regional innovation grants utilizing national emergency grant funds for strategic and transformative...

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 provost.jeanette@dol.gov

• 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)617-788-0139.theberge.timothy@dol.gov

Lee Reynolds ETA Region 1 (Boston)617-788-0130reynolds.tricia@dol.gov