Governing Documents
Local Plan
Every four years, the Board revises our strategic plan which outlines our goals and plans for the local workforce system.
Read the 2024-2028 Local PlanRegional Plan
A Regional Plan is a four-year action plan to develop, align and integrate service delivery strategies and resources among the multiple local workforce development areas in a given region. The Shore Region encompasses Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties in Maryland.
Read the 2024-2028 Regional Plan2024 ARPA Impact Report
Yearly report on the utilization of allotted funds received through the Relief Act and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to promote workforce needs and economic revitalization within the Lower Shore Region.
Read the 2024 ARPA Impact ReportWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Policies
Electronic Signatures and Virtual Enrollment
OSY who requires additional assistance
WIOA Participant Follow Up Procedure
WIOA Out of School Youth Policy
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) /Resource Sharing Agreement (RSA)
Under WIOA, the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) serves as a critical mechanism towards ensuring that the roles and responsibilities of the entities involved with Maryland’s workforce system are well-defined and mutually agreed upon for the successful operation of the integrated service delivery system in each Local Workforce Development Area (Local Area). This successful operation is contingent on the efficient use of information technology, to include where possible the use of machine readable forms and shared management systems.
Read the FY 25 MOU/RSAEqual Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) prohibits discrimination against individuals in any WIOA Title I–financially assisted program or activity, which includes job training for adults and youth and programs or activities provided by recipients at American Job Centers (one-stop centers).
Read the Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination PolicyRegional Workforce Activities
Lower Shore Workforce Alliance (LSWA) serves employers and job seekers in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties. Over the past three years, LSWA has been proactive in engaging each county through various workforce development initiatives to create more opportunities for employers and prospective employees.
Read the Regional Workforce Activities ReportOther Policies
The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance follows Federal and State regulations related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (link to and other applicable rules. The Board has the authority and responsibility to create and enforce additional local policies.