President Barack Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Congress passed the Act by a wide bipartisan majority; it is the first legislative reform in 15 years of the public workforce system.

Below is a list of links to learn more about this important and exciting change to the Public Workforce Delivery System.

United States Department of Labor – WIOA Information Site

The Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act Presentation by John Chamberlin

National Skills Coalition Side by Side Comparison WIA – WIOA

National Association of Workforce Boards – WIOA Resources

California Workforce Association – WIOA Resources

Workforce Connections’ WIOA Implementation Plan Gantt Chart