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Policy Academy on Civic Engagement

Policy Academy on Civic Engagement. National Governors Association. Idaho Workforce Council November 5, 2009. Successful States. Massachusetts Pennsylvania New York Illinois Maryland Idaho!— The only Western or small population state chosen!. Idaho Core Team. Jim Wordelman, AARP Idaho

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Policy Academy on Civic Engagement

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  1. Policy Academy on Civic Engagement National Governors Association Idaho Workforce Council November 5, 2009

  2. Successful States • Massachusetts • Pennsylvania • New York • Illinois • Maryland • Idaho!—The only Western or small population state chosen! Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  3. Idaho Core Team • Jim Wordelman, AARP Idaho • Kelly Houston Staskey, SERVE Idaho • Kim Toryanski, Idaho Commission on Aging • Tammy Perkins, Office of Governor Otter • Con Paulos, State Workforce Council • Roger Madsen, Department of Labor • Dave Whaley, Idaho AFL-CIO • Donald Drum, PERSI Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  4. Envisioning Success “Idaho’s mature adults will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and purposeful employment, community service, and lifelong learning which enhances econo-mic vitality and quality of life.” Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  5. Expansion of Idaho Team • State Board of Education • Division of Professional Technical Education • Adult Education • Corporation for National and Community Service Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  6. Original Idaho Goals • Increase volunteerism among mature adults in Idaho. • Create greater employment opportunities by connecting employers and mature adults. • Encourage employers in Idaho to adopt best employment practices to empower the aging workforce. • Increase statewide enrollment of mature adults in post-secondary education courses and lifelong learning opportunities. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  7. Key AccomplishmentsGoal #1Increase Volunteerism • Developed volunteer management training—SERVE Idaho. • Trained SCSEP participants to demonstrate and assist mature workers in the use of ICIS in Labor offices.—IDOL & ICOA. • Currently creating a link on the ICIS system for Mature Workers—IDOL. • Planned and conducted a Volunteer Fair—IDOL, SERVE Idaho & AARP. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  8. Key AccomplishmentGoal #2Connect Mature Workers and Employers • Mature Worker Job Fair collaborative event conducted October 4, 2008. • Seven workshops were conducted to specifically aid mature workers and employers wishing to hire mature workers. • 1,200 job seekers, 25 employers, and 10 service providers attended. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

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  11. Key Accomplishment -- Goal #3Encourage Idaho Employers to Adopt Best Employment Practices. • Flexible work schedules. • Part-Time Jobs. • Job Sharing. • Part-Year Work. • Retirement policies that encourage retirees to continue working. • Policies that enhance personal health and wellness. Return-to-Work Legislation. Lifelong Learning Accounts. Defined benefit retirement plans. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  12. Goal #4 Increase statewide enrollment of mature adults in post-secondary education courses and lifelong learning opportunities. • Survey completed by Tammy Perkins of the Governor’s Office regarding educational incentives for older individuals within Idaho post-secondary institutions. • Collected information about lifelong learning opportunities and educational programs to be listed on ADRC website. • Assessed the career, training, and educational interests of mature--Mature Worker Job Fair Survey. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  13. Recession Goal #5 In view of the economic downturn, leverage and coordinate ARRA (Recovery Act) funds for Idaho workers. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  14. Goal #5Leverage ARRA Resources for Idaho Workers • Identified federal partners-coordinators of ARRA funds. • Created a data base of ARRA recipients with job openings. • Applied for 7 VISTA volunteers positions to work with DOL and ICOA. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  15. VISTA Cooperative effort with IDOL, ICOA and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Attended Supervisor Orientation Training in Texas. Vista positions approved and recruited to assist on regional and local level to develop systems that enhance services to unemployed Idahoans. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  16. Vista Position Descriptions Boise-Apprenticeship Development including Green Jobs. ICOA-Mature Worker Services Design and Development. Meridian-Job Club Creation for Selected Industries. Twin Falls-Recovery Act Jobs Coordination. Pocatello-Job Search Workshop Design Including Online and Social Networking Models. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  17. Sustainability • The formal end to the Policy Academy occurs on December 31, 2009. • Request the Idaho NGA Policy Academy to continue in an advisory capacity. • Will continue to implement goals and strategies at the regional and state level via the Vista members. Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

  18. Please remember to attend the Idaho Department of Labor’s and the Idaho Center’s Career and Resource Fair. Kim Wherry Toryanski, Team Leader Idaho NGA Policy Academy on Civic Engagement of Older Adults Administrator, Idaho Commission on Aging Idaho State Workforce Council 11/5/09

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