THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
4401 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 713-3411

For Immediate Release
Contact: Sonia Boyce, Executive Director
340-626-9207
September 30, 2020

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON VI WAIVER REQUESTS

The Virgin Islands State Workforce Development Board (VISWDB) seeks public comments on several waiver requests before it submits them to the US Department of Labor for approval.

The waivers are posted online and available for public comment at www.viwib.org. Please submit comments by 4PM, Thursday, October 9, 2020. Comments should be submitted by email to viswdb@dol.vi.gov.

Requirements from which the Virgin Islands is seeking waivers include:

Waiver #1: Waive 14 Youth Program Elements
Waiver of the requirement under WIOA Section 129 (c)(2) to provide the 14 Youth Program Elements.

Waiver #2: Waive the Requirements to Conduct Evaluations for WIOA Programs
Waiver of the requirement under WIOA Section WIOA Section 129 (b)(1)(A) and 134 (a)(2)(vi); Section 116 (e) and Section 169 (a) to conduct evaluations for workforce activities.

Waiver #3: Waive to Increase OJT Reimbursement
Waiver of the requirement under WIOA Section 134 (c)(3)(H)(i) and 20 CFR 680.720 (b)to increase the OJT reimbursement for employers.

Waiver #4: Waive obligation of ETP to collect & report on performance for all students
Waiver of the requirement under WIOA Section 116 (d)(4)(A) and 122; 20 CFR 677.230 (a)(4) and (5) and 20 CFR 680.400-680-530 to collect and report on performance data for all students.

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