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Indiana PYs 2024-2027
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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 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—

III. b. 3. B. State Board

Provide a description of the State Board activities that will assist State Board members and staff in carrying out State Board functions effectively. Also, provide a membership roster for the State Board consistent with 20 CFR 679.110-120, including members’ organizational affiliations and position titles.

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2022-2023 (Mod)

Current Narrative:

During the 2018 Legislative Session, the Indiana General Assembly created the Governor's Workforce Cabinet (GWC or Cabinet) and designated it with the responsibilities of the state workforce board in addition to assigning the authority to direct the state agencies required to strategically address current and future workforce and education needs.  Since that time, Indiana has operated under an approved waiver from the U.S. Department of Labor to maintain an alternative board membership structure rather than the structure identified within 20 CFR 679.110-120, while carrying out the responsibilities of the State Board under 20 CFR 679.130. Indiana is requesting continued approval of this membership structure through a waiver request submitted with this Plan.

The Cabinet brings together key partners, determines strategy and drives change for individuals and employers. The Cabinet is comprised of 34 total members with 29 voting members representing different geographic areas of the state, and includes business and community leaders, K-12 and Career and Technical Education representatives, appointees from postsecondary institutions, Indiana lawmakers and experts from state agencies.  This unique structure allows for a comprehensive view of the workforce from early childhood, K-12, post-secondary, and adult education to the world of work. During PY22, seven board members were appointed to address term limits or vacancies. Per DOL’s request, two individuals were appointed to represent Adult Education and Vocational Rehabilitation.  With additional Cabinet appointments, industry/employer representatives continue to remain a majority.  

2024 GOVERNOR’S WORKFORCE CABINET MEMBER ROSTER & ROLES

  1. A chairperson appointed by the Governor. (Ryan Kitchell)
  2. The secretary of career connections and talent, serving as a nonvoting member. (Vacant; this agency/role no longer exists.) 
  3. The commissioner of the department of workforce development. (Richard Paulk, Commissioner, Indiana Department of Workforce Development)
  4. The secretary of commerce or the secretary of commerce’s designee, serving as a nonvoting member (David Rosenburg, Secretary, Indiana Economic Development Corporation) 
  5. The commissioner of the Indiana commission for higher education. (Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education)
  6. The secretary of education (Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education)
  7. The president of Ivy Tech Community College (Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President, Ivy Tech Community College)
  8. The president of Vincennes University (Dr. Chuck Johnson, President, Vincennes University)
  9. One (1) member representing a research university appointed by the governor (Todd Richardson, Chief HR Officer and VP Human Resources, Indiana University)
  10. One (1) member representing a comprehensive university or an independent college, appointed by the governor. (Rob Coons, President, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
  11. A member appointed by the governor who is an apprenticeship coordinator of a joint labor-management apprenticeship program approved by the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship. (Mark Kara, Assistant to the Coordinator for Local 150 Operating Engineers)
  12. A member representing high school career and technical education educators or directors appointed by the governor in consultation with the Indiana Association of Career and Technical Education Districts. (Dr. Steve Rogers, Director, Walker Career Center)
  13. Either:
    1. A member representing manufacturing appointed by the governor in consultation with the Indiana Manufacturers Association; or (Dan Peterson, Vice President of Industry and Government Affairs, Cook Group Incorporated)
    2. An employee of the Indiana Manufacturers Association appointed by the governor
  14. A member representing a minority business enterprise appointed by the governor. (Amish Shah, CEO, Kem Krest)
  15. A member representing a women's business enterprise appointed by the governor. (Jaqueline Barton, President and Founder, Specialized Staffing Solutions)
  16. A member representing a veteran owned business appointed by the governor. (Tony Vespa, Founder, Vespa Group)
  17. A member representing the nonunion and construction trades appointed by the governor in consultation with the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., and the Indiana Builders Association. (Steve Schreckengast, President and Co-Founder, Citation Homes, Inc.)  
  18. Either:
    1. A business owner appointed by the governor in consultation with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. (Micah Vincent, Chief Operating Officer of Heritage Growth, The Heritage Group)
    2. An employee of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce appointed by the governor
  19. A small business owner appointed by the governor in consultation with the National Federation of Independent Businesses. (Loren King, President/CEO, Trinitas)
  20. A member of a community-based organization appointed by the governor. (Fred Payne,President and CEO, United Way of Central Indiana)
  21. Three (3) at-large business owners appointed by the governor, one (1) of whom is a business owner who employs less than fifty (50) employees. One (1) member appointed under this subsection shall be from an organization representing technology.
  • (Rebecca Schroeder, President of Whiteshire Hamroc)
  • (Megan Glover, CEO of 120WaterAudit)
  • (Chris LaMothe, Ascendanci Ventures) 
  1. A school principal, appointed by the governor (Jody French, Principal, Perry Central Jr./Sr. High School)
  2. A school superintendent, appointed by the governor (Paul Ketcham, Superintendent, Batesville Community School Corporation)
  3. The commissioner of the department of correction, serving as a nonvoting member. (Christina Reagle, Commissioner, Indiana Department of Corrections)
  4. The secretary of family and social services, serving as a nonvoting member. (Dr. Dan Rusyniak, Secretary, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration)
  5. A member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives who serves as a nonvoting member. (Representative Bob Behning, House Education Chair)
  6. A member of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate who serves as a nonvoting member. (Senator Jeff Raatz, Senate Education and Career Development Chair)
  7. Any additional members designated and appointed by the governor.
  • (Joyce Irwin, President, Community Health Network Foundation)
  • (Becca McCuaig, Legal Counsel for Accelerate Indiana Municipalities, a statewide non-partisan advocacy organization for Indiana municipalities)
  • (Dave Shane, Lilly Endowment Inc. Board Member, former CEO of Lacy Diversified Industries) 
  • (David Adams, Principal, Adams Advisors LLC)
  • (For Adult Education – Marilyn Pitzulo, Associate Chief of Workforce Strategy and Design – Indiana Department of Workforce Development) 
  • (For Vocational Rehabilitation – Theresa Koleszar, Director of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration)