges provide visual progress towards an individual’s career goals."

ApprenticeshipIdaho, a statewide partnership of the Idaho Department of Labor, Department of Commerce, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Idaho Career & Technical Education, and the college’s Workforce Training Centers, is bringing a focus on integrated, rather than siloed, business outreach and assistance, ensuring identification and development of career pathways and industry-recognized credentials as each new Registered Apprenticeship is developed.

UI claimants have the opportunity to receive postsecondary credentials while attending WIOA Title I-B or TAA training programs. UI claimants retain eligibility for UI benefits when attending these approved training programs as verified by an AJC career planner.