What is the Workforce Investment Act?
The Workforce Investment Act Intro: The federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 repeals the Job Training Partnership Act and changes the role of the respective Board. The Private Industry Council that served under the Job Training Partnership Act was primarily an advisory Board. The Workforce Investment Board is designed as a policy Board.
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) was passed by Congress in 1998 and superseded the Job Training Partnership Act. The WIA mandates that a comprehensive range of workforce development activities be made available through statewide and local organizations that benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers. One-Stop Career Centers were developed in response to the WIA.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 created a new environment for people seeking jobs and financial assistance for training. WIA replaced the Job Training Partnership Act (1983-1999). WIA places an emphasis on universal service, accountability, customer choice, and integration of service through a one-stop approach where service partners join together in the JobLink Career Centers. Persons seeking WIA funding for training, even though they may meet the program entrance requirements, are not considered for training until completing certain requirements, which can include job search, assessment, development of an individual employment plan, and other activities. Workforce Investment Act services have three major components: Core, Intensive and Training. See the Partner section for more information, as well as contacts for the Workforce Investment Act program. • How do I place a job order? There are two methods of placing job orders: 1) Fax the job order to a JobLink Center. Fax numbers
In 1998, Congress passed the Workforce Investment Act to reform federal job training programs and create a new, comprehensive workforce investment system. The reformed system is intended to be customer-focused, to help Americans access the tools they need to manage their careers through information and high quality services, and to help U.S. companies find skilled workers. WIA aims to improve the quality of the workforce and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation. Learn more about the Workforce Investment Act.
