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WIOB and DWI seek public comments on Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act State Plan changes

Public can respond to modifications between Feb. 5 – 25

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (WIOB) and Department of Workforce Investment (DWI) are seeking public comments beginning Feb. 5-25, 2019 from consumers and workforce stakeholders on proposed changes to the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan for the Commonwealth of Kentucky FY-2018.

The modifications result from the reorganization and transfer of Kentucky Adult Education from the Council on Postsecondary Education to the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The Office of Adult Education was created by Executive Order #2019-0027 and aligns Kentucky’s WIOA partners under one agency.

The four-year state plan represents an agreement among the core partners identified in WIOA and serves as the framework for the development of public policy, fiscal investment and operation of Kentucky’s labor exchange, workforce education and training programs.

Public comment on the modifications should be submitted during the 20-day period beginning Feb. 5, 2019 and ending at 4 p.m. Eastern time on Feb. 25, 2019.

Comments may be submitted by mail, email, or in writing at a KWIB meeting scheduled for Feb. 21. Comments may be sent via email to Holly Neal at [email protected], or by mail at 275 E. Main St., 2wb, Frankfort, Ky. 40601.

Comments may also be submitted to the KWIB in writing at the quarterly meeting on Feb. 21, 2019, from 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. Eastern time, at the Kentucky Association of Counties, 400 Englewood Drive, Frankfort, Ky. 40601.

Specific changes to the state plan are detailed in the chart below, and the full-modified plan is available online.

Change number

Section (page)

Current text

Amended text

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II.A.2.A. “THE STATE’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES”

(19)

“Kentucky Adult Education (KYAE) is uniquely poised to help the 367,000 adults in the Commonwealth without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent to get a job, keep a job and advance in the workplace.”

The Office of Adult Education, also known as Kentucky Adult Education (KYAE), is uniquely poised to help the 367,000 adults in the Commonwealth without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent to get a job, keep a job and advance in the workplace.”

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III.A.2.H. “IMPROVING ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIALS” “Kentucky Adult Education” (42)

“KYAE, an agency in the Kentucky Council on Post—secondary Education (CPE), is strategically positioned to create significant post—secondary education linkages.”

“KYAE, an agency in the Kentucky Council on Post—secondary Education (CPE), is strategically positioned to create significant post—secondary education linkages.”

3

III.A.2.H. “IMPROVING ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIALS”

(43)

“The vice president of KYAE is an active proxy member of the KWIB participating in quarterly KWIB meetings and commits to initiatives, such as the accelerated learning program GED Express, to collaboratively advance workforce education and skill development in the Commonwealth.”

“The vice president Executive Director of KYAE is an active proxy member of the KWIB participating in quarterly KWIB meetings and commits to initiatives, such as the accelerated learning program GED Express, to collaboratively advance workforce education and skill development in the Commonwealth.”

4

III.A.2.H. “IMPROVING ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIALS”

(43)

“KYAE’s vice president is also a proxy board member of the BSSC, which was established in 1984 by the Kentucky General Assembly as an independent, dejure corporation to stimulate economic development through programs of skills training to meet the needs of business and industry.”

“KYAE’s vice President Executive Director is also a proxy board member of the BSSC, which was established in 1984 by the Kentucky General Assembly as an independent, dejure corporation to stimulate economic development through programs of skills training to meet the needs of business and industry.”

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III.A.2.H. “IMPROVING ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIALS”

(43)

“KYAE’s vice president and the Kentucky Department for Library and Archives’ (KDLA) commissioner distributed a memorandum encouraging local adult education and public libraries to strategically partner in their attempts to reach our target population in alternate venues.”

“KYAE’s vice president Executive Director and the Kentucky Department for Library and Archives’ (KDLA) commissioner distributed a memorandum encouraging local adult education and public libraries to strategically partner in their attempts to reach our target population in alternate venues.”

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III.B. “STATE OPERATING SYSTEMS AND POLICIES” 1.B. “DATA-COLLECTION AND REPORTING PROCESSES USED FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THOSE PRESENT IN ONE-STOP CENTERS*”

(47)

“Kentucky Adult Education Reporting System The Kentucky Adult Education Reporting System (KAERS) is a nationally-recognized student management system designed and maintained through Kentucky Adult Education and the Council on Postsecondary Education.”

“Kentucky Adult Education Reporting System: The Kentucky Adult Education Reporting System (KAERS) is a nationally-recognized student management system designed and maintained through Kentucky Adult Education and the Council on Postsecondary Education the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

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VI.“PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT PROGRAMS” E.2. “Certification Regarding Lobbying” (134)

“Applicant’s Organization Kentucky Adult Education, Council on Postsecondary Education

Full Name of Authorized Representative: Reecie D. Stagnolia

Title of Authorized Representative: Vice President for Adult Education, Council on Postsecondary Education”

“Applicant’s Organization: Kentucky Adult Education, Council on Postsecondary Education Department of Workforce Investment

Full Name of Authorized Representative: Reecie D. Stagnolia

Title of Authorized Representative: Vice President for Adult Education, Council on Postsecondary Education Executive Director, Office of Adult Education