The Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board

1. The Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board Presentation to the Miles-Lehane Companies Executive Breakfast Series Leesburg, Virginia October 15, 2008

2. Keys To Know About WIA The Workforce Investment Act is currently based on seven key principles: • streamlined services through a one-stop delivery system • empowering individuals to make informed choices • universal access • increased accountability • a strategic role for local boards and the private sector • state and local flexibility • improved youth programs

3. SkillSource Center Locations MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD 4 LEESBURG WASHINGTON, DC LOUDOUN COUNTY SH 3 RESTON 1 FAIRFAX COUNTY SH FALLS CHURCH GAINESVILLE PRC SH 2 FAIRFAX FAUQUIER COUNTY CENTREVILLE ALEXANDRIA PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board Center Locations 3

4. Business and Public Workforce Centers • Forty-one percent of the employers are aware of the One Stop Career Center in their areas while only nineteen percent report having used a One-Stop Center in the past year. • While finding qualified applicants is a key obstacle, businesses have other challenges as well. The Center for Workforce Preparation survey found that maintaining skill levels of current employees is also a concern.

5. 15 Local Workforce Boards in Virginia

6. Keys To Know About WIA • There is a State Workforce Investment Board appointed by the Governor that sets statewide policy • Local WIB is appointed by the local elected officials and certified by the State Board • The Local Elected Officials in this area have appointed a chief local elected official (CLEO) that sits on the WIB and acts on their behalf when necessary

7. Greater Washington Labor Market

8. Keys To Know About WIA General Responsibilities of WIB in Partnership with Local Elected Officials (LEO’s): • Enter into a MOU with One-Stop Partners • Certify One-Stop Operators • Conduct oversight to the One-Stop Delivery System in the local area • Create consumer reports

9. Regional Workforce Partners NORTHERN VIRGINIA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD19 REGIONAL WORKFORCE PARTNERS Prince William County 1. Social Services 2. Public Schools 3. Area Agency on Aging Fairfax County 4.Family Services 5. Housing & Comm.Dev. 6. Public Schools 7. Northern Virginia Community College Loudoun County 8. Area Agency on Aging/ Dept. Of Parks, Recreation & Community Services 9. Social Services 10.Public Schools Commonwealth of Virginia 16. Rehabilitative Services 17. Blind & Vision Impaired 18. Employment Commission NORTHERN VIRGINIA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD City of Manassas 11. Social Services 12. Public Schools 15. Job Corps City of Manassas Park 13. Social Services 14. Public Schools

10. Keys To Know About WIA The current Law specifies performance outcomes for youth and adults based on: • Placement • Retention • Earnings • Skills Attainment • Credentialing

11. How Can Local Workforce Board Help You? • Recruitment and placement assistance • Business Service Center • Labor Market Information System • Federal Bonding Program • Applicant Resume Bank • Occupational Skills Training • On-The-Job Training Subsidies • Support with Federal Tax Credits • Rapid Response Services

12. Comparing Unemployment Rates Among Regions as of August 2008 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008

13. Northern Virginia Employment by Industry 13 Virginia Employment Commission, 2007

14. Public Use of NOVA Centers Public Utilization of NOVA One-Stop Centers: NVWIB has experienced continued strong public utilization of One Stop Centers throughout region. While data represents multiple visits, it offers an order of magnitude ‘snapshot’ of Center use. July 04 – June 05July 06 - June 07July 07 – June 08 49,063 33,200 45,184 One Stop Centers offer universal access to the public, in addition to specific employment services for eligible job seekers. 14

15. Regional Economic Impact of Workforce System

16. Regional Economic Impact of Workforce System

17. Percentage of Foreign-Born Persons in Northern Virginia 2000 U.S. Census

18. DOD Base Realignment in NOVA 2006 DOD Base Realignment and Closure • Northern Virginia Workforce Area is expected TO GAIN over 23,000 new workers. • Ft. Belvoir (Fairfax County) • Quantico Marine Base (Prince William County) • NVWIB funded contract studies to help local area to plan and prepare for major workforce impacts in future years.

19. Key BRAC-related Job Sites Affecting the NoVA WIB Region

20. Key BRAC Actions: OverviewTotal Inbound & Outbound

21. Indirect Employment Impacts Due to BRAC

22. The PRC Employment Center 22

23. The PRC Employment Center 23

24. Center Demographics - Education 24

25. Center Demographics - Charges 25

26. NOVA GATE Project The Northern Virginia Growing America Through Entrepreneurship Project (NOVA GATE) is a 3 year effort providing services to dislocated workers age 50 and over that are eligible for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) services. Designed to assess up to 225 dislocated workers and to enable 188 eligible candidates to obtain information, classroom training, one-on-one technical assistance, counseling, guidance and financial assistance (low-interest loans) to establish new businesses. The proposed project anticipates creating 40-55 new businesses with a projected three-year economic impact between $1.4 million and $2 million. 26

27. NOVA GATE Partners Schematic Virginia Community College System (Grant Fiscal Agent) The SkillSource Group, Inc. NOVA GATE Project Director • Referral and Intake Services • SkillSource Centers (Fairfax Co. Dept. of • Family Services) • Fairfax Co. Public Schools Adult &Community Education • Services Provided to Older Workers by Partner Organizations • Entrepreneurship Training (Northern VA Community College) • Loans (Selected Local Financial Institution) • Financial Management Training (FDIC Money Smart Program) • Business Support Services (Chambers of Commerce) • Services Provided to Older Workers by BDAG • Workshops • Technical Assistance • One-on-One Counseling Center for Business Planning and Development (Business Development Assistance Group) Growth in Older Worker Micro-Enterprise and Creation of New Jobs in Northern Virginia 27

28. Total NOVA GATE Outcomes 28

29. Example of NVWIB Rapid Response Impact of Major Industry Layoff • Independence Airlines, based at Dulles Airport, terminated all 3,000 employees in January 2006. • Pilots, flight attendants, customer service staff and mechanics • Most employees required minimal support in accessing new employment. But NVWIB placed over 50 for IA workers, primarily pilots, into new positions, averaging over $80K annually.

30. What Can You Do For Your Local Board? • Utilize Existing Workforce Services at Centers • Offer input on what works and what needs improvement • Showcase Center Services To Colleagues • Share Success Stories with Elected Officials • Serve on the Workforce Board of Directors

31. For More Information For More Information on the SkillSource Group, Inc and the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board: David A. Hunn President and CEO The SkillSource Group, Inc. (703) 752-1606 David.hunn@myskillsource.org www.myskillsource.org