Chapter 1 - Introduction to Job Training and Economic Development Program

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Explain the history of the Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program.
  • Reference state rules for the JTED Act ILCS 605/605-415.
  • Identify the targeted and priority populations.
  • Identify the targeted communities and industries.
  • Apply nationally recognized best practices.
  • Comply with performance goals and expectations.
  • Incorporate equity values.
  • Develop partnerships.
  • List the steps in the Program Lifecycle.
  • Comply with administrative requirements.
  • Incorporate staffing roles required for successful implementation.
  • Reference fundamental program definitions.

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Chapter 2: Equity and Program Culture

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Explain why equity is at the center of JTED Programs.
  • List the core values that serve as the program’s foundation.
  • Center the core values in your program’s culture.
  • Identify the relevant laws that support equity.

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Chapter 3 - Partnerships

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Describe each JTED Category.
  • Describe the different partnership roles.
  • Comply with Private Business Vocational Schools (PBVS) guidelines.
  • Ensure partners comply with JTED equity values.
  • Develop strategic partnerships to support program success.
  • Effectively manage partner relationships.
  • Leverage resources.

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Chapter 4 - Outreach and Recruitment

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Describe the role of outreach and recruitment in the success of the JTED Program.
  • Leverage outreach and recruitment resources, methods, templates, and tools to create a pipeline into the JTED Program.
  • Integrate and uphold the six core equity values (diversity, inclusion, welcoming, accessibility, belonging, and equity) in the program’s outreach and recruitment strategy.

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Chapter 5 - Intake and Career Planning

end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Utilize a customer-centered service approach.
  • Leverage standardized tools and templates to complete the application and intake process.
  • Comply with the application and intake requirements in the JTED reporting system.
  • Complete tasks related to the intake process, including the Service Needs Assessment.
  • Complete the process for developing a customer-centered design Career Plan.

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Chapter 6 - Career, Training, Employment and Support Services

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Chapter 7 - Work-Based Learning (WBL)

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify the types of JTED work experiences.
  • List work-based learning experiences.
  • Adhere to the general requirements for work-based learning experiences.
  • Comply with state monitoring expectations.

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Chapter 8 - Barrier Reduction & Supportive Services

Barrier Reduction Services help customers overcome barriers to participation and empower customers for resilience and self-sufficiency. Together, they create a supportive service package that helps minimize or eliminate non-academic and academic barriers to participation.

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Chapter 9 - Professional Development

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Identify the professional development opportunities provided by JTED.
  • Reference professional development expectations for grantees.
  • Consider the internal professional development needs of your staff.
  • Ensure your program integrates the core equity values

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Chapter 10 - Data Management

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Apply each step in the data management process.
  • Utilize a Continuous Program Improvement Model to improve program outcomes.
  • Leverage program data to enhance program delivery.
  • Identify different approaches for program evaluation.

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Chapter 11: Finances, Records, & Reports

By the end of the chapter, you will be able to:

  • Describe the expectations of the participants’ files.
  • Utilize the Monitoring Checklist and Participant File Checklist to collect and maintain required documents.
  • Comply with Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements.
  • Determine the appropriate use of funds, how to request an advance or budget modification, and how to establish a procurement policy.
  • Utilize the Periodic Financial Report (PFR) and Periodic Performance Report (PPR) to submit monthly expenses.

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Chapter 12 - Programmatic Oversight, Monitoring and Audit Requirements

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of program oversite and monitoring.
  • Adhere to the compliance review process.
  • Explain the verification for Completion and Exit metrics.
  • Attend administrator meetings to learn about network updates and provide feedback on programmatic progress.

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