DIRECTIVE	:	TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION NOTICE NO. 01-95
TO	:	ALL STATE JTPA LIAISONS ALL STATE WAGNER-PEYSER ADMINISTERING AGENCIES ALL STATE WORKER ADJUSTMENT LIAISONS
FROM	:	BARBARA ANN FARMER Administrator for Regional Management
SUBJECT	:	Capacity Building: Distribution of Multimedia Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Title II Eligibility Documentation

1. Purpose. To announce the production and distribution of the JTPA Title II Eligibility Documentation Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) in multimedia, Compact Disc (CD-ROM) format. This training module is designed for use by employment and training practitioners, especially front-line staff, at their work stations.

2. References. Training and Employment Information Notice (TEIN) No. 22-92 and TEIN No. 22-92, Changes 1-3, JTPA Title II Eligibility Documentation TAG.

3. Background. The CD-ROM version of the Eligibility TAG is one in a series of upcoming multimedia training modules designed to enhance wide-spread knowledge of the contents of the TAGs developed in 1993 and 1994 to help employment and training program administrators and practitioners achieve full implementation of the JTPA Amendments of 1992. Other training modules will include: Assessment and ISS; On-the-Job Training; Case Management; Targeting, Outreach and Recruitment; and Financial Management. As modules are completed, they will be announced and later distributed via TEINs to the system.

   The training modules are being developed through a cooperative agreement with the State of Missouri; the Missouri Training Institute (MTI); and the Utah Office of Economic Development for Job Training, along with various staff experts from the Federal, State, and Service Delivery and Substate Areas. The multimedia modules will allow training to be standardized and available at individual workstations at every level of the employment and training system. Earlier this year, the CD-ROM was demonstrated and well received by attendees at the Heartland Conference in Kansas City, Missouri and the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Conference in Orlando, Florida. A demonstration was also provided to National Office staff in Washington, D.C. on June 16, 1995.

4. Training Module Format. The training module will be developed in two versions:

   1. Multimedia, interactive CD-ROM: Working from a CD-ROM drive, the user will have the capability to interact with the training package from beginning to end. The CD is equipped with audio sounds and videos that are directly related to the contents of the TAG. Using the mouse or via the keyboard, users will be able to advance through the training module and receive immediate feedback from built-in exercises (learning objectives) at their own pace. It is estimated that the CD-ROM version can be completed in 2.5 - 3.0 uninterrupted hours. Should such a large block of time be unavailable, its design is such that a user can learn in shorter segments.

   2. Text-Based Training Module: It is recognized that some States and SDAs may not have the capability or workstations to install the CD-ROM version of the training module, and in an effort to ensure that all staff (especially front-line) have the opportunity to receive this training, a text-based version of the Title II Eligibility Documentation TAG is being developed. The text-based version does not require use of a CD-ROM drive and does not have the audio sounds and videos associated with the multimedia version. Although it is non-multimedia, the trainee still has the ability to receive self-paced training at the workstation(s).

5. System Requirements. The first distribution of the Title II Eligibility Documentation training module will be provided on a CD-ROM disc. The minimum and optimum requirements to install and run the training module are indicated below:

   1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

      Hardware:  Configuration is an IBM or compatible 386 processor, 12 megabytes of memory, SoundBlaster compatible sound card, a high resolution color monitor (XVGA or SVGA) capable of displaying thousands of colors, and a double speed CD-ROM drive.

      Software:

      • Movie drivers (QuickTime drivers will be included on Eligibility CD)

      • Necessary fonts (will be included on Eligibility CD)

      • Microsoft Windows 3.1

      • SoundBlaster compatible sound card driver

   2. OPTIMUM:

      Hardware:  IBM PS/2 or compatible Intel-based microcomputer capable of running Microsoft Windows 3.1. Preferable configuration is a 486-DX (at least 66MHz) or Pentium processor, 16 megabytes of memory, SoundBlaster compatible sound card, a high resolution color monitor (XVGA or SVGA) capable of displaying thousands of colors and a quadruple speed CD-ROM drive.

      Software:

      • Movie drivers (QuickTime drivers will be included on Eligibility CD)

      • Necessary fonts (to be included on the Eligibility CD)

      • Microsoft Windows 3.1

      • SoundBlaster compatible sound card driver

6. Distribution. Copies of the CD-ROM version of the Title II Eligibility Documentation training module are being provided under separate cover to all State Liaisons for distribution to:

   • SDAs (3 copies each);

   • State Worker Adjustment Liaison (1 copy);

   • State Employment Service Administrator (1 copy); and

   • State JTPA agency (balance of copies).

   Copies will also be sent to ETA Regional Offices and the ETA funded Public Interest Groups and Community-Based Organizations. Members of the Capacity Building Panel of Experts will also receive one copy. The text-based version of the TAG is under development and will be completed shortly. A TEIN will be sent prior to system-wide distribution.

7. Technical Assistance. Instructions for installing and running the Title II Eligibility Documentation program are included in each CD-ROM mailer. However, with new technology there are often associated problems. Requests for technical assistance and additional CDs should be referred to the Missouri Training Institute at 314-882-2860.

8. Inquiries. Questions on this TEIN may be directed to Elaine Kolodny or Dolores Hall-Beran in the Office of Employment and Training Programs on (202) 219-5229. Questions regarding the CD-ROM training modules should be directed to John Sweeney, Denver Regional Office on (303) 391-5752.