Workforce Investment Act Title I-B Adult Program
Purpose
This program provides employment and training assistance to adults to increase their employment retention, earnings, and occupational skill attainment.
Customers and Services
This program serves adults who are seeking greater participation in the labor force and prioritizes individuals who receive public assistance, individuals living with low incomes, and veterans. Services include a preliminary assessment of skill levels; support services; occupational or on-the-job training; job search and placement assistance; and career counseling. It also provides resource libraries providing access to employment-related services such as current job vacancies via MinnesotaWorks.net, local education and training service providers, and labor market information.
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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Entered employment rate
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83.9%
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83.0%
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77.7%
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Employment retention rate
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86.9%
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84.8%
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85.5%
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Average two quarter earnings
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$12,715
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$14,669
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$13,144
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Employment and credential rate
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78.5%
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75.9%
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69.0%
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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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Federal Fund
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$9,411
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$12,100
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$12,477
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Statutory Authority
-- The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-220); U.S. Code, Title 29, Chap. 30
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.