America’s Job Center of California System Role in Reopening Local Economies

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN20-37

Issued: January 4, 2021

The America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC) system has a critical role to assist job seekers and employers as California navigates the stages of reopening following closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The workforce system has seen an increase in demand for education, employment and training services. AJCC partners and staff should be prepared for a potential surge in customer demand and the diversity of needs among job seekers as they re-enter the workforce.

To help the support job seekers and employers through economic recovery, the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration released Training and Employment Notice (TEN) 8-20, Public Workforce System Role in Reopening State and Local Economies. Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Area) should review the TEN, which provides information regarding service delivery, customer outreach, and business engagement strategies. Additionally, the TEN discusses key partnerships with workforce partners and funding flexibilities to support local efforts.

Local Areas should continuously review their service delivery models for opportunities to incorporate and expand access to AJCC services during this vital time. As Local Areas review TEN 8-20, Local Areas can also refer to Guidance to Reopen America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM Offices (WSIN20-07) for health and safety guidance.

/s/ JAIME L. GUTIERREZ, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division