Workforce Innovation Strategies in LWIA 3: Enhancing Service Delivery and Cross-Partner Collaboration
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This presentation outlines the Local Workforce Investment Area 3 plan, focusing on best practices, joint staff training, and impact of sequestration. It also discusses career center relocation, service delivery principles, rapid response training services, and innovative practices, such as a new tracking system for case managers. The document highlights key partnerships, employment sectors, and initiatives like the Disability Employment Initiative. For more information, contact us with any questions.
Workforce Innovation Strategies in LWIA 3: Enhancing Service Delivery and Cross-Partner Collaboration
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Local Workforce Investment Area 3 Plan Presentation May 2013 Vaughn Smith, Director
Consortium – onsite partners include WFC, TDLWD, VR • Best Practices • Cross-partner collaboration • Front-desk / phone management • Strong communication • Improvements • Ongoing functional alignment discussion • Joint staff training Career Center Structure & Practices
Sequestration • No new training enrollments • Freeze on filling vacant positions • Limits on services for local community • Additional Funds • New enrollments prior to 10/1 Impact of Sequestration + additional $$ from TDLWD
GSA Commitment to raise standards of appearance • Staffing changes impact RSA • Lack of info re allocation of space costs • Expenses for moving – limited resources • Closures – none in our area, but . . . • Effect from neighboring LWIAs may impact customer service in our area Career Center Relocation
Service Delivery • Build on Existing Partnerships & Experience • Ensure Critical Info & Service Access for Affected Workers • Link to Career Center & Other Relevant Partners • Close Coordination with Dislocated Worker Unit Key Principles • Timeliness • Convenience • Customer Choice • Consistent, Accurate Info • Leveraged Resources • Seamless Service Delivery • Partnerships RAPID RESPONSE
Most Funded Employment Sectors • Health Care & Social Assistance • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services • Construction • Transportation & Warehousing • Sectors with Available Jobs • Health Care & Social Assistance • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services • Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation • Transportation & Warehousing Training by Industry Sectors
Ongoing work with Chamber and ECD • UT Relationship RX • KARM Launch Point Program • Relationship with Schools – Job Search Skills • Walgreens REDI • Emerald Ave visits to Career Center on Saturdays • PlanET projects- Sector Skills Development Regional Partnerships & CollaborationsInnovative Practices
New tracking system to aid case managers • Prescribed methods to ensure routine contact • Monthly reports Improving Case Management
Struggling with OJT development • Lost OJT developer – didn’t refill position as part of austerity measures • Monthly meetings with Business Staff – Mktg Rep & Vet Reps in Career Center Tennessee Works Act
Employment Network - June 2012 • 15 Ticket Assignments • Extensive Partnerships • Knox Area Employment Coalition - DMD • Middle TN Center for Independent Living – Benefits Planning Services • VR – Letter of Understanding for Customized Employment Services • 14 Integrated Resource Team meetings • New Partnerships • Peninsula Behavioral Health • Chamber’s Diversity Champions • Behavioral Health Awareness Coalition • Staff and Partner Training • Served over 40 people with disabilities in the Career Center this past year • 8 DEI participants have entered employment; 3 have entered training Disability Employment Initiative
Walgreen’s REDI Program • Employer-Driven Training /Hiring Approach • WFC & KAEC working with Chamber to explore model as option for other employers and industry groups Disability Employment Initiative