Local Policies
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Section 1 Policy 1- Conflict of Interest and Nepotism Policy
9/15/16
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors, to prevent the occurrence and/or appearance, however slight, of any real, perceived, or potential conflicts of interest and/or nepotism shall ensure transparency and fairness in both Board actions and the provision of WIOA services. To accomplish these purposes, the CAWDB establishes the following Conflict of Interest and Nepotism Policy.
Section 1 Policy 2- Debt Collection Policy
12/6/16
This policy provides guidance and direction to the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area Board and staff regarding the collection of debts associated with the disallowed expenditure of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (VVIOA) funds.
Section 1 Policy 3- One-Stop Operator Selection
9/22/16
To require the review and competitive procurement of the One-stop Operator for the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area and to provide guidance for the review and procurement process as prescribed by WIOA § 121 (c)(v).
Section 1 Policy 4- One-Stop Operator and Service Provider Procurement Policy
5/22/17
To communicate the process used in the Central Arkansas Local Workforce Development Area for the procurement and selection of a one-stop operator and/or service provider under the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
This policy is in effect for all future competitive bid processes for one-stop operator(s) and service provider.
Section 1 Policy 5- WIOA Grievance Policy- 12-9-24
12/9/24
This policy provides guidance and procedures under which the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board and its sub recipients/contractors accept and process grievances and complaints that allege a violation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), regulations, grants or other agreements administered under the Act, terms and conditions of employment, or discrimination.
Section 1 Policy 6- Confidentiality Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the Confidentiality policy for the Central Area under the WIOA Program.
Section 2 Policy 1- Policy Statement
9/1/15
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board has passed and approved the following "Policy Statement" to serve as the process for submission, review and renewal of applications to become an Eligible Provider for the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area.
Section 2 Policy 3- Additional Assistance Policy
12/9/24
This policy provides guidance on the criteria for youth qualifying for program services through the "additional assistance" eligibility criterion.
Section 2 Policy 4- Customized Training Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the regulations concerning Customized Training.
Section 2 Policy 5- Individual Training Account Policy
12/9/24
This policy provides guidance on the development and use of "Individual Training Accounts" (ITAs) for the procurement of training services for eligible WIOA adults, dislocated workers and out-of-school youth and other workforce grant participants. An ITA is an agreement established with a training provider to pay certain required costs on behalf of the participant. The ITA is written for an allowable type of program of study that is on the state eligible training provider list (ETPL) and has been approved by the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board.
Section 2 Policy 6- On the Job Training Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the regulations concerning on-the-job training (OJT), in accordance with the rules and regulations of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), the WIOA Final Rule, Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs) published by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA), and policies of the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board (CAWDB).
Section 2 Policy 7- Supportive Services Policy
12/4/23
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the regulations concerning Supportive Services.
Section 2 Policy 8- WIOA Self-Sufficiency Definition of Enrollment of Employed Applicants
12/6/16
A significant population of job seekers are "underemployed" and which are in need of WIOA services just as those who are unemployed. Individuals who may be defined as underemployed may include: • Individuals employed less than full-time who are seeking full-time employment;
• Individuals who are employed in a position that is inadequate with respect to their skills and training;
• Individuals who are employed who meet the definition of a low-income individual
• Individuals who are employed, but whose current job's earnings are not sufficient compared to their previous job's earnings from their previous employment, per State and/or local policy.
Section 2 Policy 9- Work Experience Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the regulations concerning Work
Experience.
Section 2 Policy 10- Occupational Skills Training Policy
9/10/19
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the regulations concerning occupational skills training.
Section 2 Policy 11- Priority of Service for Veterans and Eligible Spouses
12/9/24
The purpose of this Policy is to provide information on implementing priority of services to veterans and eligible spouses to all Arkansas Workforce Center staff and all Arkansas Workforce Center partners that receive funds from the Department of Labor to operate qualified job training programs.
Section 2 Policy 12- WIOA Priority for Individuals with Barriers to Employment Policy
3/12/19
The purpose of this policy is to describe the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board's (CAWDB) priority for WIOA Title I-B programs and services in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), the WIOA Final Rule, Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs) published by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA), and policies of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB).
Section 2 Policy 13- Eligibility for Adult Program Policy
9/10/19
The purpose of this policy is to outline the additional eligibility requirements for the WIOA Adult program for the Central Arkansas Workforce Area.
Section 2 Policy 14- Eligibility for Dislocated Worker Program Policy
6/10/24
The purpose of this policy is to outline the eligibility requirements for the Dislocated Worker (DLW) program in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), the WIOA Final Rule, Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs) published by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA), and policies of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWD8).
Section 2 Policy 15- Eligibility for In-School Youth Program Policy
12/6/22
The purpose of this policy is to outline the additional eligibility requirements for the W!OA InSchool Youth program for the Central Arkansas Workforce Area. These requirements are in addition to the requirements described in the CAWDB Policy, "Common Eligibility Requirements."
Section 2 Policy 16- Eligibility for Out-of-School Youth Program Policy
9/10/19
The purpose of this policy is to outline the additional eligibility requirements for the WIOA Out-of-School Youth program for the Central Arkansas Workforce Area. These requirements are in addition to the requirements described in the CAWDB Policy, "Common Eligibility Requirements."
Section 2 Policy 17- Case Management and Participant Files Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the regulations concerning case management and participant files of the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area.
Section 2 Policy 18- Co-Enrollment and Co-Funding Program Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe the requirements and regulations concerning coenrollment and/or co-funding of WIOA Title I-B participants within the Central Arkansas Workforce Area, in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), the WIOA Final Rule, Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs) published by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA), and policies of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB).
Section 2 Policy 19- Common Eligibility Policy
9/10/19
To establish a policy that outlines the common eligibility requirements for the WIOA Title 1-B programs for the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area.
Section 2 Policy 20- Incumbent Worker Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the regulations concerning Incumbent Worker Training.
Section 2 Policy 21- Nepotism Policy
9/10/19
The purpose of this policy is to prevent favoritism, or its appearance, in decisions made in Central Area.
Section 2 Policy 22- Registered Apprenticeship Policy
9/10/19
The purpose of this policy is to describe and to detail the regulations concerning Registered
Apprenticeships.
Section 2 Policy 23- Services for Adult and Dislocated Worker Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe and define the required and permitted services for
adults and dislocated workers.
Section 2 Policy 24- Services for Youth Policy
12/6/22
The purpose of this policy is to describe and define the required and permitted services for
Youth.
Section 2 Policy 25- Monitoring and Oversight Policy and Procedures
12/7/20
These procedures set forth the
guidelines by which the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD),
will monitor all Agency funded grant programs, financial and operational activities. The
Federal Regulations governing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
activities authorize and require that the Governor be responsible for oversight of all Local
Workforce Development Board (LWDB) grant recipients and Title I programs. Also,
guidelines and other specific regulations, from other funding sources , may require
monitoring and oversight by the grantee or administrative agency responsible for the
various funds.
Section 2 Policy 26- Referral Policy
12/9/24
The purpose of this policy is to describe and detail the regulations concerning customer referrals.
Section 2 Policy 27- Arkansas Work Based Learning Program
6/19/23
The purpose of this policy is to describe and give general guidelines for a Work-Based Learning Program, a cooperative program between the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS), the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board, local program providers, and business partners. The program is designed to meet the needs of Arkansas businesses, provide job opportunities and training to populations with barriers to employment, and to increase the diversity and quality of training methods in Arkansas. All requirements and regulations are in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 {WIOA), the WIOA Final Rule, Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs) published by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA), and policies of the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board (AWDB)
Section 2 Policy 28- WIOA/TAAA Co-Enrollment
6/14/21
The purpose of this policy is to outline the policy and procedures for co-enrollment and joint case management between TM and WIOA title I-B programs and the role of the One-Stop operator in assisting this process.
