Strategic Planning Meeting Presentation (November 1, 2007)

Spectrum of Potential Change Under Various
Workforce System Alignment Scenarios &
Overview of the Workforce and Talent
Division
Workforce Development Strategic
Planning Presentation

Create a new state
agency combining
economic & workforce
development programs
and services
RADICAL CHANGE SIGNIFICANT CHANGE LITTLE CHANGE
Spectrum of Potential Change
Under Workforce System / State
Agency Alignment Scenarios
Create a stand-alone
agency by disassembling
ODJFS and recreating the
Bureau of Employment
Services (without
Unemployment Comp).
Establish the GWPAB as
a stand-alone entity (or
coordinating body) with
greater program and
financial control
Move specific workforce programs
from other agencies to ODOD
1. WIA Discretionary $
2. WIA Rapid Response $
3. WIA Policy (One-Stop Oversight)
4. Labor Market Information group
5. Work Opportunity Tax Credit
6. Job Training Tax Credit (Sun Setting)
7. Jobs Challenge
8. Enterprise Ohio Network
9. Wagner-Peyser (Business Services
& Control of One-Stop Staff)
Agency structures
remain unchanged,
but leaders report
to a coordinating
entity (EMMA
Model).
No change to
organizational
structures, but
concerted effort to
improve inter-agency
communication
Strategic Planning Meeting
October 24, 2007
Combined with Option 4,
plus establish an
Executive Assistant to the
Governor for Workforce
Development

Michigan Department of Labor
& Economic Growth
http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154-28077---,00.html
Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic
Development
http://www.deed.state.mn.us/facts/index.htm

Am. Sub. H.B. 117 of 1995 (Rejected)
http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/research/jt-final.pdf

New Hampshire Workforce
Opportunity Council
http://www.nhworks.org/about_us.cfm?page_number=80
Texas Workforce Investment Council
(Reports directly to the Governor)
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/twic
Washington Workforce Training and
Education Coordinating Board
http://www.wtb.wa.gov/Info_Professionals.asp

Missouri Department of
Economic Development,
Division of Economic
Development
http://ded.mo.gov/upload/2006_dwd_a
nnual_report_001.pdf
Vermont Department of
Economic Development
http://www.thinkvermont.com/workforc
e/hr_inv.cfm
Alabama Dept. of Economic &
Community Affairs
http://www.adeca.state.al.us/Workforce
%20Development/default.aspx

Virginia Senior Advisor to
the Governor for Workforce
http://www.workforce.virginia.gov/W
orkforceAuthority/

RECOMMENDATION:
PHASED APPROACH TO OPTION 4/5
Move specific workforce programs from other agencies to ODOD
in phases. If desired, appoint an Executive Assistant to the
Governor on Workforce Development for the purpose of
improving collaboration, alignment and cross-agency
communication.
1. WIA Discretionary $
2. WIA Rapid Response $
3. Labor Market
Information group 4. Work
Opportunity Tax Credit 5. Job
Training Tax Credit
6. WIA Policy (One-Stop Oversight)
7. Wagner-
Peyser 8. Jobs
Challenge 9.
EnterpriseOhio Network
PHASE
ONE
PHASE
TWO

Current Agency Ohio Department of Development
Program Name Third Frontier Internship Program
Program Description The Third Frontier Internship Program is a job creation program designed to expand Ohio’s high-tech
capabilities and create high-paying jobs. The goal of the program is to dramatically enhance Ohio’s
ability to retain highly skilled workers and support the future workforce needs of innovative businesses.
The program is designed to match qualified students with internships. Interns must be at least a college
sophomore or a graduate or doctoral student in good academic standing at an Ohio institution of higher
education, and enrolled in an approved math, science or engineering course.
Fiscal Recipient Ohio Dept. of Development and 13 grantees responsible for program coordination
Federal Allocation $1,500,000
State Allocation $1,500,000 (From Third Frontier Board)
Total Allocation $3,000,000
Target Population Students, Future Workers, Employers (engaged in knowledge-based occupations and growth areas for
Ohio)
Service Level Not Reported
Impact/Outcome 425 students interns
Information Source(s) Amended Substitute House Bill Number 119, p. 1679
Website http://www.ohio3fip.com/
Agency Contact Cindy Bunfill
Ohio Third Frontier Internship Program
Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High Street, 28th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: 614-752-2492
E-Mail: cbunfill@odod.state.oh.us Current
Program

Program Name Ohio Investment in Training Program (OITP)
Program Description The Ohio Investment Training Program (OITP) provides financial assistance and resources for
customized training involving employees of new and expanding Ohio businesses. OITP provides up to
50 percent reimbursement for instructional costs, materials and training-related activities. OITP
prioritizes investment in Ohio’s manufacturing industry and other targeted employment sectors that have
significant capital investment that results in new or retained jobs that drive a need for training.
Fiscal Recipient Ohio Dept. of Development
Federal Allocation $500,000
State Allocation $19,227,500
Target Population Employers, Incumbent and Future Workers
Service Level Projected number of companies engaged in FY2007: 300
Projected number of workers trained in FY2007: 42,336
Impact/Outcome Total number of companies engaged: 338
Total number of workers trained: Unknown until all FY07 Grants close.
FOR FY06
Projected trained: 57,196
Actual trained to date: 6,801
Website http://www.odod.state.oh.us/OITP.htm
Agency Contact Carla Wood, Program Manager
Ohio Investment in Training Program
Telephone: 614-466-4957
E-Mail: cwood@odod.state.oh.us
Current
Program

Program Name Workforce Guarantee Program
Program Description The Ohio Worker Guarantee program is an economic development tool intended to assist businesses in
targeted industry sectors that are creating 20 or more new jobs with qualified employees, while providing
employees/trainees with academic credit and/or an industry-recognized certificate or credential.
Employers participating in the program may select "in-house" or private industry trainers, or they may
contract the training services of community colleges, technical colleges, and/or adult career and technical
centers offering college credit, industry-recognized certifications and/or credentials.
Fiscal Recipient Ohio Dept. of Development, Office of Workforce Development
State Allocation $0
Target Population Employers and Skilled Workers in High-Priority, Targeted Industries
Service Level Not Applicable (New Initiative)
Impact/Outcome Not Applicable (New Initiative)
Information Source(s) Amended Substitute House Bill Number 119, p. 1520 (General Services Fund: 5AD 195-668)
Website To Be Determined
Agency Contact Lisa Patt-McDaniel, Manager
Ohio Department of Development, Office of Workforce Development
Telephone: 614-995-3802
E-Mail: lmcdaniel@odod.state.oh.us
Current
Program

Program Name Ohio Labor Management Cooperation Program
Program Description The Ohio Labor Management Cooperation Program enhances the relationship between labor and
management through work-site training programs, regular meetings, workshops and conferences. It
creates a stable and positive work environment by nurturing cooperative labor management relationships
and by dispelling negative labor images.
Federal Allocation $836,225
State Allocation $0
Total Allocation $836,225
Target Population Employers and Organized Labor
Service Level Not Applicable (N/A)
Impact/Outcome Not Applicable (N/A)
Information Source(s) Amended Substitute House Bill Number 119 (GRF 195-436)
Website http://www.olmcp.org/
Agency Contact Mary Benedict, Senior Workforce Development Specialist
Telephone: 614-644-9360
E-Mail: mbenedict@odod.state.oh.us
Current
Program

Program Name Governor's Workforce Policy Advisory Board (GWPAB)
Program Description The Governor's Workforce Policy Advisory Board (GWPAB) is a federally mandated private/public
executive board charged with advising the Governor on the creation, implementation and continuous
improvement of a comprehensive statewide workforce development system. The Board's budget, which
supports the salaries of four full-time employees as well as the costs associated with convening meetings
and conducting Board business, is funded by federal Workforce Investment Act funds. For
administrative purposes, the Board's staff is attached to the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD).
State Allocation $0
Target Population Employers and Job Seekers
Service Level Not Applicable (N/A)
Impact/Outcome Not Applicable (N/A)
Website http://www.ohioworkforceboard.org/
Agency Contact Lisa Patt-McDaniel, Executive Director
Governor's Workforce Policy Advisory Board
Telephone: 614-995-3802
E-Mail: lmcdaniel@odod.state.oh.us
Current
Program

Current Agency ODJFS
Program Name Workforce Investment Act Title I
Program Description The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 establishes three basic levels of employment and training
services for eligible Ohioans. All adults, age 18 or older, are eligible to receive "WIA Core Services."
"WIA Intensive Services" are available to unemployed individuals who have been unable to obtain jobs
through core services, as well as those who are employed but need additional training services to reach
self-sufficiency. "WIA Training Services" are available to those who have received intensive services
but were unable to find employment.
Fiscal Recipient ODJFS, 20 Local Workforce Investment Areas
State Allocation $0
Target Population Unemployed and Underemployed Ohioans
Service Level Number of Participants / Number of Exiters: Adults: 13,055/1,554; Dislocated Worker: 6,652/628;
Older Youth: 2,428/242; Younger Youth: 6,780/349
Impact/Outcome Entered Employment Rate = Adults 75%; Dislocated Workers 84%; Older Youth 74%
Retention Rate = Adults 83%; Dislocated Workers
92%; Older Youth 80%; Younger Youth 75%
Employment and Credential Rate = Adults 68%; Dislocated Workers 72%; Older Youth
59%; Younger Youth Diploma = 79% ;
Average Earnings in 6 mo. = Adults $14,021; Dislocated Workers $16,665; Older Youth Earnings
Change = $4,480; Younger Youth Skill Attainment = 74%
Information Source(s) ODJFS 3rd Quarter PY 2006 Performance Report
Website http://www.ohioworkforce.org/workforceprof/index_wia.stm
Agency Contact John Weber, Bureau Chief, Employer Services
Office of Workforce Development, Bureau of Employer Services
4020 East Fifth Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 466-9494
*NOTE: This proposal
does not call for the
complete transfer of
WIA programs and
money, but rather
specific funds within the
Ohio’s federal WIA
allocation (i.e., Rapid
Response and
Discretionary monies).
Phase
One *

Program Name Labor Market Information - Bureau of Labor Statistics Programs.
Program Description ODJFS' Bureau of Labor Market Information (LMI) gathers data on employment and wages in Ohio
from employers covered by unemployment compensation. The Bureau of LMI is responsible for
producing and disseminating the following data: 1) seasonally adjusted labor force; 2) non-seasonally
adjusted labor force; 3) non-farm wage and salary employment estimates; 4) unemployment
compensation claims data; and 5) U.S. Consumer Price Index information
Fiscal Recipient ODJFS
Federal Allocation $2,790,399 (FFY08 Federal Cooperative Agreement)
State Allocation $0
Target Population Workforce System Partners
Service Level Produce and disseminate data for the following five BLS Cooperative programs: 1) Current Employment
Survey; 2) Local Area Unemployment Statistics; 3) Occupational Employment Statistics; 4) Quarterly
Census of Employment and Wages; and 5) Mass Layoff Statistics.
Impact/Outcome Deliverables and outcomes are produced monthly, quarterly, and annually and are available online at:
http://lmi.state.oh.us and/or http://www.ohioworkforceinformer.org/
Information Source(s) FFY 08 Federal Cooperative Agreement
Website http://lmi.state.oh.us
Agency Contact Keith Ewald, Bureau Chief, Labor Market Information
Office of Workforce Development, Labor Market Information
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 466-9820
Fax: (614) 752-9621
E-Mail: ewaldk@odjfs.state.oh.us Phase
One

Program Name Labor Market Information – Workforce Information Grant Program (Training & Employment Guidance
Letter (TEGL) No. 29-06)
Program Description The Workforce Information Grant is intended to help Ohio's workforce development professionals (i.e.,
state officials) actively collaborate with economic development, business, and education partners to
gather and analyze a wide array of current and real-time workforce and economic data in order to create
new knowledge about regional economies and support strategic planning, routinely track economic
conditions, measure outcomes, and benchmark economic competitiveness in the global marketplace.
Federal Allocation $949,774 (PY07 Workforce Information Grant)
State Allocation $0
Total Allocation $949,774
Target Population Workforce System Partners
Service Level Produce and disseminate data for the following six deliverables: 1) Continue to Populate the Workforce
Information Database with State and Local Data; 2) Produce and Disseminate Industry and Occupational
Employment Projections; 3) Publish an Annual Economic Analysis Report for the Governor and the
state WIB; 4) Post Products, Information, and Reports on the Internet; 5) Partner and Consult on a
Continuing Basis with Workforce Investment Boards and Key Talent Development Partners and
Stakeholders; and 6) Conduct Special Studies and Economic Analysis
Impact/Outcome Deliverables and outcomes are produced monthly, quarterly, and annually and are available online at:
http://lmi.state.oh.us and/or http://www.ohioworkforceinformer.org/
Information Source(s) State of Ohio Annual LMI Report
Website http://lmi.state.oh.us
Agency Contact Keith Ewald, Bureau Chief, Labor Market Information
Office of Workforce Development, Labor Market Information
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 466-9820
Fax: (614) 752-9621
E-Mail: ewaldk@odjfs.state.oh.us
Phase
One

Program Name Work Opportunity Tax Credit (a.k.a Welfare to Work Tax Credit)
Program Description The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program is a federal tax credit which provides Ohio employers with a
tax credit against their federal tax liability for hiring individuals from nine target groups of
disadvantaged job seekers. Tax credits range from $1,200 to $2,400 for all WOTC target groups.
Employers may receive a maximum credit of up to $9,000 per eligible employee for the Long Term IV-
A target group.
Federal Allocation $741,565* (Value of Tax Credits Issued to Businesses)
State Allocation $0
Total Allocation $741,565*
Target Population Employers
Service Level Number of Participating Employers - Projected to meet/exceed PY 2006 figures stated below; Average
Amount of Tax Credit - $2400; Total Value of Tax Credits Awarded - There is a retention cycle which
has to be met after tax credit certification. Award figures are approximations based on the number of tax
credits processed which meet federal guidelines. Potential savings to employers would be projected to
meet/exceed PY 2006 figures as stated below.
Impact/Outcome 6,433 participating employers for PY 2006 (10/1/05 - 9/30/06); $2,400 average tax credit awarded;
$210,787,100 in potential tax credit savings to Ohio employers.
Information Source(s) WOTC Program Manager
Website https://ottc.odjfs.state.oh.us/info/index.asp
Agency Contact Jeff Borelli, Tax Manager, Employer Tax Services
Office of Workforce Development
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 644-0885
Fax: (614) 728-7299
E-Mail: borelj@odjfs.state.oh.us
Phase
One

Program Name Ohio Training Tax Credit (Sun Setting)
Program Description The Ohio Training Tax Credit Program (OTTC) provides a wide range of Ohio employers with a tax
credit of up to $100,000 a year to help offset the costs of training incumbent workers. Presently, the
program is managed and administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Federal Allocation $20,000,000* (Value of Tax Credits Issued to Businesses)
State Allocation $40,000 (Funding for the administration of this program is derived from a nominal fee of $100 per
application).
Total Allocation $20,040,000*
Target Population Employers
Service Level Number of Participating Employers = Varies (until the allotted budget amount is reached), between 350-
400 applicants/year on average are obligated funds; Average Award = $51,300; Total Value Credited =
$20 million. ODJFS observed a 20% increase in applicants receiving funds with the 2005 program year
(i.e., the first year the agency switched from a "first come, first served" selection process to a lottery
based selection process (required legislative change)).
Impact/Outcome 390 participating employers; 80,000 employees (line staff and first level supervisors) participated in
eligible training activities; $51,300 average tax credit awarded; $20 million tax credit awarded
(projected for program year 2006). To date, 382 applicants funded totaling $19,458,552.52. Anticipate
obligating entire $20 million, 2006 allocation, by September 30, 2007.
Information Source(s) OTTC Program Manager
Website http://jfs.ohio.gov/wotc/
Agency Contact Jeff Borelli, Tax Manager, Employer Tax Services
Office of Workforce Development
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 644-0885
Fax: (614) 728-7299
E-Mail: borelj@odjfs.state.oh.us
Phase
One

Program Name Wagner-Peyser Act (Employment Services)
Program Description Wagner-Peyser Act programs are administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and
include Labor Exchange services to match employer job vacancies with job seekers. ODJFS employs
228 Employment Services staff under the Wagner-Peyser program grant, as well as approximately 15
state administrative staff.
Fiscal Recipient ODJFS & Local One-Stops
Federal Allocation $ 26,664,750 (PY'06)
State Allocation $0
Total Allocation $ 26,664,750 (PY'06)
Target Population Job Seekers and Employers
Service Level Negotiated measures include: Entered Employment rate of 47.5%; Employment Retention rate after 6
months rate of 83%; Average earnings of $14,984
Impact/Outcome Thru 3rd Quarter of PY'06. Entered Employment Rate - 62%; Employment Retention Rate at Six
Months - 82%; Average Earnings - $15,247; 1,005,019 total participants (includes staff assisted and self-
service); 464,818 received staff assisted services; 148,668 job openings received; and 130,693 staff
referrals made.
Information Source(s) Ohio Wagner-Peyser Annual Report PY2006
Website http://www.ohioworkforce.org/docs/jobseekers/Wagner-Peyser%20Act.pdf
Agency Contact Mike Valentine, Assistant Bureau Chief, Employer Services
Office of Workforce Development, Wagner-Peyser (Employment Services)
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 644-0793
Fax: (614) 728-5938
E-Mail: valenm02@odjfs.state.oh.us
Phase
Two

Current Agency Ohio Board of Regents
Program Name Jobs Challenge
Program Description The Jobs Challenge initiative addresses the workforce training needs competitiveness of Ohio's
businesses and industries by supporting the EnterpriseOhio Network. Campus activities supported by
Jobs Challenge includes: 1) technical and soft skills training; 2) professional certifications and
succession planning; 3) pre-employment training; and 4) performance consultative services to improve
businesses’ competitiveness in the global economy.
Fiscal Recipient EnterpriseOhio Network Campuses
Federal Allocation $0
Target Population Ohio employers and employees
Service Level (FY06 Service Levels)
317,386 persons served
4,987 companies served
Impact/Outcome Companies that received training grants self-reported a total return on the assessment and training
investment of $210,696,437. Companies invested $3,033,539 to match the Targeted Industries Training
Grant (TITG) dollars used to partner with local business and industry. TITG allocation for FY 06 was
$2.8 million.
Information Source(s) Higher Education Information System
Website http://regents.ohio.gov/hei/index.php
Agency Contact Robert Johnson
Ohio Board of Regents
30 E. Broad St. - 36th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3363
Phone: (614) 752-9533
Fax: (614) 466-5866
E-mail: rjohnson@regents.state.oh.us Phase
Two

Current Agency Ohio Board of Regents
Program Name The EnterpriseOhio Network
Program Description The EnterpriseOhio Network initiative supports collaborative effort among Ohio's 53 community,
technical and regional colleges to meet the workforce development needs of Ohio's business and industry
through non-credit job training, training related and assessment services. This initiative supports
Network coordination resource sharing, and statewide outreach to private and public sector
organizations. The Network campuses establish partnerships with Ohio employers of all kind to
improve company performance through better selection, development and retention of their employees.
Fiscal Recipient EnterpriseOhio Network Campuses
Federal Allocation $0
Target Population Ohio Companies and the Workers they Employ
Service Level (FY 2006 Service Levels)
317,386 persons served
4,987 companies served
Impact/Outcome Companies that received training grants self-reported a total return on that training investment of
$210,696,437 million.
Information Source(s) Higher Education Information System
Website www.enterpriseohio.org/
Agency Contact Robert Johnson
Ohio Board of Regents
30 E. Broad St. - 36th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3363
Ph: (614) 752-9533
Fax: (614) 466-5866
E-mail: rjohnson@regents.state.oh.us Phase
Two

The Workforce and Talent Division will:
• Connect Economic and Workforce Development Resources
• Be Business-Driven and Focused
• Provide Flexible Training Resources
The Division will be composed of three distinct sections:
• Board Operations Section
• Program Management & Evaluation Section
• Business Services Section
Division Overview

The Board Operations Section will staff the federally-
mandated state workforce investment board, i.e.,
Governor’s Workforce Policy Advisory Board (GWPAB).
The Director of the division will serve (ex officio) as the
Executive Director of the GWPAB.
One (1) Board Manager and one (1) staff member will
provide administrative and policy support to the Board,
including committee coordination, research services,
policy analysis, and cross-agency program performance
evaluation.
The Board’s recommendations will shape regional
workforce initiatives, training programs and public policy
to better meet the needs of Ohio’s businesses.
Section Overview

Section Overview
The Program Administration & Evaluation Section will
administer and manage training grants and other economic
incentives, as well as measure and monitor the quantitative and
qualitative effect of related training and talent development
initiatives.
One (1) Manager, one (1) Program Budget Officer, four (4) Grant
Admin. / Financial Process Specialists will determine awards and
workforce related financial incentive package commitments
according to program guidelines.
In addition to processing program applications and invoices,
section staff will work in tandem with the Business Services
Section to amend grant agreements, manage contracts
and compile program data for strategic improvement
purposes.

Section Overview
The Business Services Section will facilitate partnerships
between employers, training providers, community
organizations, and other system stakeholders for the purpose of
addressing the local workforce needs of employers and training,
employment, and talent development needs of workers.
Managed by the Asst. Director of the division, one (1) Central
Office Special Projects Director, one (1) Central Office Site
Selection Specialist, and twelve (12) Regional Workforce
Directors coordinate major economic and workforce
development projects, assist with site selection, develop
customized training solutions, facilitate business training
partnerships, and broker federal and state training grants, tax
credits, and economic development incentives to businesses in
targeted, high-growth industries.

Chief Economic
Development Officer
Lt. Governor
ODOD Director
Director (Division)
(Exec. Dir. GWPAB)
Assistant Director (Division)
(Business Services Manager)
Executive Assistant
Board Operations
Committee
Coordinator /
Research
Specialist
Business Services
Board Manager
(12) Regional
Workforce
Directors
Program Management & Evaluation
Manager
(4 ) Program
Admin. / Grant
Financial
Specialists
Budget Officer
Special Project
Director
(Central Office)
Workforce and Talent Division
Organizational Structure
= Proposed Position
LEGEND
= Offices/Sections
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