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. 3. Describe how the state will ensure that all 14 program elements described in WIOA section 129(c)(2) are made available and effectively implemented, including quality pre-apprenticeship programs under the work experience program element. [12]
[12] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(i)(I)
Current Narrative:
As outlined in Workforce Services Directive WSD17-07, Local Boards must ensure that all 14 program elements are available in their Local Area. However, Local Boards are not required to provide the 14 required elements to each youth participant; they have the flexibility to determine what specific services a youth will receive based upon the youth’s assessment and service strategy.
Local Boards must competitively procure high quality youth service providers that develop and implement effective youth programs by aligning career pathways, employment, training, education, and supportive services. Aligning strategic partnerships, communication, coordination, and collaboration among employers, educational partners, economic development entities, and service providers is the foundation of the ensuring access to all program elements.
The WIOA youth work experience expenditure requirement aligns with California’s ongoing support and utilization of “earn and learn” models such as work experience, pre-apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, on-the-job training, and internships where participants can receive concurrent academic and occupational education, job readiness training, and employment skills. Work experience is an investment to build the foundation for career exploration and guidance, support for educational attainment, provide opportunities for skills training in in-demand industries that results in good job or enrollment in post-secondary education.