Career Dislocated Workers Grant Guide

CHAPTER 2 - ALIGNMENT OF CAREER NDWG AND WIOA TITLE I SERVICES

According to Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 04-15, the overarching vision for the One-Stop system is the coordination of fully integrated programs, services and governance structures so job seekers have access to a seamless system of workforce investment services. This intent is accomplished by establishing career services that are consistent across federally-funded workforce development programs. In addition, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has furthered its integration efforts by establishing common performance metrics (TEGL 10-16, Change 1 and TEGL 7-18) and developing an integrated performance reporting system (Participant Individual Record Layout or PIRL) for DOL-funded workforce programs. States and local areas are encouraged to utilize common intake, case management, and job development systems in order to take full advantage of the One-Stop potential for efficiency and effectiveness. There is a natural alignment of service delivery under Wagner-Peyser since all individuals legally entitled to work in the U.S. are eligible for these services. CAREER NDWG establishes a priority requirement with respect to funds allocated to a local area for employment and training activities. Under this section, staff when using CAREER NDWG funds to provide individualized career services must give priority to recipients of:

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Public assistance,

Other low-income individuals, and

▪ Individuals who are basic skills deficient.

Note: Refer to Priority of Service section in Chapter 1 – Eligibility of the Program Participants

2.2 ALLOWABLE GRANT ACTIVITIES

Career services, will consist of three types:

Basic career services must be made available and, at a minimum, must include the following services, as consistent with allowable program activities: 1. Determinations of whether the individual is eligible to receive assistance from the CAREER NDWG program; 2. Outreach, intake (including worker profiling), and orientation to information and other services available through the workforce system; 3. Initial assessment of skill levels including literacy, as well as aptitudes, abilities (including skills gaps), and supportive service’s needs; 4. Labor exchange services, including - i. Job search and placement assistance, and, when needed by an individual, career counseling, including - a. Provision of information on in-demand industry sectors and occupations (as defined in sec. 3(23) of WIOA; and b. Provision of information on nontraditional employment; and ii. Appropriate recruitment and other business services on behalf of employers, including information and referrals to specialized business services other than those traditionally offered through the one-stop delivery system; 5. Provision of referrals to and coordination of activities with other programs and services, including programs and services within the one-stop delivery system; 6. Job vacancy listings in labor market areas;

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