wioa regulations: youth program what you didn’t know that you didn’t know

WIOA Regulations: Youth Program

What you didn’t know that you didn’t know

Objectives

Identify eligibility determinations for ISY and OSY

List program elements and activities

Discuss use of youth funds

Recognize program design

Briefly review performance measures

Youth engagement strategy/partner program integration discussion

WIOA aims to increase focus on serving out-of-school youth, and those most in need by prioritizing a connection with employers, especially through work experience opportunities.

Increase the focus on serving the most vulnerable workers.

WIOA Aims To…

Expand education and training

options.

Help disadvantaged and unemployed

adults and youth earn while they learn.

Align planning and accountability policies across core programs.

Beginning July 1, 2015…

Case managers are not required to re-determine eligibility for participants currently in WIA.

WIA participants must be grandfathered into WIOA.

• Attending school• 14-21 y/o at enrollment• Low income

Eligibility: In-school-youth

One or more barrier

• Low income definition added participants who receive free or reduced price lunch

• Basic skills deficient definition is expanded

Key eligibility changes for in-school Youth

• Not attending any school (as defined under state law)• 16-24 years old at enrollment

Eligibility: Out-of-school Youth

One or more barrier

Key eligibility changes for out-of- school youth

Age range 16-24

Q: If a youth is an offender in the DJJ system and is enrolled in alternative secondary education at a DJJ facility, would they be considered an in-school youth?

A: Yes, youth in DJJ facilities are considered “in school” unless they have a high school diploma or GED.

Q: If a participant is enrolled in Florida Virtual School (FLVS), either part time or full time, is the participant considered to be in school?

A: Yes, participants who are enrolled in FLVS should be classified as “in-school”

Q: Are out-of-school youth who are 16-24 and have not obtained a high school diploma considered to be a school dropout?

A: Yes, if the individual has withdrawn and is no longer attending school or alternative educational program and has not received a secondary diploma or equivalent he or she should be considered to be a dropout.

Required youth program elements

• Youth councils are no longer required post June 30th.

• Local boards encouraged to establish standing committees.

Youth program design

Funding Allocation

WIOA -75%

Use of youth funds: Work experiences

Summer employment opportunitiesPre-apprenticeship programsInternships and job shadowingOn the job training

Required partner programs

Side-by-side comparison: Performance measures

Resources

TEGL 23-14Colorado.govClasp.org

Memorandum: Clarification and Guidance on In-School, Out-of-School, and Dropout for Youth at Eligibility Determination

WIOAtransition@deo.myflorida.com