WIOA Regulations: Youth Program What you didn’t know that you didn’t know.
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Transcript of WIOA Regulations: Youth Program What you didn’t know that you didn’t know.
WIOA Regulations: Youth Program
What you didn’t know that you didn’t know
Objectives
Identify eligibility determinations for ISY and OSY
List program elements and activities
Discuss use of youth funds
Recognize program design
Briefly review performance measures
Youth engagement strategy/partner program integration discussion
WIOA aims to increase focus on serving out-of-school youth, and those most in need by prioritizing a connection with employers, especially through work experience opportunities.
Increase the focus on serving the most vulnerable workers.
WIOA Aims To…
Expand education and training
options.
Help disadvantaged and unemployed
adults and youth earn while they learn.
Align planning and accountability policies across core programs.
Beginning July 1, 2015…
Case managers are not required to re-determine eligibility for participants currently in WIA.
WIA participants must be grandfathered into WIOA.
• Attending school• 14-21 y/o at enrollment• Low income
Eligibility: In-school-youth
One or more barrier
• Low income definition added participants who receive free or reduced price lunch
• Basic skills deficient definition is expanded
Key eligibility changes for in-school Youth
• Not attending any school (as defined under state law)• 16-24 years old at enrollment
Eligibility: Out-of-school Youth
One or more barrier
Key eligibility changes for out-of- school youth
Age range 16-24
Q: If a youth is an offender in the DJJ system and is enrolled in alternative secondary education at a DJJ facility, would they be considered an in-school youth?
A: Yes, youth in DJJ facilities are considered “in school” unless they have a high school diploma or GED.
Q: If a participant is enrolled in Florida Virtual School (FLVS), either part time or full time, is the participant considered to be in school?
A: Yes, participants who are enrolled in FLVS should be classified as “in-school”
Q: Are out-of-school youth who are 16-24 and have not obtained a high school diploma considered to be a school dropout?
A: Yes, if the individual has withdrawn and is no longer attending school or alternative educational program and has not received a secondary diploma or equivalent he or she should be considered to be a dropout.
Required youth program elements
• Youth councils are no longer required post June 30th.
• Local boards encouraged to establish standing committees.
Youth program design
Funding Allocation
WIOA -75%
Use of youth funds: Work experiences
Summer employment opportunitiesPre-apprenticeship programsInternships and job shadowingOn the job training
Required partner programs
Side-by-side comparison: Performance measures
Resources
TEGL 23-14Colorado.govClasp.org
Memorandum: Clarification and Guidance on In-School, Out-of-School, and Dropout for Youth at Eligibility Determination