Okaloosa County BOCC — April 19, 2016 — CareerSource Okaloosa 2016-2020 Plan for County Commissioners Review — reading text

and Defense, where many of the recently separated military personnel already possess the security clearances required by government contractors and suppliers. Northwest Florida is attractive for all types of economic development projects, including those requiring access to deep water ports or barge facilities. The region has unique assets, attributes and competencies that make it an ideal location for businesses involved in certain industry sectors. Based on extensive research of the region’s natural resources, support services (including engineering, information technology, and research), workforce, infrastructure, education, and military bases, Florida’s Great Northwest has identified the following five industry sectors where the Panhandle offers a globally competitive business location solution: Advance Manufacturing; Aerospace, Aviation and Defense; Health Sciences; Renewable Energy; and Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 117 | P a g e (2) Specific milestones and timelines for consultation with: A. Other local workforce development boards Local Workforce Development Areas 1 – 4 have conducted on-going meetings as noted below. The four directors discussed the plan and local initiatives. In addition, the Directors have met on several occasions in conjunction with other meetings that were convened by Florida’s Great Northwest. LWDA 1 and 2 also met to discuss sharing of resources to support Information Technology needs of the two workforce areas. Beginning in July, it is expected that the Network Systems Administrator for Okaloosa Walton will also assist LWDA 2 – Okaloosa/Walton with their IT needs. Date (Occurred or Activity Planned to date) Meeting with regional/local economic development partners regarding comprehensive regional planning involving all topics from geographical strengths to roadways, social services, business January 11, 2016 climate etc.; There was consensus to move forward with a regional planning effort to stretch over the course of the year. State workforce partners presented their mission/programs Second Regional planning meeting; each county gave an overview February 18, 2016 including workforce and labor market information relative to planning. Meeting of the Northwest Florida Workforce Consortium to discuss February 19, 2016 planning efforts and plan development, partner development CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 118 | P a g e  March 17, 2016 Next meeting with regional planning partners Regional Planning and Consortium meeting to discuss common labor April (TBD) market trends and service delivery methods. Final meeting to share local plan information prior to approval. Regional Planning and development of consortium agreement of May (TBD) cross over services. Regional Planning and consortium meeting to finalize cross over June (TDB) services agreement and LMI for the consortium B. Local elected officials Our CEOs were notified of the rough draft of the plan and the plan timelines on February 26, 2016. In addition, the final draft of the plan was provided to them on March 11, 2016. The CEOs were asked to review the rough draft and draft plan and provide comments throughout the process. At the conclusion of the public comment period, April 9, 2016, any public comments received and the final plan were presented to both Boards of County Commissioners for final approval. C. Economic development organizations; Both economic development entities were notified of the rough draft of the plan and the plan timelines on at the regularly scheduled January CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Board of Directors meeting. In addition, the final draft of the plan was provided to them on April 4, 2016. The EDs were asked to review the draft provide comments throughout the process. D. Core and mandatory one-stop partners for potential regional implications; At regularly scheduled January CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Board of Directors meetings and other community partner meetings, entity partners were notified of the plan. The CareerSource Okaloosa Walton draft plan was provided to applicable partners on April 4, 2016 for review and input. E. Analysis of coordination of services with potential regional implications. LWDAs 1 -4 meet quarterly to discuss services and programs and how to coordinate within northwest Florida. In addition to these meetings, LWDA 1 and 2 have jointly hosted veteran job fairs that cross our two regions and have jointly participated in US Chamber Hire our Heroes job fairs. In addition, LWDA 2 is normally invited by our two economic development entities to meetings with site consultants and businesses looking to move to our area. LWDA 1 will also provide IT support to LWDA 2 through our IT department. The four LWDAs interact with Florida’s Great Northwest for economic development initiatives and understand our shared labor market areas and commuting patterns. CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 119 | P a g e PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS Please describe the process used, in accordance with the five criteria below, to provide an opportunity for public comment and input into the development of the local plan: (1) Make copies of the proposed local plan available to the public through electronic and other means, such as public hearings and local news media. WIOA §108(d)(1) LWDA 02 request for public comment for the 2016-2010 Plan was widespread. The LWDA 02 Board used both a formal and an informal process of soliciting comments from the public, which included Board members, partner agencies, community and faith based organizations, organized labor, and One-Stop customers (jobseekers and businesses). The Board announced the process for review of the LWDA 02 2016-2020 Plan via notice on the Board’s website, which also provided the opportunity for public comment. The Plan was posted on the website with a request for comments no later than April 30, 2016. (2) Provide no more than a 30-day period for comment on the plan before its submission to the Governor, beginning on the date on which the proposed plan is made available, prior to its submission to the Governor. WIOA §108(d)(2) The LWDA 02 Board has made every effort to ensure the public was aware of, and had the opportunity to participate in the review of the Plan within the 30-day period for comment.. Besides the many announcements at various meetings, copies of the plan were also available for public comment at the two One-Stop Centers at Ft Walton Beach and Defuniak Springs. (3) Provide a description of the process used by the board to obtain input and comment by representatives of businesses and labor organizations for the development of the plan. WIOA §108(d)(2) The Board places great emphasis on representative of businesses and labor organization being involved in the review process. Specific focus for the business community and labor organizations was extended during the plan review period. Feedback from employers and union representatives is encouraged and will be included for consideration in the development of the Plan. (4) Describe any other efforts to coordinate with other workforce partners to obtain input into the development of the plan. The public was also invited to submit comments as part of the presentations and requests for approval at both the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners and Walton County Board of Commissioners. Other invitations for public comment were announced at Board and Council meetings, advertised in the local newspaper, and were also sent electronically to partner agencies and other interested parties. The Executive Director also invited public comment at CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 120 | P a g e the public meetings of the Boards of County Commissions for Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Opportunities for public comment will continue through April 30, 2016. (5) Include, as an attachment with the plan to the Governor, any comments that express disagreement, the LWDB's response to those comments, and a copy of the published notice. WIOA §108(d)(3) LWDA 02 will forward any additional comments received after the submission date to CSF and DEO. In the event, comments are received that express disagreement with the Plan, those comments will be carefully evaluated for possible need for modification of the Plan and will be forwarded with emphasis on what changes, if any, have been made or will be made to the Plan. The Board welcomes comments whether or not disagreement or agreement is expressed. Public comments received will be included with submission of LWDA 02 Plan as noted. At this time for review, no public comments received. CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 121 | P a g e SIGNATURE PAGE This plan represents the efforts of CareerSource Okaloosa Walton to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in the following counties: • Okaloosa County • Walton County We will operate in accordance with this plan and applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Board Chair Chief Elected Official _______________________________ ___________________________ Signature Signature _______________________________ _______________________________ Name (printed or typed) Name (printed or typed) _______________________________ _______________________________ Title Title _______________________________ _______________________________ Date Date CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 122 | P a g e