Virtual

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 3:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM ET

The newly released joint guidance provides direction for the implementation of operational requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) pertaining to the one-stop delivery system.  Under WIOA, workforce development, education, and human services partners are encouraged to provide streamlined and efficient career services for all customers through the American Job Center Network.

Description

This webinar is the first in a series of technical assistance resources being provided to the workforce system. Staff from the Department of Labor, Department of Education, and Department of Health and Human Services will provide a high level review of key components of the joint guidance to include: characteristics of the American Job Center Network and benefits of participating in the American Job Center Network. A review of upcoming one-stop technical assistance events will also be provided during this event.

Moderator(s)

Charlotte Harris, Workforce Analyst, Policy Unit, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Presenter(s)

Robert Kight, Director, Division of WIOA Adult Services and Workforce System, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Carol Dobak, Director, State Monitoring and Program Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration  

Lisa Washington-Thomas, Chief, Self-Sufficiency Branch, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Family Assistance

Jacqui Shoholm, Senior Regulatory Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Policy Development and Research

Lekesha Campbell, Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education

Jeffrey Patton, Federal Project Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Region 4

Winston Tompoe, Director, Office of State Systems, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Region 3

Ed West, Vocational Rehabilitation Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration 

Damon Waters, Family Assistance Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,  Administration for Children and Families