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

Section 331, a Community Partnership Program is the framework through which military installation, civic, and business leaders collaborate to develop creative ways to leverage respective capabilities and resources to reduce operating costs and increase capabilities. The net result is a “win-win” scenario where all parties in an agreement realize a benefit. The Okaloosa EDC created a parallel Tri-County Community Partnership Initiative (TCPI) program to formally assist the Air Force. The TCIP established a 20+ member board comprised of local governments, installation representatives, service providers, utility companies, financial and real property experts, chambers of commerce, CareerSource Okaloosa Walton and other community leaders. The CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Executive Director is a charter member of the CPP and TCPI Board of Directors. The CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 18 | P a g e TCPI has conducted and supported numerous community engagement events and was instrumental in facilitating, educating, and coordinating with local governments, business leaders, and utility providers in a way that is difficult for the government to do. In addition to the CPP and TCPI Board, the CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Executive Director is Co-Chair of the subgroup Transition and Employment Working Group (TEWG) of the CPP and TCPI. The role of the TEWG is to ensure working group participants and those briefed (TCPI group and CPP group) understand the TEWG focus is limited to transitioning service members and service member families; and to provide cross-flow of communication and linkage to resources for military members with employment and transition concerns across the military life cycle. The TEWG identified objectives: o Identify how the community can help reduce expenditures to the military while increasing educational and transitional services o Help fill workforce needs outside the gate with transitioning personnel It was recently shared that CareerSource Gulf Coast and Tyndall Air Force Base implemented a Veteran skill set project which was designed as an avenue to create a solution for improving job placement rates for veterans. (White paper attached). As widely identified, military members possess unique and highly desirable skills, which are incredibly valuable for companies, especially those in targeted high wage industries such as aviation, aerospace, information technology, and manufacturing. Unfortunately, economic development and workforce officials have been unable to collect this workforce data up to this point. Without this data, economic development organizations aren’t able to document the skills sets of transitioning service members for business recruitment or expansion projects. Tyndall Air Force Base HQ AF shared a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was executed with CareerSource Gulf Coast to obtain (voluntarily) the workforce data outlined. Through the activities and support of the TCPI, HQ AF approved Tyndall’s, Eglin’s and Hurlburt’s participation in an AF pilot effort that grants permission for the AF to share non PII transition data with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) (State agency in Florida responsible for labor market statistical programs) closing the loop on missing potential workforce data needed for potential economic growth in our community. (Local executed MOU dated November 9, 2015 96th Test Wing Eglin Air Force Base and 1st Special Operations Wing Hurlburt Field senior leadership, and CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Executive Director - copy attached). In addition to the non PII data being shared, a workforce data survey will be presented to TAP attendees by CareerSource Okaloosa Walton staff to obtain local information. The survey completion by TAP attendees is voluntary. Survey delivery process at TAP sessions began on December 1, 2015. * Eglin AFB and the local community serve as a national model for collaboration and Public- Public, Public-Private Partnerships (P4), particularly in real property and energy service contracts. In an effort to expand on these successes, the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County (EDC) originated the Tri-County Community Partnership Initiative (TCPI) in 2014. The TCPI program is a framework through which military installation, civic, and business leaders collaborate to develop creative ways to leverage respective capabilities and resources to reduce operating costs, increase capabilities, or improve services. CareerSource Okaloosa Walton continues to expand partnerships with applicable local community entities to move forward with solutions to the noted barriers to employment. CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 19 | P a g e (4) Please provide an analysis of the workforce development activities (including education and training) in the region, including an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of such services and the capacity to provide such services, to address the identified education and skill needs of the workforce and employment needs of employers in the region. WIOA §108(b)(1)(D) and §108(b)(7) Training and educational challenges associated with the local population are routinely reviewed by the CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Business Competitive Council. The Business Competitive Council periodically reviews jobseeker analysis data compiled by the One-Stop Center staff. Local services are reviewed and adjusted as data is presented. The membership of the Board Business Competitive Council includes local community members representing private sector, education, and economic development. The members of the Council ensure that the needs of the jobseeker and employer are afforded an immediate response by the CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Board. One of the challenges identified consistently is meeting the needs of those associated with a high presence of military (active duty, veterans, and military families) and military support personnel in the local community Currently the CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Veteran DEO (Department of Economic Opportunity) staff provides information as part of the Transitional Assistance Program for active duty military transitioning to the civil community. The TAP programs are conducted on a scheduled basis at Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. The Board involvement with the TAP program has allowed the continued analysis of the military population transitioning to the civilian community. A new challenge is emerging since at this time the future of the TAP program is unknown. The Board has established Satellite CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Center at Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field Family Support Centers staffed by the Region 2 Veteran and Military Spouse team. While some special populations are more prevalent in the CareerSource Okaloosa Walton One- Stop Career Centers than others, the CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Board with its Councils and the One-Stop System will continue address the challenges involved in reaching out to these special populations. CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 20 | P a g e CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Partnership with Post-Secondary Entities: Founded in 1963, the University of West Florida (UWF) is distinctive institute of higher learning with undergraduate, graduate and targeted research programs. With multiple locations in Northwest Florida, the University serves a student population of more than 12,000. The University of West Florida is a public university with multiple instructional sites and a strong virtual presence. UWF's mission is to provide students with access to high-quality, relevant, and affordable undergraduate and graduate learning experiences; to transmit, apply, and discover knowledge through teaching, scholarship, research, and public service; and to engage in community partnerships that respond to mutual concerns and opportunities and that advance the economy and quality of life in the region. uwf.edu Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is known for more than just our highly regarded aviation and aerospace programs. We offer a range of associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, Ph.D., and certificate programs in multiple sectors — from business to engineering to fire science. Rigorous courses are taught by industry-leading experts who understand the demands of full-time work and military life because they have been there. Embry-Riddle Worldwide also offers flexible modes of learning that enable access to Embry- Riddle online courses anytime, anywhere. - worldwide.erau.edu Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWF State College offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates. The college's primary service district stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line. In addition to a 264 acre campus in Niceville, NWF State College operates a joint campus with the University of West Florida in Fort Walton Beach, the Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs, and the Robert L.F. Sikes Education Center in Crestview and fulltime centers at Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and a center in South Walton County. - nwfsc.edu Emerald Coast Technical College (ECTC), formerly Walton Career Development Center has joined many other technical centers in the state and officially changed the name to better depict what the schools' goals and outcomes represent. Students have the opportunity to graduate with industry certifications and licensure. ECTC offers Post-Secondary Career and Technical Education; Adult Education; Secondary CTE; Career Dual Enrollment; Continuing Workforce Education. Emerald Coast Technical College has articulations with Northwest Florida State College and other state colleges. Tuitions are lowest in the area and financial aid is available to qualified applicants. - wcd.walton.k12.fl.us CareerSource Okaloosa Walton updates on a scheduled basis its Eligible Training Provider List (ETP) (Attachment 4) to adjust programs offered in the local area. Approved ETPs review the courses approved and provide feedback regarding any revisions or additions to what they offer each year. Courses are reviewed by our CareerSource Quality Assurance to ensure the training is in demand areas that results in employment. If our placements in certain occupations are lagging due to oversaturating the workforce from the numerous training providers in our area, courses will be removed by CareerSource Okaloosa Walton (at the recommendation of the Business Competitive Council) from the approved list to ensure federal resources are utilized to fill gaps in occupational areas. This reduces duplication within our two county area and enhances the use of federal dollars to provide financial support to our customers. CareerSource Okaloosa Walton April 30, 2016 21 | P a g e  CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Edcuation Partners CareerSource Okaloosa Walton is actively involved with two local entities providing educational opportunities: TeCMEN -Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network -Partnership between University of West Florida, CareerSource