Dislocated Worker Program
Purpose
This program exists to strengthen the economy by mitigating the negative impact to businesses, communities, and employees who are facing a lay-off. It assists laid-off workers in returning to work with comparable wages and benefits and connects employers with skilled staff.
Customers and Services
This program serves laid-off workers and employers. The Rapid Response team is the first responder when a business has closed down and/or is planning to lay off workers. The team is trained to assess the situation and inform the affected workers of the services available. Participants enrolled in the program receive career planning and counseling; job search and placement services; short-term training upon counselor approval; and support services for expenses such as family care and transportation upon counselor approval. Veterans and their spouses receive priority in the scope of the services for which they qualify.
Measures - Reporting period is state fiscal year (SFY), July 1 - June 30
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SFY 2009
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SFY 2010
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SFY 2011
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Total workers served during the year
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23,977
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30,646
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25,104
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Workers exiting the program during the year
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6,330
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10,687
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10,947
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Percentage entering employment after exit
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89.2%
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86.7%
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86.7%
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Percentage retaining employment six months after exit
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92.9%
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88.7%
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92.7%
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Percentage earning a credential (diploma or certificate)
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61.7%
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65.4%
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68.0%
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Average earnings (expressed as a 2-quarter wage)
[Statewide standard for SFY 2011 was $16,400.]
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$19,333
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$20,356
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$21,804
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Customer satisfaction index rating (scale 1-100)
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73.8
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73.2
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74.4
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More DEED measures: Uniform Program Accountability Measures
Funding Source and Appropriation/Allocation (in thousands)
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SFY 2009
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SFY 2010
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SFY 2011
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Workforce Development Fund
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$30,410
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$30,205
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$29,154
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Federal Fund
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$12,969
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$20,054
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$17,995
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National Emergency Grants
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$3,343
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$12,396
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$2,122
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Statutory Authority
-- Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220; Minn. Stat., Chap. 116L.17
Contact Information
Anthony Alongi, Director
Phone: 651.259.7528 or toll-free: 866.213.1422; TTY: 800.657.3973
This information current as of December 2011.