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Regional Innovation GrantsUtilizing National Emergency Grant Utilizing National Emergency Grant
Funds for Strategic and Funds for Strategic and Transformative Regional PlanningTransformative Regional Planning
ETABoston
May 2008
2 Regional Innovation Grants
• The Challenge & A Solution
• Regional Innovation Grants– What are RIGs?
– General Requirements & Expectations
– Grant Specifics and Outcomes
– Application
– Reporting Requirements
• Resources
The Challenge
Transforming Regional Economies
4 The New Economy
• 21st Century economy no longer limited by geography– Employers & employment not limited by local,
county, state or national borders
• Competition for talent is global
• U.S. economy is constantly “churning”– 2005: 29 million jobs lost while 31 million jobs
created
5 The Skills Gap
• 90% of the fastest growing jobs require education and training past high school.– 63% of all new jobs in the next decade will
require a college degree; • only 30% of the population has one
• Career ladders are not enough, now it is about career lattices
6 Education Matter$Job Growth & Earnings by Education
Less Than H.S.
H.S. Grad
Some College /
A.S.4yr+
Employment
Growth - Annual (000’s)
-531 401 515 1,266
Median Weekly Earnings (2006)
$419 $595 $692 $1,039
Unemployment Rate (09/2007)
7.4% 4.6% 3.4% 2.0%
Current Population Survey (CPS): Employment Status Sept. 06 to Sept. 07, Wages 2006 25+, UI Adjusted 25+ (Sept. 07)
7 Building The Pipeline
• An estimated 3.8 million youth, ages 18-24, are neither employed nor in school
Education Level
Annual Net Fiscal Impact
Lifetime Net Fiscal Impact
<H.S. -$1,567 -$73,649
H.S. $1,513 $71,111
>H.S. / A.S. $3,197 $150,259
B.A. $5,585 $262,495Values for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Adults 16-64, 2002-2004
Source: Center for Labor Market Studies, Northeastern University
Data in table for Massachusetts Only
8 Household Incomes & Education
Median Household Income Change
∆1985-2005Median Income
< H.S. Diploma -10% $24,675
H.S. Diploma -11%
Some College -6%
Bachelor’s Degree 7%
Advanced Degree 4% $81,023
Source: Council on Competitiveness
9 A New Year a New Career
• According to the BLS, Americans now average 14 jobs between the ages of 18 and 34 – 1 new job every 14 months
A Solution
Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development
(WIRED)
11 WIRED Framework
1. Identify the Regional Economy - Ignore political boundaries and identify surrounding areas that share the same economic structure. Form one regional economy around the assets of several contiguous communities.
2. Form Core Leadership Group - Form a senior executive team responsible for implementing growth strategies and guiding the transformation effort.
3. SWOT Analysis - Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in a region that feeds directly into strategy development.
12 WIRED Framework
4. Create a Shared Regional Identity and Vision for the Regional Economy - Develop a regional identity and vision for regional economic growth.
5. Devise Strategies - Create "SMART" strategies (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and with a Timeline).
6. Leverage Resources and Implement - Leverage regional resources from private, non-profit, and government sources to implement a transformational strategy.
This framework is not a linear process, instead requiring constant revision and reevaluation.
13 The Transformation Process
14
15Workforce Development = Economic Development
Factors Rated Very Important in Site Selection*
1. Availability of Skilled Labor…………..46.3%2. State & Local Incentives………………45.7%3. Availability of High-Speed Internet….44.8%4. Tax Incentives…………………………...42.7%5. Corporate Tax Rate…………………….40.8%6. Highway Accessibility………………….40.3%
*2006 Area Development Corporate Survey
What are RIGs?
17 What Are RIGs?
• Limited National Emergency Grant funds
• Available to state workforce agencies, state workforce boards and local workforce boards
• Based on the WIRED framework
18 Purpose of RIGs
• Enhance and complement the current approach to National Emergency Grants
• RIGs are proactive– engaging all key players
– leveraging collective assets
– investing in innovative strategies • Infrastructure
• talent development
• investment
19 References
• WIA Section 173
• 20 CFR Part 671
• Federal Register 69 Fed. Reg. 23051
• TEGL 16-03, Change 5 (April 27, 2007)
• TEGL 16-03
• WIRED 3rd Gen (SGA/DFA PY-06-09)
Application Process
21 Application / Eligibility
• If significant notification of worker dislocation and early intervention services can be provided, ETA encourages applying for RIG before applying for NEG
• Grantees must still meet the criteria and guidelines established in TEGL No. 16-03 to be awarded an NEG
22 Prerequisites
• A significant worker dislocation, pending dislocation or an unexpected event such as a disaster
• Provision of state and local WIA Dislocated Worker resources, including Rapid Response funds– core, intensive and retraining services
– Ideally provided to workers prior to layoff in order to limit the period of transition to new employment
23 Eligible Applicants
• State workforce agency – Multi-state consortium
• SWIB– Consortium of state boards
• WIB – Consortium of local boards
NOTE: Joint applications must identify the entity that will be grant recipient
24 Application Content
• Clear understanding of the WIRED principles and concepts in application
– www.doleta.gov/wired/
• Demonstrate understanding of the labor market and economic landscape of the region
• Evidence of support by regional key players including workforce and economic development entities, public education systems, and employers
25 Application Narrative
• Identification of regional economy
• Identification of core leadership group
• Services expected to be provided to eligible workers
• Proposed transformational strategies
• Proposed outcomes and impacts
• 10 page (double-space) max
26 How to Apply?
• As a customer service, the Regional Office will provide pre-application technical assistance to applicants– Improves quality of the application– Allows for promising practices from other
projects to be incorporated– Reduces review time once officially submitted
• Applications are to be submitted through the NEG electronic system.
Post Award & Deliverables
28 Award Details
• Awards will be limited to $250,000 for any one regional project
• 18 month grant period
• Administrative costs negotiated on a per project basis
29 Allowable Uses of Funds
May include but not limited to:May include but not limited to:
• Identifying and engaging Social Networks to support proposed regional strategy
• Asset mapping
• Developing working agreements with Key Stakeholders
• Conducting a SWOT analysis
• Devising ongoing systems and structures in response to major dislocation events
• Leveraging and aligning resources
• Developing the implementation plan
30 Implementation Plan
Strategic planning activities will result in the
complete regional implementation plan,
supported by secured resources and short
and long-term talent development strategies
and assistance to current & future
dislocated workers. www.doleta.gov/wired/files/Implementation_Plan_Facilitators_Guide.pdf
31 Reporting Requirements
• Quarterly Narrative Progress Reports– Due 45 days after the quarter-ending date
• Financial Reports (ETA 9130)– Due 45 days after the quarter-ending date
• Final Report– Regional Strategic Plan
Resources
33 Resources
• WIRED Regional Assessment Matrix– www.doleta.gov/wired/tools/ assessmentGuide.cfm
• WIRED Asset Mapping Roadmap– www.doleta.gov/wired/files/Asset_ MappingRoadmap.pdf
• Regional Economic Development Quick Start Action Planner– www.workforce3one.org/members/ddqsap/index.cfm?id=2131
34 eNEG System
• NEG eSystem – Jeanette Provost at (202) 693-3359 or [email protected]
• eNEG System Details– NEG Project Type: Regular– • Application Type: Planning/Regional Innovation Grants– • Application components include:
• Standard Form (SF)–424, Application and Reporting Form• Project Synopsis Form• Employer Data Form• Project Operators Form• A Project Narrative
Closing Comments
36 RIG Activity
• Awarded– 17 Nationwide– Region 1
• NH – Coos County (Northern NH)• CT – Eastern CT• NY – Long Island (Pending)
• Pending– 9
37 WIA Is WIREDRegional / sectoral asset mapping
[WIA Sec. 117 (d)(7) and (8). WIA Sec. 118]
Workforce Investment Boards [WIA Sec. 117]
Community Transition Teams (Maine)
Analysis of skill sets of at-risk workers compared to skill sets in demand. [WIA Sec. 117 (d)(6), WIA Sec. 118]
Define pathways for at-risk workers to transition into demand occupations. [WIA Sec. 118]
Engage partners to develop a shared vision. [WIA Sec. 118]
Partner, partner, partner.
[WIA Sec. 117, 118, 121]
38 Questions?
Timothy ThebergeETA Region 1 (Boston)[email protected]
Lee Reynolds ETA Region 1 (Boston)[email protected]