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20180926T094121 Recovery Friendly Workplaces: Employers Rethinking Their Approach – Part 1Submitted by Wendy Russell, Maher & Maher |
20180926T093905 Recovery Friendly Workplaces: Employers Rethinking Their Approach – Part 2Submitted by Wendy Russell, Maher & Maher |
20170718T144150 Introduction to Business Engagement SeriesOne 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. |
20170718T160010 Business Engagement Series #1: What is Business Engagement?For 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. |
20210127T161051 New Tools to Convene Businesses and Learn about Industry NeedsSubmitted by Aleece Smith, Sector Strategies Coordinator KentuckianaWorks As times change, so do industry needs and both are now changing more rapidly than ever. Workforce development professionals have learned that we need to be able to meaningfully engage with stakeholders to provide a relevant response to workforce concerns. |
20190327T160021 Recognizing Veteran-Ready Employers through the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion ProgramThe mission of your Business Service Team is building and fostering relationships with employers in your local area. Business representatives have several ways to engage employers, including assistance with recruitment, retention, and reskilling the existing workforce. Now, a new program adds another “R” to the mix: recognition. |
20200508T152202 Rapid Response Regulations Series #7: Required Activities (Part 3)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. |
20200508T153802 Rapid Response Regulations Series #8: Allowable ActivitiesIn 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. |
20200508T153154 Rapid Response Regulations Series #9: Additional AssistanceOur last entry covered section 682.340 and focused on other allowable Rapid Response activities and community transition teams. We now look at § 682.350 which defines “additional assistance” in the context of Rapid Response. |
20200508T153856 Rapid Response Regulations Series #5: Responsibility for Carrying Out Rapid ResponseNow 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? |
20200508T152646 Rapid Response Regulations Series #7: Required Activities (Part 1)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. |
20170720T123510 Rapid Response Regulations Series #6: Layoff Aversion Strategies & ActivitiesNow 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. |
20170209T132527 Regulations Series #4: Mass Layoff DefinitionNow 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ |
20200508T151722 Rapid Response Regulations Series #7: Required Activities (Part 2)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. |
20171212T125614 Guest Blog: Meet Curtis Wray, Southeast VA Rapid ResponseOne 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. |
20200508T152938 Rapid Response Regulations Series #3: Circumstances Requiring Rapid Response DeliveryNow 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. |