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Technical AssistanceRegional WorkshopCape Girardeau, MissouriFebruary 25, 2020
Welcome and OpeningRemarksAury KangelosProgram Manager, Delta Regional Authority
Networking Break
Workforce Opportunityin Rural Communities(WORC) FundingOpportunityAnnouncementAury KangelosProgram Manager, Delta Regional Authority
OVERVIEWPartners U.S. Department of Labor-Employment andTraining Administration Appalachian Regional CommissionFunding Opportunities Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities(WORC) Grant Program - 29.2 million Award Ceiling: 1.5M Award Floor: 150kTechnical Assistance 8 Regional Workshops Post-award technical assistance for successfulapplicants
AcronymDefinitions DOL: U.S. Department of Labor ETA: Employment and TrainingAdministration FOA: Funding OpportunityAnnouncement WORC: Workforce Opportunity for RuralCommunities Grant Program
WORC GrantProgramI. Program DescriptionII. Award InformationIII. Eligibility Information
PROGRAM PURPOSEGoalsFundingOpportunityDescription “ create economic prosperity andgainful employment opportunities foreligible residents in the Appalachian andDelta regions, enabling them to remainand thrive in these communities.” “Successful applicants will demonstrateclear strategies to provide neededcareer, training, and support services toeligible individuals in counties, parishes,and/or areas currently underserved byother resources, so they may securegood jobs in stable, high-demandoccupations.”
PROGRAM PURPOSEObjectivesFundingOpportunityDescription1. Implement innovative service deliverystrategies to address economic andworkforce-related impacts2. Provide training, placement, and supportactivities to Dislocated Workers, NewEntrants in the Workforce, IncumbentWorkers, and those affected by SUD3. Align and integrate workforcedevelopment initiatives with state,regional, or community economicdevelopment strategies4. Develop and expand industry partnerships5. Provide or facilitate delivery of supportservices
AWARD TYPE AND AMOUNT Funding will be provided in the form of a grantAwardInformation Total Program Funding: Approx. 29.2 million Award Ceiling: 1.5 million Award Floor: 150,000
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEAwardInformation No more than 36 months Anticipated start date: August 2020 This period includes all necessaryimplementation and start-up activities
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTSEligibilityInformation State/County/City GovernmentSpecial District GovernmentInstitution of Higher Education (Public/Private)Regional OrganizationNon-profit OrganizationsIndependent School DistrictPublic/Indian HousingIndian/Native American Tribal Government orDesignated Organization
Eligibility Information Applicants must demonstrate that theyare serving eligible participants who liveand work in the DRA/ARC regions Applicants may train for jobs outsideDRA/ARC region, but must clearlydemonstrate successful employment willnot require relocation outside of DRA/ARCregion
COST SHARING AND LEVERAGEDRESOURCESEligibilityInformation WORC does not require cost sharing ormatching funds It is strongly encouraged for projects to leverageresources with partners and other stakeholders Resources contributed to the project beyondthe funds provided by the agency consideredleveraged resources
NUMBER OF APPLICATIONSEligibilityInformation Only one application from each organization willbe considered for funding Applicant organizations can be included as apartner on other applications
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTSEligibilityInformation New Entrants: Individuals who have neverworked before or have been out of theworkforce long enough time to make it as if theyare entering the workforce for the first time Dislocated Workers: Individuals who wereterminated or laid-off or have received a noticeof termination or lay-off from employment; orthose who were self-employed but nowunemployed (WIOA sec. 3(15)) Incumbent Workers: Individuals who arecurrently employed and need training to securefull-time employment, advance in their careers,or retain their current positions
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES Training and Work-based LearningModelsEligibilityInformation Other Employment-Related Activities Innovative Service Delivery Strategies Participant Support Services Employer Support Services Purchasing Equipment and MakingRenovations (Require Prior Approval)
Training and Work-based LearningModelsEligibilityActivities Traditional classroom training; or Work-based learning such asapprenticeships, customized trainingprograms, incumbent worker training,on-the-job training, internships, or otherwork experiences.
2019 WORC Project ExampleTraining andWork-basedLearningModels Northshore Community College Greater New Orleans Opportunity (GNOu ) Replicating and scaling work-basedlearning programs Hinds Community College The Manufacturing, Engineering,Logistics, and Transportation TrainingSolutions (MELTTS) Create and enhance a nationalmodel for manufacturing andlogistics training
Other Employment-Related ActivitiesEligibilityActivitiesAllowable activities include: Employability training such aspunctuality, personal maintenance, andprofessional conduct; In-depth assessment and evaluation toidentify employment barriers anddevelopment of individual employmentplans; and Career planning (that includes a careerpathway approach), job coaching, andjob matching services.
OtherEmploymentRelatedActivities2019 WORC Project Example Arkansas Northeastern College Arkansas Delta WorkforceOpportunity for Rural Communities(ADWORC) Peer coaches, counseling, andmentoring Case management
EligibilityActivitiesInnovative Service DeliveryStrategies Aim to overcome existing challenges thatexist in the region Might include application of newbusiness models, products, services, ortechnology
2019 WORC Project ExampleInnovativeService DeliveryStrategies University of West Alabama Leveraging Integrated Networks forChange and Sustainability (LINCS) Customized training program inadvanced manufacturing skills andtechnologies Mobile training unit
Participant Support ServicesEligibilityActivities Activities or resources enablingindividuals to participate in career andtraining services or to gain or retainemployment Grant recipients may offer supportservices to participants directly orthrough partner organizations
ParticipantSupportServices2019 WORC Project Example Southeastern Louisiana University Rural Nurses Career AdvancementPathway (RN-CAP) Stipends for trainees, Training supplies, and Certification testing costs
Employer Support ServicesEligibilityActivities Emphasis on small and medium-sizedemployers May focus on individual employer orcluster/sector-based approach What other role can the industry partnerplay?
2019 WORC Project ExampleEmployerSupportServices Northshore Community College Greater New Orleans Opportunity (GNOu ) Replicating and scaling work-basedlearning programs Madisonville Community College Jointly create and deliver a fourweek Commercial Driver’s License(CDL) training course Expand lineman training program
Eligible ActivitiesPurchasing Equipment and MakingRenovationsEligibilityInformation Capital expenditures, such as thepurchase of equipment or capitalimprovements Improvements to buildings orequipment Minor alterations, renovations, orrearrangements ofbuildings/facilities/equipment Leasing space for training, education,and related activitiesNote: New construction is not anallowable activity!
2019 WORC Project ExamplePurchasingEquipment andMakingRenovations Base Camp Coding Academy Everest Northwest Community College Renovate abandoned garmentfactory Panola County, MS The Concourse Northwest Community College Renovate abandoned shoppingcenter
Headquarters:236 Sharkey AvenueSuite 400Clarksdale, MS 38614662.624.8600Washington, DC:444 North Capitol Street NWSuite 365Washington, DC 20002202.434.4871dra.gov/workforce
Feb 25, 2020 · Everest Northwest Community College Renovate abandoned garment factory Panola County, MS The Concourse Northwest Community College Renovate abandoned shopping center. Headquarters: 236 Sharkey Avenue. Suite 400. Clarksdale, MS 38614. 662.624.8600. Washington, DC: 444 North Capitol Street NW. Suite 365. Washington, DC .
