Holmes_MOU_PY2627.pdf

This document is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Local Workforce Area 7, covering 43 counties in Ohio. The primary parties include the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB), specifically Area 7/GOWBI, Cory Noonan from Allen County, the Chief Elected Officials (CEOs), Montgomery County as the fiscal agent, and the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) through the Office of Workforce Development (OWD). The MOU is effective from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2027, and establishes the framework for integrated service delivery through OhioMeansJobs centers.

The MOU outlines the collaborative approach to workforce development services, with partners providing career services, employment assistance, and support to individuals and employers across the local workforce development system. The document details shared infrastructure and operational costs, referral methods, and the responsibilities of required partners, including providing access to programs and activities through local workforce development centers. The agreement includes provisions for cost sharing, infrastructure funding, and ensures priority of service for veterans and individuals with barriers to employment. Key services include initial intake, assessment, career counseling, job search assistance, and training programs, with a focus on meeting the workforce needs of workers, job seekers, and employers in the designated local area.