Older Worker Committee Meeting

September 11, 2015: 1:00 PM
Marion Martin Rm, MDOL Commerce Dr, Augusta

Older Worker?s Committee Agenda 9/11/15 1pm ? 3pm Marion Martin Room, MDOL ? Welcomes and introductions ? Highlights of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) State Plan ? Silver Collar Award ? Membership ? Next meeting: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 10am ? Noon in the Frances Perkins Room, MDOL, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta


Older Workers Committee Meeting 9/11/15

Present: Phil Dionne, Dave Collins, Cindy Johnson

Staff: Cheryl Moran

Phil Dionne opened with welcomes and introductions.

Highlights of WIOA(Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)State Plan: • Cheryl Moran reported that the Steering Committee presently is working on the 6 objectives that were crafted from the WIOA Vision/Mission Meetings and how to answer the WIOA compliance questions. Both Cheryl and Phil stated that there is not much to report until after the October 2nd State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) Meeting. Cheryl mentioned if you would like to access WIOA information or updates, you can access the WIOA Transitions Newsletter on the SWIB website; http://www.maine.gove/swib ? Left side of the screen, click on WIOA ? Bottom of the screen in bold black print, Recent Activities, WIOA Transitions Newsletter which is accessible in Word or PDF • Dave Collins asked will the SCEP program be part of the WIOA Unified State Plan. Phil and Cheryl said yes.

Silver Collar Award: • Phil Dionne wants to reinstate the Award. The Committee?s goal is to announce the winner during Older Workers Week next September. Phil stated this goal should be the main focus at the minimum.

Membership: • Phil Dionne ? asked the Committee members suggestions on recruitment of new membership. Suggestions are as follows: Seniors Plus, previous winners (companies) of the Silver Collar Award, Agency on Aging, Community Concepts, just to name a few.

Other: • Area of major concern with older workers is computer literary. Cheryl Moran will speak to Gail Senese, State Adult Education Director in reference to this issue.

Next scheduled meeting, 11/3/15, Frances Perkins Room, MDOL Commerce Drive, Augusta

Meeting adjourned

Respectfully submitted by Cheryl Moran


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