Recruit regional partners to leadership table that includes representatives from priority industry sectors, as well as other stakeholders. The leadership table will include the following entities, however, number of reps beyond 6 LEO and 6 chairs or designated rep is still to be decided. An example could be: 6 Elected Officials representing the six WDAs (2 votes each)* 6 Chairs or designated business representative from each of the six WDAs (1 vote each) 3 representatives of business organizations or associations 4 individuals representing the voice of underserved job seekers 1 representative of regional economic development organization 1 representative of philanthropy engaged in workforce development 1 representative of Adult Basic Education in the metro 1 representative of metro MN State Colleges and Universities 1 representative of organized labor in the metro 9/30/17 Selection process announced by 7/1/17 and completed by 9/30/17. Selections made and roster of regional leadership table members complete before end of 4Q17. Meeting minutes MOU GMWC Additionally the regional leadership table will strive to ensure that at least 30% (7 individuals) are themselves people of color and/or members of populations; and that 30% (7 individuals) also serve in at least one other leadership role within the workforce, economic development, civic engagement, philanthropic, political or business leadership arena. The business leaders will come from identified sector tables, which are expected to change over time as labor market demand changes convene
Key Action Steps Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Regional leadership table quarterly meetings 6/30/17 9/30/17 11/30/17 3/31/18 6/30/18 9/30/18 12/31/18 Drafts and evolution of regional plan that including strategies outside of WIOA; and, discussion and action to address challenges and opportunities related to implementation of plan Meeting minutes Plan documents GMWC and GMWC leaders Regional leadership table will develop and host annual regional workforce summit to bring stakeholders together, review progress (services provided, outcomes achieved, funds spent toward outcomes), identify common strategies and endorse annual regional plan 3/31/18 Endorsement of regional plan and strengthened relationships stakeholders Meeting minutes, session evaluation, and if desired, broader survey of stakeholders GMWC board and staff Develop communications plan for regional workforce planning 12/31/17 Plan developed and implemented during duration of this work plan Clarity of messaging, building of identity, as measured by informal analysis and, if desired, longitudinal survey GWMC staff Confirm funding commitments for GMWC board activities 5/31/17 then Ongoing Preliminary funding committed, and additional funding, through duration of this work plan is in process of being committed Assessment of funding needs, and evaluation, after implementation, that activities are sufficiently resourced. GMWC board Confirm staffing arrangements for GMWC 6/30/17 Staffing arrangements are identified and preliminary funding committed Assessment of staffing needs, and evaluation, after implementation, that staffing needs are being met. GMWC board This could include contracted arrangements with other organizations or individuals.
Goal # 2 – Establish an Agreement for Negotiating local levels of Performance (Regulation 679.510 a.1.viii) Key Action Steps Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Identify staff/members to participate in WIOA performance negotiation panel (Regulation 679.510 a.1.viii) 3/31/17 then ongoing Roster of negotiation panel members Meeting minutes WDB Directors Continue to be consistent with federal requirements. Build on existing good practice to identify regional need in employment and income (disaggregated by race and other key demographics) to regularly update our shared understanding. Use data to inform performance negotiations between local WDBs and DEED, and the State and USDOL. Ongoing Regularly updated “regional report card” shared across the region that informs annual performance negotiations. Data sources (see comments). Regional “report card” could also be affirmed and reviewed by outside experts GMWC staff and negotiation panel Utilize DEED LMI, Wilder, Greater MSP, Workforce One, MFIP, SNAP, VRS, and other data to more completely assess performance and outcomes Align goals established in contracts with sub-recipients to ensure that services are meeting regional goals and consistent with local plans Ongoing Guidance to all regional service partners that promotes a consistent, high-quality approach. MOU template GMWC staff This may also be woven into staff training plans outlined in Goal #3 below Implement a continuous improvement strategy in partnership with nonprofit training providers (past efforts include United Way return on investment work, CLASP work with MN Employment Services Coalition, etc.). This would build on that, and bring together providers and the public sector system 12/31/17 Mapping shared principles and expected outcomes from a continuous improvement strategy (likely in conjunction with activities in goals below) Rollout of the strategy will include milestones for continuous improvement and review opportunities to gauge progress relative to expected milestones GMWC staff This dovetails with other activities in goals below relative to stakeholder engagement, shared training, and sector work.
Goal # 3 – Identify & Implement 3 Regional Services (Career, Training and/or Support) Alignment Goals (Regulation 679.510 a.1.ii/vi) Key Action Steps Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Drawing on best practices local WDB MOUs within individual localities, develop a standard region wide MOU to align and coordinate region wide services including affiliates/specialized centers (as defined in WIOA legislation). 6/30/17 Template MOU completed Outcomes will be reviewed regularly by GMWC leaders to assess progress relative to stated MOU goals. GMWC staff and WDA directors We will upon state-level work already completed. In partnership with others, on existing shared staff training across the systems and region to strengthen outcomes for jobseekers and employers. Specifically, regularly counselors/navigators from workforce, higher education, ABE, to share information and complete high-quality training objectives. Training objectives developed by 9/30/17. Training launch in 2018. training curriculum is developed/refined and shared. With partners, deployment beginning in 1Q18. Session evaluations, as curriculum is delivered by partners. GMWC staff with regional partner team to guide and deliver Support staff development across systems (higher education, ABE, workforce) and address turnover – to ensure better understanding across system in the region Region-wide technology enhancements: Expand use of shared contact management system to include local staff at multiple levels Advocate for shared case management systems that build upon existing Workforce One infrastructure Expand use of products like Real Time Talent, Work Fountain and training on use of such tools 6/30/18 TBD depending on resources Data analytics from new tools and the state system will provide monthly/quarterly reports used to evaluate usage and outcomes TBD Meaningfully shared contact mgmt. for employers would strengthen regional outcomes for employers. This could be “piloted” inside specific sectors as sector tables are advanced.
Key Action Steps Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Assess opportunities to “back of house” functions across WDBs in order to free up resources and staff to focus on outcomes 9/30/17 Report provided to local WDB to review/discuss WDA directors Possibilities include joint training of new/returning WDB members Expand use of Career 101 materials and training staff (across systems) to assess individuals and promote career pathways for individuals in key sectors (and others) 9/30/17 Curriculum development and refreshment for broader audience GMWC staff and WDA staff Shared resource for any career or training counselor Develop quick reference guide or toolkit for staff across higher education, workforce, and ABE so they have basic information on each system 12/31/17 Reference guide available for staff across higher education, workforce, and ABE staff. WDA Goal # 4 – Coordination with Economic Development Services and Providers (Regulation 679.510 a.1.vii) Key Action Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Engage Greater MSP, Minnesota Chamber, and local chambers of commerce in supporting sector panels 3/31/17 and ongoing as sector work refines/changes Greater MSP and/or chambers of commerce become co-convener of sector panels Meeting roster and minutes GMWC staff Host joint workshop with Economic Development Association or MN metro members to discuss WIOA and regional plan 9/30/17 Shared planning with economic development leaders Meeting roster and minutes GMWC Convene local economic development staff (City and County) 12/31/17 6/1/18 Agenda Roster GMWC staff
(per stakeholder engagement below) Strengthen and formalize data sharing and coordination with CBO partners and public programs serving specific populations and geographies to focus on career pathways. Starting points for these connections include Marnita’s Table gathering in February 2017, followed by contracted providers. 6/30/17 and ongoing Getting direct participant and service provider input into service delivery strategies developed under this goal. Input provided, including meeting rosters and minutes GMWC staff Strengthen our direct engagement with the customers we in our planning process using design elements Learn from expected convening of metro DEED equity grant recipients to assess opportunities for impact and alignment. Apply learning to assist future work with DEED to ensure grant recipient strategies align and support regional goals. Ongoing and corresponding to funding cycles Clarity regarding programs and services offered through equity funding. Meeting roster and minutes GMWC staff Goal # 6 – Create 1-3 Business Led Sector Partnerships (Regulation 679.510 a.1.iii/iv/vii and Plan – Strategic Element #1) Key Action Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Draft sector table strategy for 6 identified sectors leveraging existing sector work when possible. Define roles and responsibilities of participants. Strategies will encompass range of options include work-based learning, apprenticeships, internships, work, learn and earn, etc. Sector tables will also explore issues of hiring bias, workplace culture, etc. that are 3/31/17; ongoing sector development will continue for duration of plan Detailed strategy document, with draft invitations to sector table employer partners and others Strategy document, with measurable milestones, to be reviewed by GMWC leaders to gauge timely and effective meeting of milestones. Staff, GMWC leadership, and identified sector/industry cluster experts Ensure alignment with GWDB sector planning efforts
barriers to employment outcome for our targeted populations. Identify specific local WDB staff to serve as lead for each sector to support the staffing of each sector table. Also, begin identifying CBO partners and potential funding sources to support operations of sector tables. 3/31/17 Sector fact sheet with names Review by GMWC leadership to ensure sector tables will be appropriately staffed and resourced. GMWC Existing WDB and CBO staff have expertise in some sectors and will be tapped to lead sector efforts Build on mapping of career pathways in manufacturing, construction and IT sectors using LMI. Overlay w/education pathways and assess gaps & capacity constraints 6/30/17 Career pathway roadmap Assess existing mapping (relative to national sources) Build on existing mapping done by MSPWin and MnSCU Key Action Steps Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Engage and recruit with likely sector table participants including employers and trade associations (MHTA, HealthForce, Precision Manufacturing, etc.) Ongoing Committed partners to lead each table Ongoing assessment of who is at our tables GMWC staff Build on existing tables wherever possible Convene employment and training partners to assess and validate LMI, system barriers, and career pathway roadmap 6/30/17 Support from CBOs and commitment to participate in sector tables leading to better outcomes for targeted populations Meeting minutes GMWC staff Work with sector table leads to recruit table members Phased with initial focus on: Manufacturing Construction IT Business lead tables with diverse representation Rosters GMWC staff and select WDB staff
Per metro wide staff training (above) weave sector strategies into ongoing shared staff training 9/30/17 Agenda, materials Rosters GMWC Leverage existing Manufacturing sector activity by expanding geographically, programmatically and with focus on targeted populations Ongoing Table defines priorities and one year plan Roster and Meeting minutes Washington and Anoka We are building on existing work with expanded and/or refocused tables and strategies. Leverage existing Construction sector activity by expanding geographically, programmatically, and with focus on targeted populations Ongoing Table defines priorities and one year plan Roster Meeting minutes Ramsey County Workforce Solutions We are building on existing work with expanded and/or refocused tables and strategies. Leverage existing IT sector activity by expanding geographically, programmatically, and with focus on targeted populations Ongoing defines priorities and one year plan Roster and Meeting minutes Minneapolis Employment and Training We are building on existing work with expanded and/or refocused tables and strategies. Key Action Steps Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Leverage existing Government sector activity by expanding geographically, programmatically and with focus on targeted populations 3/31/18 Table defines priorities and one year plan Roster and Meeting minutes Hennepin County in partnership with public entities We are building on existing work with expanded and/or refocused tables and strategies. Leverage existing Healthcare sector activity by expanding geographically, programmatically and with on targeted populations 3/31/18 Table defines priorities and one year plan Roster and Meeting minutes TBD We are building on existing work with expanded and/or refocused tables and strategies. Leverage existing Professional Services sector activity by expanding geographically, programmatically 3/31/18 Table defines priorities and one year plan Roster and Meeting minutes TBD We are building on existing work with expanded and/or
and with focus on targeted populations refocused tables and strategies. Seek funding opportunities to support specific sector training opportunities Ongoing Grants received to support activity Proposals developed and submitted and program evaluations completed (per funder expectations) GMWC staff Goal # 7 – Stakeholder Engagement Plan – Strategic Element #2) Key Action Steps Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Participate in Marnita’s Table 2/23/17 Engagement of partners toward greater understanding of implicit bias in workforce/hiring arena Meeting evaluation Marnita’s Table staff with GMWC staff/consultants Strengthen and formalize data sharing and coordination with CBO partners and public programs serving specific populations and geographies to focus on career pathways. Start with sub-contracted providers and expand based on data analysis to include CBOs serving under-served populations. Initial meetings complete by 12/31/17 then ongoing Sharing information about defined career pathways, and ensuring access and success for focused populations Better use of data in program design and service delivery by range of stakeholders and providers Meeting roster and minutes GMWC staff This is a series of meetings and events to engage MFIP, ABE, Vocational Rehabilitation, MnSCU -- all public partners and CBOs in the full workforce system umbrella Organizations representing targeted populations participating at sector tables Ongoing Participation in sector tables career pathway planning Rosters and meeting minutes GMWC staff This is one of multiple places in the work plan to engage organizations
representing targeted populations Annual assessment of composition of local WDBs by business sector and race/ethnicity and gender 1/31/17 then ongoing Increased diversity and alignment of WDBs with regional priorities Report out and review collectively at least annually WDB directors and Local Elected Officials WDBs strive to ensure Boards represent both the people they serve (ethnicity, disability, etc.) and targeted industry sectors Goal # 8 - Submission of Plans that Align with the Regional Plan (Regulation 679.510.2.ii) Key Action Expected Completion Date Expected Outcomes Data Source & Evaluation Method Person(s) Responsible Comments Submit Local/Regional Plan 6/1/16 Initial review by the State Submission letter/E-mail Local WDB staff and leadership Modify Local/Regional Plan 3/31/17 Review & Approval by State Letter of Approval from State GMWC staff and consultants Regional modifications to be submitted 3/31/17. Approval expected by 5/30/17.