|
|
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July! |
Dislocated Worker Video
The Minnesota Dislocated Worker program has a new video! Please feel free to share with clients and your personal networks.
TAA Updates
Petitions certified to date in 2018
o
93655 Allete—Cohasset, MN
o
93837 Artesyn Embedded Technologies—Eden Prairie
o
93459 Ascena Retail Group (Maurice)—Duluth
o
93501 Boyd Coffee—various locations
o
93667 Cargill Meat Solutions Corp—various
locations
o
93507 Cherrington Enterprises—Clarissa, MN
o
93621 DaVita Clinical Research—various locations
within metro
o
93704 Electrolux Major Appliances-Freezer
Division—St Cloud, MN
o
93735 Hutchinson Technology Inc—Hutchinson, MN
o
93560 Nilfisk—Brooklyn Park, MN
o
93637 Optum Health—various locations
o
93480 Quad Graphics—Waseca, MN
o
93692 Quantum Spatial—Maple Grove, MN
o
93778 SL Montevideo Technology—Montevideo, MN
o
93613 Zareba (Woodstream)—Ellendale, MN
Denied petitions
o
93780 International Bildrite—International
Falls, MN
o
93628 Northstar Aerospace—Duluth, MN
o
93490 LSC Communications—Long Prairie, MN
o 93475 Vyaire—Plymouth, MN
Petitions still under investigation
o
93904 Digi International—Eden Prairie, MN
o
93905 Ditech Financial LLC—St Paul, MN
o
93890 MICO Inc—North Mankato, MN
o
93823 SSAB—Roseville, MN
Fall Training-now called TAA Roundtables
Minnesota TAA is going on the road! Watch for upcoming
training near you. Roundtables will be held around the state between
mid-September to early November. More information to follow.
Completion TRA Reminder
Completion TRA, an
additional period of up to 13 weeks of income support, is payable only if TAA
eligible customers are participating in full-time TAA-approved training and have
exhausted all rights to Basic TRA and Additional TRA. Assuming the customers
meet the other TRA eligibility requirements (regular submission of grades and
training progress reports), they may qualify for up to 13 weeks of
Completion TRA during the final 20 weeks of training.
Waivers without Training Plans
DW Counselors please have customers contact you every 30 days for a
waiver review and be sure to case note in WF1 the person’s work search
activities and the progress they have made toward completing a training
application.
Summer Breaks in Training
If there is a break between Spring
and Summer terms, a break within the Summer term, or a break between Summer and
Fall terms, the customer is eligible for TRA during the break only if it is
less than 30 days in length (this excludes weekends and holidays.)
For
examples, see “TRA Eligibility during Summer Breaks” document on the Counselor Forms
and Tools page at the following link https://mn.gov/deed/assets/tra-eligibility_tcm1045-252364.pdf.
Grants and Policy Update
New Policies Now
Posted for Public Comment
New and updated policies for the Dislocated Worker and
Federal Adult programs have been posted to DEED’s policy website.
Policies can now be found under “Adult (WIOA)” and
“Dislocated Worker (WIOA & State)”. You may need to update any links you
have saved to navigate to the new policies. We are still working to update
relevant links and attachments to the policies, which will be posted very
shortly (for example, reference to laws, links to related policies, etc.).
Additional policies will be added for comment as they are developed. If you
have requests for policies or templates, please let us know. We are hoping to
have the Dislocated Worker website updated with all relevant content from the
Provider Roundtables soon. Policies open for public comment are marked
“Draft!”.
Policies for Comment – Comment Period Open Until
7/31/2018
Click “Send a Comment…” at the bottom of the draft policy to
provide feedback during the comment period. These policies are not considered
active until after the public comment period closes, but may be retroactive
back to July 1, 2018.
Adult (WIOA)
1. Definition
of Self-Sufficiency and Income Exclusions
2. Incumbent
Worker Training Programs
3. WIOA
Adult and Dislocated Worker Allowable Activities
4. WIOA
Adult and Dislocated Worker Data Entry Timeliness
5. WIOA
Adult Eligibility and Priority of Service
Dislocated Worker (WIOA & State)
1. Definition
of Self-Sufficiency and Income Exclusions
2. Dislocated
Worker Cost Category Definition and Waiver Policy
3. Dislocated
Worker Eligibility Policy and Definitions
4. Incumbent
Worker Training Programs
5. WIOA
Adult and Dislocated Worker Allowable Activities
6. WIOA
Adult and Dislocated Worker Data Entry Timeliness
New or Updated Policies Not Requiring Public Comment
Policies that are not posted for public comment include only
minor updates or clarifications, or include information that cannot be changed
(for example, the new negotiated statewide performance standards included in
the Performance Standards policy). However, please let us know if you have
questions or concerns on these policies by contacting Chelsea Georgesen (Chelsea.s.georgesen@state.mn.us)
or Amy Carlson (amy.carlson@state.mn.us).
Adult (WIOA)
1. WIOA
Adult and Dislocated Worker Grant Submission Schedule and Review Process
2. Performance
Standards
3. WIOA
Adult and Dislocated Worker Exit Policy
Dislocated Worker
1. Mass
Layoff Projects and the Competitive Process
2. Performance
Standards
3. WIOA
Adult and Dislocated Worker Exit Policy
4. WIOA
Adult and Dislocated Worker Grant Submission Schedule and Review Process
How to Use the New
“Pre-Vocational Services” and “Work Readiness Services” Activities Beginning in PY18/FY19, Dislocated Worker/WIOA Adult
planning documents have included two new activities under Career Services. In
Pre-Vocational Services (Form 4 - Activity plan) you should enter the number of
participants participant in workshops on topics like resume writing,
interviewing techniques, online job searches, LinkedIn, networking, career
exploration or interest assessments. Job Clubs and Career Fairs are also
considered pre-vocational services. These pre-vocational services should be
coded as Individualized Career Services and should be reported using cost
category 857 on RPRs/FSRs.
Another new category that you might want to utilize is Work Readiness Services/Workforce Preparation
Activities (Form 4 - Activity Plan.) These activities are designed to
help an individual acquire a combination of basic academic, critical thinking,
digital literacy, and self-management skills. These include services that build
competencies in:
- Utilizing resources;
- Using information;
- Working with others;
- Understanding systems;
- Skills necessary for successful transition into
and completion of postsecondary education or training, or employment; and
- Other employability skills that increase an
individual’s preparation for the workforce
Work Readiness Services include OSHA 10 trainings, CPR/First
Aid classes, some ServSafe® courses, basic computer classes, and other
short-term courses that do not end in a credential and are not
industry-specific. Work Readiness Services are considered Career services
unless they are part of an Integrated Education and Training Program, which is
a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities
concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and
workforce training for a specific occupation for the purpose of educational and
career advancement. Work Readiness Services should be coded as Individualized
Career Services and should be reported using cost category 857 on RPRs/FSRs.
Pre-Vocational and Work Readiness Services will soon be
available for tracking in Workforce One. Additional guidance will come from Amy
Carlson in the near future.
Performance Updates
Reminder about PY18 Changes Related to Data Entry and Performance
- Individual funding streams in Workforce One for
each PY18 WIOA Adult, WIOA DW, and State DW WDA and SLIG allocation will be
activated on July 5.
- New WF1 activities: Work Readiness Services and
Pre-vocational Services, which will allow better tracking of these types of
career services.
- Recoding of the Non-Credential Training
activity, which under WIA was a catchall to track all training services that
wouldn’t end in a credential as well as other intensive services. As of July 1,
2018 this activity will accurately track only the trainings that require
Measurable Skill Gains but do not end in a credential. (See the Allowable
Activities Policy for additional information on this related to what falls into
this category and where to charge these costs.)
Measurable Skills Gain Report Now Live in WF1 The MSG Report is now live in
WF1. HOWEVER, please note that it will currently only return results on WIOA
certified credentialed training activities, not all activities requiring MSGs.
WF1 and program staff are working on recoding the system to correct this error.
We will let you know when it has been updated.
Corner On The Market
With Cameron Macht
Regional Analysis & Outreach Manager Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development cameron.macht@state.mn.us 320-441-6596
|
Nontraditional Occupations
Although
the gap is narrowing, there are still slightly more males than females in the
labor force in Minnesota. According to Census Bureau data, in 2016 males held
about 52 percent of jobs, meaning the other 48 percent of workers were females.
While the overall distribution is relatively equal, there are significant
differences in what men and women do for work.
Not surprisingly, men are much more likely to work in natural
resources, construction, and maintenance occupations and production,
transportation, and material moving occupations; while women are much more
likely to be employed in service, sales and office occupations (see Table 1).
These gender differences become even more obvious at a more detailed
level. According to data from the Bureau
of Labor Statistics (BLS), 98 percent of speech-language pathologists are
female; while 98 percent of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine
specialists are male. Students and jobseekers of either gender might see these male/female
splits and feel discouraged from pursuing a career in these fields based on
their gender, even if they have skills or interests in these areas.
Rather than limiting options, though, career planners can encourage jobseekers
to consider nontraditional careers. Regardless of gender, pursuing a job that
matches a person’s strengths can lead to greater job satisfaction and economic
rewards. Career planning should take into account all options.
A nontraditional occupation is defined as any occupation in which women
or men comprise less than 25 percent of the total workforce. Though they may
not seem like realistic possibilities due to the traditional gender roles, many
of these occupations offer high wages, which may make them even more attractive
for jobseekers. In fact, nine of the top 10 nontraditional occupations for
women earned over $20 per hour in Minnesota, as did seven of the top 10
nontraditional jobs for men.
For example, women who might be interested in becoming an electrical
power-line installer and repairer could expect a median hourly wage of $40.11
per hour in the state; while men who would consider being a dental
hygienist could earn $35.27 per hour at the median! What’s more, both of
those occupations require a vocational award or an associate’s degree, which
can be gained at several community and technical colleges in the state.
While almost all of the nontraditional
occupations for women can be started with a high school diploma and some
on-the-job training or a vocational award; all but one of the nontraditional
jobs for men require postsecondary education, including four that need a bachelor’s
degrees or higher (see Table 2).
Success Story
Tom, Dislocated Worker, NEMOJT
I want to thank all the people from the Minnesota Department
of Employment and Economic and Development for all of the assistance I received
to help through my transition in life. I
was permanently laid off after 10 years of employment and am grateful for the
opportunity to learning a new skill with a much better paying new job and
future.
At my age, getting a Class A CDL seemed like a good choice,
and I really had no other options for funding.
At first I was overwhelmed with school (17 credits), but getting
assistance with my tuition and other expenses greatly helped me focus on my
school work. During my first two weeks
of schooling, I was having a hard time adapting and was facing dropping
out-until your program. Once I was able
to not worry about facing a huge bill and focus on my studies, I ended up on
the Dean’s List! I truly feel that without the help of the Dislocated Worker
Program I would have been overwhelmed.
In my previous occupation, it took my ten years to move from
$6.65 to $10/hr and now after four months of school, my starting wage is
$16/hr. I want to give a special thanks to Dena Edstrom for always making me
feel okay about asking for help. There’s
a lot more I could say, but really all I can say is thank you sincerely!
|
We want this e-Newsletter to meet your needs! We encourage you to send your comments and suggestions to Liz.McLoone@state.mn.us, Find past issues of Partner's Express here.
Wanting to subscribe to this newsletter? Contact Liz McLoone at Liz.McLoone@state.mn.us with your request!
UNIT DIRECTORY
Jackie Buck-Director of Employer
Services (Rapid Response), 651-259-7598 Nancy Omondi-Director of Adult
Programs (WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, TAA, and Career Pathways),
651-259-7525
Rapid Response General
RR Contact, 651-259-7537 Marla Beaty-TAA
Liaison, 218-259-1380 Mo Malin-Senior Specialist, 651-259-7535 Liz McLoone-Labor Liaison, 651-259-7145 Jason Wadell-Senior Specialist, 651-259-7552 Mee Yang-Senior Specialist, 651-259-7548
Dislocated Worker and Federal Adult Programs Team
Chelsea Georgesen – Supervisor, 651-259,7508 Amy Carlson – Performance Lead, 651-259-7542 Karen Backlund – Monitor, 651-259-7559 Monica Weber – Grants Specialist Senior, State Grants,
651-259-7560 Claudia Ursulescu Kracht – Grants Specialist Senior,
Federal Grants, 651-259-7532
TAA General TAA Contact, 651-259-7543
or 888-234-1330 Sarah Saito-TAA Supervisor, 651-259-7546 Cindy Boyle-Senior TAA Specialist, 651-259-7551 Jennifer Anderson-TAA Specialist, 651-259-7690 Mary Garcia-TAA Specialist, 651-259-7553 Laurie Larson-TAA Specialist, 651-259-7681 Thomas Sommer-TAA Specialist, 651-259-7585 Jackie Umlauf-TAA Specialist, 218-739-7560 Olajide Williams-TAA Specialist, 651-259-7431 Trade
Readjustment Allowance, 651-296-3644 or 877-898-9090 (ask for TRA
Specialist)
|