As part of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) a statewide structure of local One-Stop Service Delivery Systems has been built in Ohio. The next step in the process is to ensure that the system is fully implemented. With that objective in mind ODJFS has established a goal of having all One-Stop Systems achieve full functional readiness by year end. In order to reach that goal the following steps are, or have been taken:

• A "One-Stop Central" unit has been created within the Office of Workforce Development at the state level. The purpose is to provide one point of contact for answers and assistance regarding One-Stop issues. This unit will also coordinate the activities of the technical assistant staff relating to One-Stops assistance.
  

• Best Practices Guide - Information on best practices relating to WIA and One-Stop operations is being placed on the ODJFS WIA/One-Stop web site. The guide will contain information and examples from One-Stop Systems (within Ohio or nationally) which have exemplary programs or expertise in specific areas. The guide will also contain links to other helpful and important One-Stop resource sites.
  

• Development Program - Governor Taft has allocated $5 million dollars to be made available to One-Stop areas for continued development of their systems. These funds will be allocated to individual areas based on their level of operational readiness and can be used to meet needs as identified locally.
  

• Marketing Package - As local WIA Area One-Stop Systems achieve full functional readiness, the Governor,s Workforce Policy Board has committed to delivering a comprehensive localized marketing package to promote the use of the One-Stops.
  

• One Stop Workshops – ODJFS in partnership with DOL will host One-Stop technical assistance workshops. Exemplary One-Stop Systems from Ohio as well as other states will be brought in to share their experiences and expertise through workshops and roundtables. These workshops are planned for Fall, 2001.

Development Program Funding Formula

Money from the Governor’s Discretionary allotment will be made available to local WIA boards based on its percentage of Ohio’s population and geographic size. The example attached includes WIA Area 6 that includes Stark and Tuscarawas Counties.

Ohio’s total population based on 1998 estimates is 11,209,493
Ohio’s total area is 40,952.6 square miles

Area 6 population is 461,172 – 4% of the Ohio total
Area 6 geographic area is 1,143.8 square miles – 3% of Ohio total area

The $5 million allocation has been approved by the Executive Committee of the Governor’s Workforce Policy Board. The total allocation from the Policy Board of $5 million will be divided into two funding pools of $2.5 million each. As an example, Area 6 would be entitled to $172,415.94 in incentive money for One-Stop System development.

The funds would be distributed based on the following formula:

40% ($68,966) at inception of program

40% of total allocation (additional $68,966) upon completion of 15 of the 19 measurement criteria.

20% final allocation upon completion of all criteria ($34,483)

The formula will be applied to all WIA based on population and geographic size.