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Greenville County Workforce Development Board (GCWDB) 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite C11, Greenville, SC 29607 Tel 864‐467‐3620 Fax 864‐467‐3601 [email protected] greenville.scworks.org

Greenville County Workforce Development Board (GCWDB)

Youth Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 12:00 Noon SC Works McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr.

Suite E‐1, Foothills Conference Room, Greenville, SC 29607

Agenda *Denotesanactionitem

I. Call to Order Mr. Michael Panasko, Chairman

II. Welcome and Introductions

III. Quorum Validation (5 of 8)

IV. Minutes Approval (November 19, 2019)*

V. WIOA Updates: Mr. Dean E. Jones, Director a. GCWDB & Committee Membership b. PY19 WIOA Youth Quarter 2 Final Performance c. PY19 Eckerd WIOA Youth Performance Report (February 12, 2020) d. WIOA Plan Update

i. PY18 WIOA Plan Pages 12 – 17 ii. Sixth Youth Criterion

VI. Other Business

VII. Adjourn

Next GCWDB Youth Committee Meeting (May 26, 2020)

Presentation Documents will be

made available via

http://www.greenvillewib.com

Workforce Development Board Youth Committee

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Greenville County Workforce Development Board (GCWDB) Youth Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 12:00 p.m. SC Works McAlister Square

225 S Pleasantburg Drive, Suite C‐11, Magnolia Conference Room, Greenville, SC 29607

MINUTES

Attendees: Frank Floyd, Robin Miller, and Michael Panasko (Chair)

Members Absent: Nita Donald and Crystal Noble

Staff Present: Eva Anagnostis (via conference call), Dean Jones, and Angela Smith

Guests: Renee Alexander (Eckerd Connects), Patrick Morgano (Eckerd Connects), Tammy Galindo (SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department), and Jackie Taylor (SCDEW).

I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m.

II. Quorum Validation (3 of 5): Quorum was validated. III. Minutes Approval*: (August 27, 2019): Minutes approved as submitted.

IV. Youth Committee Membership: Mr. Dean Jones (Director, Greenville County Workforce

Development) reminded members that the Youth Committee is a required committee for each Local Workforce Development Board per the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (2014). The role of the Youth Committee is to provide information and to assist with planning, operational, oversight, and other issues relating to the provision of services to youth. We do not currently have representation from an organization that focuses on serving individuals with disabilities. We are seeking to add representation from SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department in the near future. We used to have a much larger group, but we have intentionally slimmed the committee down to be able to run the committee more effectively.

V. WIOA Updates: Provided by Mr. Dean E. Jones, Director

a. PY19 WIOA Quarterly Performance Report – Q1 Rolling: Mr. Jones reviewed the

performance reports included in the packet. He reminded the Committee what is measured for each performance metric, and discussed each one in detail. The report in the packet only includes performance from one quarter of the current program year, along with three quarters from the last program year. As of this report, we are passing all Youth measures.

b. PY19 Eckerd WIOA Youth Performance Report:

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i. Monthly Status Report: Mr. Jones provided the committee with a report that Eckerd created as a snapshot for their monthly progress. It includes information for Out‐of‐School Youth (OSY) and In‐School Youth (ISY) enrollments, work‐based activities, outreach activities, and performance. Eckerd is continuing to work with the participants who did not finish all program activities at Goodwill, and they are also enrolling new participants.

ii. Financial Status Report: This report gives a summary of finances for the Youth contract. Mr. Jones directed the Committee members’ attention to the total expenditures to date, the projected expenditures, and the Work‐Based Activity percentage (which must be at least 20% of total expenditures at the end of the grant period). He also discussed the addition of In‐School Youth services, and the limits that are placed on expenditures by WIOA. Mr. Jones asked the Committee members to consider whether there are different reports that they would like to see in the future.

c. 2020 Meeting Calendar: Mr. Jones provided the dates of the 2020 Youth Committee meetings. We are considering having a meeting at the site of our Youth program. We may call additional meetings, as necessary, for special activities.

V. Other Business: None

VI. Adjourn: Being there was no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.

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February 4, 2020 GCWDB Executive Committee Meeting

GREENVILLE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERSHIP

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES

1. Caldwell, Connie

2. Edwards, Kathy

3. Harris, Vernita

4. Kim, Joo Ho

5. Knox, Robyn (Chair)

6. Pitts, Larry (Vice Chair)

7. Ross, Stephen

8. Sheinbaum, Scott

9. Tully, John

10. Waldrop, Ben

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REPRESENTATIVES

1. Thorne, Michael

2. Whirl, Jermaine

NOT LESS THAN 20 PERCENT REPRESENTATIVES

1. Michaels, Patrick

2. Smith, Charlie

3. Vacant (Labor)

4. Vacant (Apprenticeship)

GOVERNMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

1. Panasko, Michael

2. Stanton, Kathy

3. Turnipseed, David

10 Seats No Vacancies


4 Seats 2 Vacancies


February 4, 2020 GCWDB Executive Committee Meeting

GREENVILLE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

1. Knox, Robyn (Chair)

2. Panasko, Michael

3. Pitts, Larry

4. Stanton, Kathy


SC WORKS COMMITTEE

1. Forbes, Bruce

2. James, Beverly

3. Jaraczewski, John

4. Neeley, Michelle

5. Ross, Stephen

6. Stanton, Kathy (Chair)


8. Thorne, Michael

9. Whirl, Jermaine

10. Worthy, Mary Louise

SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES COMMITTEE

1. Bogardus, Laura

2. Garvey, Alex

3. Gibbs, Lynn

4. Johnson, Cheryl

5. Jordan, Sandy

6. Neeley, Michelle

7. Rex, Tyler

8. Teachey, Michael

9. Thompson, Diane

10. Turnipseed, David (Chair)

11. Williams, Levetta

YOUTH COMMITTEE

1. Dodson, LaToya

2. Donald, Nita

3. Floyd, Frank

4. Foster, Tiffany

5. Galindo, Tammy

6. Miller, Robin

7. Noble, Crystal

8. Panasko, Michael (Chair)

5 Members

10 Members

11 Members

8 Members

Greenville County Workforce Development Board

Executive Committee Meeting

February 4, 2020Performance Measure ‐ Preliminary PY19 QTR 2 of 4 QTR 2 Outcome Goal 90% of Goal Result

Adult Employment Rate 2nd QTR After Exit 82% 76.8% 69.1% Passing

Adult Employment Rate 4th QTR Afer Exit 78.8 73.0% 65.7% Passing

Adult Median Earnings 2nd QTR After Exit $6,876 $5,400 $4,860 Passing

Adult Credential Rate Within 4 QTRs After Exit 56% 51.9% 46.7% Passing

Adult Measurable Skills Gain 56% N/A N/A N/A

DW Employment Rate 2nd QTR After Exit 79.40% 80.1% 72.0% Passing

DW Employment Rate 4th QTR Afer Exit 81.8% 76.0% 68.4% Passing

DW Median Earnings 2nd QTR After Exit $10,168 $6,405 $5,765 Passing

DW Credential Rate Within 4 QTRs After Exit 51.9% 48.6% 43.7% Passing

DW Measurable Skills Gain 43.9% N/A N/A N/A

Youth Employment Rate 2nd QTR After Exit 75.4% 76.6% 68.9% Passing

Youth Employment Rate 4th QTR Afer Exit 68.8% 69.0% 62.1% Passing

DW Median Earnings 2nd QTR After Exit $2,813 N/A N/A N/A

DW Credential Rate Within 4 QTRs After Exit 71.9% 68.1% 61.2% Passing

Youth Measurable Skills Gain 69.0% N/A N/A N/A

No. Goals Passed 11 of 11

114

28

86

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

Total OSY Slots Total OSY Enrollments OSY Slots Remaining

PY 2019

27

3

24

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Total ISY Slots Total ISY Enrollments Slots ISY Remaining

PY 2019

175

68

107

0 50 100 150 200

Total Slots YTD Enrollments Slots Remaining

PY 2019

YTD Expenditures

100

0

Total Out-of-School

100

0

Total In-School Youth

100

0

Total Enrollments

Eckerd Connects WIOA Youth Status ReportFebruary 12, 2020

GRADUATES ACTIVITIES

$600,000

$166,444

$433,556

7-1-2019 to 1-31-2020

Grant Amount

YTD Expenditures

Balance

Eight (8) WIOA youth have graduatedfrom GED classes.

Outreach activities conducted at Satellite Diploma Programs,Lifelong Learning, Alternative School, Mill Village, VillageWrench, United Ministries, Vocational Rehabilitation, JobCorps, Phillis Wheatley, Upstate Circle of Friends.

Work experience training outreach conducted at Thrive SeniorLiving, Greenville Recreation, Prisma Health, Blood Connection,Target, Lowe’s Foods, Publix, Greenville Area ParkinsonSociety, Universal Therapeutic Services, Head Start, SullivanCenter.

2016 – 2020 WIOA Local Plan, PY18 Update

Providing details on the local WIOA plan in compliance with the requirements of

the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).


2016 ‐ 2020 Local Plan, PY18 Update 12

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2. A description of changes in the type and availability of adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities in the local area.

There are a variety of different types of employment and training activities that are available to Adults and Dislocated Workers in the Greenville County Workforce Development Area. These programs are in a variety of different industries, but our local area focuses on training in the following industries: Manufacturing (including Advanced Manufacturing); Health Care and Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Construction; Transportation and Warehousing; and Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. Many of our customers attend trainings offered through the SC Technical College System. There are over 100 approved programs through Greenville Technical College on our Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). Additionally, there are a small number of private training providers that have approved programs on Greenville’s ETPL. New programs can be added if they align with local, state, and federal policy and if there are customers with other training needs in the future. In addition to classroom training that is provided through approved programs, the GCWDB offers work‐based training to Adult and Dislocated Worker participants. Our work‐based training is mostly provided through On‐the‐Job Training (OJT) and Work Experience (WE). OJT provide employers incentives for hiring and training eligible new employees, and WE allow employers to evaluate an individual in the workplace before committing to hiring him/her. Both opportunities have a number of benefits for the participant, as well. OJT allows the participant to start as an employee of the company from the first day of the training, and it allows the participant to gain valuable skills on the job as specifically designed by the employer. WE also allow the individual to gain skills in the context of the job, and it also gives the participant the opportunity to show their soft and hard skills to a potential employer while earning a stipend. We look forward to continuing to increase the number of work‐based learning opportunities for our Adult and Dislocated Worker participants in the future.

3. A description of changes to how the Local Board coordinates workforce investment activities carried out in the local area with statewide rapid response activities.

The GCWDB will participate in rapid response activities when scheduled by SC DEW. Our representatives go out to employers, as scheduled to talk to affected employees about WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker services. There may also be times that limited services are provided on‐site, including resume and cover letter assistance.

4. A description of changes in the type and availability of youth workforce investment activities in the local area, including activities for youth who are individuals with disabilities.

The local area continues to develop a host of educational, skills‐based learning opportunities and work support services for the Greenville County youth. These include efforts to help youth obtain their GED, High School Equivalency, or High School Diploma (via Greenville County Schools Satellite Diploma Program), provide access to scholarships and postsecondary learning, and opportunities to develop their job skills through work‐based activities. Some of the youth services include:



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Career Awareness and Exploration – This service is tailored to the individual youth and may include activities such as career exploration field trips, job shadow experiences, and informational interviews.

Tutoring and Study Skills. The GCWDB has a computer lab available for GED and postsecondary preparation. The computer lab provides access to basic skill remediation programs such as Aztec, Career Ready 101, WIN Ready to Work, and My Next Move. The youth program partners with Adult Education in order to provide remedial services with the goal of a GED or post‐secondary preparation.

Alternative Secondary School. The computer lab for GED training aids youth with obtaining their high school equivalency. Youth program staff may also provide referrals to supportive services and may use the lab to help youth prepare for post‐secondary learning. During PY18, the GCWDB entered into a MOU with Greenville County Schools (GCS) Alternative School Program to enhance referrals of in‐school youth (ISY) to the WIOA Youth Program during PY19. Subsequently, the local area issued a PY19 WIOA Youth solicitation for In‐School and Out‐of‐school youth programs. Our intention is to continue serving primarily the OSY population but to also increase the number of Satellite Diploma Program youth enrolled in the WIOA, as determined appropriate by GCS and the youth service provider(s).

Occupational Skills Training. This service provide support to youth in specific careers. The focus is on short‐term certifications and also training in demand occupations. Presently, the local area has targeted Diversified Manufacturing for its sector strategy.

Contextual Learning. This service includes educational instruction provided concurrently with paid work experiences, workplace education activities, and/or GED preparation. The local area will continue to look for ways to expand contextual learning initiatives by coupling post‐ secondary educational instruction with workplace education.

Leadership Development Activities. Youth participants are offered leadership development activities such as planning for a special project or to engage in a service learning component that includes a variety of work readiness skills. Topics may include relationships, career direction, time and stress management, budgeting, managing a household, financial literacy activities, leadership and integrity.

Resume preparation, interviewing skill development, workshops. These services will be provided to youth and are augmented to include career exploration and/or an academic and occupational learning component.

Additionally, the local area offers a host of services that are designed to support youth over the course of their employment preparation and employment obtainment efforts. The additional services include:

Financial Literacy – participants participate in financial literacy workshops and receive additional support from their case manager.

Supportive Services – participants may receive basic support services such as transportation, school/training supplies, work or interview clothing, eye glasses, minor car repairs, and other allowable forms of supportive services.

Follow‐up Services – upon exit from the program, participants are provided with follow up services to ensure they are successful in employment and/or postsecondary education and training activities. All youth are to receive some form of follow‐up services for a



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minimum duration of 12 months. The follow‐up can include regular contact with a youth participant’s employer in order to address work‐related problems. Follow‐up services may also include assisting the youth with securing a better job, accessing relevant education or training, career pathway participation, and work‐related peer support groups and networking.

Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling – participants receive ongoing consultation from their case manager. Case managers also provide targeted support and referrals as needed.

The GCWDB solicited a WIOA Youth service provider for PY19 and awarded the contract to Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. The Eckerd program model has been customized for the GCWDB and designed so that each participant who enrolls in the program will be matched with a service track that directly corresponds to his/her assessed needs, identified skill level, and motivation to complete services. The program provides substantive phases of self‐exploration by virtue of assessment, career exploration utilizing various methods, and planning via effective case management. Goodwill has a number of different programs within their organization that give WIOA Youth with disabilities an advantage. The programs refer suitable participants to WIOA, and WIOA also refers suitable participants to the other programs. This allows for co‐enrollment in programs like their DDSN Program (Developmental Disability and Special Needs) and their Ticket to Work Program. With the co‐ enrollment, participants are given extra one‐on‐one attention with another case manager who specializes in helping individuals with disabilities gain employment. Those case managers often spend additional time working through different activities to identify employability skills. The programs also allow participants to be connected to employers in the community. Other valuable youth service provider programs within the local area include Goodwill Industries. Goodwill has a number of different programs within their organization that give youth with disabilities an advantage. The programs refer suitable participants to WIOA, and WIOA also refers suitable participants to the other programs. This allows for co‐enrollment in programs like the DDSN Program (Developmental Disability and Special Needs) and the Ticket to Work Program. With the co‐ enrollment, participants are given extra one‐on‐one attention with another case manager who specializes in helping individuals with disabilities gain employment. Those case managers often spend additional time working through different activities to identify employability skills. The programs also allow participants to be connected to employers in the community. Other youth programs in the local area include Job Corps, Junior Achievement, and many other local youth service provider programs, including those programs supported by the United Way Greenville County. We also collaborate with other community and faith‐ based organizations such as those included within the SC Works MOU.

5. A description of changes in how the fourteen (14) youth program elements are integrated in program design.

1. Tutoring, Academic Remediation, Study Skills Training, and instruction leading to secondary school

completion, including dropout prevention and recovery strategies In partnership with Greenville County Schools Adult Education/Alternative Schools, Eckerd will provide computer based training/instructor facilitated GED Practice, GED Prep materials, e.g., Steck and Vaughn GED curriculum, WIN, Khan Academy (online), Practice GED exams, and Workforce Skills for the 21st Century Success as an online instructional teacher‐aided tool that is also used as an one‐on‐one instructional resource with minimal guidance.

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2. Alternative secondary school offerings

In partnership with Greenville County Schools Alternative School Program, Eckerd will provide APEX Computer‐Based Instruction, WIN and Workforce Skills for the 21st Century to deliver alternative secondary school offerings.

3. Paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing In partnership with community business partners, CBO’s including Mill Community Ministries, and FBO’s, Eckerd will provide various documented paid/unpaid work experiences, internships, and/or job shadowing activities to youth. The work experience training will pay wages at $11 per hour for approximately 320 hours.

4. Occupational Skills Training In partnership with approved training providers, Eckerd will provide various occupational skills training opportunities to youth based on identified occupations and career fields on the PATh/ETPL List with approved training providers.

5. Concurrent Education and Workforce Preparation In partnership with community business partners, Eckerd may provide basic skills training in reading and mathematics to assist young adults while they receive work readiness activities in a class setting or individually.

6. Leadership Development Opportunities, including such activities as positive social behavior and soft skills, decision‐making, team work, etc. Eckerd in connection with various community partner agencies and employers such as the Greenville Police Department, Clemson University, and engaged business partners, will provide Employability Skills, Life Skills curriculum that includes leadership development, health, nutrition, sexual behavior, and substance abuse prevention.

7. Supportive Services Eckerd in connection with various community partner agencies and/or employers will make available supportive services that are independently driven by participant needs. Supportive services for educational training and employment activities such as gas cards, bus passes/vouchers, emergency triage and childcare assistance. Supportive services must be necessary to the success of the training plan (ISS) and beyond the ability of the participant to pay. Services may take the form of incentives or cash assistance

8. Adult Mentoring for at least 12 months Eckerd in partnership with Mill Village Ministries and other partners and employers will make available Career Coaches to provide mentoring during enrollment and in follow‐up status. Mentoring is independently driven by participant needs and is case managed and documented. Volunteers from outside agencies may be considered as mentors.

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9. Comprehensive Guidance/Counseling In partnership with community agencies, Eckerd will provide comprehensive guidance and counselling to youth in the form of facilitating a career assessment, creating and developing the Individual Service Strategies (ISS), coordination of educational services, issuance of support services, and follow up calls. The objective of the guidance and counselling is to monitor participant progress in fulfilling the ISS. Where progress is slow or in reverse, the Case Manager/Counselor is proactive in contacting and meeting with the participant to identify any problem and help solve it in order to keep the participant on track. Comprehensive guidance may also take the form of referrals to community resource agencies such as the Phoenix Center for drug and alcohol related issues, or to United Ministries or Share to assist with basic needs.

10. Follow‐up Services Eckerd will provide follow‐up tracking on all youth who exit from the program. Follow‐up services are provided for twelve months after exit and are determined based on the need of the individual. Services can include counseling, tutoring, mentoring, invitations to job fairs, employment retention services, and other non‐financial support and personal assistance. Follow up can be over the phone or in person; these services are documented in the SCWOS database.

11. Financial Literacy Education Eckerd in partnership with Mill Village Ministries and community business partners will provide financial literacy as part of work readiness activities in a class setting or individually. Local financial institutions will be invited to participate in financial literacy workshops and events.

12. Entrepreneurial Skills Training Eckerd’s community business partner will serve as the primary provider of entrepreneurial skills training through the “Village Launch” program. Career coaches will assist youth that may be interested in establishing their own business with research and guidance based on the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) curriculum. Community partners and business shadowing can be used in the area.

13. Services that provide labor market information and employment information in the local area Eckerd will provide this information as part of the work readiness training activities in a class setting or individually. Eckerd will become an active member of the Integrated Business Services Team to remain up to date with local labor market information.

14. Activities that help youth transition to postsecondary education and training Eckerd’s Career Coaches will assist with guidance and referrals to colleges or technical schools. The Career Coaches will assist with setting up career exploration activities and will make referrals to the Educational Opportunity Center (a TRiO program) who can assist with FAFSA applications as needed.

6. A description of changes in how the local board coordinates relevant secondary and post‐secondary education programs and activities with education and workforce investment activities to coordinate strategies, enhance services, and avoid duplication.

The local area will continue to maximize various tools, communications, and partnerships in support of the GCWDB’s strategic initiatives to better serve clients. Our regional business services strategies,

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regional sector strategies, regional career pathways, and work‐based learning has put us in a position to better engage with business partners and to provide organized, evidenced‐based information to the GCWDB and training partners. The GCWDB has a strong, long‐standing partnership with Greenville Technical College, Greenville County Schools Adult Education, and the Greenville Literacy Association. These partner organizations are represented on the SC Works Committee which are used to hold strategic discussions regarding in‐ demand occupations and growing industries, including soft skills training needs and increasing collaborative partnerships so that work‐based learning is better utilized. The GCWDB uses local labor market and business demand to develop programming, investments, and activities. We will utilize economic reports, EMSI data, board input, and other resources to help design services, to make investments in secondary and postsecondary training, and to help identify industries suitable for work‐based learning opportunities. All individuals without a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) are referred to Adult Education, Greenville Literacy Association, or United Ministries. There is a considerable amount of cross referrals between SC Works and all our partners for HS Diploma or GED preparation. However, many adult customers continue to hesitate about going back to school after being out for a number of years. Through our quarterly one‐stop partner meetings, we are able to maintain a level of consistent communication so as to address any issues pertaining to referrals and follow up, as well as to hear about any new initiatives. Customers are also encouraged to use WIN Ready to Work remediation/assessments in order to improve their NCRC levels. Through our partnership with the SC Commerce Regional Workforce Advisor, Greenville County WDB is able to host career fairs in the middle and high schools as well as to conduct SAT/ACT preparation classes for students. We counsel students on the importance of obtaining a HS Diploma or Equivalent and to pursue advance training, whether technical or 4‐year, in order to better earn sufficient income to make a living and to pursue a career. Staff members constantly stress the need for a high school diploma and some college in order to earn enough money to make a decent living and in order to build a career pathway. Further, we engage multiple different education providers in activities provided for Youth. Through our WIOA Youth program, all 14 elements required for youth made available for Youth programming.

7. A description of changes to how the local board coordinates with the WIOA Title I workforce investment activities with the provision of transportation and other appropriate supportive services in the local area.

Then GCWDB Supportive Services Policy allows for the following types of supportive services: employment/training related (may include work attire, driver’s license, legal aid services, etc.), auto/transportation related (may include gas vouchers, bus tickets, repairs, etc.), family care related (may include child or dependent care assistance), housing related (may include rent or utility payments), and medical related (may include emergency dental or eye care). The GCWDB’s full WIOA Supportive Services Policy provides additional information on the provision of local WIOA Supportive Services. We assess each customer’s supportive service needs and document it within their objective assessment

Greenville County WIOA

WIOA Sixth Youth Eligibility Criterion

GREENVILLE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA)

SIXTH YOUTH ELIGIBILITY CRITERION June 6, 2019

Greenville County Workforce Development Board’s (GCWDB) sixth youth eligibility criterion will be granted to youth who are defined as at‐risk and who are not making adequate progress to complete an educational program, or to secure and hold employment. The required verification and documentation needed to document at‐risk youth include: (a) written documentation (grades, report cards, assessment scores, truancy reports) from school district, post secondary institutions or its’ representatives, (b) legal/court records (including records from Dept. of Juvenile Justice/Probation & Parole regarding youth offender status, (c) verification from the State Unemployment Insurance regarding eligibility for or the receipt of unemployment insurance benefits, (d) statements from employers, copies of time cards or pay stubs verifying unemployed/underemployment, (e) applicant does not own or have access a vehicle 5 days a week; (f) applicant statements in the event no other records are available to document A – E above.