Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports 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—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 2. The State policies that will support the implementation of the State’s strategies (for example. co-enrollment policies and universal intake processes where appropriate). In addition, provide the State’s guidelines for State-administered one-stop partner programs’ contributions to a one-stop delivery system and any additional guidance for one-stop partner contributions.
Current Narrative:
Wisconsin has an Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) Policy and Guiding Principles Team comprised of staff across WIOA program partners. The purpose of the team is to help identify and approve shared policies for WIOA partners, as well as share best practices and tools to improve the customer experience with the WIOA system.
DWD's Bureau of Workforce Training issues policy guidance on an ongoing basis to support the implementation of WIOA Title I-A and I-B. All current WIOA Title I policies are available at: https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/wioa/policy/.
DWD encourages co-enrollment of participants in WIOA core and partner programs when appropriate and beneficial to the jobseekers needs. A team of policy analysts from all program partners collaborated on additional joint guidance on common intake and co-enrollment so that all partners have a shared understanding of requirements. Additionally, training will also be implemented so that all partner staff understand all core and partner programs and can meet the needs of jobseekers and businesses at any entry point.
DWD's current policy regarding co-enrollment between the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program and Dislocated Worker programs can be found at: https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/wioa/policy/13/13.1.htm. Additionally, current policies regarding Equal Opportunity and Performance Accountability and Reporting can be found at: https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/wioa/policy/#list-chapterFive and https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/wioa/policy/#list-chapterEleven.
DWD's current policy regarding the one-stop delivery system can be found at: https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/wioa/policy/#list-chapterTwo. This includes policy regarding one-stop partners, customer populations, American Job Center Network branding, one-stop delivery system Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and one-stop operators. There is also current policy regarding one-stop infrastructure funding at: https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/wioa/policy/02/02.6.htm#sectionTwo, which addresses line items that are considered infrastructure funding as well as the local and state funding mechanisms and appeals by one-stop system partners. Additional guidance for shared delivery costs can be found at: https://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/wioa/policy/02/02.6.htm#sectionThree.
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) coordinates a competitive grant process to award AEFLA funds to providers. The next grant cycle begins July 1, 2025, and run through June 30, 2029. Title II leadership is required to run a fair and equitable grant competition. Additionally, organizations who have demonstrated effectiveness are eligible to apply as a provider and must meet the thirteen considerations for funding. Once providers are selected, they are subject to ongoing program monitoring to examine the program’s design, effectiveness, performance outcomes and compliance with state and federal guidelines. This also provides an opportunity for a provider to receive technical assistance from the WTCS office to strengthen programs.