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Posted 7/19/2017 2:25 PM by Jeff RyanNow 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.
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Posted 7/18/2017 2:42 PM by Jeff RyanFor the first blog in this series on business engagement, let’s start by attempting to develop a common definition for business engagement. After that, we will talk a bit about why active business engagement efforts are so critical for the workforce system and our partners, and look at some of the critical elements of successful business engagement programs.
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Posted 7/14/2017 3:36 PM by Jeff RyanOne of the more tricky terms we use in the workforce development world is “business engagement.” Business engagement is tricky in several ways: it is largely undefined, there are many different interpretations of what it is and what it entails, who should participate, how it can be funded, how to measure success, and much more.
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Posted 3/30/2017 2:22 PM by Jeff RyanNow that we have addressed what Rapid Response is and when it must be delivered, let us take a brief look at a related question—who has the responsibility for carrying out these activities?
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Posted 1/31/2017 2:39 PM by Jeff RyanNow that we’ve defined Rapid Response, discussed its purpose, and described the circumstances under which Rapid Response must be provided, let’s take a closer look at one of the big changes to Rapid Response under the WIOA regulations from WIA: the definition of “mass layoff” as it applies to the Rapid Response program.
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Posted 9/7/2016 1:15 PM by Jeff RyanNow 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.
Here is the text of the WIOA Final Rule, at Section 682.302:
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Posted 9/6/2016 5:07 PM by Jeff RyanOur discussion of the major components of the WIOA regulations on Rapid Response continues as we cover the purpose of this critically important program. First, here is the language from the Final Rule (found at 682.300(b)):
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Posted 8/31/2016 5:42 PM by Jeff RyanRapid 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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Retain and enhance flexibility
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Promote layoff aversion
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And build on what we know works
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Posted 8/12/2016 2:44 PM by Jeff RyanNow that the WIOA Final Rules have been released publicly, you may be finding that you have questions or would like more details on various components of the new regulations on Rapid Response. Over the next few months, we’ll be posting blogs and facilitating discussions in this space about various aspects of the regulations on Rapid Response—So you don’t have to read through each page, the preamble for this section begins on page 469; the rule text on 1139.
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Posted 4/27/2016 6:02 PM by Jeff RyanThis blog features some thoughts on why business engagement is so valuable, and why the workforce system, and our partners, must make it a high priority. We look forward to your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below. Let's have a vibrant discussion on this topic!
