North Carolina BacktoWork Program Overview North Carolina BacktoWork
North Carolina Back-to-Work Program Overview
North Carolina Back-to-Work Program Legislative Requirements Purpose: The NC Back-to-Work program provides pre-employment training for entry-level technical jobs. Training will be short-term and focused on skill competencies that lead to industry-recognized or state-regulated credentials. Integrated into the training program will be employability skills, workplace safety/OSHA credentials, and preparation for the Career Readiness Certification. Page 2
North Carolina Back-to-Work Program Legislative Requirements – Intent Unemployed Work Training Page 3
North Carolina Back-to-Work Program Legislative Requirements – Funding Allocation: $ 4, 808, 000 Section 10. 16. (a) $ 1, 066, 104 Section 10. 16. (a) $ 5, 874, 104 Time Period: <New> <Carry Forward> Total Allocation September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 Page 4
North Carolina Back-to-Work Program Legislative Requirements – Target Population RFP Applications Unemployment insurance claimants Unemployed & underemployed adults Legislation Unemployed & Underemployed North Carolinians Military veterans and spouses Military veterans Members of the NC National Guard / Veterans Programs NC National Guard Members Page 5
North Carolina Back-to-Work Program Legislative Requirements – Training Plan Training plans include support for one or more of the following: § Employers who have committed to assist colleges with the design and implementation of their training plans and to interview program completers for available jobs; § Companies with registered apprenticeship programs with the North Carolina Department of Labor; § Coordinated projects among two or more colleges that focus on serving the needs of an industry cluster; or § Programs developed in collaboration with the North Carolina National Guard or veterans' organizations. Page 6
North Carolina Back-to-Work Program Legislative Requirements – Use of Funds § Student Instruction § Student Support § Student Financial Assistance o Tuition/Registration Fees o Books o Certification Cost Page 7
North Carolina Back-to-Work Program Core Success Strategies 1. Key Partnerships actively involved with Training Plan. 2. Training Plan that’s Employer-Driven. 3. Employment Outcomes for Target Population. 4. Operational Plan mapped to Timeline. 5. Data Collection tied to Performance Metrics. 6. Budget Narrative that outlines Allowable Expenditures. Page 8
NC Back-to-Work Key Partnerships Leadership Team § Colleges must form a Leadership Team to collect, discuss, and analyze information pertinent to the design and implementation of their NC Back-to-Work project(s). § It is the expectation that this Leadership Team will meet throughout the duration of your project. Page 9
NC Back-to-Work Key Partnerships Leadership Team Internal Partners External Partners ü Workforce Continuing Education ü Workforce Development Board ü Human Resources Development (HRD) ü Job. Link Career Centers ü Career Readiness Certification (CRC) ü Division of Workforce Solutions § Basic Skills PLUS Program ü Economic Development Agencies § Curriculum Department Chairs § Department of Social Services § Veteran Services § Community-Based Organizations § Student Services ü EMPLOYERS § Financial Aid Page 10
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Statement of Need § Workforce and Economic Factors § Demand for Jobs § Challenges, Gap, and/or Opportunities o College’s Capacity to Deliver Training o Target Population Page 11
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Statement of Need § Workforce and Economic Factors § Demand for Jobs § Challenges, Gap, and/or Opportunities o College’s Capacity to Deliver Training o Target Population Page 12
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Engagement than attending annual business advisory Letters is ofmore Support Employer Engagement Strategies committee meetings or providing input regarding curriculum. Effective engagement requires building deep, sustainable relationships that ensure curriculum design and credentials meet the needs of industry sectors/clusters important to the region, and that students exit institutions able to demonstrate that they have the skills and credentials needed by business. The key to good employer engagement is establishing good communications with them. . and that means not just telling them what you have but paying attention to their needs and wants. Alignment between the workforce and education systems has the potential to improve curriculum development, course planning in institutions, and consumer information necessary to improve student, parent, and educator decisions. Page 13
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Credential Profile Form 1. Credentialing Information 2. Exam Procedures 3. College Requirements 4. Course Information 5. Additional Information Page 14
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Instructional Delivery Strategies § § § Traditional Technology/Media Source Hybrid Blended Video conference (formerly online/internet) Page 15
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Work-based Learning Strategies § § § Cooperative Education Job Shadowing Internships WIA-sponsored On-the-Job Training Registered Apprenticeship Page 16
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Human Resources Development § Course Offerings § Integration Strategies § NCWorks Online Registration Page 17
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Career Readiness Certification § Integration Strategies § Employer Support § Data Collection Page 18
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Training Services for Veterans § Career Pathways/Credential Transition § Intense Training in Condensed Timeframes § Career Coaching and Job Placement Strategies Page 19
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Training Services for Veterans § Career Pathways/Credential Transition § Intense Training in Condensed Timeframes § Career Coaching and Job Placement Strategies Discussion Points 1. Describe the details/focus of your collaboration. 2. What are your proposed education and training strategies to meet the identified needs of the collaboration? Page 20
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Training Services for Veterans Discussion Points for Training Plan 1. Describe the details/focus of your collaboration. 2. What are your proposed education and training strategies to meet the identified needs of the collaboration? 3. Colleges must provide documentation that an Implementation Committee was formed to collect, discuss, and analyze information pertinent to this training option. Please note the required representation on the committee. Please provide a list of the members. Page 21
NC Back-to-Work Employer-Driven Training Plan Framework Financial Assistance for Veterans Important Note: Colleges with collaborations with the NC National Guard, military transition or veterans programs may also provide financial assistance to students enrolled in training programs within the following clusters: law enforcement, emergency management, fire protection, and healthcare. Page 22
NC Back-to-Work Operational Work Plan Workflow Strategies 1. Outreach & Recruitment 2. In-take and Assessment 3. Registration Process 4. Student Data Form (Data Collection) 5. Student Support Services 6. Job Placement Activities 7. Program Evaluation 8. Staff Assignment 9. Leveraging Resources Page 23
NC Back-to-Work Performance Outcome Measures Required Metrics § § § § Received services during intake/assessment Participated in an HRD course Enrolled in an occupational-specific training course Received supportive services while enrolled in an occupational-specific training course Completed an occupational-specific training course Earned an industry credential Earned a CRC credential Obtained/maintained employment within the occupational field of training program Page 24
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