Workforce Investment Act 101(WIA)

Idaho Youth CouncilMay 21, 2014

So what is WIA?

Workforce Investment Act of 1998

Created the “One-Stop” System What was BW?

• JTPA• CETA• Manpower• WPA

Six Principles of WIA

Streamlining Services• One-Stop system/One-

Stop Partners Empowering Individuals Increased Access Increased Accountability

• Common measures State and local flexibility Improved Youth Programs

Partnerships

Goal-• Provide a comprehensive range of

employment, training and related services accessible in one location.

• Coordinate their programs and services through One-Stop Centers.

Where’s the Money?

ALLOCATIONS•Federal/State •Formula factors•Providers•Individual obligations

Other WIA Programs

Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Four criteria for eligibility

Two priority groups for service

5 categories of eligibility for DW

Tiered-Service Approach

Core Services

Intensive Services

Training Services

Individual Training Accounts

Other employment and training programs

• TAA• NEGs• SCSEP

Last, but not least