Workforce Development Programs in Vermont
Learn about the Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs under the WIOA in Vermont, providing services for individuals of different age groups and circumstances, with a focus on career services, training, and support for job seekers. Discover how the programs aim to address barriers to education, training, and employment, emphasizing work experiences and skills development to help participants secure meaningful employment opportunities.
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WIOA Title I Programs WIOA Title I Programs Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, and Rapid Response Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, and Rapid Response Presentation to the State Workforce Development Board February 20, 2020 Cindy Robillard Business Services Manager Vermont Dept. of Labor Cindy.Robillard@vermont.gov Tracy Verge Jobseeker Services Manager Vermont Dept. of Labor Tracy.Verge@Vermont.gov
Adult & Dislocated Worker Programs Adult & Dislocated Worker Programs The Adult Program serves individuals 18 years of age or older with priority given to veterans, recipients of public assistance, low income Individuals or individuals that are basic skills deficient. The Dislocated Worker Program serves individuals that meet the definition of dislocated worker; displaced homemakers, terminated or laid off at no fault of their own, or self employed but is unemployed as a result of general economic conditions. Services offered to Services offered to Job Seekers: Basic Career Services Individualized Career Services Training Services Follow Up Services Job Seekers:
WIOA Youth Program WIOA Youth Program The WIOA Youth Program serves youth ages 14-24 who face barriers to education, training, and employment. Funding is targeted to focus primarily on out-of-school youth (OSY), requiring VDOL to expend a minimum of 75% of WIOA funds on OSY. The program includes 14 program elements that are required to be made available to youth participants. WIOA prioritizes work experiences through a 20% minimum expenditure rate for the work experience program element. VDOL provides intensive case management for youth participants and is increasingly adopting stronger approaches to supporting employers during work placements.
WIOA Youth Program WIOA Youth Program VDOL is committed to providing: High quality services for young adults beginning with career exploration and guidance; Continuing support for educational attainment; Opportunities for skills training in in-demand industries and occupations; Real work-based learning and training experiences, and Support to help participants secure a good job in a career pathway of interest to the participant or enrollment in postsecondary education. VDOL provides intensive case management for youth participants and is increasingly adopting stronger approaches to supporting employers during work placements.
WIOA Youth Program WIOA Youth Program Key Areas of Focus for WIOA Youth 2020 Key Areas of Focus for WIOA Youth 2020- -2022 2022 Increase Vermont s youth labor participation rate, Emphasis on developing paid work experience, on-the-job trainings, internships, and registered apprenticeships, Offer a year-round work opportunities, Explore new opportunities with industry organizations and community- based service providers, Strengthen partnerships with employers.
VDOL Business Services VDOL Business Services Recruitment & Placement Assistance Vermont JobLink Veteran Services Customized Hiring Events Apprenticeship Program Federal Bonding Program Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Economic and Labor Market Information Vermont Relocation Assistance Program (VRAP) Foreign Labor Certification Assistance Layoff Aversion Rapid Response Trade Act Assistance
Additional Business Services Additional Business Services Rapid Response Rapid Response Delivery of solutions to address the needs of businesses in transition, across the business lifecycle (expansion and contraction) including comprehensive business engagement and layoff aversion strategies and activities designed to prevent or minimize the period of unemployment for affected workers Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA) Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA) Key partner in Rapid Response activities Provides assistance to workers affected by foreign trade through funds for re-training, case management, job search and relocation allowances, wage reimbursement and TRA benefits (UI)
