Michigan’s primary workforce development strategy is a demand-driven system that focuses on aligning all efforts, initiatives, programs, and funding around key industry clusters which are supported by labor market information. This strategy is integrated into the Governor’s overall strategic plan for reinvention of the state. Governor Snyder’s plan for the reinvention of Michigan is based on a commitment to ensure that future generations have meaningful career opportunities available to them and a quality of life second to none. The Workforce Development Agency is responsible for demand-driven activities to ensure a skilled workforce exists in our state. Talent enhancement activities include the development, retention, attraction, and matching of an exceptional talent base with guidance based on the needs of Michigan’s employers. This is achieved by: Connecting talent to opportunity by improving talent matching through Pure Michigan Talent Connect; Addressing the skills gap through attracting and retaining talent and meeting the needs of employers by ensuring that employers throughout the state have access to a labor pool with the necessary skills to grow the state’s economy; Growing and retaining talent through employment and training services; and Revitalizing our educational system by doing our best to ensure that youth have the opportunity to develop and achieve career goals through education and workforce training; and by addressing the education and training needs of the structurally unemployed and working adults who lack the basic skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education, training, and to obtain good jobs. Increasing employer engagement with the K-12 system to: Increase students’ and parents’ understanding on the relevance of what is learned in school to the job market, Make a connection between business and education at the junior high, high school, and college level, Make an investment in career and technical education programs through relevant programming and curriculums, Align metrics with what employers need in the workforce; and o Put career pathways back into middle and high school levels. The Workforce Development Agency’s goals, objectives and strategies support the key actions described above. Data and metrics will drive policy and decisions by identifying and creating stakeholder performance metrics, by developing an integrated data collection system, by creating key reports for training, employment, retention and credentials, and by developing effective processes for analyzing key employment and training data for
by an on-the-job training contract must not have been created by the displacement of employed workers in the same or similar position. A local Michigan Works! Agency may not enter into an on-the-job training contract with employers who have relocated their business or part of their business from any location in the Unites States, in the past 120 days, that has resulted in any employee losing his or her job at the original location. Employers must offer wages, benefits, and working conditions that are equal to those provided to regular employees who have worked for a similar length of time and are doing the same type of work. The employer must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations providing safe and clean working conditions. If a union is present at the worksite, a union concurrence is required as part of the contract. Funds will not be used to assist, promote, or deter union organizing in accordance with the WIOA Section 151(b)(7). Local areas should target priority industries identified by local Workforce Development Boards consistent with a demand-driven workforce system. Occupations targeted for training should be defined in the local on-the-job training policy and should align and support the Michigan Industry Cluster Approach. Targeted outreach should then occur within those industries. On-the-Job Training and Staffing Agencies: Many job openings are filled by “host employers” using staffing or personnel agencies. Staffing agencies are usually the employer of record. They provide pay and benefits and are responsible for payroll taxes and workers’ compensation. The host employer is usually responsible for providing the work and work space. Training can be the responsibility of the host employer, the staffing agency, or both. When formula WIOA funds are used for an employment situation involving a staffing agency, several factors must be considered prior to approving on-the-job training funding: turnover pattern; pay and benefits; documentation; and the reimbursement check. On-the-Job Training and Employed Workers: An on-the-job training contract may be written for eligible employed workers when the following circumstances are met:
Whose vocational rehabilitation does not require multiple services over six months. The codes to be used for priority categories are as follows: Most Significantly Disabled Significantly Disabled Not Significantly Disabled Written notification will be provided to all individuals who are placed on the waiting list for vocational rehabilitation services. The notification will include information about available resources and services the individual may contact for assistance with locating employment, including information about the nearest Michigan Works! office established per the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Justification for the Order (General) Michigan Rehabilitation Services established and order of selection in August 2012, in anticipation of projected funding and staffing reductions. Michigan Rehabilitation Services experienced a reduction in our work force, increased program costs as well as the loss of a major interagency cash transfer agreement. Michigan Rehabilitation Services has a significant reliance on local match through interagency case transfer agreements, third party cooperative agreements and private contributions. The loss of the major cash transfer agreement along with other budget and staffing impacts required Michigan Rehabilitation Services to prepare for closing categories and restricting services. This action was headed off with a one-time infusion of State funds by the designated state agency. The increased funding allowed Michigan Rehabilitation Services to match funds federally and delay the closing of priority categories. In Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Rehabilitation Services anticipates increased funding and the ability to fill all staff vacancies. Michigan Rehabilitation Services must continue to seek interagency cash transfer agreements, third party arrangements and private contributions as appropriate to secure the full federal award. Michigan Rehabilitation Services will continue to utilize and monitor the Accessible Web-based Activity Reporting Environment Referral Module for any concerns about tracking individuals in the Referral Module ensuring they move to application status within 30 days. Additionally, Michigan Rehabilitation Services continues to monitor the other red flag indicators. Service and outcome Goals (General) Page 331
STATEMENT Michigan Rehabilitation Services (f) The shared funding and administration of joint programs, in accordance with section 101(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Rehabilitation Act. Select yes or no, as appropriate, to identify if the designated State agency allows for the shared funding and administration of joint programs. No (g) State-wideness and waivers of state-wideness requirements, as set forth in section 101(a)(4) of the Rehabilitation Act. Is the designated State agency requesting or maintaining a waiver of state-wideness for one or more services provided under the vocational rehabilitation services portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan? (Yes/No) See Section 2 of this vocational rehabilitation services portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan. Yes (h) The descriptions for cooperation, collaboration, and coordination, as required by sections 101(a)(11), (24)(B), and 606(b) of the Rehabilitation Act. X (i) All required methods of administration, as required by section 101(a)(6) of the Rehabilitation Act. X (j) The requirements for the comprehensive system of personnel development, as set forth in section 101(a)(7) of the Rehabilitation Act. X (k) The compilation and submission to the Commissioner of statewide assessments, estimates, State goals and priorities, strategies, and progress reports, as appropriate, and as required by sections 101(a)(15), 105(c)(2), and 606(b)(8) of the Rehabilitation Act. X (l) The reservation and use of a portion of the funds allotted to the State under Section 110 of the Rehabilitation Act for the development and implementation of innovative approaches to expand and improve the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, particularly individuals with the most significant disabilities. X (m) The submission of reports as required by section 101(a)(10) of the Rehabilitation Act. X
3. As a condition for the receipt of Federal funds under title VI of the Rehabilitation X Act for supported employment services, the designated State agency agrees to operate and administer the State Supported Employment Services Program in accordance with the supplement to the vocational rehabilitation services portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan, the Rehabilitation Act, and all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures established by the Secretary of Education. Funds made available under title VI are used solely for the provision of supported employment services and the administration of the supplement to the vocational rehabilitation services portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan; 4. The designated State agency and/or the designated state unit has the authority X under State law to perform the functions of the State regarding the vocational rehabilitation services portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan and its supplement; 5. The State legally may carry out each provision of the vocational rehabilitation X services portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan and its supplement.