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Dislocated Workers and Youth with training options including Individual Training Accounts (ITA), On- the -Job Training (OJT), Customized Training, Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) and Transitional Jobs based on assessments and an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) or Individual Service Plan (ISP). STRATEGY: The local boards have developed Individual Training Accounts (ITA) systems to encourage and promote sector pathways that lead to self-sufficiency. Once participants determined eligible and suitable fortraining, they are Issued an ITA for programs included on the Approved Training Partner Directory (ATPD). All training programs on the ATPD have an existing contract with the local boards to expedite training. Should a participant desire training on the Eligible Training Provider List that is not listed on the ATPD, the local boards will work with the Training Provider to execute a contract. Training programs are provided both online and in- person. The local boards review and approve training providers' ATPD eligibility which include Bureau for Private Post - Secondary Education (BPPE) approval or Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation, the institution's ability to operate and performance placing previous students in training - related employment. The ATPD is released and renewed monthly, The AJCCIOne-Stop Staff and the client decide togetherthe best option for their training towards from the ATPD. All training must lead to an industry recognized certification, credential, or degree upon completion. Training Providers are held to strict performance measures created by the local board including: Entered Employment Rate, Training - Related Employment Rate, and Training - Related Hourly Wage. If any training course does not meet the performance requirements, they are removed from the ATPD and will no longer receive referrals for training unless the provider can demonstrate success. Training services may be provided if staff determine, after interview, evaluation, assessment, and career planning, that the individual: • Is unlikely or unable to obtain or retain employment, that leads to economic self - sufficiency or wages comparable to or higher than wages from previous employment through career services alone; • Is in need of training services to obtain or retain employment that leads to self - sufficiency or wages comparable to or higher than wages from previous employment, through career services alone; and • Have skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the selected program of training service. During the Workforce Investment Act to WIOA transition, local boards processed and executed training contracts with Training Providers that offered local in- demand programs. Currently over forty -five (45) training providers are under contract to participate and receive ITA referrals. Contracts may be extended to June 30, 2019 to assure that there is a consistent ITA process and availability, and avoid discontinuation and earlier expiration of contracts. The ATPD Training Providers represent a balanced group Private -For Profit Institutions, Community Colleges, Public Schools, University Extension and Private Non - Profit Schools. The ATPD lists over 300 eligible programs and providers. One -Stop clients and staff can compare costs, locations, training length from similar programs available on the ATPD. Programs are evaluated based on meeting local demand, average wage standards and ETPL criteria. The State Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) Policy and Procedures sets the guidelines for local area to follow the State's Minimum Standards for Provider and Program eligibility. The ATPD list will be expanded to meet the region's current needs and to ensure costumer choice and reflect priority sectors in the county such Manufacturing, Information Technology, Healthcare and Tourism. Program offerings vary from classroom, online or a combination of both. In the past year, over three hundred ITA vouchers were made available to eligible WIOA clients in the region. Clients are able to choose programs based on their training needs and desired future careers. U PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSIVITY INFORMATION PUBLIC COMMENT: In compliance with WIOA Section 108(4), prior to the submission of the local plan to the state, the local boards have made available copies of the proposed local plan to the public electronically on their websites and through other means, such as public meetings, and local news media to allow members of the public, including representatives of business, representatives of labor organizations, and representatives of education, and the community at large to submit to the local board comments on the proposed local plan. The local boards provided no more than a 30 -day public comment period on the local plan before its submission to the Governor to receive feedback from the community on the aspects, direction, and planned activities of the local boards. Section 3S Includes a summary of public comments (EDD Directive Reference- Attachment 8) received that expressed disagreement with one or more features of the plan with concerns further explained or addressed. ENGAGEIAENT OF STAKEHOLDERS PLANNING PROCESS W j OC Local Plan 19D -90