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Idaho Workforce Development Council MeetingAugust 13, 2012

GOVERNOR’S 5% WIA FUNDS

Work in a GlasshouseFrom Georgica curiosa aucta II

Wolfgang Helmhard von Hohberg, 1687

Work in a GlasshouseFrom Georgica curiosa aucta II

Wolfgang Helmhard von Hohberg, 1687

WHY the proposal?

Work in a GlasshouseFrom Georgica curiosa aucta II

Wolfgang Helmhard von Hohberg, 1687

WHY the proposal?

WHY the proposal?

WHY the proposal?• Grant application unsuccessful.• Would have funded: labor exchange

upgrade, training, automation and more.

HOW to accomplish?

HOW to accomplish?• Find a money source

HOW to accomplish?• Find a money source

HOW to accomplish?• Find money source

Governor’s 5% ReserveUses include:• Operation of One-Stop

system• Statewide employment

and training activities

• Goal:More effectively move WIA participants to employment

• $200,000 identified

WHAT activities are proposed?

WHAT activities are proposed?• Training

WHAT activities are proposed?• Training

WHAT activities are proposed?• Training• Increase staff knowledge of programs outside current work

area• Goal - more effective referrals to WIA from unemployment

insurance and other programs

Enhanced tools

Enhanced tools

Enhanced tools• System automation by IT

contractor:• Embedded links to WIA in email notices• Social media integration• Auto-fill coding in database records• Microsite development and more

• Help Wanted Online (HWOL) subscription

Enhanced tools• Help Wanted Online (HWOL)

Enhanced tools• Help Wanted Online (HWOL)• Web spider technology - scans

1,200 online newspapers and job boards daily

• Will increase job openings posted from 5,500 to approximately 26,000

• Includes tools to analyze occupations and industries by geographic area

Thank You!

Questions?Contact Gordon Graffgordon.graff@labor.idaho.gov208.332.3570 ext. 3365