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- Program-Specific Requirements for Wagner-Peyser Program (Employment Services)
All Program-Specific Requirements provided for the WIOA core programs in this section must be addressed for either a Unified or Combined State Plan.
- e. Agricultural Outreach Plan (aop). Each State Agency Must Develop an Aop Every Four Years as Part of the Unified or Combined State Plan Required Under Sections 102 or 103 of WIOA. the Aop Must Include--
- 2. Outreach ActivitiesThe local offices outreach activities must be designed to meet the needs of MSFWs in the State and to locate and contact MSFWs who are not being reached through normal intake activities. Describe the State agency's proposed strategies for:
- 2. Outreach Activities
- e. Agricultural Outreach Plan (aop). Each State Agency Must Develop an Aop Every Four Years as Part of the Unified or Combined State Plan Required Under Sections 102 or 103 of WIOA. the Aop Must Include--
e. 2. A. Contacting Farmworkers Who Are Not Being Reached by the Normal Intake Activities Conducted by the Employment Service Offices.
Current Narrative:
provide services to come directly or refer farmworkers to the DOL-DET for employment services. At DOL-DET the Delaware Job Link (DJL) is the main tool used both in the local AJC’s and through the internet. DJL has a multiple language choice preference to include Spanish. The Job Search system enables a job seeker to search for jobs locally, regionally and nationally. In addition, it links to websites that provide assessment tools to assist a job seeker in additional career exploration as well as job search. In DJL and through direct employment specialist assistance a job seeker has access to a complete menu of training services that offer marketable and competitive job skills
The SWA thru the SMA as the principal outreach worker shall gain invaluable experience and support by participating in related conferences, webinars, forums and learning opportunities to support and strengthen knowledge needed for the MSFW program. Routinely the SMA provides technical assistance as the subject matter expert to peers in collaborating agencies on SWA one-stop center services (i.e. availability of referrals to training, supportive services, and career services, as well as specific employment opportunities), the employment service complaint system, information on the other organizations serving MSFWs in the area, and farmworker rights, including their rights with respect to the terms and conditions of employment.
The Delaware SWA has a working alliance with the NFJP Grantee, Telamon to provide supportive services, emergency housing and related services to employers to the Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers during their tenure in Delaware. The SMA provides the contact information to the workers for awareness and helps to facilitate direct contact upon request of the MSFW and or the Agricultural growers. The SWA through its Administrator will continue to ensure regular meetings and information /resource sharing and reporting about the services provided that occurs between the SMA and Telamon representatives to support and further strengthen this partnership. ETA recently released Technical Employment Guidance Letter for the development of collaborative Memorandum of Understanding. Initial meetings have occurred with the NFJP partner grantee to begin this process .We anticipate completion within the next 60 business days that will specify roles and responsibilities.