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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs Manual |
Definitions for Codes for Work Program Activities in WWP
BE – Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for individuals who are engaged in an Adult Basic Education (ABE) course that is not tied to participation in a job skills training. ABE is instruction designed to focus on the areas of reading, mathematics, communication skills, social studies, physical sciences, health, and career education. ABE consists of 3 levels:
1. Level 1, or Beginning ABE: Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 0 – 5.9.
2. Level 2, or Intermediate ABE: Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 6.0 – 8.9.
3. Level 3, or Adult Secondary Education (ASE): Instruction which delivers competencies, academic or occupational, comparable to that offered in secondary schools (grades 9.0 – 12.9).
Up to one hour of unsupervised study time for each hour of class time plus supervised study time may also be assigned under this activity and tracked for attendance purposes. A statement from the educational program indicating the amount of study time required must be used to determine the assignment of hours.
CE – Career Planning & Counseling
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for individuals receiving services geared towards assessment of an individual’s career interests and guidance in the career planning process. Examples of activities include:
Career assessments, including work styles, skills and interests;
Educational needs assessments, (e.g. TABE Testing) to determine education and training needs for increased employability;
Career exploration/job shadowing;
Reviewing labor market information and training opportunities; and
Career guidance and counseling.
CR – Career Advancement Services
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for employed individuals exploring and pursuing career advancement opportunities. An actual career advancement plan should be developed, describing the steps and actions required to meet career advancement goals. Other acceptable activities include:
Assisting the individual in accessing career advancement services, such as undergoing further occupational assessment, and/or
Enrolling in appropriate education/training programs, or
Accessing career advancement opportunities offered through the employer, like career ladders program.
The length of time in this activity should reflect the time spent developing the career plan and doing career exploration.
EM – Employment Search for TMJ/TJ
Valid for the following programs: TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for individuals who are engaged in employment search tailored to the needs of the individual. This includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:
Researching prospective employers
Meeting with a job developer
Attending a structured job search workshop;
Making contact with prospective employers whether by phone, in person or via the internet to learn of job openings;
Completing applications for vacancies;
Preparing for job interviews; and
Interviewing for jobs.
This activity should be marked as a “Self Directed” when conducted independently by the participant (e.g. participant spends 1 hour a week researching prospective employers from home).
JR – Job Retention Services
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity when services are provided directly to individuals to assist them with maintaining unsubsidized employment. The types of services that can be provided include:
Reviewing workplace demands and employer expectations;
Mediation of conflicts on the job;
Strategies to help the individual stay employed;
Job specific problem solving; and
Crisis resolution.
JS – Job Skills Training
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for individuals who are enrolled in training that provides skills to help individuals obtain employment or to advance or adapt to the changing demands of the workplace. Training may include customized skills training to meet the needs of a specific employer or it can be general training that prepares an individual for a specific occupation within a particular employment sector. The training activity must be specific to the individual’s immediate employment goal.
Up to one hour of unsupervised study time for each hour of class time plus supervised study time may be assigned under this activity and tracked for attendance purposes. A statement from the educational program indicating the amount of study time required will be used to determine the assignment of hours.
Examples of job skills training include:
Welding
Hospitality
Data Entry
Medical Assistant
Total assigned hours must never exceed 40 hours per week.
MO – Job Readiness/Motivation
Valid for the following programs: W-2, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for individuals who are engaged in classes and activities specifically designed to prepare them for work. Activities are geared at learning general workplace expectations, work behavior and job retention skills necessary to successfully compete in the labor market.
A high-quality job readiness program uses various techniques and approaches to build self- esteem and increase self-confidence. Examples of job readiness/motivation sessions include:
Workshops on effective job seeking and interviewing skills;
Resume creation, preparation, development and updating;
Developing networking skills;
Communication skills, personality types, and ability to relate to others;
Instruction in workplace expectations (including instruction on appropriate attire);
Workshops on self-esteem, goal setting, etc.;
Courses on basic computer skills and use of the internet; and
Workshops on soft skills like punctuality, attendance, following directions, teamwork, getting along with others in the workplace, etc.
Activity may be completed independently or in a group setting.
OC – Occupational Testing
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for participants engaged in testing related to employment. Testing may include:
Exploration,
Aptitude,
Skills, and
Interest testing and interpretation.
OE – Transform Milwaukee Jobs/Transitional Jobs Post-Orientation Employment Search
Valid for the following program: TJ/TMJ
Report this activity for individuals who completed TJ/TMJ orientation activities and are engaged in post-orientation employment search.
OJ – On-The-Job Training (OJT)
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity when an individual engages in training on the job or off site while working in a job that is subsidized by a program other than W-2. This includes, but is not limited to:
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) OJT,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Work Experience,
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Act OJT,
Youth Apprenticeship,
Adult Apprenticeship,
Employment subsidized by:
Senior Community Services Program, and
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) workers,
Transitional Jobs, and
Transform Milwaukee Jobs.
OR – Program Orientation
Valid for the following programs: W-2, LF, CF, TJ/TMJ
Report this activity when an individual participates in a set of activities designed to orient the individual to the employment and/or training program.
It may be used to indicate that orientation has occurred for an individual currently open (enrolled) in a different work program.
History: There are no previous versions of this policy
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