Policy Chapters and Sections

Class-Size Training

Chapter: 7 Section: 2.4
Effective Date: 10/9/2013
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 8/20/2021 8:39:51 AM
Status: Current
Version: 1

Tags: Program Eligibility, Services

  1. Training services include the full range of occupational skills training, adult education and literacy services, and customized training. Class-size training programs should be viewed as a group of ITAs combined into all or a portion of a training program utilizing approved training programs provided by eligible training providers.
    1. Prior to entering into a class-size training contract, an assessment is encouraged to ensure that the proposed training courses and curricula are not duplicating existing programs in place.
    2. Development of curriculum is allowable for only emerging sectors or when there is a need to enhance the capacity of the training institution and development time is limited to six (6) months.
    3. Only class-size training contracts tied to demand occupations are allowed.
      1. The training contracts must be with a certified training program on the state's approved training program list.
      2. Participants receiving the training must meet individual WIOA eligibility requirements for adults or dislocated workers. Additionally, LWIBs must be aware of, and continue to comply with the following requirements:
        1. The current ten percent (10%) limit on local administrative costs applies.
        2. No additional amount shall be set aside for administrative costs associated with class-size training contracts.
      3. LWIBs are still subject to the reallocation of funds requirements. These requirements include funds diverted for class-size training contracts.
    4. Contract Provisions
      1. All contracts for class-size training contracts must be competitively procured in accordance with grantee procurement policies.
      2. Contracts must ensure that all WIOA eligible populations have access to the training offerings.
      3. Contracts must take into consideration the customer’s skill gap for occupations under consideration for training.
      4. Contracts must contain, at a minimum, the following:
        1. All requirements of the Training section of this policy;
        2. List of the demand occupation(s) that this training program is intended to address;
        3. Description of the methods of delivery or presentation of the training program;
        4. Identification of the number of individuals who will be provided with the training program;
        5. Description of any tutoring to be provided including who will provide the tutoring, and how many participants will receive the tutoring;
        6. Description of what constitutes successful completion of the training program and should be performance-based to ensure completion results in real outcomes;
        7. Description of the training schedule;
        8. Description of the payment terms;
        9. Description of the methods for recapture of overpayments; and
        10. Description of the provisions for termination (such as for lack of participant attendance).
    5. Programmatic reporting requirements of Class-Size Training Contracts include entry of information on participants into the Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS) including:
      1. All participants of a class-size training contract must be enrolled into IWDS as either an adult (1A) or dislocated worker (1D) participant. Enrollment in IWDS would include selection of the following:
        1. "Vocational training" that is identified as class-size training as their activity code; and
        2. All other related training enrollment data (such as start date, training provider, training program, etc.).
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WIOA Final Rules, Part 680, Subpart B - Training services

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WIOA Final Rules, Part 681, Subpart D - One-stop services to youth

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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars

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U.S. Government Publishing Office (Federal Registers)

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