NEBRASKA WIOA PLAN.pdf

Nebraska's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plan for 2020-2023 is a combined plan that includes several partner programs. The plan outlines the state's strategic vision, goals, and strategies for workforce development, as well as operational planning elements and coordination with other state plan programs.

Key Economic and Workforce Analysis:

Nebraska's population is approximately 1.9 million, with 55% concentrated in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas.
The state has a diverse range of demand industry sectors and occupations that provide family-sustaining wages.
The cost of living index is 93.3, ranking 17th in the nation, and the state offers appealing tax incentives for new and existing businesses.
The gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in Nebraska has been lower than the national GDP growth rate in recent years.

GDP Growth Comparison:

Table 1 shows the comparison of Nebraska's GDP growth to the national GDP growth rate from 2015 to 2018.
The data indicates that Nebraska's real GDP growth rate has been lower than the national growth rate, with a percent change ranging from 0.3% to 2.3% compared to the national growth rate of 1.5% to 4.9%.
Tables 2, 3, and 4 provide comparisons of GDP growth for the Grand Island, Lincoln, and Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) against the Nebraska GDP growth rate.

Strategic Elements:

The plan outlines the state's strategic vision, goals, and strategies for workforce development, including:
+ Economic, workforce, and workforce development activities analysis.
+ State strategic vision and goals.
+ State strategy implementation.
The plan also includes operational planning elements, such as state operating systems and policies, and coordination with other state plan programs.

Program-Specific Requirements:

The plan includes program-specific requirements for core programs, such as:
+ Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B.
+ Wagner-Peyser Program (Employment Services).
+ Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Programs.
+ Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General).
+ Vocational Rehabilitation (Blind).
* The plan also includes program-specific requirements for combined state plan partner programs, such as:
+ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
+ Employment and Training Programs Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
+ Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).
+ Jobs for Veterans State Grants.
+ Unemployment Insurance (UI).
+ Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).