Authority: Title 23.1, Chapter 29, Code of Virginia.

A. 1. Out of this appropriation, $53,850,629 and 38 positions the first year, and $53,850,629 and 38 positions the second year from nongeneral funds is provided for the administration and implementation of workforce development programs as part of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA).

2. Out of this appropriation, and consistent with Sections 128 and 133 of WIOA, 15% of the nongeneral funds received for the administration of Title I of WIOA shall be reserved by the Governor in a fund to support administration of the Title 1 programs and to support statewide strategic workforce initiatives. At the end of the federal allotment cycle, unobligated Rapid Response funds shall also be transferred to the Governor's fund, consistent with Section 134 of WIOA. The investment strategy for the fund shall be determined by the Governor, in consultation with the Chief Workforce Development Advisor, the Virginia Community College System, and workforce system stakeholders no later than the first day of the federal program year for WIOA Title I. The investment strategy shall be consistent with required and allowable activities under Section 134 of WIOA. By December 15 of each year, the Chief Workforce Development Advisor shall report on the use of funds and generated outcomes to the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees.

B. Out of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to continue planning for the advanced integrated manufacturing technology program at Virginia Peninsula Community College.

C.1. Out of this appropriation, $666,162 the first year and $666,162 the second year from the general fund is designated for the A. L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership at Patrick and Henry Community College.

2. Out of this appropriation, $1,086,350 the first year and $1,086,350 the second year from the general fund is designated for the A. L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership at Patrick and Henry Community College for an ongoing match for a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to develop a manufacturer assistance program covering most of Virginia.

D. It is the intent of the General Assembly that noncredit business and industry work-related training courses and programs offered by community colleges be funded at a ratio of 30 percent from the general fund and 70 percent from nongeneral funds. Out of this appropriation, $664,647 in the first year and $664,647 in the second year from the general fund is designated for this purpose. These funds may be combined with funds of $249,243 the first year and $249,243 the second year already included in the Virginia Community College System budget for the "Virginia Works" program. The funds will be allocated by formula to all colleges based on the number of individuals served by non-credit activities.

E.1. As recommended by House Joint Resolution No. 622 (1997), the Joint Subcommittee to Study Noncredit Education for Workforce Training in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Community College System is directed to establish one or more Institutes of Excellence responsible for development of statewide training programs to meet current, high demand workforce needs of the Commonwealth. Out of this appropriation, at least $664,647 the first year and $664,647 the second year from the general fund is available to support the Institutes of Excellence.

2. Under the guidance of the Virginia Workforce Council, authorized in Title 2.2, Chapter 26, Article 25, Code of Virginia, the Virginia Community College System shall submit to the Chairs of the Senate Finance and Appropriations and House Appropriations Committees by November 4 of each year a report detailing the financing, activities, accomplishments and plans for the Institutes of Excellence and the four workforce development centers, and outcomes of the appropriations for 23 workforce coordinators and for non-credit training. The report shall include, but not be limited to:

a. performance measures to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the workforce coordinators at all 23 colleges;

b. detailed information on number of students trained, employers served and courses offered; the types of certifications awarded; and the participation by local governments and the public or private sector, and other data relevant to the activities of the four regional workforce development centers;

c. the number of students trained, employers served and courses offered through noncredit instruction, and the amounts of local government, public or private sector funding used to match this appropriation; and

d. the amount or percentage of private and public funding contributed for the institutes' programming and operating needs; the number of private and public partnerships involved in the institutes' programming; the number of faculty and colleges affected by the institutes' programming; and performance measures to be used to evaluate the sharing or broadcasting of information and new/improved/updated curricula to other Virginia Community College campuses.

F. Out of this appropriation, $1,196,820 and 23 positions the first year and $1,196,820 and 23 positions the second year from the general fund is provided for staff who will be responsible for coordinating workforce training in the campus service area. The staff will work with local business and industry to determine training needs, coordinate with local economic development personnel, the local workforce training council, and other providers. It is the General Assembly's intent that the Virginia Community College System maximize these positions by encouraging funding matches at the local level.

G. Out of this appropriation, $470,880 and four positions the first year and $470,880 and four positions the second year from the general fund is provided for four workforce training centers: the Peninsula Workforce Development Center (Virginia Peninsula Community College), $78,480 and one position the first year and $78,480 and one position the second year; the Regional Center for Applied Technology Training (Danville Community College), $156,960 and one position the first year and $156,960 and one position the second year; a Workforce Development Center at Paul D. Camp Community College, $156,960 and one position the first year and $156,960 and one position the second year; and the Central Virginia Manufacturing Technology Training Center in the Lynchburg area, $78,480 and one position the first year and $78,480 and one position the second year. Each center shall provide a 25 percent match prior to the release of state funding.

H. Out of this appropriation, $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year from the general fund is designated to continue the pre-hire immersion training program.

I. Out of this appropriation, $460,000 the first year and $460,000 the second year from the general fund is designated to support the veteran's credit for prior learning application.

J. Out of this appropriation, $104,950 the first year and $104,950 the second year from the general fund is designated to support career and technical education at Laurel Ridge Community College's Luray-Page County Center with a focus on healthcare and medical programs.

K. Out of this appropriation, $310,000 the first year and $310,000 the second year from the general fund is designated to implement a pilot program between Virginia Western Community College, Botetourt County Public Schools, and local industry partners to meet the demand for mechatronic technicians. The program goal is to prepare 100 Mechatronic Engineering Technicians over five years using established career pathways with Botetourt County Public Schools and Virginia Western Community College and a sustainable faculty preparation program.

L. Out of this appropriation, $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year from the general fund is designated to implement a pilot program between Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke City Public Schools and local industry partners to create a Career Technical dual track program to allow high school students the opportunity to complete high school with both a diploma and a workforce credential / certificate.

M. Out of this appropriation, $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year from the general fund is designated towards implementing a construction pre-hire immersion training pilot program at two community colleges.

N. The Higher Education Operating fund source listed in this Item is considered to be a sum sufficient appropriation, which is an estimate of funding required by the university to cover workforce development program operations.

O. Out of this appropriation, $475,000 each year from the general fund is designated to implement a pilot program between Rappahannock Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University Health System to create a certified sonographer education and training program in order to address significant workforce shortages across the Commonwealth. Funding shall support capital, equipment, and staffing needs to create two training labs in the Rappahannock Community College service region.

P. Out of this appropriation, $15,000,000 the second year from the general fund, including $5,000,000 in one-time funding, is designated to increase the availability and attainment of industry-recognized certifications or credentials for high school students. The Virginia Community College System, in consultation with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Labor, shall establish and implement five pilot programs that partner community colleges with local school divisions to teach courses that lead to attainment of industry-recognized certifications or credentials that are in demand by regional employers. Identification of regional in-demand credentials shall be performed in collaboration with the Virginia Office of Education Economics. These pilot programs shall begin enrolling students in the 2023-2024 school year. No later than June 30, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Virginia Community College System shall report to the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Labor, and the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees on program metrics including, but not limited to, student enrollment, certifications or credentials earned, and employment.