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56. Which of the following training services are made available?
Occupational skill training On-the-job training
Workplace training with related instruction (e.g., Co-ops) Programs operated by the private sector
Skill upgrading and retraining Entrepreneurial training Job readiness training
Adult Education & Literacy activities provided in combination with above services
Customized training
Incumbent Worker training
Trade Adjustment Assistance funded NEG funded
Other, describe:
Section 134(d)(4)(D) of the WIA 57. Are there any options offered in lieu of training should training funds be
limited?
Yes No
If yes, please provide a description.
58. How is the need for training services determined and documented?
59. How is it determined that the participants’ selected training program is directly linked to employment opportunities in the region?
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60. Does the local Area impose a limit on the dollar amount and/or duration of an ITA?
Yes No
If yes, please describe:
Maximum dollar limit for an individual ITA:
Duration limitation:
20 CFR 663.420 61. What payment method is used for ITAs? For example, vouchers, electronic funds transfer, debit cards, etc.
20 CFR 663.410 62. Has the local Area established any limits on the types of training funded?
Yes No
If yes, describe:
63. Does the local Area have any restrictions of training providers?
Yes No
If yes, please describe the restrictions.
64. How does the local area ensure customer choice?
20 CFR 663.420(c); 20 CFR 663.440 65. Does the local Area provide additional information to assist in making informed choices, which supplements the information on the CECR?
Yes No
If yes, please describe:
20 CFR 663.575
If the local Area provides OJT, review the local OJT policy/contract template and answer the following questions:
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66. Does the policy/contract state reimbursements not to exceed 50%*of the wage rate of the participant?
Yes No
*This may be greater if the local Area has a waiver.
Section 101(31)(B) of the WIA; 20 CFR 663.710 (b) 67. Does the policy/contract state OJT contracts are only written with employers who provide long term employment including equal wages, benefits, and working conditions?
Yes No
Section 195(4) of the WIA; 20 CFR 663.700 (b) 68. Does the policy/contract state that OJT contracts are limited to the period of time required for a participant to become proficient in the occupation?
Yes No
Section 101(31)(C) of the WIA; 20 CFR 663.700 (c) 69. How is the length of the OJT determined?
Section 101(31)(C) of the WIA; 20 CFR 663.700 (c) 70. If the local Area provides OJT for employed workers, are the workers:
Not earning a self-sufficient wage?
In training for a period of time to become proficient in the occupation?
Introduced to new technologies, production, or service procedures?
20 CFR 663.705
71. Does the OJT contract/template contain evidence that pre-award reviews are conducted, and employers are not a relocating establishment?
The signed contract should contain the following assurances:
Name(s) of business, including predecessors and successors
Name, address, and title of company official certifying the information
Verification that there were no past/impending job losses at other facilities due to relocation, prior to120 days at the present location
20 CFR 667.268 (b) 72. Does the OJT contract/template contain evidence of union concurrence, if
applicable?
Yes No
Section 181(b)(2)(B) of the WIA; 20 CFR 667.270 (b) 73. How does the local Area document participant hours worked and the amounts of employer reimbursement?
74. Is there a monitoring process to ensure satisfactory progress of the participant?
Yes No
If yes, please describe.
If the local Area provides customized training, review the local policy and answer the questions below. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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75. Does the policy require that the participating employer(s) pay for at least 50%*of the training cost?
Yes No
*This may be lower if the local Area has a waiver.
Section 101(8)(C) of the WIA; 20 CFR 663.715(c) 76. What commitment is required of the participating employer(s) to hire (or retrain) the participant at the conclusion of training?
20 CFR 663.715(b) 77. If the local Area provides customized training for employed workers, are the workers:
Not earning a self-sufficient wage?
Employed, or retained, at the completion of training?
Provided training that relates to new technologies, production or service procedures, skill upgrading, or workplace literacy?
20 CFR 663.720 78. Does the policy contain evidence that pre-award reviews are conducted, and employers are not relocating?
The signed contract should contain the following assurances:
Name(s) of business, including predecessors and successors
Name, address, and title of company official certifying the information
Verification that there were no past/impending job losses at other facilities due to relocation, prior to120 days at the present location
20 CFR 667.268 (b) 79. Does the policy contain evidence of union concurrence, if applicable?
Section 181 (b)(2)(B) of the WIA; 20 CFR 667.270 (b)
INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING (IWT) FUNDED WITH RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING AND LOCAL DISLOCATED WORKER FUNDING (WAIVER) If the Area does not have a waiver to provide IWT with dislocated worker funding, indicate N/A.
After reviewing the local Area’s IWT plan/policy answer the following questions:
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80. How does the local Area document that IWT funds are used for lay-off aversion?
BWT PI 10-7 81. How does the local Area document that IWT is restricted to skill attainment activities?
BWT PI 10-7 82. How does the local Area select employers and/or workers to participate in IWT?
83. Describe the ITW procurement process.
84. Does the IWT policy/contract contain evidence that a pre-award review was conducted, and the employer was not a relocating establishment?
Did the signed contract contain the following assurances:
Name(s) of business, including predecessors and successors
Name, address, and title of company official certifying the information Verification that there were no past/impending job losses at other facilities due to relocation, prior to120 days at the present location
20 CFR 667.268 (b)
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85. Has the Local Board developed a policy or procedure on the provision of follow up services (prior to exit) for Adults and Dislocated Workers for a minimum of 12 months after employment?
Yes No
What follow-up services are provided:
20 CFR 662.240 (b)(11) 20 CFR 663.150 (b) 86. What guidance has the local Area made available to case management staff regarding post placement activities and follow up services?
87. What is the frequency of contact with participants during the follow-up period?