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boards have Implemented support services protocols that provide direct support and referrals for housing, transportation, clothes /uniforms, tools and other necessities. In addition, One -Stop staff work individually with participants to determine if a stop -gap job during training is necessary and appropriate. Each year, a sizable number of job seekers served by the local boards are assessed as basic skills deficient. In order to ensure that these individuals have the skills necessary to qualify for and succeed in jobs, participants will be referred to partners for services for basic skills education including language skills and math remediation. Such services are available locally through WIOA- funded and other programs including community college programs, adult schools, ROPS, non -profit agencies and community learning centers. While the length of time that participants spend in basic education varies from student to student based on individual skill deficits, most participants quickly acquire new skills to support their employment efforts and progress along the Career Pathway confinuum successfully. Promote the Availability of Training Programs Suitable to Various Entry Points along a Career Pathway: The local Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) reflects demand occupations and, as such, includes hundreds of programs suitable to job seekers entering careers at all levels. It Is anticipated that the effectiveness of the foregoing strategies will increase substantially as Orange County's Sector Partnerships move closer to implementing a full range programs as part of industry- focused career pathways. Training and education will be incorporated into career pathways programs' multiple entry and exit points along the progressive skills development model. Co- Enroliment A hallmark of program integration is the leveraging of resources and coordination across programs to offer access to a comprehensive menu of services. Co- enrollment is a tenant of integrated service delivery and a powerful tool for streamlining processes to braid and leverage limited system resources. Co- enrollment removes the barriers created by categorical participant eligibility requirements and opens up a comprehensive menu of services and improves customer experience as well as employment outcomes. The OC Local Plan will develop, implement, and support co- enrollment and integrated service delivery models, as applicable. 3CIv. Employer Engagement DECLARATION: Employer engagement needs a revamp. Facilitating employers groups, task forces, and focus groups continue to be a priority for the local boards. Now it is time for "Engagement 2.0" to be created and implemented. Engagement needs to be re- defined as: activity tied to results, such as an active partnership that results in services for business that achieve an identified and desired outcome. OC local boards will work with employers to reduce layoffs, grow a relevant pipeline of workers, shorten periods of training, and increase access to skill upgrades. The local systems need to partner with communities, Community Colleges, CBO's business intermediaries, trainers, who are already working or consulting with employers and work to minimize duplication, identify real services rather than theories and fill gaps to complete services that already exist. STRATEGY: The local workforce system shall increase online presence and online tools for employers: AJCC websites must be informative, useful and contain a reason for people to return to the site as a means for staying connected to the One Stop System. It is important that websites are dynamic, frequently updated and linked to social media for maximum viewing and to reinforce usefulness of the One -Stop System. Some ways to increase online presence with employers are: • Mimic successful websites, Link to WARN site with complete • Dynamic online, free training and re -issue all outreach instructions on notices of lay -off and courses for managers, HR collateral using the same look the Rapid Response services provided professionals and employees and feel for free through the One Stop System • Dedicated page to hiring • Specialized employer portal for • Dynamic calendar of events veterans resume searches • Link to apprenticeship • Downloadable workplace posters • Downloadable employee and programs employee tips In addition to online access and engagement, the local workforce system shall offer in- person regularly scheduled business focused workshops, seminars, roundtables, mini - conferences, plenaries and special events /mixers (with the calendar online): These are great ways to provide a true public service and introduction to more structured business services offered by the local workforce system. Some events could include: labor market data workshops- understanding trends and the data, training talent to fit the needs of the employer, retraining and retaining skilled employees, and workforce awards (such as: honoring small businesses, regional employers, industry champions, veteran employment).To create and implement innovative employer engagement practices, the local workforce system must brand and position the AJCC One -Slop System as the place to go for OC Local Plan 19D -68