Stakeholder Resource
This recently released memo from CLASP serves as a reference guide on the WIOA adult program’s priority of service for “recipients of public assistance, other low- income individuals, and individuals who are basic skills deficient.” The guide includes text and citations from the statute, the final rules, guidance, planning requirements, and data collection, as well as recommendations for implementation.
August, 2016
Fact / Tip Sheet
These fact sheets from the Migration Policy Institute focus on the ways WIOA can play a critical role in supporting the upward mobility of the foreign born in the U.S. workforce. With a focus on the 20 states and 25 counties (plus New York City) that have the largest immigrant populations, the fact sheets cover key characteristics of foreign-born and native-born residents and provide information relevant to understanding needs for adult education and workforce training services.
April, 2016
Webinar / Webcast
Millions of Americans face chronic unemployment, even when the economy is strong. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) gives communities the opportunity to change that, but doing so takes deliberate effort. This Heartland Alliance sponsored webinar featured advocacy organizations, philanthropic institutions, and community-based service providers who are working to ensure that WIOA state and local planning takes into account the needs of the workforce and the interests of individuals facing barriers to employment. The webinar was held on March 3, 2016.
March, 2016
Report
On December 1, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Region 2 hosted the How Can ETA Assist Our Grantees in Serving Disconnected Youth under WIOA? Discovery Session. The session involved state workforce leaders, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) representatives, and leaders from youth-serving workforce programs and nonprofit organizations within ETA Region 2. ETA designed the session to assist in identifying technical assistance needs of workforce programs in ETA Region 2.
March, 2016
Policy Announcement / Memoranda
This announcement from the Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP) shares that state Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plans must describe strategies to prioritize employment and training services for “public assistance recipients, other low-income individuals, or individuals who are basic skills deficient.” This policy will help ensure that states serve low-income people.
January, 2016
Webinar / Webcast
This 2015 webinar from the Migration Policy Institute profiled a series of fact sheets with in-depth data profiles of immigrant and refugee adult learners and workers. The webinar explored Census data findings and state and local efforts to devise plans for implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
December, 2015
Stakeholder Resource
These webinars from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) provided information to practitioners about implementing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and helping low-income families achieve more economic success. Topics included expanding opportunities for low-income out-of-school youth, developing pathways out of poverty through transitional jobs, and advancing career pathways.
November, 2015
Report
This paper from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) discusses the priority of service provision in the WIOA statute, briefly analyzes the recently released draft regulations, and makes six specific policy recommendations for the Department of Labor.
April, 2015
Fact / Tip Sheet
This fact sheet from the Department of Labor summarizes the key Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth provisions. These include eligibility changes, increased emphasis on work experience, and implementation dates. It also provides brief descriptions of WIOA’s service delivery system and core programs.
March, 2015
Stakeholder Resource
This resource from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) provides a break-down of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including insight on implementation strategies to help low-income families and individuals climb the economic ladder.
January, 2015