CWP Policy and Procedures Manual

Capital Workforce Partners (CWP) is committed to ensuring the effective operation of the region’s workforce system through continuous improvement and innovation, while maintaining consistent, high-quality services across its programs.

This manual documents the policies and procedures to be followed in the implementation of CWP programs by its staff and contracted service providers, and presents detailed requirements, instructions, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, laws and regulations, and to successfully fulfill contract requirements and meet performance standards.

Section 1 Introduction

1-10 Table of Contents

1-20 Introduction

1-40 CWP Guiding Principles for Service Delivery

Section 2 CWP’s General Policies and Procedures

2-10.1 Universal Accessibility Policy

2-10.2 Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (WIOA Section 188)

2-10.3 Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

2-15 Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence

2-20 Protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

2-30 Incident Reporting

2-35 Mandatory Reporting Policy

2-40 Selective Service Registration

2-50 Complaint Policy Procedures

2-55 Record Retention Policy

2-60.1 Work Experience

2-65 On-the-Job Training (OJT) Policy

2-65.1 On-the-Job Training (OJT) for H-1B

2-66 CWP Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Policy

2-66.1 Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) for H-1B

2-70 CWP Criminal Background Check Policy

2-75 Communications and Media Policy

2-80 1 Procedures for Instances of Possible Pest Infestation

2-85 CWP IT Policy for CWP Network Users

2-86 Ticket to Work Policy and Procedures

Section 3 Program Policy and Procedures – WIOA Adult

3-10 Priority of Service

3-15 Barriers – Documentation and Recording

3-50 Individual Training Accounts (ITAs)

3-60 Supportive Services

Section 4 Program Policy and Procedures – WIOA Dislocated Worker

4-10 Priority of Service

4-15 Barriers – Documentation and Recording

4-50 Individual Training Accounts (ITAs)

4-60 Supportive Services

Section 5 Program Policy and Procedures – WIOA Youth

5-10 WIOA Youth Eligibility Policy

5-15 Barriers – Documentation and Recording

5-40 Individual Service Strategies

5-60 Supportive Services

Section 6 Program Policy and Procedures – Jobs First Employment Services (JFES)

6-50 JFES Subsidized Employment

Section 7 Administrative

7-10 Contract Deobligation Policy

7-30 Conflict of Interest

CWP Invoicing Instructions

CWP Subrecipient Monitoring Procedures

Section 8 Forms

Incident Report (5-15)

CWP Worksite Monitoring Checklist – Initial Monitoring Visit

CWP Worksite Monitoring Checklist – Follow-up Monitoring

5% Low-Income Exception Request Form

WIOA Youth Program Incentive Tracking Form

CWP Complaint Resolution Form

OIG_1-156_Incident_Report_Form_and_Instructions

CWP Contract Expenditure Plan

CWP IT Policy User Acknowledgment and Confidentiality Signature Form

WIOA Family Income Worksheet

WIOA Youth Self-Attestation Form

Section 9 Transmittals

18-01 Procedures for Addressing Possible Pest Infestation in the Office

18-02 Issuance of CWP Policy and Procedures Manual

19-01 Policy Transmittal – On-the-Job Training (OJT) Policy

19-02  Policy Transmittal – Contract Deobligation

20-01 Policy Transmittal – IT Policy for CWP Network Users

20-02 CWP Policy Transmittal – WIOA Youth Eligibility Policy

20-03 CWP Policy Transmittal – Policy Manual Appendix

20-04 CWP Policy Transmittal – WIOA Adult & DW Supportive Services

20-05 CWP Policy Transmittal – On-the-Job Training (OJT) Policy

20-06 CWP Policy Transmittal – WIOA Adult DW ITA Policy

20-07 CWP Policy Transmittal – Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Policy

21-01 CWP Policy Transmittal – On-the-Job Training Policy Revision

22-01 CWP Policy Transmittal – Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Appendix

Annualized Income Methods

Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) for 2021

Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) Guidelines for 2021

I-9 Lists of Acceptable Documents

USCIS Handbook for Employers M-274 (Guidelines for completing I-9)

 

Businesses

Jobseekers  

Youth & Young Adults

Ages 14-24