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NOTICEThe Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. in partnership with the Chief Elected Officials of Lehigh and Northampton Counties will submit to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry the Program Year 2009 Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area Local Plan Modification for theperiodof October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

The Plan is consistent with planning guidelines issued by the Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership for the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area.

A draft copy of the Program Year 2009 Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area Local Plan Modification is available for review on August 11, 2009 at the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. office located at 1601 Union Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and also on the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Website at www.lvwib.org.

Questions or comments may be directed to:Nancy Dischinat, Executive DirectorLehigh Valley WorkforceInvestment Board, Inc.1601 Union BoulevardAllentown, PA 18109Phone: (610) 841-1122Email: ndischinat@lvwib.orgEqual Opportunity Employer/program auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.#22020 08/09

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Lehigh Valley WIB

Plan Review Comments

Comments will be listed after 30-day comment period.

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Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment AreaLehigh and Northampton Counties

Workforce Investment Area Funds

Chief Elected OfficialsLehigh And Northampton CountyAppoints the Board Names the Fiscal Agent

WIB Fiscal Agent● Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc.

Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc.● Vision, Strategy, Policy

Selects PA CareerLink Operators● Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc.

● Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

● Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership

Executive Director● Planning, Administration

Certifies PA CareerLink Centers● Charters Selected Locations

Training ● Certifies Training Providers and Programs

● High Priority Occupations/Providers/Petition Process

Grants Solicitation

WIB Committee Structure● Executive Committee ● Marketing Committee

● Governance Committee ● Education Committee

● Finance Committee ● Industry Committee

● Access Committee ● Youth Council Committee

Monitoring/Contracting● Monitor for ADA Compliance

● Workforce Investment Area Services and Programs

● Grants

● LVWIB Fiscal Agent

● CareerLink Delivery System and CareerLink Operators

● Program Eligibility

WIA Funds● Oversight of funds/expenditures

● Special Initiatives

● Federal and State Grants ● Industry Partnership Grants

● Industry Worker Training Grants ● Incentive Grants

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LEHIGH VALLEY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD/ ONE-STOP PARTNER AGREEMENT

In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership Guidelines for One-Stop Chartering and PA CareerLink Certification, this Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc./One-Stop Partner Agreement, with the consent of the Chief Elected Officials of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area, and entered into between the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc., and the partners in PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley, which intending to be legally bound with respect to the operation of the site agree as follows: 1. Purpose of the One-Stop Partner Agreement:

The purpose of this One-Stop Partner Agreement (OSPA) is to establish a viable framework in which the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area and the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley partner(s) will be able to provide one-stop services for employers, their employees, those seeking employment, and other interested partner(s) within the local area. The Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area has two comprehensive sites located at 1601 Union Boulevard, Allentown and 220 Ferry Street, Easton as well as an outreach location at 87 Bangor Junction Road, Bangor. Any future PA CareerLink sites will be chartered by the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. The purpose of PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley is to create a seamless system of service delivery that will enhance partner access to the individual programs while improving long-term employment outcomes for both job seeker and employer customers receiving assistance. The objective of the partner(s) is to provide these services in the most efficient manner possible, and to meet applicable performance measures established by the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc., PA Department of Labor & Industry, and the United States Department of Labor.

2. Partner Responsibilities:

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 clearly identifies the one-stop system as the service delivery system for programs funded under the Act and its partner programs. In Pennsylvania, the PA CareerLink system has been designated as the one-stop delivery system. The PA CareerLink is a collaboration of site partners that are responsible for administering workforce investment, educational, and other human resource programs and funding streams in an integrated manner within the Lehigh Valley Workforce System.

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The following entities, on and off-site, are involved in the administration of the Workforce Investment Act and PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley:

PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Partners Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc.

Products/Services: The Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc., (PIC) is a program operator and all staff are housed at the PA CareerLink Centers.

Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc., (PIC) shall provide services for programs authorized under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act to WIA eligible adults, dislocated workers and youths including core, intensive and training services. Job Corps services are also available on site. Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc. (PIC) shall provide services and programs authorized under section 403(a)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603 (a)(5)(a) added by section 5001 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997) and,

Services and program design for activities authorized under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq). Comprehensive program services are provided on site at the PA CareerLink by the program contractor including core, intensive and training services as outlined in this agreement and subsidized work experience for up to 1300 hours per year. Coordination of information on program offerings, job openings, staff support and marketing with the Senior Community Service Employment Program is ongoing. This program is one of ten National sponsors including the American Association of Retired Persons which administers a program in the Lehigh Valley.

Programs authorized under Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act that includes the EARN (Employment Advancement and Retention Network) including additional supportive services to EARN participants and,

Employment and training services to Able Bodied Adults without Children (ABAWDS) as outlined in work programs authorized under Section 6 (0) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 and,

Shall participate in the delivery of self-directed core, and staff-assisted core, intensive and training services within the one-stop workforce system to Lehigh Valley's universal job seeking population in the region designated as the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area. Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc. is a PA CareerLink Contractor and

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serves as a coordinator of services for the PA CareerLink system as outlined in a written agreement between the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. and the Contractor.

PIC, in partnership with the Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership, and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation will coordinate services for the PA CareerLink system and sites and will partner in providing self directed and staff assisted core, intensive and training services as outlined in this agreement.

Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership Products/Services: The Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership is a program contractor and all staff are housed at the two comprehensive PA CareekLink Centers. The Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership shall provide comprehensive services for programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.) and, Conduct activities including comprehensive services, notification and certification of eligibility, screening, guidance and training resources to participants as authorized under Chapter 2 of Title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.), the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 and,

Conduct Veterans Activities authorized under Chapter 41 of Title 38, United States Code, and,

Operate programs authorized under State unemployment compensation laws (in accordance with applicable Federal law), and,

Shall participate in the delivery of self-directed core and staff assisted core, intensive and training services within the one stop workforce system in the Lehigh Valley. In addition, a Rapid Response Coordination Services staff person is housed at the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Center on a full time basis and shall: Provide information about federal, state and local job training and dislocated worker assistance programs and, Rapid Response Assistance for employers in preparing for layoff, downsizing and or restructuring within their organization and, Rapid Response Assistance and Services for workers being laid off designed to provide the information needed to help laid off workers make good decisions about their future and to help workers find a new job or receive training for a new career.

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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Products/Services: The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is a program operator and one full time staff person is housed at the two comprehensive PA CareerLink Centers. Deliver and administer programs authorized under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 720 Et seq.)

The Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation will participate in the coordination of workforce development services in our area, provide technical assistance on disability issues to employers and PA CareerLink staff, and will provide services to job seekers with disabilities eligible under the Rehabilitation Act, Title IV of the Workforce Investment Act, and,

Shall participate in the delivery of self-directed core and staff-directed core, intensive and training services within the one stop workforce system in the Lehigh Valley as it relates to Office of Vocational Rehabilitation eligible customers.

Northampton Community College

Products/Services: Deliver and administer adult education and literacy activities under Title II of the Workforce Investment Act.

Under Act 231 of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Title II, an English as a Second Language Training Program is provided to a universal population of customers requiring English language skills along with General Educational Development (GED) classes. This training is provided at the two comprehensive PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley sites. Provides workshops and assistance to job seekers seeking skills training.

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Products/Services: Deliver and administer adult education and literacy activities authorized under Title II of the Workforce Investment Act. Post secondary vocational education activities authorized under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq) by providing on site computer workshops and assistance to job seekers in the Career Resource Center. Under Act 231 of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Title II, and English as a Second Language Training Program is provided to a universal population of customers requiring English language skills along with General Educational Development (GED) classes.

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These services are provided at the comprehensive PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley sites.

Lehigh County & Northampton County Assistance Offices Products/Services: The Lehigh County & Northampton County Assistance Offices will each provide the equivalent of one full-time employee in their respective PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Centers and, Deliver and administer the following programs: Programs authorized under part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act (DPW) and, Programs authorized under Section 6(d)(4) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (DPW) and, Work programs authorized under Section 6(0) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (DPW) and, Conduct assessment activities for county assistance office clients who are job seekers, supply applications and assistance to fill out applications for welfare programs. Northampton County Area Agency on Aging

Products/Services: Authorized under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965.

Provides as an in-kind service, building space for the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Bangor site and subcontracts with Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc. to administer the state funded Senior Community Service Employment Program. The AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program Products/Services: Deliver and administer activities authorized under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Each agency will make available respective information on services provided and will make appropriate referrals of customers. The Senior Community Service Employment Program will list all worksite job openings and will enroll all customers on the PA CareerLink Operating System.

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PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley and AARP site locations will become work experience worksites for eligible participants. Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley Products/Services: Authorized under the Community Services Block Grant Act. Each agency will make available respective information on services and will make appropriate referrals of customers. Allentown Housing Authority Products/Services: Authorized under Housing and Urban Development. Each agency will make available respective information on services and will make appropriate referrals of customers.

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3. Costs: All partners are in agreement that they will provide for the overall operations of the One-Stop system, as detailed in the One-Stop Resource Sharing Agreement, if applicable.

4. Referrals:

The primary principle of the referral system is the provision of a seamless

delivery of services to both job seekers and employers. Our system is focused on a shared service delivery infrastructure that empowers operating, mandated and agency partners to offer the widest array of services that best meet employer and job seeker needs.

By providing "Introduction to PA CareerLink Services Sessions" that involves all community sources, and through a case management system, a referral process is in place irrespective of the partner(s) with which the actual point of customer contact was made.

Information and services are available to all customers via the virtual PA CareerLink system on the Internet and through the hyper-linking of public, private and community resources. Customers interested in services enroll in the PA CareerLink system through the Internet at the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Centers, at the convenience of one's home, or at any Internet connected public facility such as the libraries. It is agreed that our services are directed toward job placement and training. Job search activities and tools are provided at the Center by PA CareerLink partners through core workshops or through available bookmarked internet job search tools and programs. Customers unable to obtain employment through self-service and staff-assisted core services are identified by PA CareerLink staff who act as the customers’ point of contact. During prescreening, suitability and eligibility determinations are made regarding the availability of employment and training assistance. If eligible, an on-line WIA registration is completed by PA CareerLink staff or customers are referred to appropriate community based or private organization(s). The Business & Industry Relations Team ensures that collaborative efforts and shared responsibility exists to coordinate employer contacts. Applicable partners agree to end duplication of employer contacts and visits, share resumes of customers, use the PA CareerLink system as the system of record, jointly develop employer marketing materials, respond rapidly as a team to plant closings and plant start-ups, and continue to jointly develop job development tools and programs that match employers with job seekers.

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5. Terms of Agreement:

This agreement shall be effective from September 1, 2006 and terminate August 31, 2011 and is contingent upon WIA re-authorization. This Agreement can be terminated upon 30 days of written notice to the other partners with cause or upon 90 days of written notice to the other partners without cause.

Breach of Agreement: The following activities may constitute a breach of the agreement by a PA

CareerLink partner(s): (a) Failure to pay monies due under the Costs section of this

agreement in a timely manner;

(b) Failure to cooperate with the PA CareerLink Contractor or any other agent of the Workforce Investment Board, Inc. with regard to

established policies and standard operating procedures; and,

(c) Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions outlined in this One-Stop Partnership Agreement.

6. Modification:

Instances of modification include, but are not limited to: withdrawal of Partner(s),

change of Partners, or change of locations. PA CareerLink partner(s) may request in writing an amendment to the One-Stop Partner Agreement through the Workforce Investment Board. The Workforce Investment Board, Inc. may amend the One-Stop Partner Agreement whenever the Board determines

it is appropriate or necessary. Any modifications to this Agreement, to be valid, must be in writing, signed and dated under the conditions agreed upon by all

the partners, and attached to the original Agreement. If any provision of the agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the agreement shall not be affected.

7. Governance:

Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

Role and Responsibilities: In partnership with the Chief Elected Officials of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. has developed a comprehensive strategy to meet Lehigh Valley's workforce development needs, created a vision and goals for the local PA CareerLink system, set policy, continues to conduct oversight of public funds for the Lehigh Valley workforce system, and monitors youth activities and employment and training activities under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act.

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The Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. will establish community outcome expectations, negotiate agreements with mandated and other one stop partners, select one stop contractors, charter PA CareerLink Centers and monitor and evaluate the PA CareerLink workforce system.

Local Elected Officials

Role and Responsibilities: The Chief Elected Officials of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area have established a Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. in accordance with Section 117 of the Act using criteria established by the State Workforce Investment Board. In accordance with the Workforce Investment Act and acting on the authority as the Chief Elected Official as defined in Section 101 (6) of the Act, appointments will be made to the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. and other responsibilities pursuant to the Act as proposed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The County Executives of Lehigh and Northampton Counties acting on their authority as the Chief Elected Officials shall comprise the Governing Board of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Area for the purposes of administering the Act and for entering into and implementing agreements in accordance with the Act. The Chief Elected Officials of Lehigh and Northampton Counties exercised their right as described in Section 117 (d)(3)(b)(II) of the Workforce Investment Act, and have named the Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc., as the fiscal agent for all funds received under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act and other employment and training funds designated for the Lehigh Valley Workforce Area.

PA CareerLink Contractor A consortium made up of the Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc., the Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation was approved by the Lehigh Valley Workforce Board, Inc. in September, 1999 to be Lehigh Valley's PA CareerLink Contractor. Roles and Responsibilities: Create and maintain a one-stop workforce system designed around the choices and needs of job seekers and employers that delivers self-service core services to a universal population and staff-assisted core, intensive, and training services that respects the requirements of authorizing laws applicable to the PA CareerLink partners delivering services.

PA CareerLink Administrators Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership

Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc.

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The Contractor Consortium has designated separate PA CareerLink administrators for the Lehigh and Northampton County sites. PA CareerLink Administrators are responsible for customer flow and operations of the PA CareerLink centers, and report directly to the PA CareerLink Contractor. The PA CareerLink Contractor is accountable to the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc., Local Elected Officials, and job seeking and employer customers. When fulfilling services for the One-Stop system, all partners are under the functional direction of the PA CareerLink Administrator. Those partners who may be co-located but not providing services through the One-Stop system are not under the functional supervision of the PA CareerLink Administrator. At the time that a co-located partner begins to provide One-Stop services, co-located staff fall under the functional direction of the PA CareerLink Administrator, in accordance with the formal PA CareerLink Administrator job description.

Fiscal Agent

Roles & Responsibilities: Private Industry Council of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., is the fiscal agent for WIA Title I money as designated by the Chief Elected Officials of Lehigh and Northampton Counties and is responsible for procurement, reporting, accounting, contracting and funds management.

8. Reporting Requirements: The PA CareerLink system will provide universal access, customer choice, integrated services based on program quality and accountability and the PA CareerLink contractors will comply with common measures as required by

the State of Pennsylvania. The Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. has developed benchmarking standards of success for the PA CareerLink centers.

The Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. has developed a scorecard to track and measure goals set by the Board. Applicable partners are responsible for reporting monthly foot traffic statistics to designated PA CareerLink staff, which is then reported to the Contractor Consortium and the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

9. Impasse Resolution:

In the event that an impasse should arise between the partners and/or the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc., and/or the contractor, regarding the terms and conditions, the performance, or administration of this Agreement, the following procedure will be initiated: (1) The Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. and the partners will document the negotiations and efforts that have taken place to resolve the issue. (2) The Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Executive Director will meet with the partners and/or the PA CareerLink Contractor and/or the PA

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CareerLink Administrators based on the nature of the impasse to resolve the issue. (3) If an agreement can not be reached, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will provide assistance in resolving the issue. (4) Binding arbitration.

10. Compliance Reference Documents:

All parties to this Agreement will abide by the state and federal grant requirements, including but not limited to nondiscrimination, accessibility, the federal lobbying act, state and federal debarment, in accordance with policies and guidelines developed and distributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

The parties to this agreement agree to comply with the following reference Documents: Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Strategic Plan, Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Local Plan, and Local PA CareerLink Policies.

11. Other:

Vision of the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley System

The Vision of the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Centers as developed by the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. is a workforce that is aligned with economic development and provides a competitive advantage for the Lehigh Valley through a demand-driven workforce system. The mission of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. is to ensure a demand-driven world class workforce system aligned with economic development and education. The goals and objectives are to: a. To become the primary source of workforce development information for the Region.

b. To align the labor pool, build capacity, and ensure access to training focused on forecasted workforce needs and shortages within industry clusters.

c. To identify, communicate and market skills of Lehigh Valley’s workforce. d. Align with economic development and educational stakeholders to grow, prepare, and retain a highly skilled workforce based on forecasted market needs. f. To meet or exceed performance levels outlined by the Department of Labor and Industry. g. To identify solutions to workforce gaps.

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12. Miscellaneous Provisions: a. CareerLink Operating System

• The PA CareerLink Operating System is the system of record and will include a common data repository for Workforce Investment Act activities.

• All PA CareerLink system/site partner(s) as deemed necessary will have access to the Pennsylvania CareerLink system with the approval of a Computer Resources and Data Sharing Agreement.

• All PA CareerLink partners with authorized access agree to enter all clients (training and job seekers) into the PA CareerLink Operating System. All PA CareerLink partners agree to enter all job openings and employer information it receives into the PA CareerLink Operating System.

• All PA CareerLink partners agree to treat all data contained in the PA CareerLink Operating System as confidential and not permit

access of Commonwealth-provided computer resources by, or re-disclose data to, any persons or entities other than its PA CareerLink staff/data users under any conditions.

b. Mutual Respect of Organizational Practices

All PA CareerLink system/site partners identified in this OSPA agree to respect each other’s organizational practices and management structures in the provision of services under the agreement.

c. Indemnification and Liability

By executing this OSPA, each entity agrees to work together to deliver one-stop services for employers, and those seeking employment. However, the entities are not legally partners to the extent that term encompasses joint and several liability. Each entity under this OSPA is responsible for its own employees, representatives, agents, and subcontractors.

13. Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination:

The parties to this agreement assure that they will fully comply with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of Section 188 of the WIA and its implementing regulations at 29 CFR Part 37. These regulations prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief in both participation and employment. In the case of participants only, they prohibit discrimination based on citizenship or his or her participation in any WIA Title I financially assisted program or activity.

The parties to this agreement will assure that complaints alleging discrimination on any of the above bases will be processed in accordance with 29CFR Part 37.76.

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Copies of the complaint procedures developed pursuant to 29CFR Part 37.76 and approved by the U. S. Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center will be disseminated to provide detailed instructions on the specific steps to be followed in processing discrimination complaints and the name(s) and telephone number/TTY/TTD of the designated EO Officer or designee to handle these complaints in the PA CareerLink delivery system.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: (1) Facilities that are both programmatically and architecturally accessible; (2) Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; (3) Method by which costs will be allocated for making reasonable accommodations.

Obligation to Provide Notice: The parties to this agreement will provide ongoing and continuing notification that it does not discriminate on any of the prohibited basis in accordance with 29 CFR Parts 37.29 through 37.34 of the implementing regulations for Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act.

14. Partner(s) to the Agreement:

(a) Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc.: Eugene Ervin, Chair

Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

(b) Local Elected Officials: Donald T. Cunningham, Jr., County Executive

County of Lehigh John Stoffa, County Executive

County of Northampton

(c) Fiscal Agent: Edward J. Murray, President & CEO Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc.

(d) PA CareerLink Contractor: Edward J. Murray, President & CEO

Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc.

(e) PA CareerLink Partners bound by the terms of this memorandum of understanding are: the Private Industry Council of Lehigh Valley, Inc., Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Lehigh County Assistance Office, Northampton County Assistance Office, Northampton Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership Rapid Response Coordination Services, and The Northampton County Area Agency on Aging, and The AARP Foundation, Allentown Housing Authority and Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley.

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Appendix E TRAINING POLICY

As long as training funds exist, individuals who meet WIA eligibility requirements and lack marketable skills may be eligible for occupational skills training funds under the Workforce Investment Act. 1. Funds may be requested for an occupational skills training program on Pennsylvania’s Statewide Training Programs/Providers List. All

training must prepare customers for employment in a high priority occupation. Customizing approved training programs will be considered only if a credential/certificate is earned upon completion of the requested components.

2. All training is subject to PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley approval and must be directed toward full-time training-related employment.

3. If tuition or other training expenses are covered under any other source of financial aid or reimbursement, those monies will be

coordinated with Workforce Investment Act funds. (Examples of other sources of financial aid/reimbursement are: Pell Grants, Trade Adjustment Act, G.I. Bill, company education assistance programs, etc.) You must apply for Pell funding and provide a copy of the Student Aid Report. Failure to inform your Employment and Training Specialist of your eligibility for other funding sources may result in termination of PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley training funds.

4. The maximum training amount is $6,000 per person. This amount includes the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and any other course

requirements. Funds must be used to cover the cost of tuition first.

5. Training must be completed within 24 months from the start date of WIA funded training. All course changes or training interruptions must receive prior approval from your Employment & Training Specialist for continued funding.

6. A grade point average of a “C” (2.0) or better and a satisfactory attendance record must be maintained. Time and attendance reports and

copies of grades/certificates/diplomas must be submitted to your Employment and Training Specialist. Failure to do so may result in discontinuation of funding. Funds cannot be used to retake a class or examination, except at the discretion of your Employment and Training Specialist.

7. If your address, phone number, employment status, etc. changes, you must notify your Employment and Training Specialist immediately. 8. Notify your Employment and Training Specialist upon your exit from training. Participation in PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley’s job club

activities and 12-month follow-up services is required upon your exit from training. 9. You must provide required employment information to your Employment and Training Specialist within two weeks of your start date. If

your file is up to date with all Time and Attendance Reports and copies of grades/certificates/diplomas, a $50.00 “Glad You Got A Job” check will be sent to you. (Limit one payment per customer.)

By signing this form, I acknowledge that I understand the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Training Policy. Furthermore, I will assume responsibility to pay all costs related to my training that are in excess of the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley subsidized portion.

NAME: _______________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY #:_____________________________________

SIGNATURE: __________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: _______________________________________ DATE: ________________________________________________ ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________

This policy is subject to change without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Distribution: Original - File Yellow - Customer Rev. 11/1/2007

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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 Policies

Priority of Service Policy for Adults All adults, veterans and eligible spouses are eligible for core services. All adults, veterans and eligible spouses meeting 235% of the poverty income level are eligible for intensive and training services. If funds are limited, LVWIB Board approval will be required to decrease the poverty income level established by the LVWIB for adults. Any decrease in the poverty income level established by the LVWIB will not affect veterans and eligible spouses.

Priority of Service Policy for Dislocated Workers All Dislocated Workers are eligible for core services. All Dislocated Workers are considered self-sufficient when working 29 hours or more per week. If a Dislocated Worker current gross weekly income exceeds 80% of their income at dislocation they will be considered self-sufficient and will not be eligible for intensive and training services.

Priority of Service Policy for Veterans and Eligible Spouses The LVWIB has implemented Priority of Services for Covered Persons pertaining to Veterans and Eligible Spouses. On March 17, 2009, the LVWIB approved a policy, which adopts the United States Department of Labor’s Priority of Service for Covered Persons pertaining to Veterans and Eligible Spouses. PA Career Link Lehigh Valley will identify all covered persons physically seeking services at its comprehensive, One-Stop and outreach locations through the use of a data collection sheet which is completed by every first-time visitor. Covered persons who seek virtual delivery of services will be identified through the Commonwealth Workforce Development System. A Priority of Service for Covered Persons pertaining to Veterans and Eligible Spouses information sheet which explains their entitlement to priority of services, the services available through PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley and the eligibility requirements for each program, is provided to all individuals entering the CRC, attending the Introduction to Services session and applying for GED or ESL classes.

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The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing new regulations implementing priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses, as provided by the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA), and as specified by the Veterans’ Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. JVA calls for priority of service to be implemented by all “qualified job training programs,” defined as “any workforce preparation, development or delivery program or service that is directly funded, in whole or in part, by the Department of Labor.” Since enactment of JVA in 2002, priority of service has been implemented under policy guidance issued by the Employment and Training Administration. The purpose of the proposed regulations is to further articulate how priority of service is to be applied across all new and existing qualified job-training programs. The regulations require Workforce Systems to: 1. Identify all covered persons at the point of entry 2. Ensure that veterans/spouses are aware of their entitlement to priority of service; the full array of programs and services available to them; and any applicable eligibility requirements for programs and/or services 3. Ensure eligible veterans/spouses take precedence over eligible non-covered persons in obtaining services; ensure covered persons receive access to the service or resource earlier in time than the non-covered person; or if the service or resource is limited, the covered person receives access to the service or resource instead of or before the non-covered person The LVWIB will ensure the priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses is implemented according to the Jobs for Veterans Act.

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Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area

PY 2009 Common Measures Performance Negotiations

PY 09 Requested Performance

Levels Adult EER 83% Adult Retention 84% Adult Six Month Average Earnings $13,500 DLW EER 89% DLW Retention 92% DLW Six Month Average Earnings $16,000 Youth Placement 65% Youth Attainment of Degree or Certificate 65% Youth Literacy/Numeracy 53%

Footnote: Final Performance Measures will be included with the Final Plan submission.