To: NPWDB Job Center Operator NPWDB Training Providers NPWDB Partnering Agencies From: NPWDB, Inc. Policy Number: 13 Original Date of Policy: July 1, 2015 Effective Date: July 1, 2015 Subject: Services for Underemployed Individuals In addition to providing Career and Training Services to individuals who are unemployed, there remains a significant population of job seekers who are underemployed. Individuals who are underemployed may include: Individuals employed less than full-time who are seeking full time employment; Individuals who are employed in a position that is inadequate with respect to their skills and training; Individuals who are employed and who meet the definition of a low income individual in WIOA Section 3 (36); and, Individuals who are employed but whose current job earnings are not sufficient compared to their previous job’s earnings from their previous employment. Individuals who are underemployed and meet the definition of a low income individual may receive Career and Training Services under the Adult Program on a priority basis. Individuals who meet the definition of an individual with a barrier to employment who are underemployed may also be served in the Adult Program. Individuals who were determined eligible for the Dislocated Worker Program and who are determined to be underemployed, may still be considered eligible for Career and Training Services. Should you have any questions about this policy, please contact the NPWDB, Inc. office.
To: NPWDB Job Center Operator NPWDB Training Providers NPWDB Partnering Agencies From: NPWDB, Inc. Policy Number: 13 Original Date of Policy: July 1, 2015 Effective Date: July 1, 2015 Subject: Services for Underemployed Individuals In addition to providing Career and Training Services to individuals who are unemployed, there remains a significant population of job seekers who are underemployed. Individuals who are underemployed may include: Individuals employed less than full-time who are seeking full time employment; Individuals who are employed in a position that is inadequate with respect to their skills and training; Individuals who are employed and who meet the definition of a low income individual in WIOA Section 3 (36); and, Individuals who are employed but whose current job earnings are not sufficient compared to their previous job’s earnings from their previous employment. Individuals who are underemployed and meet the definition of a low income individual may receive Career and Training Services under the Adult Program on a priority basis. Individuals who meet the definition of an individual with a barrier to employment who are underemployed may also be served in the Adult Program. Individuals who were determined eligible for the Dislocated Worker Program and who are determined to be underemployed, may still be considered eligible for Career and Training Services. Should you have any questions about this policy, please contact the NPWDB, Inc. office.
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