June What's New Archive
Trainee Wages Memo Retraction (6/04)
The state issued a memo on 6/2 retracting the policy which restricted customized training contracts from including trainee wages in the cost of training. Trainee wages can once again be considered a valid employer match for customized training such as IWT. Click here to view the retraction.
SCOTI Coordinator Role (6/04)
The state is changing the old SCOTI "Power User" role into the new SCOTI "Coordinator" role. Each system within Area 7 may designate up to two Coordinators. Area 7 needs one person from each system to contact Fran Massie at massief@clarkstate.edu with the two coordinators designated for the system (full contact name, system name, email address, and phone number) no later than Tuesday, June 10. See the attached document for more information.
Incumbent Worker Policy Revisions Posted for Public Comment (6/09)
The draft policy P7-504: Incumbent Worker Training is available for public comment for 15 days: from Monday, June 9, 2008 through Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Click here to view the proposed policy revisions.
Click on the "comment" link beside the policy to make your comments.
Needs-Related Payments Policy Posted for Public Comment (6/09)
The draft policy P7-401: Needs-Related Payments is available for public comment for 15 days: from Monday, June 9, 2008 through Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Click here to view the draft policy.
Click on the "comment" link beside the policy to make your comments.
Career Advancement Accounts (6/12)
Area 7 counties have certainly taken advantage of the loosened CAA eligibility guidelines. The new table at the top of the What's New Page displays the county-by-county running total of accounts approved to date.
Policies Posted (Supportive Services and Record Retention) (6/12)
Revisions to policy P7-400: Supportive Services was approved at the June 4, 2008 Area 7 Board meeting. The Policy Tracking Tool has also been updated to reflect this change.
Policy P7-102: Record Retention was also approved at the June 4th Board meeting. A Power Point presentation on how to manage Area 7's public records can be viewed here.
PY08 Youth Providers Approved (6/12)
The Area 7 Youth Committee recommended and the Board approved the youth providers recommended by sub-grantees. Click here to view the Board resolution from the June 4 meeting.The youth providers list can also be found by going to the youth providers web page.
Professional Workforce Certification Survey (6/12)
A Message From Tom Hutter, Bureau of Local Area Support and Oversight: As part of the Gold Standard Continuous Improvement Program we are conducting a very brief survey regarding the educational attainment of One-Stop staff and supervisors and their interest in a workforce professional certification program. This survey is being distributed to all of the partner agencies and should be filled out by any staff you would consider a workforce development professional (front line, career counselors, instructors, administrative staff, non-required partners, etc.).
The survey, which should take less than a minute to complete, can be found at: http://survey.workforce411.ohio.gov/takeSurvey.asp?surveyID=14
Webinar Invitation (6/12)
How do you craft work experiences for young people when those individuals have little work experience and limited levels of education? Youth training providers often struggle to create work experiences that are meaningful for their participants and keep them engaged. This Webinar will feature two practitioners who are partnering with employers to create effective internships and apprenticeships which benefit the young people and employers alike.
Date: 06/18/2008
Time: 2:00pm Eastern
Length: 90 minutes
Both speakers will address the challenges they have faced and lessons learned in creating work opportunities for their young customers. Register Now!!! Registration for this Webinar is limited and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click here to login to Workforce3 One and register today!
Request for Proposal: Schedule Change (6/25)
In order to be thorough and provide careful consideration for review of all proposals for the Customer Tracking and Funds Management system, Area 7 is delaying the Demonstration/Presentation portion of the selection process. This portion was previously scheduled to occur on July 16 and 17. A new schedule has not been set yet, but will be shared once determined. Thank you for you interest in this project.
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