HB 1833-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Finds that assisting recipients of the WorkFirst program and other individuals who are seeking jobs with job training and job placement services is critical to supporting the self-sufficiency of families as well as the economic well-being of the state. Job training and placement services are currently offered through multiple agencies and programs, each with their own eligibility requirements and funding sources.

Declares an intent to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of job training and placement services for recipients of the WorkFirst program and other individuals who are seeking jobs by integrating the delivery of those services in communities across the state.

Requires the board to include in its planning requirements for local work force investment boards a requirement that local work force investment boards specify how the job training and placement services under P.L. 105-220, or its successor, and the job training and placement services provided through the WorkFirst program are to be integrated.

Establishes an incentive program in the governor's office for integrating the delivery of job training and placement services for recipients of the WorkFirst program and other individuals who are seeking jobs.

Authorizes local work force investment boards to apply, in partnership with the WorkFirst program and other partners in the one-stop system, to receive funding under the incentive program. In applying for funding, the local work force investment boards shall clearly demonstrate the approach to integration of job training and placement services that they will undertake.