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Alaska Workforce Program Performance Training
September 25-26, 2012
Enhancing Performance, Improving Efficiency &
Increasing Program/Service
Integration
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Anchorage, AK
WHO’S HERE?
Introductions 2
Vinz KollerDirector, Training & Technical Assistance
Kristin Wolff Senior Analyst, Training & Technical Assistance
WHO’S HERE?
Participant introductions (1 minute each)NameOrganizational affiliation & role“The most important function of the AWIB
is…”“One thing you think would help the AWIB do
its work more effectively is…”
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RESPONSES : FUNCTION (1 of 4)
Function: “To provide priorities/guidance on workforce
issues” (e.g. sectors)“We do a lot of compliance. We could take a
more strategic view.”“Board spends a lot of time on small “p”
policy issues. Opportunities lie in big “P” policy issues.”
“To provide high-level policy guidance”
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RESPONSES: FUNCTION (2 of 4)
Function: “We are an advisory board. There is tension
between Gov/gov’s staff/AWIB/Commissioner. This could be a healthier tension.”
“Insure that Department’s vision is aligned with the needs of Alaskans & with Alaska’s economic priorities.”
“Overarching policy/strategy guidance.”
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RESPONSES: FUNCTION (3 of 4)
Function: “To communicate about jobs – connect the
program and policy conversations.”I”t should be a strategic role.”“Bring key policy, program, industry leaders
together.”“Play the role of compass – encourage
alignment.”“To link policy and programs.”
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RESPONSES: FUNCTION (4 of 4)
Function: “Must deal with compliance responsibly, but
should move more toward strategy.”“Convening and communication.”“General guidance, approval of key policies.” “Responsibility is considerable—mix of policy,
finding ways to work with industry in effective way.”
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RESPONSES: “ONE THING THAT WOULD HELP” (1 of 4)
One thing that would help:“Defining our role more strategically.” “A more strategic view.”“Investing time in big “P” policy issues.”“A feedback loop – how is our guidance being
used?”“Leading in a particular areas of focus (we
may need to update the statute).”“More outreach – especially via social media.”
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RESPONSES: “ONE THING THAT WOULD HELP” (2 of 4)
One thing that would help:“A solid strategic plan.”“More familiarity with issues for new
members, better onboarding, more commissioner participation.”
“Staff could be engaged differently toward a positive effect.”
“Realize collective power differently (might need a change in statute).”
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RESPONSES: “ONE THING THAT WOULD HELP” (3 of 4)
One thing that would help:“Develop and empower regions and local areas.”“More concrete data/information, deeper
conversations about what it means.”“More systems-level conversations—with
schools, economic development, human services.”
“Board members may need more help finding effective ways to engage.”
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RESPONSES: “ONE THING THAT WOULD HELP” (4 of 4)
One thing that would help:“More clarity on boundaries of advisory role.”“More strategic focus, clearer idea of
how/where the system adds value and how we grow that value over time.”
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NATIONAL CONTEXT
US DOL Priorities& Key InitiativesInnovation (WIF) Employer Services (EBE)Lay-off Aversion/Rapid Response (TEN)Veterans Services (VRAP, Joining Forces)
Alaska State Plan Budget Realities
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CONTEXT: Workforce Innovation Fund
$98M - $147M 26 Grantees Accompanying Pa
y-for-Success Grantees
CONTEXT: Expanding Business Engagement
CONTEXT: Layoff Aversion (Rapid Response)
TEN August 31, 2012“Establishment and maintenance of deep and
broad partnerships.”“…an environment that encourages innovation,
promotes creativity, and favors comprehensive solutions over menu-based services.”
“…layoff aversion is as much a mindset as a collection of activities.”
CONTEXT: Layoff Aversion (Rapid Response)
“Rapid response is a complex and varied component of the workforce system…practitioners must exhibit an array of competencies that cross many disciplines, and often perform seemingly disparate functions, while creating seamless solutions for all customers…Rapid response is both strategic and operational.”
CONTEXT: Services for Veterans
Veterans Reemployment Assistance Program (VRAP)
VOW/Hero to Hired Tax Credit Program
VETS Veterans preference Helmets to Hardhats Joining Forces
CONTEXT: Alaska State Plan
Integration, Integration, Integration
Alignment Employer Engagement Sector Focus Uniqueness
(demographics, rural character, industry mix, skill demands, etc.)
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CONTEXT: Declining Resources20
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$9,771,128
$12,612,180 $12,911,942
$9,377,309
$7,566,960 $6,133,711
$5,564,363
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WIA Adult, DW and Youth FundingIncludes $9.1 million of ARRA Funding
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Welcome to the Inaugural Governors Prosperity Prize Event
GOVERNORS PROSPERITY PRIZE CHALLENGE
Part 1: Develop 1-3 specific ideas that result in:Better jobs in better businesses for more
residentsImproved alignment of program strategies and
better collaboration between programs and program staff across programs
More effective use of technology to engage employers and workers
Part 2: What role could the AWIB play in implementing these ideas?
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THREE TEAMS, THREE GRAND VISIONS (1 of 3)
Team 1: Many people doing lots of things moves mountainsUse social media to connect people to work &
opportunityFind ways to support and advance self-employment
optionsAlign curricula so students earns credit across
institutions (private & public)Streamline permitting so businesses can launch
more quickly
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THREE TEAMS, THREE GRAND VISIONS (1 of 3)
Team 1: Many people doing lots of things moves mountains (cont.)Cultivate openness/culture of innovation (public &
private shift in world view)Make educational curricula more relevant to
workforce, in particular use and train in new technologies
Develop focused AWIB Strategic Plan & protocols for advising governor
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THREE TEAMS, THREE GRAND VISIONS (2 of 3)
Team 2: Alaska Training TrustModeled on the Alaska Permanent FundInitial $500K investment, membership-based model
for ongoing sustainabilityAssessments, referrals, apprenticeship, etc.Significant online presenceIncentives for collaboration/cost-effective delivery80/20 ruleAWIB launches, provides oversight & governance
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THREE TEAMS, THREE GRAND VISIONS (3 of 3)
Team 3: Green Energy, Food Security & Enterprise DevelopmentLocal wind-generated power supports
greenhouses/hydroponic farmsEntrepreneurship opportunities in both energy and
foodLinks urban and rural
technologies/economies/prosperityPotential reverse innovation pathways—we start in
rural and Native Alaskan communities and transfer successful lessons to urban areas
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Links we said we’d send…(1 of 2)
Entrepreneurship/Enterprise/Self-Employment Self-Employment Program: 5 states currently allow UI
recipients to us their UI funds to launch businesses. All other states (including Alaska) received grants to support it in May 2012. In some states, a statutory change is required: http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/ETA20121073.htm#.UHRzOxjfL8M
Start-Up America has now launched in 29 states and Puerto Rico. Alaska is one of only four states without activity. But ten Alaskans/companies have registered. http://www.s.co/regions/map
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Links we said we’d send…(2 of 2)
Distance Learning/Tech Infrastructure Recent (2011) recipients of USDA technology-based
learning grants: http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/23-million-usda-distance-learning-grants-alaska-natives
Here’s a Blog about Tok, Alaska, that has generated more friends on Facebook than people living in the town. What else like this could be done to cultivate skills and promote place/economy/social capital more generally in a workforce context? http://livingintok.com/
Surely you’ve all seen this? 1.5M YouTube viewers have http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyviyF-N23A
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Q & A
Contact
Kristin WolffSocial Policy Research Associates
(503) [email protected]
Vinz KollerSocial Policy Research Associates
(831) [email protected]