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State and Local Improvements Needed for Workforce
Development System Integration and Accountability (March 2012) 2012-04
North Carolina’s workforce development system is a complicated array of 22 programs administered by seven entities that provide services at more than 500 local sites. In addition, state and local program coordination of workforce programs have failed to create an integrated, effective workforce development system. Services offered at local JobLink sites and the level of integration varies, and centers do not take full advantage of technology. State-level leadership by the Commission on Workforce Development has been insufficient to ensure an integrated workforce development system. Further, despite investments in a data system to track participants, there are no statewide performance measures for the workforce development system. The General Assembly should streamline the workforce development system, enhance accountability, strengthen the JobLink system, require increased use of technology, and create a legislative oversight committee to oversee the reforms. |
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Improving Regional Economic Development through Structural Changes and Performance Measurement Incentives (May 2008) 2008-05-02
The regional partnerships and commissions focus their economic development efforts on local needs; this approach is vital for North Carolina, especially in rural areas of the state. To achieve a more unified approach to economic development, there needs to be increased consistency among regions by requiring non-profit, tax-exempt status, regional representation on the Economic Development Board, and required performance measurement and reporting. Recurring funding is recommended for the regions so they can leverage investment from other sources, with 15% of the existing state appropriation directed to performance-based funding. Receipt of this incentive will be conditional on certification of willingness to participate in the performance measurement system developed by the Economic Development Board. Future regional shares of performance funding would be conditional on complete and accurate annual reporting.
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