GDOL to unveil workforce database to western states, seek additional workforce funding in preparation of military buildup
March 29, 2007
The US Department of Laborís Employment and Training Administration (ETA) recognized Guam for the successful creation and implementation of its workforce database system.
At the request of U.S. DOL, Guam Department of Labor officials will present the departmentís data validation and fiscal analysis system tomorrow in San Francisco to state directors in the western region.
ìWeíre very proud of the men and women at the Guam Department of Labor,î Governor Felix P. Camacho said. ìThey continue to improve services, especially as we develop our workforce for the future. Once again, their efforts are being recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.î
Guam is one of the first jurisdictions in the nation to meet the U.S. DOL requirement of integrating workforce data for policy and programs. GDOLís workforce database saves the agency an estimated $850,000 initially in upgrades and $50,000 annually for maintenance.
GDOL Director Maria Connelley, Agency for Human Resources Development Acting Director David DellíIsolla and Workforce Investment Board member Peter Barcinas also are scheduled to meet with federal officials to update Guamís five-year state plan for local workforce development and training. The plan includes the development of a learning continuum model for high school students, programs for at-risk youth and the development of formal apprenticeship training, all of which is in place today at GDOL.
Ms. Connelley and the Guam team also will be meeting with officials from the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment to discuss additional funding for workforce training and education grant opportunities as the island prepares for the anticipated military buildup.
Last year, U.S. DOL ETA upgraded Guam from high to low risk status in the areas of fiscal and program management and included the island as a state member of Region VI alongside California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska, Idaho and Hawaii.
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Territory of Guam, the State of Yap, within the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau
Introduction
The Chief Executives of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Territory of Guam, the State of Yap, within the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau held their Seventh Western Micronesian Chief Executivesí Summit (WMCES) in Saipan, CNMI on March 20-22, 2007. This Summit resulted in the adoption of regional programs of action in the focus areas of Solid Waste, Invasive Species, Renewable Energy, Transportation, Health, Tourism, Workforce Investment, Zoning and the Micronesia Challenge.
The Summit reaffirmed the commitment of each of the participants, on behalf of their people and their governments, to establish closer ties, enhance existing ties, expand future discussions and agree on initiatives for the benefit of the entire Western Micronesian Region.
The Honorable Governor Benigno R. Fitial of the CNMI extended his warmest welcome and greetings to President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. of Palau and Governor Felix P. Camacho of Guam. The Governor also recognized new Governor Sebastian Anefal of Yap and indicated that the Governor was unable to attend this Summit due to pressing matters at home. Governor Fitial expressed his appreciation for the Governorís and Presidentís attendance and active participation in the 7th Western Micronesian Chief Executivesí Summit.
The Chief Executives heard reports and recommendations from nine committees representing areas of critical importance in the Western Micronesia region and directed action in their respective jurisdictions, as set forth below.
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THE GUAM WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD Program Year 2007-2009 Modification to
theGuam Workforce State Plan and Plans of
Work for Title I of the Workforce Investment Act
of 1998 and Wagner-Peyser Act;
On behalf of Governor Felix P. Camacho, the Guam Workforce Investment Board will be submitting its request to modify the state plan and plans of work based on the new strategic vision of the U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration (USDOL ETA). USDOL ETA Training and Guidance Letter 13-06 outlines the requirements for submitting the modification to the state plan and plans of work.
The state plan and plans of work are posted on the Guam Department of Labor website here. At this time we invite public comment on developing our modification to cover years three and four of the current five-year planning cycle. Any interested party wishing to comment on the State Plan modification must do so in writing by close of business on April 9, 2007. If you prefer to submit comments electronically, click here.
Comments received during this period will be considered and necessary revisions will be made to the modification. For more information/resources please visit the following internet links:
