Workforce Development

Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Meetings

The WIB meets the second Tuesday of alternate months.  Meetings are held at the NKADD conference at 22 Spiral Drive in Florence, KY.  For information about WIB meetings, contact Barbara Stewart at: (859) 283-1885.  Meetings for the remainder of FY 2008 and FY 2009 are:

• May 13, 2008
• July 8, 2008
• September 9, 2008
• November 11, 2008
• January 13, 2009
• March 10, 2009
• May 12, 2009

Committee meetings are scheduled during the months WIB meetings do not happen.

The Program Committee considers policy and funding issues for WIA Title IB Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs. For information contact Ann McGlone at:  "Ann.McGlone @ nkadd.org" or at (859)283-1885. Meetings are scheduled as follows for the remainder of FY 2008 and FY 2009.

• June 10, 2008
• August 12, 2008
• October 14, 2008
• December 9, 2008
• February 10, 2009
• April 14, 2009
• June 9, 2009

The Youth Committee considers policy and funding issues for WIA Title IB Youth programs. Youth services are offered through the One Stop Career Alliance of Northern Kentucky at 320 Garrard, Covington or 8020 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Florence. For meeting information, please contact Tonia.Slone@nkadd.org or at (859) 283-1885. Meetings scheduled for FY 2008 and FY 2009 are as follows:

• April 22, 2008
• June 24, 2008
• August 26, 2008
• October 28, 2008
• February 24, 2009
• April 28, 2009
• June 23, 2009

Meeting dates are subject to change, please call to confirm dates.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

Planning and administration for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs/activities in the eight county region in northern Kentucky.

All service delivery is coordinated to occur out of One Stop Centers. These are located at:

• 8020 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence
• 320 Garrard Street, Covington
• 402 4th Street, Carrollton
• N. Ky./Greater Cincinnati International Airport
• 500 Chapel Street, Falmouth

WIA calls for the establishment of a local Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The WIB membership must be at least 50% from the private sector, In addition, the "local elected official", a role currently served by the NKADD Board of Directors, works in partnership with the WIB to meet the employment needs of the community. The WIB is responsible for:

• Management of the local One Stop Career System efforts, including selection of operator(s) and providers.
• Maintenance of a performance driven system for documenting accomplishment of standards,
• Selection of youth service providers, Identification of eligible providers of training services,
• Provide oversight of budget status, audits, contract status

Eligible adults and dislocated workers can access services at a One Stop center that lead to employment. There are three levels of services:

Core

Outreach,
Intake,
Eligibility determination,
Orientation to services,
Employment statistics,
Information on job vacancies,
training providers,
local area performance and availability of support services
In itial assessment of skills, aptitudes and support service needs,
Career counseling,
Job search and placement assistance

Intensive

Comprehensive and specialized assessment,
Development of an individual employment plan,
Group counseling
Case management

Training

Occupational skills training,
Skill upgrading and retraining,
Adult education and literacy activities,

programming provides access to:

Career S.T.E.P.S.

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Career Steps, made available through Workforce Investment Act funds, is a program designed for the client between the ages of 16 through 21. It is specifically designed to cater to the young employee that is still searching for the perfect career match.  Many of our clients have a minimal amount of job experience and are in need of basic skills that will entice employers to give them a chance to prove themselves. Career Steps is a program that can help the One Stop client to reach a variety of career goals.

The Career Steps Career Counselor will guide the young job applicant through the process of searching and applying for employment. The first steps are exploring the many career options that are available in our local job market. We even offer services that will allow the client to build a professional resume and prepare for an interview.

All eligible clients will be encouraged to take advantage of the many workshops offered within the One Stop. These workshops are designed to enhance employment skills and increase the available employment options.

For Workforce Investment Act eligible clients, vocational training may be available that will enhance the skills that employers are seeking. Short-term certificate training can be accomplished in as few as 6 weeks and will increase the number of jobs available to the client.

To explore the options available, call 859-980-1965 and ask to speak with Patrick Aubuchon or call 859-980-1965 and ask to speak with Stacey Hillman.

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Employment Connections
A Project of Kentucky Works

Employment Connections was created to provide a seamless transition of deliverable services that build on opportunities designed to assist K-TAP recipients who are referred by DCBS to attain their highest potential, maintain meaningful employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Employment Connections provides employment opportunities to K-TAP recipients by assisting participants to develop skills to obtain, retain and/or upgrade employment skills and secure employment. The program staff encourages employers to hire participants or provide them with job work experience.

Employment Connections serves Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton.

Clients may be placed in four possible components

- Community Service in non-profit agencies
- Work Experience in non-profit agencies
- Short Term Training
- Wage Subsidy

For information on the Employment Connections program or how your agency or business can become a placement site, please contact Tonia Slone@ 859-283-1885.