Common use of Occupational Skills Training Clause in Contracts

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. 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 County of Orange 9 of 26 City of La Habra Orange County Community Resources Contract No.:MA-012-20011848 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.