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• Surveys and studies conducted by organizations or intermediaries such as the <br />National Institute of Standards and Technology. Manufacturing Extension Partnership <br />may help to identify specific skill sets workers will need in order to remain employed. <br />• Data from other organizations including chambers of commerce, Small Business <br />Development Centers, labor organizations, and surveys and studies commissioned <br />by local areas. <br />Identification of Incumbent Worker Training Needs within Industries: <br />• Identify new or changing regulations that require a change in technology, software, <br />waste reduction, energy conservation, etc. <br />• Identify changing skill requirements as a result of external economic or market <br />forces, significant changes in operating processes, rapidly changing industry or <br />occupational job requirements or emergence of new products. <br />• Direct communication with employers or joint labor- management committees such <br />as joint apprenticeship training committees. <br />• Use of industry recognized skills standards and curriculum. <br />• Use the EDD LMID or other credible data industry projections to identify industry <br />trends. <br />ACTION: <br />Implementation of these two new waivers could affect locally established policies and <br />procedures. If programmatic changes occur, local areas may need to include them in <br />their PY 2010 -11 Local Plan Modifications. <br />Please bring this directive to the attention of all relevant parties. <br />INQUIRIES: <br />If you have any questions, please contact your Regional Advisor at (916) 654 -7799. <br />/S/ MICHAEL EVASHENK, Chief <br />Workforce Services Division <br />Attachments are available on the internet: <br />1. Waiver Approval Letter from DOL <br />2. Summary of Comments <br />Page 7 of 7 69 <br />