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—
- 3. State Program and State Board Overview
- B. State Board
Provide a description of the State Board, including—
- B. State Board
- 3. State Program and State Board Overview
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 3. B. ii. Board Activities
Provide a description of the activities that will assist State Board members and staff in carrying out State Board functions effectively.
Current Narrative:
The Governor’s Workforce Development State Board will work with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to meet the following regulatory responsibilities as prescribed by federal statute and regulation:
- The development, implementation, and modification of Michigan's Unified Plan for workforce development efforts, and other grants, plans, statistics, cost allocation formulas for employment and training activities and infrastructure funding, and performance accountability measures related to the workforce system.
- The development of a unified vision for workforce development driven by the Governor with coordination and input from employers and other key workforce system stakeholders from across the state to meet talent needs.
- Statewide career pathway strategy that addresses current and future demand.
- The development, review, and adoption of strategies for and effective outreach to improve access for individuals and employers related to in-demand industry sectors and occupations.
- Increased collaboration between education provides and the workforce system, including more job seekers obtaining post-secondary credentials of value to employers.
- The Adoption of high-performing board criteria to support the development and review of strategies for continuous improvement of the workforce investment system, including the role the Governor’s Workforce Development State Board will play in the ongoing process of continuous improvement of local boards, One-Stop operators, One-Stop partners, and providers that support effective service delivery to workers, job seekers and employers through the engagement of state and local leaders.
- The development and updating of comprehensive state performance accountability measures to assess the effectiveness of core programs.
- The identification and dissemination of best practices for effective operation of One-Stop centers, relating to the use of business outreach partnerships and service delivery strategies, effective local boards, and technological improvements to improve quality of services.
- Advocating and promoting Michigan’s economic opportunities and prosperity for all citizens.
- Reviewing statewide policies and programs and providing recommendations on actions taken by the State to align workforce development programs.
- Continued development of a statewide workforce labor market information system.
- Reviewing Michigan's Annual Report for the U.S. Department of Labor.