Post on 27-Dec-2015
Florida’s Workforce System
Workforce Florida, Inc. (WFI)Established in State law,
Members appointed by Governor
Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI)Established in State law, State Agency services
As administrative entity forWorkforce Florida, Inc.
24 Regional Workforce Development Boards
Established in State law to carryOut WD programs locally
Programs Administered:
Workforce Investment Act – WIA
Welfare Transition Program – TANF
Wagner Peyser Act
Veterans Programs
Incumbent Worker Training (State level)
Quick Response Training (State level)
Federal Funding StreamsUS Dept. Of Education•Voc. Ed•Perkins
US DOH & Human Services•TANF•Childcare
President and Congress
USDOL & Employment SecurityWIA-WP, UC-WTW
Other applicable Agencies; (HUD, VETS, Agriculture, etc)Food Stamps, Housing
Governor andLegislature
FL Dept ofEducationState Bd. Of Ed.
FL Agency ForWorkforce Innovation
FL Dept of Health
& Human Services
Other applicable Agencies; (HUD, VETS, Agriculture, etc)
Local Governments/County
10 State University Systems
28 Community Colleges
67 School Districts
Private Universities & Colleges
24 Regional
Workforce Boards
180 One-Stops Around the
State
Service Providers
Training Providers
Field Offices
Eligible clients may be referred by One Stops to other providers for specific services such as child care, job training, higher education, etc.
Working Together to Serve All
WORKERS JOB SEEKERS BUSINESSES
WFI
TANF TANF
PY 04-05 Alachua/Bradford Regional Workforce Board
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Finance CommitteeBetter Jobs/Better Wages
CommitteeHigh Skill/High Wage
CommitteeFirst Jobs/First Wages
Committee
Contracted ServiceProviders
Administrative/Fiscal Entity
ALACHUA/BRADFORD REGIONAL WORKFORCE BOARD - Serving Alachua & Bradford Counties, Florida since 1996
Mission: Facilitate and be a catalyst for workforce development services that are responsive to the needs of employers in Alachua and Bradford Counties
Vision: A globally competitive workforce for Alachua and Bradford Counties
Role & Responsibility of Workforce Board
Determine the organizations mission and vision Set strategic goals and objectives Lead the workforce system through focuses on policy
decisions that direct workforce investment in local community
Establishes structure to address policy decisions: Committees: FJFW Committee, BJBW Committee, HSHW Committee, Legislative and other Committees as needed or desired
Sets AE limitations & defines its Accountability/Authority
Board Committees
High Skills/High Wages - Identify the high skill/high wage occupations that are considered critical to the retention, expansion or recruitment of businesses in the region and create opportunities for career enhancement
Better Jobs/Better Wages - Helping adult workers obtain employment (both adults on welfare and those who have never been on public assistance) as well as assisting the current workforce in retaining employment, upgrading skills and ultimately achieving career advancement
First Jobs First Wages -Successful entry into workforce for first time job seekers
Finance Committee – Financial oversight and budgeting
Executive Committee – authorized to act on behalf of the full board as needed, responsible for leadership development of board other duties and responsibilities as specified in bylaws
Why Do We Exist?
To recruit & retain a qualified workforce To serve as the workforce development
component of economic development To link business with the workforce To build workforce skills To offer a portal for jobseekers needing training
and placement assistance (One stop Career Centers)
To convene partners in education, training, economic development & others to create integrated strategies for workforce development
Community Partners
City & County Government
Chambers of Commerce & Economic Development Authorities
Univ. of FL, SFCC, City College, St. Leo and other training vendors
School Districts Experience Works Vocational Rehab Child Care Resources Dept. of Children &
Families Job Corps Center for
Independent Living Others
Services We Must Provide
Operate One Stop Career Centers Welfare Transition Services (TANF) Adult and Youth Services (WIA) Job training (individual and group) Labor Exchange (job postings) Veterans services Supportive Services (transportation,
childcare
Services We Should Provide
Economic Development Support Skills upgrade training for employed
workers Literacy services and support Small business outreach and
services Proactive recruitment Value added fee-based services
Power of e3
Education
Economic Development
EmploymentSound policies and programs must support each component
Power of e3
Retain & Recruit High Wage Jobs, support of positive business climate
Education and Training tied to workforce needs of business
Employment and Employer assistance
Community Development & Infrastructure redevelopment planning
Historical Regional Funding for Workforce Development
Funding Stream FY 01-02 FY 02-03 FY 03-04 FY 04-05
% Annual Change
% Change 01-05
WIA 1,203,182 1,123,370 1,374,127 1,306,160 13.56% 4.10%
TANF 3,917,931 2,794,306 2,372,664 2,359,399 -8.39% -24.83%
WtW 1,173,697 951,530 0 0 0.00% -100.00%
Wagner Peyser/other
0 203,336 311,994 398,676 16.65% 100.00%
Reed Act 0 330,008 0 0
Total 6,294,810 5,402,550 4,058,785 4,064,235 7.27% -5.18%
Supple-mental
1,221,850 1,102,797 389,045
Grand total 6,294,810 6,624,400 5,161,582 4,453,280
Service Delivery System
Core, Intensive, Training
Universal Access Welfare Transition Adult Youth Dislocated
Workers Veterans
General Services Business Services Targeted Services Transportation
Services
The ART of the One Stop SystemA-Acquire, R-Retain, T-Train
Qualified employees
AE Staffing Structure
Rachel Bishop-CookManaging Partner
Steve LipskyRegional Director for Workforce Dev.
Administrative Support TeamBrenda Martin
Staff Support, Quality AuditCivil Rights/EEO Officer
K. Dianne BurkeFinancial Manager
Stephanie SeawrightStaff Support, Quality Audit &
Facilities Mgmt.
Roberto RamirezInformation Technology Support
Pat LeeGrant Development
Allyson GibsonProcurements
AE Responsibilities
Administration: Finance Contracting Planning Monitoring/Audit Policy Development Board Activities Record Keeping Personnel
Operations: Contract Management Program Management Performance Management Information Technology Community Relations Board Level marketing Resource Development
AE Contact Information
Rachel Bishop-Cook – rbcook@bcnassociates.com Steve Lipsky – slipsky@bcnassociates.com K. Diane Burke – dburke@bcnassociates.com Stephanie Seawright – sseawright@bcnassociates.com Alyson Gibson – agibson@bcnassociates.com Brenda Martin – bmartin@bcnassociates.com Pat Lee – plee@bcnassociates.com Roberto Ramirez – rramirez@bcnassociates.com Administrative Support –
hcrawford@bcnassociates.com