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 Innovation 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
Business Services Stakeholders Conversation – Summary Report March 20, 2019