This guidance, developed jointly by the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), Agriculture (USDA), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides an overview of the Administration's priorities in relation to the WIOA planning requirements, explains the planning requirements where necessary, and instructs States regarding submission procedures.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was enacted in July 2014 to foster increased coordination among federal workforce development and related programs. This report from the Congressional Research Service details WIOA Title I state formula program structure, services, allotment formulas, and performance accountability. Additionally, the report provides a brief overview of the Employment Service, which is authorized by separate legislation but is an integral part of the One-Stop system created by WIOA.

This February 2015 publication from The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) explains key provisions and implementation dates for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It provides stakeholders with different opportunities to implement the provisions and programs enumerated in the Act.

This report from the National Skills Coaliation provides recommendations on how states can use their WIOA state plan to establish strategies that close the skill gap and help workers and businesses succeed.

This FAQ web page from the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration provides guidance on performance-related topics such as common measures, reporting, and data validation, as well as insight on reporting around specific populations including youth and veterans.

The Workforce Data Quality Campaign (WDQC) released this infographic, which shows how federal, state, and local governments collect and share data under the four titles of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and how various stakeholders use these data.

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.

The Association of People Supporting Employment (APSE) has developed and provided a guide for review of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plans. This guide can be used to understand and analyze the states' intentions and priorities in implementation of WIOA.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), published online by the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, is the first legislative reform of the public workforce system in 15 years. The Act outlines provisions for improving the U.S. workforce system.

This online learning module from Workforce3One provides an introduction to the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) law, including information on governing and operating the system and delivering high quality, effective services.