Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2018. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2018.

1. (1) the expected workforce needs of Indiana employers for a ten
2. (10) year projection; and

3. (2) the training and education that will be required to meet those expected workforce needs.

   The department shall categorize these workforce needs and training and education requirements by job classification or generally recognized labor categories on a statewide basis and also for each region designated under the WIOA.

4. (b) In preparing the report under subsection (a), the department shall consult with the following:

   1. (1) The commission for higher education.
   2. (2) Ivy Tech Community College.
   3. (3) Each Indiana works council established under IC 20-19-6-4 .
   4. (4) Employers and employer organizations.
   5. (5) Labor organizations.
5. (c) The department shall submit the report under subsection (a) to the governor, the budget committee, the legislative council (in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 ), the commission for higher education, the board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College, the department of education, the state board of education before July 1, 2016, and each regional or campus advisory committee established by Ivy Tech Community College.
6. (d) This section expires July 1, 2020.

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall prepare an occupational demand report regarding:

As added by P.L.141-2016, SEC.14.