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2 Year Modification

Michigan 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—

III. b. 3. A. State Agency Organization

Describe the organization and delivery systems at the State and local levels for the programs covered in the plan, including the organizational structure. Include an organizational chart.
View corresponding narrative from PYs 2016-2017

Current Narrative:

By putting all job creation and economic development efforts under one new department, it allows Michigan to leverage its ability to build talent that possesses in-demand skills while helping our state’s businesses grow. Under this newly created structure, the three pillars of economic development — talent development, community development, and business development — are all part of one organization sharing the same vision and goals. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity ensures that the state can efficiently and effectively develop, administer, and coordinate Michigan’s talent, initiatives and programs. The following Organizational Chart portrays our reorganization:

WIOA State Agency Organization

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is responsible for all programs within the executive branch of government related to talent services and programs, including job preparedness, career-based education, skilled trades training, incumbent worker training, employment assistance, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math training programs, and programs targeted at the structurally unemployed.

  • The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity functions as the clearinghouse for all communications with the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education relating to talent services and programs and as the coordinating office for state departments with responsibilities relating to talent services and programs available through the Michigan Works! System, including, but not limited to, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Bureau of Services for Blind Persons within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and the Prisoner Reentry Program and the Community Support Services Program that are administered by the Michigan Department of Corrections.

    Coordinating functions include, but are not limited to, unified and/or combined state plans, the development of performance metrics, identification of high demand jobs at the state level, coordination of talent services and program funding opportunities on a state and regional basis, and employer outreach.

    Strategies for spurring economic development and securing meaningful and rewarding employment for Michigan residents are interdependent. This realignment creates the ability to deliver customer service, talent development, and economic programs in a more comprehensive and cohesive way. Aligning staff, resources, and program-based initiatives brings about better customer service and ensures that skilled talent is available for the continued growth of Michigan’s economy.