6.__Number of persons who completed plan.__The number of adults and dislocated workers who completed core services and intensive service plans and education and training under an Individual Training program;

7.__Wage rates and benefits.__The range of wage rates and benefits, including health insurance provided, and the full- or part-time work status for individuals who received core services, intensive services and training or education under an Individual Training program, both at the time of placement following the completion of training and 6 months after the first day of employment;

8.__Number of persons who received degrees.__The number of adults and dislocated workers who became licensed or certified to perform a particular job or received an academic degree or equivalent as a result of participation under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998; and

9.__Copies of performance information.__Copies of performance information made available to prospective trainees on each certified training provider under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

SUMMARY

This bill requires that at least 1/3 of all federal funds received by the State under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 be used for education and skills training. It further requires that at least 15% of funds be used for support services such as child care and transportation for individuals enrolled in an education or training program. It also requires that the Maine Department of Labor provide the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters with certain information annually related to expenditure of funds and program outcomes under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998.