53-2-1201. Legislative findings and intent. (1) The legislature finds and declares that: (a) many Montanans need access to information and high quality services in order to manage their careers; and (b) Montana businesses need skilled workers. (2) It is the intent of the legislature to establish and continually improve a workforce development system that: (a) streamlines services through better integration […]
53-2-1202. Definitions. For the purposes of this part, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Act” means the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Public Law 113-128, 29 U.S.C. 3101, et seq. (2) ”Board” means the Montana state workforce innovation board provided for in 53-2-1203. (3) ”One-stop center” means one or more entities designated or certified […]
53-2-1203. Montana state workforce innovation board — membership — duties. (1) There is a Montana state workforce innovation board. (2) The board: (a) must consist of individuals who fulfill the membership roles and selection criteria required by section 101(b)(1) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1); and (b) may include individuals who fulfill the membership roles and selection criteria permitted […]
53-2-1204. Repealed. Sec. 9, Ch. 37, L. 2017. History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 424, L. 2001.
53-2-1205. Workforce development program. (1) There is a workforce development program to implement the provisions of Title I-B of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3101, et seq., to operate the one-stop delivery system to adults, dislocated workers, and youth. (2) The one-stop delivery system must be administered in accordance with a 4-year combined state plan that meets the […]
53-2-1206. Performance indicators. The 4-year combined state plan must contain performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and operation of the programs identified in Title I-B of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3101, et seq. The combined state plan must contain the expectation of continuous improvement, as negotiated with the secretary of the U.S. department of labor, and […]
53-2-1207. Coordination of services. The board shall assist the governor in developing and continuously improving the statewide system of activities that are provided within the state workforce development systems by developing linkages in order to ensure coordination among the programs described in section 121(b) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 3151(b). History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 424, L. […]
53-2-1208 through 53-2-1214 reserved.
53-2-1215. Incumbent worker training program — purpose. There is an incumbent worker training program, administered by the department, the purpose of which is to: (1) meet the training needs of incumbent workers in businesses employing 50 or fewer workers in this state; and (2) assist local businesses in preserving existing jobs for Montana residents. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. […]
53-2-1216. Definitions. As used in 53-2-1215 through 53-2-1220, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Department” means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701. (2) ”Eligible training provider” means: (a) a unit of the university system, as defined in 20-25-201; (b) a community college district, as defined in 20-15-101; (c) an accredited, tribally controlled community college located in the state […]
53-2-1217. Incumbent worker training program criteria for applicants. (1) An employer applying for an incumbent worker training program grant must: (a) have been in business in this state for a minimum of 1 year; and (b) have a need for training incumbent workers. (2) An employer may apply for an incumbent worker training program grant. The employer shall agree […]
53-2-1218. Incumbent worker training program grant award criteria. (1) Subject to appropriation by the legislature, the department shall award grants as provided in this section. The distribution of funding must be reviewed annually by the department, and funds that are not being used or for which there are no qualified applications, as determined by the department, […]
53-2-1219. Special revenue account. There is a state special revenue account to the credit of the department for use in the incumbent worker training program that may be spent subject to appropriation by the legislature. Money must be deposited in the account from funds that are available for incumbent worker training. History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 325, […]
53-2-1220. Rulemaking. The department may adopt rules to further define information for applications, distribution of grants, and the use of the special revenue account provided for in 53-2-1219. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 325, L. 2009.
