Policies and Guidance

Policies
Policies posted on this page are considered finalized, approved documents. For a list of any items currently open for comments, please visit our Items for Review page. After a policy is finalized, subsequent public comments will be considered for future revisions. ​

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policies
(Oregon House Bill 3437 renamed Oregon's Workforce Development Board. Policies issued/approved by the Oregon Workforce Investment Board (OWIB) retain full effect until they are revised.)

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy Development and Issuance
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Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Minimum Training Expenditures
Attachment A - Numerator-Denominator Detail
Attachment B - Base Year Activities
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Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Priority of Service
​​posted 12/14/2021

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Adult and Youth Formula Funding
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Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Dislocated Worker Formula Funding
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​​Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - WorkSource Center Operations
​(posted 11/1/2021)

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board Policy - Local Workforce Development Board Membership (updated 11/1/2021)
Attachment A - Local Board Membership Requirements
Attachment B - LWDB Membership Calculator (Excel)
Attachment C - Local Board Membership Roster (template) (updated 11/1/2021)
Attachment D - References
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WIOA Title I Policies

Local Workforce Development Areas
Attachment A - WIOA Local Area Designation Process
Attachment B - WIOA Local Area Designation Request Form (template) [This form is used to begin the process                             of changing the boundaries/counties of existing local workforce development areas.]
Attachment C - Oregon's Designation of Local Workforce Areas for the Implementation of WIOA
Attachment D - References
​Attachment E - New Local Area Designation Request Form (template) [This form is used to request designation of                     a new local workforce development area, identify all counties of which it will be comprised, indicate agreement of all affected local                         chief elected officials. and satisfy the requirements of 20 CFR 679.240 (a-b).]

Appointment and Certification of Local Workforce Development Boards
Attachment A - LWDB Certification Request Letter (template)
Attachment B - LWDB Board Certification Process
Attachment C - References
​(PY 2018 Memo on the Revision of LWDB Certification Policy and Process)

​Conflict of Interest

Advisory Opinion from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission 
This Advisory Opinion addresses questions regarding Oregon local elected officials who sit on workforce boards, committees, panels, etc.

Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Sharing Policy
Attachment A - Required Partner Programs, Services, and Activities
Attachment B - Access to Required One-Stop Partner Programs and Services
Attachment C - MOU Development - Parts I & II
Attachment D - Infrastructure Funding Agreements, Cost Allocation Methodology, Other Shared Costs​
Attachment E - References​

(Future home of MOU documents)

One-Stop Operator Procurement Policy
​Attachment A - Process for Local Workforce Development Boards as One-Stop Operator
 

One-Stop Certification Policy
​Attachment A - WSO Centers and Other Sites – Requirements Matrix
Attachment B - One-Stop Center Certification Minimum Requirements
Attachment C - Certification Documentation Requirements
Attachment D - References 

(View all One-Stop Certification documents)

Eligible Training Provider Policy

​Access to Layoff Assistance
Attachment A - Layoff Assistance Request Form
Attachment B - Layoff Assistance Quarterly Status Report Form
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Financial Management and Administrative Standards

Incident Reporting

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Record Retention Schedule

Measurable Skill Gain 

Monitoring, Corrective Actions, and Sanctions
Attachment A - Sanctions Procedures

Basic Skills Deficient

Program Engagement - Enrollment, Exit and Services
Attachment A - Services (updated 12/21/2021)

Incumbent Worker Training

Grievance Procedure Policy

Performance Sanctions Policy

Lower Living Standard Income Level and Poverty Guidelines
2017 tables
2018 tables 
2019 tables
2020 tables
​2021 tables
​2022 tables

​Please send comments to: hecc.owi-workforce-policy@hecc.oregon.gov