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Posted 9/26/2018 1:39 PM by Robin Gwathney
Submitted by Wendy Russell, Maher & Maher
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Posted 9/26/2018 1:21 PM by Robin Gwathney
Submitted by Wendy Russell, Maher & Maher
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Posted 1/29/2018 7:16 PM by Jeff Ryan
In our last entry we covered 682.330(a), which describes the layoff aversion requirement. This post will cover 682.330(b)-(e); these 4 sub-paragraphs appear in the WIOA regulations largely unchanged from how they were in WIA; let’s take a deeper look at each of these.
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Posted 1/23/2018 4:28 PM by Jeff RyanIn our previous entries we discussed the required elements of Rapid Response under WIOA 682.330. Section 682.340 identifies additional activities that may be undertaken as part of the Rapid Response program.
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Posted 1/23/2018 4:25 PM by Jeff Ryan
In our last entry we covered 682.330(b)-(e). This post covers 682.330(f)-(k), the remaining paragraphs under 682.330; let’s take a deeper look at each of these.
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Posted 12/12/2017 5:18 PM by Jeff RyanOne of the primary goals of the Business Engagement Collaborative is to connect folks in the business engagement, Rapid Response, and sector strategies communities to the voices and ideas of your peers across the country. One way we can do this is to feature guest authors on our blogs. If you are interested in being profiled and guest blogging on our site, please email Jeff Ryan.
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Posted 11/7/2017 7:50 PM by Jeff Ryan
Now let’s take some time to talk about those activities that are required to be carried out with Rapid Response funds, per section 682.330. We developed this section of the regulation from three sources: activities that were previously only discussed in guidance and through technical assistance; elements that were required under WIA, and elements that were previously allowable, but which are now required.
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Posted 10/24/2017 9:32 PM by Jeff Ryan
Now that we’ve defined Rapid Response, and discussed its purpose, let’s take a look at when, or under what circumstances, Rapid Response MUST be delivered.
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Posted 10/24/2017 9:30 PM by Jeff Ryan
Rapid Response is a unique program, and has a number of attributes that make it incredibly valuable. When writing the regulations under WIOA, we knew we needed to ensure a few things:
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Posted 7/19/2017 6:25 PM by Jeff Ryan
Now that we have addressed the question of who has the responsibility for carrying out Rapid Response activities, let’s jump into one of the areas of the WIOA regulations that are much more comprehensive than under WIA: layoff aversion.
