Eligible Training Provider List ETPL Updates Information Training

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I-B WIOA replaced the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) in 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. WIOA mandates each state maintain and publish an Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). The ETPL represents eligible providers and programs that are approved to provide training services to participants who are determined to be eligible to receive WIOA Title I-B program funds. WIOA Title I-B Adults and Dislocated Workers who are determined eligible for training services may choose any training program listed on the ETPL after consultation with his/her case manager. WIOA Title I-B now allows Out-of-School youth to also attend training programs on the ETPL. Copyright © 2016 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 2

Credentials Training programs must result in either a federally-recognized or locally-recognized credential, and must be related to an in-demand occupation to be approved for the ETPL. The Training Program Credential Checklist (WIA-1031 A) is used to determine if the training program will result in a qualifying credential for WIOA Title I-B performance accountability measures. Information from the Training Program Credential Checklist must be included in the program synopsis section in AZ Job Connection (AJC), including type of credential and credential attributes. Copyright © 2016 ARIZONA@WORK

Federally-Recognized Credentials Federally-recognized credentials are awarded in recognition of individual attainment of measureable technical or occupational skills necessary to obtain employment or advance in an occupation. Federally-recognized credentials are an attestation of a qualification or competence issued to an individual by a third party (such as an education institution, or an industry, or occupational certifying organization) with the relevant authority or assumed competence to issue such a credential. Copyright © 2016 ARIZONA@WORK

Types of Federally. Recognized Credentials Educational Credentials • • High School diploma or High School Equivalency Educational Certificate Associate’s diploma/ degree Bachelor’s diploma/ degree Industry Recognized Credentials • Occupational certificate, including Registered Apprenticeship and Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificates • Occupational licensure • Occupational certification Copyright © 2016 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 5

Educational Certificates: • Must be based on credit hours; • Are awarded after completion of an organized program of study, not a single course; • Educational certificates must be recorded in AJC under Other Recognized Diploma, Degree or Certificate; • Certificates of completion may be educational certificates if they are based on credit hours and are awarded after completion of an organized program of study, not a single course. Certificates of completion that do not meet this definition must not be considered a federally-recognized credential; • Certificates of completion that are awarded after successful completion of a training program that prepares students to take occupational license and occupational certification (personnel certification) examinations must also not be considered federally-recognized credentials. Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 6

Occupational Licenses Occupational licenses are granted by state and federal agencies or regulatory bodies and are required for an individual to work in the occupation. a. Occupational licensure is defined by laws and regulations and are intended to set professional standards and ensure safety and quality; b. Time-limited occupational licensure must be renewed based on the meeting of ongoing requirements; c. Violations of the terms of the Occupational License may result in legal action; d. Completion of a program of study that prepares an individual for an occupational licensure is not a credential; e. Occupational Licenses may be required in addition to other credentials. The credential for completing the educational program must only be recorded in AJC if the participant successfully received an Occupational License, as the license is required to work in the occupation. Examples: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and Cosmetology License Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 7

Occupational Certifications Occupation Certifications (personnel certifications) attest that the individual has acquired the necessary knowledge and skill to perform a specific occupation and skill. The certification process is based on a formal study that validates the necessary knowledge and skills that have been assessed and re-affirmed at designated intervals. Knowledge and skills may be assessed through examinations that have been determined fair, valid, and reliable and re-certification provided every three years. The certificate is owned by the certification body and may be taken away from the verified person for reasons of unethical or incompetent behavior after appropriate due process. An example of an Occupational Certification is an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 8

Occupational Certifications • Must be industry-recognized or result in a professional association certification; • Are granted by third party non-governmental agencies, usually associations or businesses; • Are intended to set professional standards for qualifications, such as certification for a crane operator or a Novell Network Certified Engineer; • Usually require successful completion of examination or assessment of the individual’s knowledge and skills through an examination or assessment provided a certifying body; • Usually require a set amount of work experience or professional/ technical experience; and • Usually require renewal after a certain time period. Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 9

Attainments that DO NOT Meet the Definition of a Credential • • • OSHA Certificates Work/ Career Readiness Certificates CPR Certificates Food Handler’s Card Completion of Assistive Technology training program (e. g. , screen reading software) • Completion of Orientation • Certificates of completion (non-credit based, single course) Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 10

Locally-Recognized Credentials Locally-recognized credentials are obtained after completing a training that has been determined by the Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) to not result in a federally-recognized credential, but is determined to be of value due to its being required by local employers and results in employment. Certificates of completion received upon the successful completion of a program based on competencies and curriculum that are developed in partnership with employers within the LWDA. • The certificate of completion must be: 1. 2. 3. 4. Obtained from results of valid, objective assessment; Based on significant vocational content; Portable from one employer or region in the state to another; and Meaningful to employers. Locally-recognized credentials are not included in the Credential attainment rate. The participant is included in the employment-based performance accountability measures. Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 11

Eligible Training Provider (ETP) Annual Report • A new requirement under WIOA is for training providers to submit annual performance data on all training programs that includes data on all students, WIOA and Non-WIOA. All training providers, with the exception of Registered Apprenticeships, are required to submit a performance report for each training program listed on the ETPL. • The U. S. Department of Labor issued a template (ETA 9171) that lists each data element required for the ETP Annual Performance Report. • The USDOL has stated, “Since outcomes will not yet be available, and since some of the data elements and reporting format for the ETP report have not yet been finalized, states are not required to submit ETP information until further notice. ” • America’s Job Link Alliance (AJLA) is working on a process to update Arizona Job Connection (AJC) that allows training providers to request performance information for the entire population of students in an approved training program. Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 12

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Important Reminders Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 13

WIOA Title I-B Training Funds WIOA Title I-B regulations – training services are available to employed and unemployed adults and dislocated workers, if staff determines, after an interview, evaluation or assessment, and career planning that the individual is unlikely to attain or retain employment and is in need of training services to obtain or retain employment that leads to selfsufficiency. Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 14

Application Process § Individuals applying for WIOA Title I-B training services must meet the following: o WIOA Title I-B Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs eligibility requirements o Priority of Service requirements (for Title I-B Adult Program Funding) o Determined to be in need of training services o Lacks resources or is unable to obtain other funding sources o Have skills and qualifications needed to successfully complete training § Other factors considered: skills, education, credentials, length of unemployment § WIOA Title I-B Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs are not entitlement programs - funding is not guaranteed § Prior to training, Phoenix customers participate in SOAR (Self-assessment, Other -assessment, Active research and Rewrite Career Plan) which is a 5 -day employment readiness series § Maricopa County does not have a structured program but customers may be required to take assessments and participate in job readiness workshops Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 15

Priority of Service § Federal requirement - applies to WIOA Title I-B Adult funds for Individualized Career and Training Services § Priority of Service determined in the following order: o 1 st Priority: Veterans and eligible spouses of veterans who are determined to be low income, recipients of public assistance or basic skills deficient (at or below 8 th grade level) o 2 nd Priority: Non-veterans or eligible spouses of veterans who are considered low income, recipients of public assistance, or basic skills deficient o 3 rd Priority: Veterans and eligible spouses of veterans who are not low income o 4 th Priority: All other WIOA Title I-B eligible Adults who are not low income Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 16

Customer Referrals Ø Potential students may be referred to any ARIZONA@WORK Job Center Ø Training Providers inform customers there is an eligibility process and no guarantee of funding Ø Application / approval process may take weeks as customers may be required to complete activities and / or services Ø Coaching customers seeking WIOA Title I-B funded training and telling them what to and what not to say is unethical and may be grounds for program removals from the ETPL Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 17

Customer Choice Customer determines the program and school after researching options. Maricopa County customers are required to research three training providers on the ETPL that offer their desired program. Note: They may select a different training provider that best suits their needs. Phoenix customers are also asked to research three training providers on the ETPL that offer their desired program. Staff do not refer customers to training providers or endorse training providers. Training request must be approved and a training voucher issued to the training provider PRIOR to the student beginning training. Training approvals are based on eligibility, need, availability of funding and other factors i. e. skills, education, credentials, etc. WIOA Title I-B program approval does not guarantee programs will be utilized. Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 18

Continued Eligibility § Programs require re-approval on their one year anniversary following initial WIOA Title I-B approval and then every other year thereafter. § Programs may be removed from the ETPL for the following reasons: o Outdated ETPL content to include costs, contact information, etc. o Occupations associated with training are no longer in demand. o Programs have not been used by WIOA Title I-B participants for two years. o Programs/providers not in compliance with WIOA Title I-B regulations and policy. Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 19

Training Provider Responsibilities Ø Training providers cannot advertise WIOA Title I-B funds are available on the ETPL, school website, brochures, etc. as WIOA Title I-B funds are not considered a grant or scholarship Ø Keep contact/program information updated in AJC • • Notify us of changes in contact person Training vouchers cannot be issued if costs are not up-to-date on ETPL Ensure costs in Program Synopsis match costs in Cost Items section Program name on ETPL needs to match program approved by AZPPSE or other board • Remove, or request we remove, any programs no longer offered Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 20

Resources AZ Department of Economic Security WIOA -Training Services Policy https: //des. az. gov/sites/default/files/media/trainingservices 8. 9. 17. pdf AZ Department of Economic Security WIOA – Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) Policy https: //des. az. gov/sites/default/files/media/etpl_policy_final 10_3_16. pdf US DOL Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) WIOA No. 10 -16 https: //wdr. doleta. gov/directives/attach/TEGL_10 -16 -Change 1_Acc. pdf US DOL Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) WIOA No. 26 -16 https: //wdr. doleta. gov/directives/attach/TEGL_26 -16. pdf ETA 9171 -Eligible Training Provider (ETP) Definitions (Performance indicators for ETP annual reporting) https: //doleta. gov/performance/pfdocs/ETA%209171%20%20 ETP%20 Definitions%20 -%206. 30. 2016%20 -%20 FINAL. pdf Copyright © 2015 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 21

Contact Information Todd Berndt ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix todd. berndt@phoenix. gov Moriah Blomfield AZ DES – Workforce Policy Specialist MBlomfield@azdes. gov Christina Edwards AZ DES – State ETPL Coordinator CEdwards@azdes. gov Diana Shepherd ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County shepherdd@mail. maricopa. gov Copyright © 2016 ARIZONA@WORK | Page 22