(b) (3) (B) State Board

III. (b) (3) (B) (i) Membership Roster (Government)

The Governor; Robert Bentley

Representative Terri Collins, Alabama House of Representatives Senator Clay Scofield, Alabama Senate

III. (b) (3) (B) (i) Membership Roster – (Business)

George Clark, Manufacture Alabama

Ronnie Boles, General & Automotive Machine Shop Joseph Brown, Alabama Power Company

Glenn Camp, HB&G Building John Carroll, Phifer Wire AJ Cooper, Cooper Law

Bobby Humphrey, Bryant Bank Jason Long, Thompson Tractor

Mike Reynolds, BroadSouth Communication Wayne Silas, Silas Electric and Tree Service Perry Hand, Volkert Inc.

Sandra Kobias, Austal USA Patrick Cagle, Jobkeeper Alliance Cleveland Poole, Pioneer Electric Kasey Myers, CSP Technologies

Jessica Horsley, Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Donnie Jones, West Alabama Works

Sherry Vest, Alorica

Ashley Ramsay-Naile, CrowderGulf Bruce Willingham, Mach III, Inc.

Ronnelle Stewart, Brookwood Medical Center

III. (b) (3) (B) (i) Membership Roster-(Labor and other organizations)

Mike Fields, AFL-CIO Bren Riley, AFL-CIO Mary Albritten, AFL-CIO

Donnie Stanley, Alabama state Building Trades Frank Coiro, Montgomery Job Corps

III. (b) (3) (B) (i) Membership Roster – (Government Representatives, Required WIOA Core Partners)

Fitzgerald Washington, Alabama Dept of Labor Ed Castile, Alabama Dept of Commerce

Cary Boswell, Alabama Dept of Rehabilitation Services Tim Alford, Alabama Community College System

III. (b) (3) (B) (i) Membership Roster – (Government Representatives, Required Elected Officials)

Merceria Ludgood, Mobile County Commission Alberto (Butch) Zaragoza, Jr., Mayor of Vestavia Hills

III. (b) (3) (B) (i) Membership Roster – (Government Representatives, Other agencies and institutions)

Nancy Buckner, Alabama Dept of Human Resources Mark Heinrich, Alabama Community College System Gregory Fitch, Alabama Commission on Higher Education Philip Cleveland, Alabama Dept of Education

Sydney Raine, Mobile Works

Jim Searcy, Economic Development Association of Alabama

The Governor appoints members of the Alabama Workforce Development Board (AWDB) and designates the Chairperson. The State Board through its bylaws will establish working committees to assist the Governor and the full Board in carrying out the functions and responsibilities in Section 101(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). These working committees include, but will not be necessarily limited to, an Executive Committee, a Strategic Planning and Initiatives Committee, and a Communication and Marketing Committee. The Chair will also appoint short-term subject-related task forces to address issues such as (1) the development and continuous improvement of the workforce system in the State, (2) the development and improvement of the one-stop services delivered to workers, job seekers, and employers, and, (3) the development of such other policies to

promote and enhance the performance of the workforce development system in the State. Both committees and task forces will have Alabama Department of Commerce staff and/or staff from the required core partners as designated resources to assist in completing committee and task force objectives as they carry out the responsibilities of WIOA Section 101(d).

In 2014 the Governor also created the Alabama Workforce Council to enhance industry and education collaboration on an on-going basis and to review ways to streamline and align the existing workforce development functions in the State. A number of the members on the Alabama Workforce Council have also been appointed to the Alabama Workforce Development Board to provide continuity and to develop common recommendations on policy and workforce alignment needs. State Board meetings will be held quarterly. Committees and task forces will meet every other month to consider recommendations and initiatives for submission to the full Board. All Board meetings are subject to the Alabama Open Meeting Act.

III. (b) (4) Assessment of Programs and One-Stop Program Partners III. (b) (4) (A) Assessment of core programs

this section under construction

III. (b) (4) (B) Assessment of one-stop program partner programs

this section under construction

III. (b) (4) (C) Previous assessment results

This section under construction

III. (b) (5) Distribution of Funds for Core Programs

III. (b) (5) (A) (i) Youth activities in accordance with WIOA section 128(b)(2) or (b)(3)

The State of Alabama will apply the “alternate” Section 128(b)(3)(B) Youth allocation formula to sub-state

allocations. The “alternate” procedures seem an effective means to ensuring the available WIOA employment and training funds are appropriately better channeled to urban areas. The “alternate” Youth formula applies seventy percent (70 percent) weights to the basic Section 128(b)(2) local area statutory formula. The remaining weights, i.e. thirty percent (30 percent) are comprised of local area “excess poverty” and “unemployment above the State

average”.

The excess poverty “alternate” allocation component is derived from the most recent available American Community Survey (ACS) and the most current Alabama CPS population data. The State applies “above 7.5 percent of population” to capture the “excess poverty” for WIOA Youth “alternate” allocation formula components. The WIOA alternate formula “Unemployment above State average” component is calculated in much the same way as the WIOA formula “excess unemployment” component. The difference is the WIOA formula defines “excess

unemployment” as that above 4.5 percent of the labor force; “unemployment above the State average” is that unemployment above the Alabama average, i.e., 3.603 percent of the labor force.

The two above “alternate” 30 percent formula elements are pooled, resulting in a single Poverty/Unemployment index for each county/allocation entity. In order that a greater share of available WIOA resources might be directed toward the easing of local conditions of poverty, a 75 percent weight is assigned to the poverty factor in this pooling, and a 25 percent weight is assigned to the unemployment factor. The structure of the “alternate” formulas and its greater focus on the incidence of local area conditions of poverty should help lessen the adverse effects of any year- to-year WIOA funding changes which may occur.

III. (b) (5) (A) (ii) Adult and training activities in accordance with WIOA section 133(b)(2) or (b)(3)

The State of Alabama will apply the “alternate” Section 133(b)(3)(B) Adult allocation formula to sub-state

allocations. The “alternate” procedures seem an effective means to ensuring the available WIOA employment and training funds are appropriately better channeled to urban areas. The “alternate” Youth and Adult formulas apply 70 percent weights to the basic Section 133(b)(2)(A) local area statutory formula. The remaining weights, i.e. 30 percent are comprised of local area “excess poverty” and “unemployment above the State average.

The excess poverty “alternate” allocation component is derived from the most recent available American Community Survey (ACS) and the most current Alabama CPS population data. The State applies “above 7.5 percent of population” to capture the “excess poverty” for WIOA Adult “alternate” allocation formula components. The WIOA “alternate formula “Unemployment above State average” component is calculated in much the same way as the WIOA formula “excess unemployment” component. The difference is the WIOA formula defines “excess unemployment” as that above 4. 5percent of the labor force; “unemployment above the State average is that unemployment above the Alabama average, i.e., 3.603 percent of the labor force.

The two above “alternate” 30 percent formula elements are pooled, resulting in a single Poverty/Unemployment index for each county/allocation entity. In order that a greater share of available WIOA resources might be directed toward the easing of local conditions of poverty, a seventy-five percent (75percent) weight is assigned to the poverty factor in this pooling, and a twenty-five percent (25percent) weight is assigned to the unemployment factor. The structure of the “alternate” formulas and its greater focus on the incidence of local area conditions of poverty should help lessen the adverse effects of any year-to-year WIOA funding changes which may occur.

III. (b) (5) (B) (i) Title II - Describe how the eligible agency will award multi-year grants or contracts on a competitive basis to eligible providers in the State including how eligible

agencies will establish that eligible providers are organizations of demonstrated effectiveness.

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS), Adult Education state office will allocate adult education funds through a needs-based and performance-based funding formula. The formula will take into consideration the

population in need in each county based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimate. Each area of the state will be provided adequate coverage by ensuring direct services in each county. Providers will be required to collaborate with partners from the Career Centers and other social services, education, and

employment-related supports in the area. The formula will be designed to consider the levels of performance in the local programs as compared to established goals as a basis for an increase or decrease in funds.

The proposal application will collect basic information regarding the eligible provider including, but not limited to, location, service area, scope of work for the program, demographics served, fiscal management procedures, and audit history. Additionally, each applicant will be required to submit a proposed budget, as well as programmatic information regarding statutory requirements. Questions may include the following:

1. Provide the vision and mission of the program or organization. Please include a description of the population that the program will serve, including how the program will meet the needs of adults with barriers to

employment (e.g. Displaced Homemaker, Low-income Individual, individuals’ with Disabilities, Single Parents, and other individuals as described in the law).

2. Provide a description of any cooperative agreements/contracts that the program has with other agencies and service providers for the delivery of adult education and literacy activities. Also, describe ways in which the program coordinates with other service providers to provide wrap-around services to participants (e.g. child care, transportation).

3. Describe how the program will align activities to the Local Plan for WIOA providers and supportive

services. Include a description of how the program will promote concurrent enrollment with Title I programs. 4. Describe the methods the program will employ to meet the State adjusted levels of performance.

Additionally, describe the program’s mechanism and process for collecting and reporting data to assess performance. The description of the program’s methods to meet performance measures should focus on efforts to meet or achieve:

a. Percentage of participants in unsubsidized employment after program exit; b. Median earnings of program participants;

c. Percentage of participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a secondary school diploma/equivalent during program participation or after exiting;

d. Effective service provided to employers.

5. Describe the program’s current and/or future involvement as a local One-Stop Career Center partner, including how the program will contribute to products or services for Career Center participant, with emphasis on individuals with barriers to employment. Describe how the program’s contribution to the One- Stop Career Center will be coordinated with other core providers, and delivered to participants.

6. Describe the scope of the program’s activities, and the delivery of services to ensure that the needs of all eligible participants will be met.

7. Describe the program’s ability to meet the 13 considerations used to assess the RFP that are listed below. Assessing the RFP

The assessment of each grant application will involve an intense evaluation of the ability of the eligible provider to meet the literacy needs of the area and to comply with the expectations and statutes described within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. At minimum, the review process and scoring rubric will consider the following:

1. The ability of the eligible provider to meet the literacy needs and English language needs identified for the population in the area. Particular emphasis will be given to the provider’s ability to provide targeted service to individuals with barriers to employment—including low literacy skills and an English language barrier.

2. The eligible provider’s ability to provide service to individuals with a (physical or learning) disability.

3. The eligible provider’s demonstrated effectiveness in providing literacy instruction, including its ability to meet State-adjusted levels of performance and improve the literacy levels of eligible individuals.

5. The depth, intensity, and rigor of the programs and activities offered by the eligible provider. The proposed program must incorporate the basic tenets of reading instruction. Attention will be given to the extent to which the eligible provider incorporates stringent research in the grant proposal

submission and the development of the literacy program itself.

6. The extent to which the eligible provider’s program is based on intense research and best practices. 7. The extent to which the eligible provider demonstrates the effective use of technology for instruction,

to include distance education, toward students’ improved performance.

8. The eligible provider’s demonstrated integration of contextualized instruction, to blend literacy skills, and preparation for transition to post-secondary education or entry into the workplace. Particular attention will be given to activities that promote and lead to economic self-sufficiency, and the ability to exercise the full rights of citizenship.

9. The qualifications and expertise of the eligible provider’s instructors, counselors, and administrative staff. All instructors must hold (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree. The eligible provider must also demonstrate its ability and intent to provide high quality professional development to instructors and staff, toward the improvement of student performance.

10. The eligible provider’s collaboration with other available education, training, and social service resources in the community. Particularly, the eligible provider should have or establish significant partnerships with public schools, post-secondary institutions, industry/business partners, and workforce boards.

11. The flexibility of program scheduling offered by the eligible provider, including coordination (when available) with Federal, State, and local support services such as childcare, transportation, and mental health services.

12. The eligible provider’s information management system; the expectation will be that the eligible provider will use the state-administered designated Adult Education System for Accountability and Performance for all grant related data collection and reporting.

13. The demonstrated need within the area occupied by the eligible provider for English language acquisition programs and civics education programs.

III. (b) (5) (C) Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation – . . . for individuals who are blind, describe the process and the factors used by the State to determine the distribution of funds among the two VR agencies in the State.

The Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is a combined agency housed within the Alabama

Department of Rehabilitation Services. Therefore, funds for services provided to individuals who are blind are from the same federal and state funds used for all individuals served. Internally, Blind and Deaf Services is a separate division from the General VR division and, each year, the amount of money allocated to the two divisions is based on the amount of funds needed for each program.

III. (b) (6) Program Data