SAWDB POLICY 04-009

SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) YOUTH

CONTINUOUS SERVICE

Date of Issue:

Effective Date:

Applicability:

Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board (SAWDB) providers of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth and adult training and employment services.

Purpose

To provide a more stable environment for Youth and Adult Provider contracts, to provide a high level of continuous service for multiple years.

Background

The Workforce Investment Act Chapter 4 and the Federal Register Part 664 states that the WIA youth and adult program will provide to eligible youth and adults, effective and comprehensive activities, including a variety of options for improving educational and skill competencies which shall include but not be limited to: mentoring, training, supportive services, incentives for recognition and achievement, leadership, development, decision making, citizenship and community services.

Action

To allow multi-year awards (at the discretion of the SAWDB) for Youth and Adult Provider contracts that are in good standing (i.e., no audit findings, in compliance, meeting performance standards) without requiring yearly RFP’s.

Inquires

Questions related to this policy should be directed to the SAWDB AE at (505) 744-4857 in Elephant Butte, New Mexico.

APPROVED:___________________________________ DATE:_________________

William I.Buhler, SAWDB Chairman