Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 3. A. State Agency Organization
Describe the organization and delivery systems at the State and local levels for the programs covered in the plan, including the organizational structure. Include an organizational chart.
Current Narrative:
An organizational chart that delineates the relationship to the governor of the agencies involved in the workforce investment system, including education and economic development and the required and optional partner programs managed by each agency is provided below in Figure 22. Organizational Structure of Ohio’s Workforce Development Office and Agencies.
OWT, whose Director is Lt. Governor Husted, is charged with coordinating and aligning workforce programs, policies and resources across the State. The OWT office has four full-time staff members. OWT and its partner agencies work collaboratively to coordinate the State’s workforce system to promote seamless services for both employers and individuals.
Figure 22. Organizational Structure of Ohio’s Workforce Development Office and Agencies
The State’s workforce system also includes LWDBs and OhioMeansJobs Centers, OhioMeansJobs.com, employer training programs, economic development organizations, and faith- and community-based organizations as well as adult basic education programs, career centers, two-year and four-year colleges, and universities. Each entity is charged by both Federal and State policies and laws to ensure business engagement.
At the local level, Title I employment and training programs are governed by 20 LWDBs, whose membership is primarily made up of business representatives. Customers access services through the 22 comprehensive OhioMeansJobs Centers that include all mandated partner services and approximately 64 affiliate centers throughout the State. Coordination and alignment occur at the State and local levels and are documented through MOU, interagency initiatives, and regular meetings, which include business and business interest.