Dislocated Worker Program
Purpose
This program exists to lessen the negative economic impact of layoffs for Minnesota workers and employers by providing services that help unemployed workers return to work with a minimal amount of wage and opportunity loss.
Customers and Services
The program serves laid-off workers and the businesses that hire them. When a layoff/closing occurs or may occur, the Dislocated Worker Rapid Response team contacts the business to assess the situation and inform workers of available services. Program participants receive assessment, testing, job counseling, job-search assistance, and related services. Training is also available, but not all dislocated workers receive training services. Workers who do not have easily transferable skills and are unlikely to find employment in the same industry receive priority in the scope of services for which they qualify. Veterans and their spouses who have barriers to employment also receive priority of service. Limited support services, such as assistance in paying health insurance, child care, transportation, and other one-time emergency needs are also available.
Measures - Reporting period is state fiscal year (SFY), July 1 - June 30
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SFY 2007
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SFY 2008
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SFY 2009
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Total workers served during the year
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15,301
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16,745
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23,977
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Workers exiting the program during the year
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7,378
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8,020
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6,330
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Percentage entering employment after exit
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86.2%
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88.7%
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89.2%
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Percentage retaining employment six months after exit
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91.6%
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92.3%
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92.9%
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Percentage earning a credential (diploma or certificate)
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68%
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68.3%
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61.7%
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Average earnings (expressed as a 2-quarter wage)
[Statewide standard for SFY 2009 was $17,123.]
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$17,888
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$18,354
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$19,333
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Customer satisfaction index rating (scale 1-100)
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73.6
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73.9
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73.8
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Funding Source and Expenditure (in thousands)
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SFY 2007
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SFY 2008
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SFY 2009
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Workforce Development Fund
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$28,347
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$27,852
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$37,764
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Federal Fund
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$13,170
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$14,170
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$21,100
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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 January 2010.