Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 145-9-2 - Purpose2.1. This rule establishes guidelines and procedures for administration and oversight of the Workforce Development Initiative Program by the Council for Community and Economic Development ("Council"), with assistance from an advisory committee, to achieve the following statements of legislative intent: 2.1.1. Competitively awarding funds to promote the mission of community and technical colleges as set forth in W. Va. Code § 18B-3-3a.2.1.2. Providing limited seed money to address specific areas where improvement is needed, including: 2.1.2.1. Improving employer awareness and access to services available through the state's education institutions;2.1.2.2. Providing designated professionals and resources to support workforce education through the state's educational institutions;2.1.2.3. Increasing the capacity of the state's education institutions to respond rapidly to employer needs for workforce education and training on an on-going basis through the development of a client-focused, visible point of contact for program development, delivery, service referral and needs assessment, such as a workforce development center; and2.1.2.4. Maximizing the use of available resources for workforce education and training through partnerships with public vocational, technical and adult education centers and private training providers.2.1.3. Providing partnering and grant award opportunities to small businesses on an equal basis with larger businesses.2.1.4. Awarding seed money to assist providers in becoming self-sustaining through partnerships with business and industry, including cost-sharing initiatives and fee for service arrangements.2.1.5. Awarding funds competitively among applicants who meet all criteria established in the statute, these rules, and as may be specified from time to time by the Council.