Located in:
- Program-specific Requirements for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following with respect to activities carried out under subtitle B—
- c. With respect to youth workforce investment activities authorized in section 129 of WIOA—
With respect to youth workforce investment activities authorized in section 129 of WIOA—
- c. With respect to youth workforce investment activities authorized in section 129 of WIOA—
c. 1. Identify the State-developed criteria to be used by local boards in awarding grants or contracts for youth workforce investment activities and describe how the local boards will take into consideration the ability of the providers to meet performance accountability measures based on primary indicators of performance for the youth program as described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of WIOA in awarding such grants or contracts.[11]
[11] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(i)(V)
Current Narrative:
California seeks to invest WIOA youth funds in programs that employ best practices and incorporate concepts of youth development in order to meet the diverse needs of youth and young adults through integrated wrap-around services, with a particular focus on employment and post-secondary outcomes.
To accomplish this, Local Boards should select youth service providers that:
- Employ proven recruitment strategies of effective outreach, engagement, enrollment, and retention of out-of-school youth.
- Demonstrate meaningful partnerships with eligible training providers, institutions of higher education, and employers from in-demand industries
- Offer a continuum of services that allow participants to obtain a GED/High School diploma, enroll into post-secondary education, and obtain employment within their chosen career path.
- Utilize career pathways and sector strategy models with a structured sequence of activities, as well as multiple entry and exit points that provide adequate supportive services.
- Use structured work-based learning, such as paid and unpaid work experiences and career exploration that leads to gainful employment.
- Provide intensive case management and support services to help youth overcome complex barriers, successfully complete the program, and retain employment.
Successful performance is a priority as it helps to measure the effectiveness of a local program. Local Board selection of youth providers requires an assessment of the provider’s ability to meet participant and performance requirements set forth by the local administrative entity and the State.
Local Boards should assess the provider’s:
- Experience managing contracts, performance records, and administrative structure, including records and retention, compliance and monitoring, internal audit procedures, and data management system.
- Ability to meet reporting deadlines.
- Planned performance and ability to track outcomes.
- Frequency of training and technical assistance provided on the performance indicators to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.