Occupational Skills Training an organized program of study that provides specific vocational skills that lead to proficiency in performing actual tasks and technical functions required by certain occupational fields at entry, intermediate, or advanced levels.
Occupational Skills Training. Subrecipient shall provide occupational skills training which is defined as an organized program of study that provides specific vocational skills that lead to proficiency in performing actual tasks and technical functions required by certain occupational fields at entry, intermediate, or advanced levels. Local areas must give priority consideration to training programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials that align with in- demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area. Such training must:
a. Be outcome-oriented and focused on an occupational goal specified in the individual service plan;
b. Be of sufficient duration to impart the skills needed to meet the occupational goal;
c. Lead to the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential; and
d. Meet the quality standards in WIOA Section 123. In order to enhance individual participant choice in education and training plans and provide flexibility to service providers, Individual Training Accounts (ITAs) for OSY, ages 18 to 24, using WIOA youth funds, when appropriate. ITAs allow participants the opportunity to choose the training provider that best meets their needs. To receive funds from an ITA, the training provider must be on the Eligible Training Provider List as outlined in 20 CFR Sections 680.400 and 680.410. ISY cannot use youth program funded ITAs. However, ISY between the ages of 18 and 21 may co-enroll in the WIOA Adult program if the young adult’s individual needs, knowledge, skills, and interests align with the WIOA adult program and may receive training services through an ITA funded by the adult program.
Occupational Skills Training. If a Case Manager identies what he/she believes to be a participant’s need for skills training outside of what a Contractor makes available as part of the contract budget, and which requires tuition or other forms of payment, the situation should be referred back to the Lead Agency for consultation. Contractors shall not direct participants to fee based training without rst contacting the lead agency.
Occupational Skills Training. Occupational Skills Training is an organized program of study that provides specific vocational skills that lead to proficiency in performing actual job specific tasks and technical functions required by certain occupational fields at entry, intermediate, or advanced levels. Occupational Skills Training is outcome-oriented and focused on an occupational goal specified in the individual service strategy for the youth and leads to the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential. The Contractor must make every effort to utilize other funding sources to pay for Occupational Skills Training (e.g., Pell grants and other aid available through community and technical colleges/schools).
Occupational Skills Training. Subrecipient shall provide occupational skills training which is defined as an organized program of study that provides specific vocational skills that lead to proficiency in performing actual tasks and technical functions required by certain occupational fields at entry, intermediate, or advanced levels. Local areas must give priority consideration to training programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials that align with in- demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area. Such training must:
