Workforce Investment Act; Final Rule Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 - A Primer for People with Disabilities

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement for the Workforce Investment Act

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Self-Assessment Tool

The "MOU Self-Assessment Tool" was developed as a means by which local areas can gauge their progress on the completion of One-Stop System MOUs, as well as the overall thoroughness of the development process. This Tool should be used in conjunction with the MOU Template and Guidelines, and the One-Stop System Building in New York State Toolkit that were distributed previously. The use of these materials will ensure that each local area will develop MOUs that are fair and complete, and that will need minimal amending.

Secretary's Agreement Governing Services to Veterans

New Guidance on MOU Development

The New York State Department of Education has developed the following guidance and technical assistance documents to supply local service providers with information that they will need for the MOU negotiation process. Available information includes: Current Guidance to Mandated Partners, Adult Education and Family Literacy, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Perkins Vocational and Technical Education.

New York State Department of Labor Releases Welfare-to-Work Policy and Program Framework

In order to assist local partners in the implementation of the Workforce Investment Act, the Welfare-to-Work Division of the NYS Department of Labor has developed the Policy and Program Framework. This document provides a broad overview of key policy features for federal and state welfare-to-work programs. Information is also included regarding performance requirements and program initiatives authorized through the state budget.

WIA Statewide Memorandum of Understanding

Last September, the Governor's Office of State Operations convened a meeting of State Agency partners interested in the implementation of the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) legislation. Each agency subsequently designated key staff to represent their interests in the negotiation of a statewide Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate New York State's implementation efforts.

The final product that was developed through several facilitated sessions attended by representatives of each partner agency is now available for local partners' information and guidance.

Proposed State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services

The State Education Department Releases Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act Support for One-Stop Delivery Systems and Representation on Local Workforce Investment Boards

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 requires that postsecondary vocational education activities authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act be included as required partners in One-Stop service delivery systems. As a required partner, they must also have a representative on the local workforce investment boards.

The State Education Department has issued a Memorandum that includes background information, a listing of 2000-2001 Perkins Postsecondary/Basic Grant Recipients, and guidance to Perkins III postsecondary formula fund recipients with respect to their responsibilities under the Workforce Investment Act.

Adult Education & Literacy (revised 2/2/00)

New York State Education Department has drafted a document to provide guidance to the field on identifying the Adult & Literacy partners at the local level and clarifying their roles within the one-stop delivery system. Questions relating to this document may be directed to the contacts listed within the text. To view the document click here.

Local Workforce Investment Board Appointment Criteria

Section 117(b)(1) of WIA authorizes the Governor, in partnership with the State Board, to establish criteria for chief elected officials to use to appoint members of the local boards.

Workforce Investment Act Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) Template

Section 121 of the Workforce Investment Act requires Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIBs) to enter into memorandums of understanding with each of their local One-Stop partners to explain how resources will be coordinated across funding streams to operate and provide services for local One-Stop delivery systems.

The Department of Labor has developed a MOU template to LWIBs to use to negotiate MOUs.

Design Team Report

New York State’s Vision of An Integrated Workforce Development System

The New York State Department of Labor has received numerous requests from local areas for its vision of the Workforce Development System. This statement has been provided in response to those requests. Please feel free to contact the Workforce Development and Training Division with any questions which you may have.

For the businesses of New York State, success is largely dependent on the quality and skills of their employees. With technology and markets changing at an ever increasing pace, jobseekers who arrive unprepared for a high-performance workplace, or who fall behind the skills curve, face an uncertain future.

New York State’s vision for the Workforce Development System is based upon the principles of: being customer/demand-driven; providing universal access, value-added service, and customer choice; addressing the service requirements of special needs and target populations; providing multiple levels of service and multiple access points; developing a continuum of education and training that spans a lifetime; establishing a continuous improvement system; integrating services; setting as a priority the development of true partnerships and honest collaboration at all levels and among all stakeholders; developing staff/capacity building; implementing a comprehensive accountability system; establishing systemwide performance-driven, outcome-based measures; providing leadership, direction and assistance through the State Workforce Development Board; integrating the system through technology; and marketing the system to the broad spectrum of customers that exist statewide.

The Workforce Investment Act has provided us with the opportunity, structure and motivation to attain these goals, while underscoring and restating the principles upon which New York State’s Workforce Development System is built.