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Approval and submission of Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Local Plan 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 Hennepin-Carver Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Local 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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 October 2, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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Background:
The Hennepin - Carver Workforce Development Board is committed to leading a coordinated, responsive, and future-focused workforce system that creates opportunity for residents and supports the talent needs of businesses throughout suburban Hennepin & Carver counties. The Hennepin - Carver Workforce Development Board (HCWDB) Local Plan update reaffirms our commitment to building a workforce system that is responsive to the ever-evolving needs of residents, businesses, and communities throughout our area, known as Workforce Development Area 9 (WDA 09).
This document serves as the required update to the existing local plan which reflects current labor market conditions, federal and state policy changes, regional priorities, and updates to local strategies and partnerships. While the overall vision and direction of the Local Plan remain consistent, this update ensures that our workforce system continues to align with the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), Minnesota's Combined State Plan, and the needs of our regional economy.
The local plan includes a description of the strategic planning elements, consisting of:
1. an analysis of the regional economic conditions including?existing a...
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