Workforce Development Program Overview and Services
Learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs provided through federal and state funding, including services for dislocated workers, adults, and youth in Hennepin and Carver counties. Partner organizations offer employment and training assistance to individuals facing barriers to employment, aiming to increase workforce skills and job opportunities.
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Workforce Development Workforce Development Program Overview Program Overview Services Provided Through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Federal) and State Funding
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Board Purpose The purpose of the Hennepin Carver Workforce Development Board is to ensure workforce services are provided within the service area via a coordinated intentional way therefore providing a pipeline of skilled workers to meet business demand. The local Workforce Development Board manages a Workforce Development Area (WDA) serving: Suburban Hennepin County (excluding the City of Minneapolis) Carver County Population Partners Hennepin & Carver Counties, Adult Basic Education, DEED Job Service, DEED Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Community Based Organizations serving populations with barriers to employment, Post-Secondary institutions, Labor Unions, with all boards comprised of a minimum of 50% business representatives
WIOA Dislocated Worker & Minnesota Dislocated Worker Programs The Dislocated Worker program aids employers in the transition of layoffs to ensure individuals are aware of services to prepare them for the next phase in their career. Individuals may receive supportive services to assist in their job search as well as assistance in completing industry recognized credentialed training. Purpose Population Serves adults who have been laid off (or notified that a layoff is coming) through no fault of their own. Partners AVIVO HIRED Carver County
WIOA Adult Purpose Provides employment and training assistance to adults to increase their employment retention, earnings and occupational skill attainment. Serves adults (age 18 and above) seeking greater participation in the labor force and prioritizes individuals who represent any of the following: Low income or receiving public assistance, basic skills deficient, Veterans, people of color or face gender inequities Population Partners AVIVO HIRED Carver County
WIOA Youth WIOA Youth provides year round employment and training services to in school and out of school youth with an emphasis on high school drop out recovery and attainment of post- secondary credentials Purpose WIOA Youth: targets individuals ages 16-24 Out of School: an individual who is not attending any school and is one or more DEED identified barrier In School: must be low income and has one or more DEED identified barrier Population Partners Tree Trust provides WIOA Youth services throughout suburban Hennepin County Carver County provides services within Carver County
Minnesota Youth Program (MYP) The MN Youth Program provides youth with hands-on opportunities to apply essential skills such as inquiry, technology, STEM, decision making, interacting with others and positive attitudes/behaviors. Purpose Population Low income and at-risk youth ages 14-24 who lack academic and applied skills considered critical for current and future workplace needs Partners BrookLynk provides services in Brooklyn Park & Brooklyn Center Tree Trust provides services in the remainder of suburban Hennepin County Carver County provides services within Carver County
Staff Contact Information: Anne Kilzer, Director Hennepin-Carver Workforce Development Board (612) 558-6399 anne.kilzer@hennepin.us
