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member of the general public would pay when enrolling in the program without assistance <br /> from WIOA. This information should be available in the provider's brochure or website. <br /> Credentials <br /> Comment#48—This DOL Credential Tool does not include a category for private <br /> postsecondary providers. <br /> Resolution —Those providers would fit under the "Institutions for Higher Education" category. <br /> Comment#49—The DOL Credential Tool does not explain the skills that either meet/do not <br /> meet the definition of a credential. It also does not explain what "in-demand" means. <br /> Resolution —The DOL Credential Tool is meant to accompany federal ETPL guidance and <br /> illustrate how the requirements are met, rather than explain what those requirements are. <br /> Comment#50— If a Local Board, as part of the local initial eligibility requirements, completes <br /> an onsite visit with an industry expert who verifies the program meets industry standards, <br /> evidenced by the review of the curriculum, equipment, testing, etc., would this be considered <br /> as meeting the industry credentials? <br /> Resolution—These requirements are in addition to the credential/employment for a specific <br /> occupation requirement, not specific criteria for the requirements. Credentials that are <br /> "industry-recognized" must meet the definition as described in WSD19-03. <br /> Comment#51—There are many programs that do not meet the narrow definition of Post- <br /> Secondary Credential outlined in the Definitions attachment that provide valuable and <br /> demonstrated effectiveness to individuals with barriers to employment (such as programs for <br /> Microsoft Office applications and other office and administrative oriented programs). We also <br /> believe these should meet the definition of training under Skills Upgrade and Retraining. <br /> Resolution —Per Training and Employment Notice (TEN) 25-19,the programs described here <br /> do not meet the definition of a post-secondary credential, since the skills that are attained fall <br /> into the general skills/work readiness category. WIOA funds can be used to provide training to <br /> general skills such as work readiness, hygiene or safety, but credentials can only be counted <br /> toward recognized postsecondary credential attainment if they prepare a person with the <br /> competencies required to perform a specific occupation. Local Boards can still send <br /> participants to Microsoft courses; however, it is considered a Short-term Prevocational Service <br /> and CaIJOBS activity code 215 should be used. <br /> Comment#52—Several comments were received regarding the desire to exclude Skills <br /> Upgrading and Retraining, Entrepreneurial Training, and Adult Education and Literacy Activities <br /> from the list of services required to be on the ETPL. <br /> Resolution—Per TEGL 8-19, Attachment 1, these training services are required to be on the <br /> ETPL if using an ITA. <br /> Page 11 of 25 <br />