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 can access 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 2010
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SFY 2011
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SFY 2012
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Total workers served during the year
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30,646
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25,104
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19,741*
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Workers exiting the program during the year
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10,687
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10,947
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8,979
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Percentage entering employment after exit
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86.7%
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89.4%
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83.7%
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Percentage retaining employment six months after exit
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88.7%
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93.4%
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92.6%
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Percentage of employed earning a credential
(diploma or certificate)
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65.4%
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70.9%
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67.4%
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Average earnings (expressed as a 2-quarter wage)
[Statewide standard for SFY 2012 was $16,400.]
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$20,356
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$21,348
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$20,890
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Customer satisfaction index rating (scale 1-100)
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73.2
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74.4
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76.8
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*The economic recovery has lowered the number of eligible customers entering the program.
Funding Source and Allocation
SFY 2012 funding was $40.921M, with $12.869M from federal funds, $26.919M from the Workforce Development Fund, and $1.133M from National Emergency Grants.
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 2012.