S-5130

   Amend Senate File 2313 as follows:
   1.  Page 7, by striking lines 21 and 22 and inserting: 
   <g.  Coordinate engagement among employers, employee organizations, and economic development entities in the local workforce development area. The local workforce development board shall lead efforts to promote engagement among a diverse range of employers and with other entities in the region to do all of the following:
   (1)  Promote business representation on the local workforce development board, particularly for representatives with optimal policymaking or hiring authority of employers whose employment opportunities reflect existing and emerging employment opportunities in the region.
   (2)  Develop effective linkages with employers in the region to support employer utilization of the local workforce development system and to support local workforce investment activities.
   (3)  Ensure that workforce investment activities meet the needs of employers and support economic growth in the region by enhancing communication, coordination, and collaboration among employers, employee organizations, economic development entities, and service providers.
   (4)  Develop and implement proven or promising strategies for meeting the employment and skill needs of workers and employers, such as participating in the establishment of industry and sector partnerships as described under section 260H.7B, subsection 2, that provide the skilled workforce needed by employers in the region and that expand employment and career advancement opportunities for workforce development system participants in in-demand industry sectors or occupations.>
   2.  Page 7, line 32, after <law.> by inserting <To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal law, the local workforce development board shall consider awarding grants or contracts to nonprofit organizations.>

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WILLIAM A. DOTZLER, JR.