1. Welcome and Introduction of New Board Member

2. Role of the State Workforce Investment Board in Providing Guidance or Policy Direction to Local Workforce Investment Boards
   As a follow-up to the May meeting, this discussion will focus on where or how the State Board sees its role in assisting or guiding Local Boards.
   • Update to be provided on status of Local Boards in Skills Shortage Policy Development project
   • Discussion of the Resource Funding Template
   • Discussion of two draft competitive proposals for Local Boards to help further their active involvement of the business community and to promote best practices (see attachment C)
   • Discussion on how best to assist Local Boards through either policy directives or guidance on shaping one-stop systems that meet the needs of business and job seekers
   • Certification of Local One-Stop Centers and Systems

3. Emerging Worker Subcommittee Report Out
   
   • Lessons learned from the July videoconference: what assistance can the State Board provide to Youth Councils
   • Next steps for the subcommittee’s challenge and incentive grant proposals

4. Federal Funding Update
   
   • Congressional rescissions and their impact on New York’s WIA allocation
   • What is projected for Program Year 2002

5. Other Issues/Wrap Up