- WIOA Policy

Rapid Response

Early intervention services provided by the state or by an agency chosen by the state in case of a factory closing, a natural or other disaster that causes job loss for large numbers of workers, in order to assist dislocated workers in obtaining reemployment as soon as possible.

Rapid Response Activity

The term ‘‘rapid response activity’’ means an activity provided by a State, or by an entity designated by a State, with funds provided by the State under section 134(a)(1)(A), in the case of a permanent closure or mass layoff at a plant, facility, or enterprise, or a natural or other disaster, that results in mass job dislocation, in order to assist dislocated workers in obtaining reemployment as soon as possible, with services including—(A) the establishment of onsite contact with employers and employee representatives— (i) immediately after the State is notified of a current or projected permanent closure or mass layoff; or (ii) in the case of a disaster, immediately after the State is made aware of mass job dislocation as a result of such disaster; (B) the provision of information on and access to available employment and training activities; (C) assistance in establishing a labor-management committee, voluntarily agreed to by labor and management, with the ability to devise and implement a strategy for assessing the employment and training needs of dislocated workers and obtaining services to meet such needs; (D) the provision of emergency assistance adapted to the particular closure, layoff, or disaster; and (E) the provision of assistance to the local community in developing a coordinated response and in obtaining access to State economic development assistance.

Reasonable Wage

Wages paid are to be considered reasonable to the extent that it is consistent with that paid for similar work in the organization's other activities or to the extent that it is comparable to that paid for similar work in the labor markets in which the organization competes for the kind of employees involved.

Recently Separated Veteran

Means any veteran who applies for participation under the Act within 48 months after the discharge or release from active military, naval, or air services.

Recipient

An entity to which Federal financial assistance, in whole or in part, is awarded directly from the Department or through sub-award for any qualified job training program.

Recognized Postsecondary Credential

A recognized postsecondary credential is based on attaining measurable technical or industry/occupational skills necessary to obtain employment or advance within an industry/occupation. These technical or industry/occupational skills are generally based on standards developed or endorsed by employers or industry associations. The following are types of recognized postsecondary credentials:

Associate degree.
Bachelor’s degree.
Occupational licensure (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant license).
Occupational certificate, including Registered Apprenticeship and Career and Technical Education educational certificates.
Occupational certification (e.g., Automotive Service Excellence certification).
Other recognized certificates of industry/occupational skills completion sufficient to qualify for entry-level or advancement in employment.

For an additional resource, the DOL designed an interactive Postsecondary Credential Attainment Decision Tree to assist in deciding whether a credential is considered an industry-recognized credential. This tool is best used with the information outlined in this directive.

Region

Used without further description, means a region identified under section 106(a), subject to section 107(c)(4)(B)(i) and except as provided in section 106(b)(1)(B)(ii).

Registered Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor meeting the standards defined by USDOL, which includes the five required components:

1) Business Involvement;

2) Structured On-the-Job Training;

3) Related Instruction;

4) Rewards for Skill Gains; and

5) Industry Credentials

NOTE

The US Department of Labor regulates registered apprenticeships. Detailed information on current federal rules and regulations can be found at apprenticeship.gov and Illinois workNet.

Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor

May be:

Employers with registered apprenticeship programs that provide formal in-house instruction as well as on-the-job training at work site;
Employers who use an outside educational provider;
Joint Apprenticeship training programs made up of employers and unions;
Intermediaries who serve as program sponsors when they take responsibility for the administration of the apprenticeship program, such as educational institutions, industry associations, and community-based organizations.

Rehabilitation Services

Services provided by a licensed or authorized professional in accordance with an individualized plan of care intended to improve or maintain a client's quality of life and optimal capacity for self-care. Services include physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology, and low-vision training.

Remedial Education

(See Remedial Training)

Remedial Training

Remedial training is designed to remediate basic skill deficiencies in reading, writing, speaking, and mathematics of high school graduates and persons achieving the equivalency of a high school diploma in order to prepare them to pursue further postsecondary education or employment.

Reportable Individual

Means an individual who has taken action that demonstrates an intent to use program services and who meets specific reporting criteria of the core program, including: (1) Individuals who provide identifying information; (2) Individuals who only use the self-service system; and (3) Individuals who only receive information on services or activities.

Resource Room Utilization

Provision of WIOA-funded services to a participant, including informational activities and self-service, without significant staff involvement, at a specific resource room location (One-Stop Career Center or affiliate site). Such services are to be reported to OET via the Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS).

Retention

Continuing or keeping a job, usually for at least 90 days or more.

RFA

Request for Application

RFP

Request for Proposal

RSA

Rehabilitation Services Administration

RTAA

Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance

Runaway

A person under 18 years of age who absents himself or herself from home or place of legal residence without the permission of parent or legal guardian (JTPA definition).

Glossary

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