Monthly Archives: January 2015

Local Boards Give Advice on Redesigning Career Centers

NCWorks Career Centers don’t just need to be certified—they need to look the part, too. That’s why Charlotte Works and the High Country Workforce Development Board redesigned their respective career centers and are helping their workforce partners across the state … more

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WIOA Draft Regulations Delayed Until Spring 2015

On January 5, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Education (ED) announced that draft implementation regulations for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) will be released in Spring 2015. The draft regulations were initially set to be released on January 18.

WIOA statutorily requires DOL and ED to issue implementation regulations 180 days after the law’s July 22, 2014 enactment. By statute, the final regulations must be in place by January 22, 2016 – 18 months after enactment. The January 5 notice indicates that the final rules will be published in early 2016, though a specific date is not given.

The agencies plan to publish five Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the spring – covering jointly administered activities (including state plans, performance and the one-stop system); DOL provisions of Titles I and III; DOL and ED provisions of Title II; and DOL and ED provisions of Title IV. The agencies also plan to issue operating guidance, as wel more

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Career Pathways Meeting (1/30/2015)

Friday, January 30, 2015 9:00am – 1:00pm Contact Adrian Tait for more info: 828-265-5434, ext. 130 or by email.

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2015 Southeastern Employment Training Association Conference (3/8-11/2015)

For more information and to register, please visit the SETA webpage.

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Workforce Development Board Meeting (6/11/2015)

The Workforce Development Board will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 3:00pm in the High Country Council of Governments’ Board Room. Board packets are emailed to board members prior to the meeting. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Bloomquist at … more

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Workforce Development Board Meeting (3/12/2015)

The Workforce Development Board will meet on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 3:00pm in the High Country Council of Governments’ Board Room. Board packets are emailed to board members prior to the meeting. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Bloomquist at … more

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