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LINKING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION

AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

IN

BUTLER, ARMSTRONG & INDIANA COUNTIES

2/2013

www.tricountywib.org

Vision and Mission of TCWIB, Inc. 3

What is the Workforce Investment Act and Workforce Investment Board 4

Board Composition 5

Executive Board 6

Leadership / Committees 7

Strategic Plan & Goals 8 & 9

TCWIB Board Members 10 & 11

Industry Cluster Partnerships 12

CareerLink Offices 13, 14 & 15

Programs 16 & 17

Youth Council 18

History of Job Training and Important Websites 19

Core Performance and Common Measures 20

TCWIB Administrative Staff 21

Flow Chart Back Page

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

VISION

The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. will be a

strategic partner in developing policies and programs to

affect a competitive and vibrant workforce

development area.

MISSION

The mission of the Tri-County Workforce Investment

Board, Inc. is “to facilitate responsive and innovative

leadership that meets the current and future

needs of employers and job seekers.”

VISION & MISSION OF TRI-COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, INC.

The federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA), which superseded the Job Training Partnership Act (signed into law August 7, 1998 - Public Law 105-220) provides framework for a unique workforce preparation and employment system designed to meet the needs of the employers and job seekers based on the following elements:

Training and employment programs are designed and managed at the state and local levels

Customers (Job Seekers, Laid Off Workers, Youth, Incumbent Workers, New Entrants to the Workforce, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities) can conveniently access the employment, education and information services through their local CareerLink Office (previously referred to as “One-Stop” Delivery System)

Customers should have a choice in deciding what training program best fits their needs and the organizations that provide the services and the right to know how well training providers succeed in preparing people for jobs

Businesses will provide information, leadership and play an active role in ensuring that the system prepares people for current and future jobs

Pennsylvania has received over $75 million from the federal government this year to provide services for adults, laid-off workers, and youth.

The 22 Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs) in the state of PA administer WIA services as designated by the Governor. Factors that are considered in designating these LWIAs include geographic location, population, and commonality of labor market areas. The Chief Elected Official (CEO) of each LWIA appoints a Local WIB with a local membership similar to the State WIB. The Local WIB develops and submits a local area plan to the Governor, appoints local One-Stop operators, and selects eligible organizations to provide services for youth and adults. In cooperation with the CEO, the Local WIB appoints a Youth Council that will help establish youth policy for local education and job training.

The Purpose of the Workforce Investment Act

“Provide Workforce Investment Activities, through statewide and local workforce investment systems that increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants

and increase occupational skill attainment by participants, and as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency and enhance the productivity and

competitiveness of the nation”

What is Workforce Investment Act and Local Workforce Investment Areas?

http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/LWIA_Listing.htm

BOARD COMPOSITION

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, public law 105-220, Chapter 2, Section 117, mandates at a minimum, Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIB’s) is made up of:

51% private sector (business representatives from employers in the region with key clusters

or economic sectors, both critical and emerging, and an appropriate mix of small, medium and large firms adequately representing, to the extent possible, urban, suburban, and rural interests);

at least two representatives from the local educational entitles;

at least two representatives of labor organizations,

at least two representatives of community-based organizations;

at least two representatives from economic development agencies;

One-stop partners and investors must be represented on the Board (The Commonwealth

defines a one-stop partner as an investor in the PA CareerLink, whose organization/program actively participates on an ongoing basis. Investors commit financial or in-kind resources to the local CareerLink. The Investor signs a Memorandum of Understanding that details the investment the organization/program will make in the system

The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. oversees the LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM in Armstrong, Butler and Indiana Counties and is comprised of 37 volunteer board. Members are community leaders with policy and decision making experience. Appointments to the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. are made from Butler, Armstrong and Indiana County Commissioners, respectively. The local County Commissioners work in concert with their local Chamber of Commerce Offices. The board strives for balance and equity in its membership.

Programmatic Oversight—The Duties of the Board

Overseeing and Chartering One-Stop Centers, known as PA CareerLink centers (delivers

employment and training services to job seekers and employers) for the Tri-County area;

Certifying Training Programs / Providers through the Commonwealth Workforce Development

System (CWDS) that prepares individuals in high priority occupations for our region (on-line

application can be found at [email protected])

Developing a comprehensive Integrated Workforce System utilizing Industry Partnerships and

Clusters

Improving and Refining the emerging workforce through Youth Programs

Approving Intensive and Training Activities under Title I

Oversight of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998

Composition of the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board

The Executive Board supports and oversees the operational and personnel functions

of the Board. The Executive Board appoints local business and community leaders

to serve on the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board.

The Executive Board consists of the County Commissioners from Butler,

Armstrong and Indiana Counties; making a total of nine Executive Board Members.

Executive Board of TCWIB

ARMSTRONG COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

David K. Battaglia, Chairman

Robert T. Bower, Vice-Chairman

Richard L. Fink, Secretary

Website:

http://www.co.armstrong.pa.us/

BUTLER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

William L. McCarrier, Chairman

A. Dale Pinkerton, Vice-Chairman

James Eckstein, Secretary

Website:

http://www.co.butler.pa.us/

INDIANA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

Rodney Ruddock, Chairman

David S. Frick, Vice Chairman

Patricia A. Evanko, Secretary

Website:

http://www.countyofindiana.org/fm.htm

http://www.co.armstrong.pa.us/

http://www.co.butler.pa.us/

http://www.countyofindiana.org/fm.htm

The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board currently conducts operational business through the Executive Committee and monthly board meetings. The Executive Committee is comprised of nine TCWIB board members (three board members from each county) and the Executive Director of TCWIB. The Executive Committee meets every other month to discuss local operational functions, performance goals, local workforce needs, and other issues as they arise. Items approved by the Executive Committee are presented to the full board for discussion and approval. Other committees are created on an “as needed bases” and currently include Strategic Implementation, Fiscal, Forum Committee, Board Member Educational Committee and Website Committee. Committees are comprised of Board Members and TCWIB Staff. Committees meet every other month (opposite of the Executive Committee meetings). Items approved by each

Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held at the Kittanning Country Club unless notified otherwise. Executive Committee begins at 8:00; breakfast served at 9:00 AM with the

regular board meeting to follow.

2013 MEETING SCHEDULE

January 18, 2013 Executive Committee & WIB Board February 22, 2013 Executive Committee & other committees as needed March 22, 2013 Executive Committee & WIB Board April 19, 2013 Executive Committee & other committees as needed May 17, 2013 Executive Committee & WIB Board June 21, 2013 Executive Committee & WIB Board July 19, 2013 Executive Committee & other committees as needed September 20, 2013 Executive Committee, WIB Board, Annual Corp. Meeting October 18, 2013 Executive Committee & other committees as needed December 13, 2013 Executive Committee & WIB Board

Executive Committee / Other Committees / Meeting Schedule

To address local economic issues, legislative directives and workforce needs of the Tri-County area, Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Members, Executive Board and

Administration Staff participate in an annual Strategic Planning Retreat.

Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Members, Executive Board Members and Staff review the goals and objectives set forth at the previous Strategic Plan and strive to

continuously build on the plan to advance the workforce needs of the Tri-County area.

GOAL #1

STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AND EDUCATION PARTNERS

OBJECTIVE #1: Monitor and map workforce trends based on historical, current trend analysis and

share that data with education and economic development partners via an annual State of the

Workplace Report and a Monthly Employment Reporter

OBJECTIVE #2: Engage intermediaries in creating a clearinghouse for internships, job shadowing,

mentoring, and apprenticeships

GOAL #2

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS & INDUSTRY THROUGH TARGETING THE KEY

INDUSTRY SECTORS & IDENTIFYING & SUPPORTING GROWING AREAS

OBJECTIVE #1: Target industries with sustainable or emerging growth and substantial economic

impacts as the primary workforce focus

OBJECTIVE #2: Identify industries that pay above 80% of the national average wage and that are

experiencing more than 5% employment growth in high priority occupations, or constitute more than

5% of the employment base, or have location quotients greater than 1.0

OBJECTIVE #3: Coordinate local industry partnership activities by assessing employment and

pipeline development needs, and identifying and implementing effective outcome driven strategies

GOAL #3

SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES THROUGH

MAXIMIZING RESOURCES & FUNDING

OBJECTIVE #1 - Identify and pursue alternative (non-traditional) sources of public and private

funding for all programs and initiatives of the TCWIB

OBJECTIVE #2 - Identify workforce needs, proposing effective strategies, and making application to

relevant funding opportunities.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOALS

TCWIB defines our Customers and Prospective Employees as

For Employer Customer Base As an innovative, Comprehensive Integrated Workforce System (IWS)

that should translate into:

Increased talent retention Employee coaching & development programs/process deliverables Recruitment of employment ready, top talent

For our Prospective Employee Customer Base this means:

Competency measurement to ensure employment readiness Skills Enhancement to increase marketability Position Placement in appropriate organization

RECOGNIZED INDUSTRY CLUSTERS & SUB CLUSTERS

Industry Clusters:

and Sub-Clusters as:

*Agriculture and Food Production

*Building and Construction

*Business and Financial Services

*Education

*Information and Communication

Services

*Life Sciences / Health Care

*Logistics and Transportation

*Lumber Wood and Paper

*Manufacturing

*Oil and Gas

*Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics

*Electronics

*Metals and Metal Fabrication

*Printing

*Vehicle and Vehicle Equipment

STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOALS 2010 - 2012

GOAL #4

ENSURE THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM MEETS

THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS & JOB SEEKERS

OBJECTIVE #1 Implement a program of “continual improvement” concerning the CareerLinks’

services to employers and job seekers

OBJECTIVE #2 Hold semi-annual meetings between TCWIB or designated board members and

executive representatives of the CareerLink operator to assess CareerLink operations and services

and to explore ideas for improvement

OBJECTIVE #3 Indentify PA CareerLink needs and strategies to maximize outcome driven results for

business services and job seeker programs

Aligning with the high priority occupations, critical shortages, and training needs of the Tri-County area, the TCWIB has collaboratively identified several Industry Cluster Partnerships. Local industry clusters are defined using data from the PA Department of Labor’s Center of Workforce and Analysis Regional Data Analysis Tool (RDAT). Data is also considered from the Southwestern PA Industry Cluster Analysis created by Duquesne and Carnegie Mellon Universities for the Pittsburgh Technology Council. At this time the current Industry Clusters identified by the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. include:

Health Care

Manufacturing

Transportation

Information Technology

Financial

Other:

Oil and Gas

Homeland Security

The common goal for all Consortia Partnerships is to: Identify and provide common training needs, address the critical shortages of workers; provide jobs with family-sustaining incomes, focus on the opportunity to share resources and to enhance growth by Networking with local and state governmental and education agencies. Each Consortium meets regularly each month to discuss their goals. For more information, please contact Mary Salony of the Tri-County WIB Office at for more information at 724.282.9341 x 35

Industry Cluster Partnerships

The Workforce Investment Act Mandates the creation of a One-Stop System at the local level for the delivery of workforce development services.

Pennsylvania’s One-Stop Centers are known as the CareerLinks

The local CareerLink Offices offer services to employers and job seekers.

Launched in July, 2012, JobGatewaySM is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s

initiative to transform the landscape of how job-seekers find family sustaining jobs and how employers

find the skilled candidates that they need. Through this initiative, a user-friendly, premiere job-matching

system is being created to help bridge the gap that currently exists between job-seekers and employers.

For Job-Seekers: In JobGatewaySM, job-seekers have access to more than 200,000 job openings. You can create and upload

a resume and make yourself available to thousands of employers. JobGatewaySM will also recommend

jobs for you based on your preferences. One exciting feature is an automatic capture of all of your job-

search activities within JobGatewaySM. You have the ability to record any outside job-search activities,

too. All in one place. All for free.

*Students expecting to receive tuition reimbursement, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and/or any service that have a monetary value, must meet with a Counselor and or Case Manager and be pre-approved prior to receiving funds.

For Employers: It is easy to search the talent pool in JobGatewaySM. Simply create a job-posting and connect with

candidates for free. You will receive detailed information about job-seekers when you perform a search.

You will also enjoy the benefit of sorting and filtering capabilities to help you manage your referral lists.

All of your candidate search activities can be managed from one location: Your Dashboard.

The CareerLinks are staffed and operated by a consortium of local partners and operators who

ensure the local one stops offer quality services to Job Seekers and employers.

CareerLink Partners: Are those agencies that provide employment and training services.

The WIA mandates specific partners and others are recruited locally to increase services to employers and job seekers.

CareerLink Operators: Are those partnering agencies who share the costs of operating

the physical one-stop site. These partners act as a consortium to coordinate services and determine priorities within the one stop center.

On-Site Services: On Site services are provided based on the available positions brought

forth by the different partners and operators. Customers may be referred for additional services outside the CareerLink. The local CareerLinks are overseen by the Workforce Investment Board which has the authority to officially “charter” the local CareerLinks.

CareerLink Services

CareerLink Offices in the Tri-County area

Pennsylvania CareerLink, Armstrong County

314 South Water Street

Kittanning, PA 16201

Phone: 724-548-5693 or 1-888-573-5733, Option #2

TTY 724-543-4510

Marie Dillon-Griffith - Site Administrator

For additional information on Services, Partners, and Operators, go to www.tricountycareerllink.org/armstrong

Pennsylvania CareerLink, Butler County

Pullman Commerce Center

112 Hollywood Drive, Suite #203

Butler, PA 16001

Phone: 724-431-4000

Larry Garvin—Site Administrator

Direct to Larry—724.431.4040

TTY: 724-431-4030

Larry Garvin—Site Administrator

For additional information on Services, Partners, and Operators, go to www.tricountycareerllink.org/butler

Pennsylvania CareerLink, Indiana County

300 Indian Springs Road

Indiana, PA 15701

Phone: 724-471-7220 or 1-888-573-5733, Option #1

TTY: 724-471-7221

Kevin Lazor - Site Administrator

For additional information on Services, Partners, and Operators, go to www.tricountycareerllink.org/indiana

BRIEF DESCRIPTON OF SERVICES Employment Services, Career Exploration, Job Fairs, Credit Counseling, Disability Services, Job

Coaching, Job Referrals, Labor Market Information, Literacy, Re-Training Programs (Dislocated

Worker, Adults, Youth, etc.), Wednesday Job Club, Veterans Employment and Benefits,

Youth Initiatives, Workshops, and much more.

CareerLink Offices

PA CAREERLINK ARMSTRONG COUNTY

MAIN NUMBER: 724-548-5693

AGENCIES WITHIN THE CAREERLINK

MARIE DILLION-GRIFFITH, SITE ADMINISTRATOR . . . . 724.548-5693 (ask for Marie)

PA CAREERLINK BUTLER COUNTY MAIN NUMBER: 724-431-4000


LARRY GARVIN, SITE ADMINISTRATOR . . . (724) 431-4004

PA CAREERLINK INDIANA COUNTY MAIN NUMBER: 724-471-7220


KEVIN LAZOR, SITE ADMINISTRATOR . . . (724) 471-7233

www.tricountycareerlink.org

Agencies and Businesses are welcome to be a Partner of their local CareerLINK Office

Please contact your CareerLink Site Administrator for more information

ARIN Center for Education (ABLE)

Career T.R.A.C.K.: Armstrong County Office

Armstrong County Planning & Development

Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership

Department of Public Assistance (Armstrong County)

ARIN Center for Education (ABLE)


Career T.R.A.C.K.: Indiana County Office

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

Adult Literacy at BC3 (ABLE)


Butler County Assistance Office

Career T.R.A.C.K: Butler County Office

Career Opportunities for the Disabled

Gregg Staffing Solutions

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

CareerLink Operators, Partners & Services

Tri-County CareerLink Operators, Partners and Services in

Armstrong, Butler and Indiana Counties

http://www.careertrack.org/

http://www.dli.state.pa.us/

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/

http://www.dli.state.pa.us/

http://www.careertrack.org/main.htm

http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=128&Q=168255

http://www.dli.state.pa.us

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/

http://www.careertrack.org

http://www.arcbutler.org/

http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/browse.asp?a=128&bc=0&c=27855

The Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS) provides a wide range of services to help individuals to become more independent and prepare for or maintain employment. As part of this process, Workforce Investment Areas (WIA’s) “Certifies training programs and courses” submitted through the CWDS on-line application process by training providers interested in participating in the CareerLink Tuition/Voucher/Grant reimbursement program. Federal grants currently available include:

Individual Training Accounts (ITA’s) for customers eligible through Workforce Investment Act Funds

TCWIB sponsors Individual Training Accounts (ITA’S) up to $7,000 (Currently funding ITA’s at $3000)

Trade Accounts for Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA) funding for customers who lose their jobs or have

a reduction of hours due to increased imports (Companies must file / receive approval).

Customers can receive up to $26,000 towards training and other benefits (relocation funds, unemployment

funds, etc. )

Training Providers eligible to apply include Community Colleges, Colleges & Universities, Vocational Schools, Private Licensed Proprietary Schools, Community Based Organizations, Business Schools, etc. The certified training programs and courses must be considered “ high priority occupations or HPO’s” - (those occupations viable to the local employers and community) and meet mandated performance levels to be added to the CWDS “Eligible Training Provider / Program Approved List”. State and Regional High Priority occupation Lists are compiled annually by the PA Department of Labor and Industry’s Center for Workforce Information Analysis and can be located at www.paworkstats.state.pa.us - click on PRODUCTS and HPO lists can be located under “occupation” TCWIB’s local policy can be located at www.tricountywib.org and the CareerLink Eligible Training Provider/Program on-line application can be located at www.cwds.state.pa.us

The Employment, Advancement, and Retention Network (EARN) is a Welfare to Work Program available to those individuals referred from the County Assistance Office. The goal of the program is to support participants during their transition from “Welfare to Work” through

employment, advancement and retention services. Activities include job search, resume writing, interviewing skills,

problem solving (with child care, financial problems and other employment barriers); CareerLink registration, job skills training and more. Students enrolled in the program, are eligible for Clothing, Eyeglasses and exams, Hearing Aides and exams,

Healthcare support related to employment such as dental services, Professional fees related to employment such as

bonding, clearances, etc., payment of vehicle insurance, care repair and purchase, mileage, and public transportation. *There are caps on supports. Students are assigned a case manager to oversee participation and progress of the program. Students are expected

to complete all classroom activity, engage in active job search, and accept viable employment when available.

In addition, those referred to the EARN Program have to opportunity to obtain real on the job training at The Shine

Again Boutique, a retail store open to the public. At Shine Again, students are supervised by staff and gain skills in customer service, retail, and other various activities. The Local Management Committee (LMC) oversees the EARN Program and was created to ensure that the

participants receive the best possible services during their participation in the program. The LMC consists of

representatives from WIA, County Assistance Office, Bureau of Workforce Development and Local Education agency.

Training Provider Certification for ITA’s

The Employment, Advancement & Retention Network (EARN) - Welfare to Work

http://www.tricountywib.org/

http://www.cwds.state.pa.us/

Core and Intensive Services Core Services are universally available through the CareerLink Systems to Individuals. Core Services can include such things as Initial assessments, self-directed job search activities; Labor Market Information, Educational/Training Referrals, Staff Assisted Job Referrals, and other activities designed to help job seekers in finding employment.

Intensive Services For those individuals who need additional assistance in obtaining employment and who meet the required eligibility guidelines, TCWIB subtracts Title I services to CareerT.R.A.C.K., Inc. CareerT.R.A.C.K. can help those individuals who need additional assistance through a process of assessment, career exploration, training, support, and job search.

Title I Services include: Adult Programs, Dislocated Worker Programs, Youth Programs, Work

Certified Program and more. Adult Programs: Individuals 18 years and older who meet eligibility requirements (such as income

barriers, educational barriers and/or other barriers to employment as outlined in the Workforce Investment

Act, are eligible for training dollars up to $7,000.

Dislocated Worker Programs: Individuals 18 years or older who have been displaced from

employment due to downsizing, plant/business shutdown and permanent lay-off. Dislocated workers are eligible for re-training dollars up to $7,000 through the Workforce Investment Act. Dislocated workers who are eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance funds (displaced from employment by imports or certain shifts of production in other countries; company must apply and be awarded status) may be eligible for additional training funds up to $26,000+ dollars.

For more information on TAA—please go to: www.paworkstats.state.pa.us—type in TAA in the search engine Youth: Youth programs are contracted through a competitive bid process. Services include employment,

training and academic enrichment to young people between the ages of 14 to 21 in an integrated program of work and learning. Current programs include WIA Funded, TANF and RCEP.

Core, Intensive, Adult, Dislocated, Youth & Other Programs

The Youth Council is an established Committee of the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc, who creates and oversees the youth portion of the Workforce Investment Act. TCWIB’s Youth Council has 19 members which represents local private industry, education, human services and governmental organizations in Butler, Armstrong and Indiana Counties.

The purpose of the Youth Council: Develops and recommends local youth employment and training policy and practice

Broadens the youth employment and training focus in the community to incorporate a youth development

perspective Establishes linkages with other organizations serving youth in the local area

Takes into account a range of issues that can have an impact on the success of youth in the labor market

Recommends eligible providers of youth activities on a competitive basis

Conducts oversight with respect to eligible youth activities

YOUTH C0UNCIL MEMBERS

Board Member Sector Representing Title Employer

Ms. Carrie Ginnocchi, Co-Chair

Private Sector Human Resources Manager Hunter Truck Sales & Service Inc.

Mr. Philip Rosenbauer, Co-Chair

Youth Service /WIB Member

Executive Director The ARC of Butler County

Ms. Rebecca Veith Public Housing Resident Initiatives Coord. Housing Authority of Butler Co.

Mr. Scott Campbell Organization with Youth

Experience

Director of Prof. Education & Certificate Programs

Butler County Community College

Mr. Gail Steck Organization with Youth

Experience Supervisor

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Ms. Mary Gibala Youth Service Agency

Manager of Developmental Programs

Center for Community Resources

Mr. Jim Ferguson Organization with Youth

Experience Human Resources Manager Penn United Technologies

Ms. Carla Thimons Youth Service Agency Special Programs Coordinator Lenape Area Vo-Tech School

Ms. Marie Dillon-Griffith One-Stop Manager Site Administrator Armstrong County CareerLink

Ms. Judy Nolder Law Enforcement / Juvenile Probation

Juvenile Probation Officer Armstrong County

Probation Department

VACANT

VACANT

Ms. Lynne Lorenz Youth Participant Youth Participant Youth

Mr. Rodney Ruddock Organization with Youth

Experience Indiana County Commissioner Indiana County Courthouse

Ms. Bonni Dunlap Organization with Youth

Experience Director

Department of Human Services Indiana County

Ms. Carol Fry Org with Youth Exp./

School-To-Work Administrative Director Indiana County Technology Center

Mr. Paul Price Parent of Youth

Participant Parent of Youth Participant Parent of Youth Participant

VACANT

Mr. Richard Heckert Job Corps Representative Admissions Counselor Western PA Job Corps

YOUTH COUNCIL

PACareerLink – http://www.cwds.state.pa.us website

(Commonwealth Workforce Development System)— On-line services for Job

Seekers, Employers and Training Providers:

Local Website: http://tricountycareerlink.org

Tri-County WIB, Inc. http://www.tricountywib.org

Workforce Investment Act http://www.justice.gov/crt/508/508law.php

PA Workforce Development http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us

US Dept of Labor http://www.doleta.gov/

Training and Employment Guidelines: http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/documents/tegl/tegl-7-99.htm

WIA and TRA Eligible Training

On-Line Application can be located: http://www.cwds.state.pa.us

Workforce Information Investment Notices (WIIN): http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us - to locate WIIN

notices, enter the letters “WIIN” in the search engine at the top of the page - the website will take you to all

the current WIIN notices.

The purposes of the Workforce Investment Information Notices (WIIN’s) is to provide background information

and guidance associated with related issues. They are intended to inform partners and stakeholders about

issues that have been identified through national and regional meetings, and via telephone and written

requests. There are 118 WIIN notices available and each Notice identifies or references the public law, final

regulations, any training & guidance letters (TEGL’s), federal register, and other information pertinent to

specific topics.

Topics include: Individual training accounts (ITA’s); common performance measures for WIA, labor exchange,

veterans and trade adjustment assistance; PA State Integrated Plans for WIA, Wagner-Peyser created by

Governor Corbett and more.

History of Job Training and Legislation 1917 Smith-Hughes Act for Vocational Education 1933 Federal Emergency Relief Act / Wagner Peyser 1934 Social Security Act—Unemployment Insurance 1954 Targeted Jobs Tax Credit (TJTC) 1962 Manpower Development and Training Act (MDTA) 1965 Older American Act—Title V 1973 Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) 1977 Food Stamp Act 1982 Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) 1983 Carl D. Perkins Vocational Educational Act 1988 Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Act 1998 Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

Replaced Job Training Partnership Act In August of 1998, Congress passed the Workforce Investment Act. The Act Replaced the Job Training Act.

Important Websites

History of Job Training & Important Websites



Core Performance Measures The Core Performance Measures are the key measures of success in achieving the legislative goals of WIA. The measures are used to set agreed upon performance goals on a State and Local level; ensure comparability of state performance results to maintain objectively in measuring results for incentive and sanction determinations; and provide information for system wide reporting and evaluation for program improvement

Common Measures As of July 1, 2005, the Common Measures Policy replace the existing performance reporting policy (Outlined in TEGL 15-03). The value of implementing the Common Measures is the ability to

describe in a similar manner the core purposes of the workforce system—how many people found employment; did people stay employed; and did their earnings increase.

For additional information on directives, Training and Employment Guidelines, Glossary of

Performance Measures, please go to

www.paworkstats.state.pa.us—type in Common Measures in the search engine box

TCWIB BOARD MEMBERS

TCWIB STAFF

Executive Director Fred Fornataro - Ext. 11 Secretary to Executive Director Tina Plaisted - Ext. 11 Assistance Director/Chief Fiscal Officer Steve Paffrath - Ext. 30 Planning and Grant Coordinator Mary Salony - Ext 35 Youth Program Coordinator Paul Weifenbaugh - Ext. 25 Welfare Initiatives Program Coordinator Carla Fritch - Ext. 23 Staff Accountant Joetta Edmonds - Ext. 37 Training Provider Point of Contact (POC) Melinda Schultheis - Ext 33 Administrative Office Coordinator Monitor/E.O. Staff Marsha Bowser - Ext. 36 Payroll / Accounting Assistant Jeanne Glauser - Ext. 31 IT Staff William Rodgers - Ext. 38

Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Staff

STRATEGIC

MISSION / VISION

PROGRAMS CareerLink

Offices

Indiana County

Butler

Adult

Dislocated

Youth

Title 1 EARN (Welfare)

Services

Local Mgmt. Committee

(LMC)

Ad Hoc Committees (created as needed)

Executive Committee

TCWIB Operational Functions

TANF WIA

Health Care

Manufacturing

PROGRAMMATIC OVERSIGHT

Industry

Clusters

Youth Council

Transportation

Information Technology

Financial

Gas & Oil RCEP

Strategic Implementation

Committee

Armstrong

EXECUTIVE BOARD

STAFF (Fiscal, Administrative, Coordinators, IT, Etc.)

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

2/2013 Board Member Orientation Packet—Publisher Files PROPERTY OF TCWIB, INC.— CREATED BY MCSCHULTHEIS

Training Provider

Certification for WIA and

TRA Funding

LEADERSHIP

Board Composition (Public & Private Sector)

Other

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