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
