Vision for the One-Stop Delivery System under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

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Developed in collaboration with the Department of Education, this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) from the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration lays out the vision for the one-stop delivery system under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and links to key technical assistance resources to support states and local areas as they integrate this vision into their one-stop delivery system.

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2015-08-12T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
URL
https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/rsa/subregulatory/tac-15-01.pdf
Publication Date
2015-08-13

Opportunities for Action: WIOA Performance Negotiations

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This resource from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) explains the provisions from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regarding revisions to performance management requirements. Some of these revisions include: new measures of interim skill gains; new approaches to defining overall performance success; and revised sanctions for states.

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2015-07-31T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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http://www.clasp.org/resources-and-publications/publication-1/WIOA-Performance-…
Publication Date
2015-08-01

Webcast Materials Available: Proposed Information Collection: Required Elements for Submission of the Unified or Combined State Plan and Plan Modifications Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

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The purpose of this webcast is to provide an overview of the proposed information collection request for WIOA Unified and Combined State Plans. On August 6, 2015, the Departments of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development published a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on the proposed planning requirements and related burden, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This pre-recorded webcast was designed to provide information on this request and tips on how to make a good comment. Presenters discussed the contents of the PRA package, introduce the Information Collection Request (ICR), and note the WIOA requirements for state plans. This webcast also highlights the process for submitting comments on the ICR during the 60-day comment period.
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2015-08-06T08:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=60809500
Publication Date
2015-08-06

Implementing WIOA: State Policy Choices to Assist Low-Income Working Families

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This policy brief from the Working Poor Families Project (WPFP) highlights key state policy decision points related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and considers ten key provisions within WIOA that can help states address the needs of low-income working families: 1) WIOA planning and program alignment, 2) priority on serving low-income people, 3) WIOA performance measures, 4) increased training options, 5) career pathways and industry/sector partnerships, 6) supportive services, 7) new ability to serve incumbent workers, 8) adult basic education, 9) integrated education and training approaches, and 10) changes to serving youth and young adults.

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2015-06-30T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
URL
http://www.workingpoorfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WPFP-Summer-2015-…
Publication Date
2015-07-01

WIOA Youth Program Fact Sheet

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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.
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2015-03-23T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
URL
https://www.doleta.gov/wioa/Docs/WIOA_YouthProgram_FactSheet.pdf
Publication Date
2015-03-24

Strengthening Collaboration between TANF and WIOA National Experts Roundtable

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On June 22, 2015, the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance (OFA) convened the Strengthening Collaboration between TANF and WIOA National Experts Roundtable in Washington, DC. The roundtable brought together a select group of practice, policy, and research experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges that the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) system offers to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants, programs, and systems.

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2015-06-30T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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Mathematica TANF WIA Report to OPRE
DOL Guidance Letter
Publication Date
2015-07-01
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Agenda 54.86 KB
Participant List 49.67 KB
Biographies 72.92 KB
Website Resource List 27.44 KB
Summary and Recommendations Report 411.77 KB
APHSA WIOA Report 298.4 KB
CLASP WIOA Report 1.6 MB

3 Agencies, 2 Customers, 1 Goal

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This post, published on July 1, 2015, marks the day that many of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provisions begin to take effect. The goals of the joint vision between the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education are to: ensure the needs of business and workers drive workforce solutions, guarantee American Job Centers provide excellent customer service to jobseekers and employers, and have the workforce system support strong regional economies and play an active role in community and economic development.
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ACF Blog Spotlight
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2015-06-30T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2015/07/3-agencies-2-customers-1-goal
Publication Date
2015-07-01

Aligned by Design: WIOA & TANF

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On July 1, 2015, the National Skills Coalition (NSC) hosted this webinar focused on opportunities for integration between the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) systems. The Webinar featured national and local experts to address key principles for aligning human capital investments to produce better outcomes for individuals and local economies.

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2015-06-23T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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Fact Sheet
Slides
Publication Date
2015-06-24

WIOA: What Human Service Agencies and Advocates Need to Know

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This publication 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.
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2015-01-31T19:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.clasp.org/resources-and-publications/publication-1/WIOA-and-Human-Se…
Publication Date
2015-02-01

WIOA “Collection” Website

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The WIOA Collection website provides information and resources to states, local areas, non-profits, grantees, and other stakeholders to assist with implementation of the Act. It includes an Action Planner, “WIOA 101,” partner sites, and more.
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2015-05-31T20:00:00
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City/County
URL
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/AdultEd/wioa-reauthorization.html