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Approval and submission of the updated Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regional Plan for Metropolitan Regional Workforce Development Area #4 to the State of Minnesota
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approves the Metropolitan Regional Workforce Development Area’s #4 WIOA Regional Plan for federal program years 2027 - 2030, and authorizes the Plan be submitted to the Governor of the State of Minnesota as required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners authorizes staff to make modifications to the plan as may be required or recommended by the State prior to submission to the Governor or during the 90-day review period from 10/2/26 – 12/31/26.
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Background:
Under the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Governor of each State or Territory must submit a Unified or Combined State Plan to the U.S. Department of Labor that outlines a four-year strategy for the State’s workforce development system. This publicly funded system operates through a national network of Federal, State, regional, and local entities that deliver employment, education, training, and related services to help job seekers secure quality jobs and provide businesses with the skilled workforce needed to remain competitive in the global economy.
At the regional level, Local Workforce Development Boards within a designated planning region must develop and submit a WIOA Regional Plan that meets the requirements outlined in WIOA section 106. The Hennepin-Carver Workforce Development Board is a member of the Metropolitan Regional Workforce Development Area #4, along with the Workforce Development Boards of Ramsey County, City of Minneapolis, Dakota-Scott Counties, Washington County, and Anoka County. A comprehensive and unified Regional Plan ensures coordination across Local Workforce Areas, alignment of strategies, and a sh...
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