Standards

The Commission on Workforce Development adopted a set of standards for high performing local workforce development boards in August 2006 that became effective July 1, 2007.  While consisting of seven different elements, the standards essentially address the strategic and compliance activities of local boards.  A Technical Assistance Guide that provides definitions and explanation of terminology used in the standards was developed to ensure uniform understanding of the products required by the standards.  

  NC Workforce Development Board Standards

  Assessment Guide for Standards.pdf
 

JobLink Career Centers

The NC Commission on Workforce Development provides oversight to and has established standards for the development of the state’s JobLink Career Centers. Based upon the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Awards Criteria, these standards use a private sector model for doing business that has a focus on the customer.

   2009 JobLink Chartering Criteria*New
 

This document is signed by the heads of the state’s key workforce agencies and outlines their roles and responsibilities in the JobLink Career Center system. 
  

 State Memorandum of Understanding
 

Incumbent Workforce Development Program

North Carolina's Incumbent Workforce Development Program broadens the scope of the state's existing incumbent worker initiative. The Program provides funding to established North Carolina businesses to provide educational and occupational skills training for current workers, and is designed to benefit businesses by enhancing the skills of employees.  For more information, click here.
 

Strategic Plan

 The North Carolina Commission on Workforce Development’s Strategic Planning Committee developed the 2009-2011 Strategic Plan using formal input from various stakeholders representing local Workforce Development Boards, Workforce Board Administrators, state workforce agency heads, and local and regional economic development professionals from across the state. The Plan was formally adopted on May 20, 2009 and establishes the Commission’s strategic direction for the next two years. If you have questions or comments, contact Beth Lucas at blucas@nccommerce.com.  

 N.C, Commission on Workforce Development 2009-2011 Strategic Plan.pdf

Two Year Strategic Plan Modification

North Carolina’s Two Year Strategic Plan Modification for the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and federal Wagner-Peyser Act covers July 2007 through June 2009.  The Modification has been approved by the U. S. Department of Labor and ensures North Carolina will receive the federal funds available through the Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser Act.  This plan period is for years three and four of the current five-year planning cycle required by the federal legislation.  Information on WIA and Wagner-Peyser may be found at www.doleta.gov/reports. .

Approved WIA & Wagner-Peyser Plan 2007-2009 (Current)

 State Plan Approved by USDOL June 29 2007.pdf
 
   
2005-2007 Approved WIA & Wagner-Peyser Plan (Previous)

  Plan 2005 USDOL 

North Carolina Workforce Investment Act Annual Reports

To view North Carolina Workforce Investment Act annual reports for Program Years 2000 through 2007, click below:

     WIA Annual Report - 2008

     WIA Annual Report - 2007

 WIA Annual Report - 2006
 WIA Annual Report - 2005

 WIA Annual Report - 2004

 WIA Annual Report - 2003

 WIA Annual Report - 2002

 WIA Annual Report - 2001

 WIA Annual Report - 2000
  
 
North Carolina State of the Workforce Reports

The North Carolina State of the Workforce Report projects the state's labor market demand and supply during the next decade. The report identifies several key issues that will likely arise given current trends and if there were no major economic shifts. While we cannot, by any means, control all of the factors that influence our economic future, we could make policy choices to influence our direction. The report identifies several key facts about the industry's workforce needs and available talent that have potentially significant implications for the State's future economic prosperity. Our policy choices can influence or mitigate these facts. If you have questions or comments, contact Beth Lucas at blucas@nccommerce.com. 
 

 NC State of the Workforce Final Report

 NC State of the Workforce Executive Summary

 NC State of the Workforce Data Appendices

 Policy Questions Booklet.pdf

 Policy Questions Brochure.pdf

 State of the Workforce Powerpoint Presentation

 Regional Forums Final Feedback.pdf

Policy Recommendations by the Valuing Education Task Force

The Commission on Workforce Development assembled a task force in 2008 to address findings which emerged from the State of the Workforce Report.  This group, named the Valuing Education Task Force, met to identify several key areas where the Commission on Workforce Development could recommend changes that would assist in the long-term development of a workforce that is better educated, more connected to the education system, and more likely to find opportunities to learn and grow in North Carolina.  Furthermore, the group discussed ways to advance workforce development, economic development and education systems that are better integrated at all levels.  Ultimately, twelve policy recommendations were developed by the Task Force and were approved by the Commission on February 25, 2009. 

 Valuing Education Recommendations