Region OneRegion OneWorkforce Investment Board 

Partnership

Collaboration Works!

Local Workforce Investment BoardsLocal Workforce Investment Boards

• Established by Federal Law (WIA ACT 1998)• Established by Federal Law (WIA ACT 1998) 

• Federally funded

• Local control, local expertise, and local needsneeds

• Address the needs of local businesses, th it d th kfthe community, and the workforce

Local Workforce Investment BoardsLocal Workforce Investment Boards

• Board members are appointed by the ChiefBoard members are appointed by the Chief Local Elected Officials

• Business & industry representation directly• Business & industry representation directly reflects the local economy

56 B i h f B d i h• 56 Businesses serve on the four Boards in the Region– All locally vital industries represented

– Appropriate ratio of large to small businesses

Role of the Workforce Investment Boards

• Provide the strategic mission and directingProvide the strategic mission and directing investments to meet local workforce development needsdevelopment needs

• Convene the necessary partners and stakeholders to advance workforce initiativesstakeholders to  advance workforce initiatives

• Convey the needs of local businesses and the i h B i d Ccommunity to  the Business and Career 

Solutions Centers that deliver the services

Role of the Business & Career Solutions Centers

• To deliver direct services to businesses andTo deliver direct services to businesses and jobseekers– Matching individual business staffing needs to– Matching individual business staffing needs to available talent in the region

– Preparing the talent to meet the needs ofPreparing the talent to meet the needs of businesses (training)

• 10 Business & Career Solutions Centers to10 Business & Career Solutions Centers to serve a population of more than 1.2 million 

• 162 000 visits to the centers in last PY*• 162,000 visits to the centers in last PY**Source: Center sign-in sheets for PY10

Services to Local CommunityServices to Local Community

Local Area Population Employers* More than 12,000

First Planning District

324,018 9,239Services to Employers this year

Jefferson 444,049 14,488

Orleans 318,064 10,400

*Source: Info Group, Employers with more than 1 Employee

River Parishes 120,728 1,970

162,000 jobseeker visitsto the centers in last PY*

Source: LAVOS, services to employers report

Investment vs. ImpactInvestment vs. ImpactAnnual Investment Entered Employment

$ 11.6 Million 2,4673,278

First Planning DistrictJefferson

13,201 Entered Employment

5,7121,744 River Parishes

Orleans

Total Annual Economic Impact 

$ 261.9  Million

ROI of 23:1ROI of 23:1Source: LWC calculation of Entered Employment and Avg. Earnings (A, DW, ARRA & NEG) for PY 10TAEI = $261,941,574; Annual Budgets for A, DW, ARRA, & NEG for RLMA1

A Look at the Region

Region One represents 

• 28% State’s Workforce• 28%  State s Workforce

• 31%  State’s Wage Earnings

• 31% State’s Revenue and Sales31%  State s Revenue and Sales

Regionally Impactful Sectors

Source: EMSI, 2009 public economic data

Diverse Economies within Region Unique Local Industry Hubs

g y p• Healthcare

• Manufacturing• First Planning District:   Maritime

• Jefferson: Manufacturing & Healthcare

• Orleans: Hospitality & Tourism

• Construction

• Trade/Transportation• Orleans: Hospitality & Tourism

• River Parishes:   Oil & GasSource: data compilation from EMSI, LAVOS, Census, BLS

CollaborationCollaboration

A strong commitment to work h i l i i itogether on regional activities 

and supporting each LWIA’sand supporting each LWIA s efforts to achieve success

Region One WIB PartnershipRegion One WIB Partnership

• Partnership between four WIB’s of the Region– First Planning District (Plaquemines, St. Bernard & St. Tammany Parishes)

– Orleans Parish

– Jefferson Parish

– River Parishes (St. Charles, St. James, St. John)

• Strategic alliance with local perspective and g p pregional context

Region One’s Partnership ModelRegion One s Partnership Model

• Initiated by the four Boards in 2004Initiated by the four Boards in 2004

• Formalized agreement in 2007 and signed by all eight chief elected officialsall eight chief elected officials

• Mutual respect for each local area’s priorities, dgovernance structure, and autonomy

• Agreement to work together, streamline processes, share resources for regional activities and regionally impactful events

Region One’s Model of Collaboration

We recognize the region‐We recognize the regionwide implications and have crafted a model thathave crafted a model that places those in a mutually agreed priority and yetagreed priority and yet maintain the appropriate utilization of ourutilization of our individual resources at the local levellocal level

Why we do itWhy we do it• Regional impact of local economies• Regional impact of local economies

• Sharing best practices

• Benefits to sharing resources

• Leverage local relationships• Leverage local relationships

• Partnerships provide strength

• Funding opportunities

• Able to speak as one voice• Able to speak as one voice

Working Together – Sharing IdeasWorking Together  Sharing Ideas

• WIB Directors

• Local Area Coordinators• Business Service Representatives• Joint WIB Executive Committee• Joint WIB Executive Committee

Sharing ResourcesSharing Resources

• Shared Regional Staff• Shared Regional Staff• Trainingg• Center Staff come together for 

i l ti itiregional activities

• FundingFunding

• Grant application opportunities

Collaboration in ActionCollaboration in Action

Regionally coordinatedRegionally coordinated…• Regional Job Fairs and Employer Events

• Labor Market and Employer Information

• Capitalization Projects• Capitalization Projects

• Grant applications and activities

• Sector Strategies

Cultivating Cash Flow

• Response to regional Employer Survey

Cultivating Cash Flow

Response to regional Employer Survey

• Promoted Business growth to create jobs

8 i d d 00% i f i• 85 Businesses attended – 100% satisfaction

“This is the most informativefevent that I have attended...”

“It changed my view of lendersIt changed my view of lenders from an adversarial position to a consultant’s position!”to a consultant s position!

Regional Healthcare Sector Strategy

• Dedicated Regional Sector CoordinationDedicated Regional Sector Coordination

• Comprehensive data analysis of regional Healthcare sector trendsHealthcare sector trends

• Advanced relationships and partnerships

Regional Healthcare

Job Expo – Nov 9thp

100% Employer

SatisfactionSatisfaction

Regional Response to Mass Lay‐offRegional Response to Mass Lay off

• Lockheed Workforce Transition CenterLockheed Workforce Transition Center

• Regional coordination of training

i l di i f b i• Regional coordination of Job Fairs

Transition Fair

E l id

Transition FairOctober 5th

Employers said:“It was an exceptional experience!”exceptional experience!

Southeast Louisiana Regional Alliance

• Collaboration beyond the WIBsCollaboration beyond the WIBs

• Partnerships strengthened 

i l b i• Regional partner website

• Asset Map Project 

• Support for NCRC

• Funding opportunities www SLRAonline netFunding opportunities www.SLRAonline.net

LagniappeLagniappeRegionally coordinatedRegionally coordinated…• OJT Contracts

• Customized Training Contracts

• Surveys

• Regional 800# 

• Employer ListEmployer List

• Informational Video for Jobseekers

Why it Works!Why it Works!

• Mutual respect is key

• Ability to address both Local (as mandated by law) and Regional priorities

• Tap into strength of locally established  p g ypartnerships

• Regional strategic planning with localRegional strategic planning with local response and design

Why thisModelWhy thisModelRegion One’s Model has been successful becausebecause…

• Local autonomy remains in place to l dd l l d dappropriately address local issues and needs

• Maintain close local partnerships with critical stakeholders and local businesses

• Ability to be more proactive rather than y preactive to regional events (natural disasters. mass‐lay‐offs , and new industry)y , y)