Office of Adult Career Pathways
The Office of Adult Career Pathways coordinates and manages State Funded Competitive grants, Displaced Homemaker Program (DHP), and legislative Direct Appropriations. ACP also works, in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS), with the SNAP 100% and SNAP 50/50 grants.
Staffing News:
Hello and Goodbye
Hello - We have a new Grant Coordinator! Ann Meyers joined us on October 31st, and it is a pleasure having her here at DEED. Ann has been providing and managing workforce development programs for over ten years and brings a depth of grant knowledge, having background with both DEED and DHS grants. Welcome, Ann!
We have another new Grant Coordinator beginning November 14th and a new Monitor starting November 19th. Both bring a wealth of knowledge to our team.
Goodbye – Taryn Galehdari is retiring after 38 years of dedicated state service. She will be missed dearly by both her coworkers at DEED and the grant providers and programs she has supported for years. Enjoy the next chapter in your life, Taryn, and thank you for all that you have done for Minnesota!
Grant Responsibilities
With a change in staff, comes a change in assigned Coordinators.
Until we are fully staffed Ann Meyers will be supporting the following grants: SNAP 50/50, Support Services, Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief, and Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA). Ann can be reached on 651 259- 7174 or at ann.meyers@state.mn.us.
Amy Miller has been a great help, reaching beyond monitoring and is also supporting Legislative Direct Appropriations and The Capacity Building grant. Amy can be reached on 651 259-7575 or amy.e.miller@state.mn.us. Lynn Dahn works closely with DHS to make sure the SNAP 100% grant runs smoothly. Lynn can be reached on 651 259-7529 or Lynn.Dahn@state.mn.us. Mimi Daniel continues to do amazing work supporting our 57 Pathways to Prosperity grants. Mimi can be reached on 651 259-7581 or mimi.daniel@state.mn.us. These assignments will shift as our team grows.
Grant Updates:
Pathways to Prosperity
MJSP Funded P2P Grant Recipients
- You may upload the MJSP “Applicant Statement(s) of Income” (Question B2, on the P2P Quarterly Progress Report) into WF1, instead of sending a copy of each individual’s statement in with the Quarterly Progress Report. If you intend to do this, please:
- Confirm that the Applicants Statements of Income have actually been uploaded into WF1 AND then -
- Check the following under question B2 on your Quarterly Progress Report:
 Notes: The above statement is a screen print. The link does not work.
- Upload Applicant Statements of Income into Workforce 1 under EDS Document Type “ACP-Program Specific.”
Technical Assistance
- We are reaching out to Grantees (or responding to you as you reach out to us) to offer up-front technical assistance. Grant Coordinators and Monitors have gone out/are going out to Grantees to provide technical assistance.
- P2P Monitoring guides were emailed out to P2P Grantees this past month, along with MJSP specific WF1 information.
- P2P: Use MJSP funding streams only for participants who:
- have attested to having an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline AND
- are in MJSP approved (see your workplan) training.
You must open a P2P funding stream in WF1 for all other activities.
Thank you:
Thank you for your patience (and thank you to our staff for their hard work) as we transition into becoming fully staffed.
Dislocated Worker and WIOA Adult Program Updates
Staffing Updates
The Dislocated Worker and Federal Adult team has several new staff members!
Lensa Idossa: Supervisor, Adult/Dislocated Worker Program
Lensa has been in public service for more than 10 years, managing Federal and State grants to support the needs of diverse populations including refugees, seniors, youth at-risk and individuals with disabilities. She has worked with various agencies and organizations domestically and internationally including the National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP)/Be The Match®, Hennepin County Department of Health and Human Services, and Population Council, delivering exceptional service and program success, as well as growing public awareness of various programs while leading a highly motivated team.
Lensa holds a Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration on Vulnerable Populations/Global Health from Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, and a B.A in Psychology with a minor in Leadership from the University of Minnesota.
Heather Moore: Grants Specialist Senior, Dislocated Worker/Adult Federal Programs
Heather is highly experienced in managing and evaluating competitive, federally-funded and community grants and contracts. She has extensive workforce development experience with under-resourced populations, and using evidence to improve programs to meet the unique needs of intended recipients. Prior to joining DEED, Heather was an evaluator at Professional Data Analysts where she focused on evaluations of statewide comprehensive cancer control program, and initiatives to improve healthy eating, active living, and tobacco cessation.
Heather has a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from St. Catherine’s University, and a professional Certification in Health Education.
Kokulo James Supuwood: Monitor, Adult/Dislocated Worker
Kokulo James Supuwood has been in finance for 8+ years including extensive work in grant management, financial analysis and reconciliation. Prior to joining DEED, he served as a business manager at RCRS Brooklyn, where he was responsible for finance, grants management, operations, and staff training in accounting & finance best practices. Kokulo holds a Master of Science degree in Energy Economics & Policy from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England, and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the Cuttington University in Liberia.
Quarterly Report
- First Quarterly Progress Report for Adult/DW was due on or before 10/20/18
- Please submit the first Quarterly Report by Nov 20th
The reporting period for this Quarterly Report will be from the grant start date through September 30th (July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018).
Reimbursement Payment Requests/Financial Status Reports (RPR’s/FSRs)
- Reimbursement Payment Requests/Financial Status Reports are due for each month, by the 20th of the following month. Thank you for getting these in on time and please remember that if you have not spent money in any given month –populate the RPR/FSR with $0.00.
Minnesota Jobs Skills Partnership (MJSP)
TAA Updates
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Recent petition certifications:
- 94196 – Maximum Solutions, Edina
- 91915A—DST Systems, Teleworkers
- 93548—Nuance Transcription Services, Teleworkers
- 94146—DJO Global, New Brighton
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New TAA Training Application--https://mn.gov/deed/assets/taa-training_tcm1045-262252.pdf
- Reminder: TAA customers in TAA approved training need to submit Training Progress Reports every 60 calendar days. Only the following training progress report form is accepted and must be entirely filled out.
Our newest TAA Specialists are Claudette Parchment-Roehrich and Ann Malz.
- Claudette joins us from DEED's unemployment insurance team where she worked for nine years. She’s also presented as UI staff with Rapid Response for multiple events and has a strong belief in the power of teamwork. Claudette holds a B.S. in Business.
- Ann has worked at one of our Dislocated Worker providers as a Career Counselor and brings 5+ years of case management and workshop facilitation experience. She’s committed to empowering individuals in transition to discover their life purpose and align it with meaningful work. Ann earned a Masters in Counseling/Career Development. Welcome, Claudette and Ann!
Cindy Boyle accepted the Monitor position on the Adult Career Pathways team effective November 19th. Cindy has been a pillar on the TAA team since 2013 and we’ll miss her greatly!
TAA Fall Roundtables
There are still TAA Roundtables you can attend during November. Topics include:
- TAA training applications
- Training Progress Reports
- Waivers
- TRA
- Rapid Response and the competitive process
- Dislocated Worker Grants and Performance
Join us and have your questions answered.
11/14 – Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, 4261 Hwy 53 South Eveleth 11/15 – Duluth WFC 402 West 1st Street Duluth 11/16 – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development 1st National Bank Building 332 Minnesota St., Suite E200 St. Paul
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October Invoice Payment Delays
TAA is subject to the requirements of both the state fiscal year and federal fiscal year. TAA is currently experiencing delays in invoice payments due to the closeout of the federal fiscal year which was September 30.
Dislocated Worker counselors, please assure your customers that their mileage and other reimbursement payments are being processed
Performance Updates:
Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) Update
Due to requirement that all WIOA funded credential and non-credential training needs to be listed on the ETPL, Minnesota’s ETPL site has been modified to allow a WIOA Certification column and a Non-Credential column next to each of the listed trainings. You can find Minnesota’s ETPL here
- If the listed training has a “YES” in the WIOA Certification column it means the listed training is Credentialed and can be funded using WIOA training funds
- If the listed training has a “YES” in the Non-credential Training column it means the listed training is Non-credential training and can be funded using WIOA training funds
- If the listed training does not have a “YES” in either the WIOA Certification column or the Non-credential Training column it means the listed training is not an industry specific training therefore only WIOA Career Service funds can be used to support it unless it is in conjunction with training that has a yes in either the WIOA Certification or Non-credential training columns.
Formula Allocation Funding Streams in Workforce One (WF1)
Additional guidance was created related to the new funding streams in WF1 and how they are reported. Please see the attached information that explains what WF1 funding streams should be included on what RPRs and data entry instructions that should be helpful to counselors.
Program Year 2017 Performance Outcomes
Attached you will find the performance outcomes for the State Dislocated Worker, WIOA Dislocated Worker, Total Dislocated Worker, and WIOA Adult programs. Congratulations to you all for these outstanding performance measures! These numbers show the amazing work you do for laid off workers and the success your participants achieve! Great job!
Program Year 2018 and 2019 Performance Standards
All state and local area performance negotiations have been finalized and approved by the Department of Labor! Attached you will find the agreed upon standards for the Dislocated Worker and WIOA Adult programs.
Should you have any performance or WF1 data entry questions, please contact the Dislocated Worker and WIOA Adult Performance Coordinator, Amy Carlson, at amy.carlson@state.mn.us
Success Story
A young LGBTQ woman in Dunwoody’s Electrical Design & Maintenance program became homeless and without medical insurance after her first semester. Instead of discontinuing her education, like many women in her circumstance would, Dunwoody intervened with a Women in Technical Careers scholarship (through an Adult Career Pathways grant: Women in High Wage, High Demand, Nontraditional Jobs Grant Program) to cover the first-year tuition gap, helped her find affordable housing, enroll in the state’s medical insurance program, and get a job as a student worker on campus. Dunwoody also connected her with a mentor from her industry who helped her apply for jobs and increased her network in her industry. Through these connections, she was able to secure a job at a local company where she now earns $25.50 an hour and loves her job.
Priority of Service for Veterans
Current or former military members, no matter the era of service, receive priority services in all WorkForce Centers (WFCs) across the state. This can include help with long-term decisions like career planning or pursuing education, as well as more immediate tasks like posting a resume or landing a job. A network of veterans employment representatives stationed across the state can also help veterans that have significant challenges finding or keeping a job or have a service-connected disability.
Unfortunately, many veterans return from active duty with a service-connected disability. In fact, data show that veterans are more than twice as likely as non-veterans to have a disability. According to the most recent estimates from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, almost one-fourth of veterans in Minnesota had a service-connected disability – accounting for just over 80,000 people. Half of these veterans had a disability rating of 20 percent of lower, and another 15 percent had a 30-40 percent disability rating. However, about 30 percent had a disability rating of 50 percent or higher, including 20 percent at the highest level. Check out this interactive data visualization to see more details on the disability ratings of veterans in each county
 Whether veterans are older or younger, have a high school diploma or higher education, or have a disability, there is a place available in Minnesota’s labor market. Check out the many resources for assisting veterans with finding the right career online:
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Contact a Veterans Employment Representative: while working with employers, these representatives also work one-on-one with veterans to provide custom-tailored services.
- Explore career options with My Next Move for Veterans or with CareerOneStop.
- Search for jobs and post a resume on Minnesotaworks.net.
- Check out the numerous career events taking place for veterans throughout the state.
UNIT DIRECTORY
Marc Majors – Deputy Employment and Training Programs Director, 651-259-7595
Nancy Omondi-Director of Adult Programs (WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, TAA, and Adult Career Pathways), 651-259-7525
Jackie Buck-Director of Employer Services (Rapid Response), 651-259-7598
Adult Career Pathways Team
Lynn Dahn - Employment and Training Program Coordinator, SNAP 100% - 651-259-7529
Mimi Daniel - Grant Coordinator, P2P, SNAP 50/50 - 651-259-7581
Ann Meyers - Grant Coordinator, SNAP 50/50, Southeast Asian, WESA, Support Services - 651 259- 7174
Amy Miller - Monitor /Coordinator – Displaced Homemaker Program, Legislative Direct Appropriations, and Capacity Building - 651-259-7575
Claire Nelligan - Supervisor - 651-259-7573
Vacant - Monitor
Vacant - Grant Coordinator
Vacant - Grant Coordinator
Dislocated Worker and Federal Adult Programs Team
Lensa Idossa – Supervisor, 651-259-7594
Amy Carlson – Performance Lead, 651-259-7542
Claudia Ursulescu Kracht – Grants Specialist Senior, Federal Grants, 651-259-7532
Thomas Sommer -- TAA Performance and Financials Specialist, 651-259-7585
Heather Moore – Grants Specialist Senior, State Grants, 651-259-7560
Kokulo James Supuwood – Monitor
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Team
General TAA Contact, 651-259-7543 or 888-234-1330
Sarah Saito - Supervisor, 651-259-7546
Cindy Boyle - Senior TAA Specialist, 651-259-7551 (through 11/15/18)
Olajide Williams - Senior TAA Specialist, 651-259-7431
Jennifer Anderson - TAA Specialist, 651-259-7690
Mohamed Farah - TAA Specialist, 651-259-7505
Mary Garcia - TAA Specialist, 651-259-7553
Laurie Larson - TAA Specialist, 651-259-7681
Ann Malz - TAA Specialist, 651-259-7593
Claudette Parchment-Roehrich - TAA Specialist, 651-259-7516
Jackie Umlauf - TAA Specialist, 218-739-7560
Trade Readjustment Allowance, 651-296-3644 or 877-898-9090 (ask for TRA Specialist)
Rapid Response Team
General RR Contact, 651-259-7537
Jason Wadell - Coordinator, 651-259-7552
Marla Beaty - TAA Liaison, 218-259-1380
Liz McLoone - Labor Liaison, 651-259-7145 (on leave through January 2019)
Mee Yang - Senior Specialist, 651-259-7548
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