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WIOA Title I Policy Manual

WIOA Title I Policy Manual

Cover Page
Introduction
Table of Contents

General Information

1.1 Acronyms & Abbreviations
1.2 Definitions
 

WIOA Title I-B Program Eligibility

2.1 Common Eligibility Requirements
2.2 Veterans’ Priority of Service
2.3 Eligibility for Adult Program
2.4 Eligibility for Dislocated Worker Program
2.5 Eligibility for In-School Youth Program
2.6 Eligibility for Out-of-School Youth Program
2.7 Co-enrollment and Co-funding
2.8 Priority for Individuals with Barriers to Employment

WIOA Title I-B Program Activities and Services

3.1 Services for Adults and Dislocated Workers
3.2 Services for Youth
3.3 Occupational Skills Training
3.4 On-the-Job Training
3.5 Registered Apprenticeships
3.6 Incumbent Worker Training
3.7 Customized Training
3.8 Work Experience
3.9 Supportive Services

Other WIOA Title I Policies

4.1 Confidentiality
4.2 Case Management and Participant Files
4.3 Requirements for Local Grievance, Complaint, and Appeal Procedures
4.5 Eligible Training Provider Policy and Procedures, Change 1
4.6 Data Validation Policy
      PY 22-03 Data Validation Issuance
      Participant Worksheet
      Data Validation Checklist

Policies for Title I State Funds

5.1 Arkansas Work-Based Learning Program
Arkansas Business-Driven Training Program Application

5.2 Arkansas WIOA Title I Debt Collection Policy and Procedures

Policies With Partners

6.1 Grievance, Complaint, and Appeal Procedures for WIOA Title I Activities 6.1 Change 2
6.2 WIOA/TAA Co-Enrollment
      Addendum – WIOA/TAA Co-Enrollment Strategy and Responsibility Chart

6.4 Certification of Arkansas Workforce Centers Policy and Procedures
6.5 Certification of Local Workforce Development Boards
      CEO Membership Guide Board Member Appointment Form (Attachment A)
      CEO Membership Guide LWDB Certification Form (Attachment B)

Forms

FORM 1.1 Application – Adults & DLWs
FORM 1.2 Application – Youth
FORM 1.3 Low-Income Documentation
FORM 1.4 Verification of Public Assistance (optional)
FORM 1.5 Common Intake and Information Form (optional; may also be used in place of FORMs 1.1 & 1.2)
FORM 2.1 Common Eligibility Determination
FORM 2.2 Veteran Priority Documentation
FORM 2.3 Adult Eligibility Determination
FORM 2.4 Dislocated Worker Eligibility Determination
FORM 2.5 In-School Youth Eligibility Determination
FORM 2.6 Out-of-School Youth Eligibility Determination
FORM 2.8 Individual with Barriers to Employment Checklist
FORM 3.1 Individual Employment Plan (optional)
FORM 3.2 Individual Service Strategy (optional)
FORM 3.3 Verification of Educational Grant Assistance (optional)
FORM 4.1 Standardized Pre-Award Review Criteria
FORM 6.4 Arkansas Workforce Center Application for Certification

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FROM THE ARKANSAS DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES​

Unemployment Claims

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1099s

If you received unemployment insurance benefits during the year 2022, you need a 1099 form to file your income tax return. The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services will mail 1099s by January 31, 2023, to the address on file as of January 17, 2023. If you do not receive your 1099 in the mail by February 12, 2023, you may call the UI Service Center to be sure we have the correct address on file. 1099s will not be mailed to updated addresses prior to February 12, 2023. UI Service Center: 1-844-908-2178 Read more here.

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