Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 145-9-7 - Eligibility for Program Participation7.1. To participate in the Workforce Development Initiative Program, a community and technical college must meet the following eligibility requirements: 7.1.1. A district consortia committee as required by W. Va. Code § 18B-3a-3, must be established and functioning.7.1.2. The establishment of a plan developed in partnership with employers, local vocational schools and other workforce education providers to achieve measurable improvements over a five-year period in the quality of the workforce within the community and technical college service area.7.1.3. The establishment of a special revolving fund under the jurisdiction of the district consortia committee dedicated solely to workforce development initiatives for the purposes provided in these rules. Any fees or revenues generated from workforce development initiatives funded by a competitive grant shall be deposited into this fund.7.1.4. The adoption of the following within the mission of the community and technical college: 7.1.4.1. That they are a client-focused institution that develops programs meeting documented employer needs;7.1.4.2. That they are an institution that involves and collaborates with employers in the development of programs;7.1.4.3. That they are an institution that develops customized training programs based upon the changing needs of employers and that are offered at flexible times and locations to accommodate employer scheduling;7.1.4.4. That they are an institution that develops partnerships with other providers, public and private, including small business development centers, vocational, technical and adult education centers, and business and labor, to fulfill the workforce development needs of its service area;7.1.4.5. That they are an institution that assists in the on-going assessment of the workforce development needs of its service area; and7.1.4.6. That they are an institution that serves as a visible point of contact for service delivery and referral for services to meet the workforce development needs of its service area.