The State of Missouri’s Workforce Integrated Plan for Program Years 2012 through 2016 is now available for public comment online. According to the Division of Workforce Development, this plan was developed using the instructions given in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration’s (DOLETA) Training and Employment Guidance Letter Number 21-11, “Requirements for 2012 State Workforce Plans.” The plan addresses specific planning elements for programs funded under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act and the Wagner-Peyser Act, as well as other DOLETA-funded programs.
On July 13, 2012, the Missouri Workforce Investment Board voted to recommend to the Governor that this new plan be approved and submitted to DOLETA following a 30-day public comment period.
The Division urges workforce professionals to share the communications about the plan with chief local elected officials, local workforce investment board members, service providers and any other interested parties, including organizations representing the diverse populations. Comments on the plan may be forwarded to Anita Henry at anita.henry@ded.mo.gov by August 14, 2012.