What is the role of the Office of Research in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)?
The Office of Research provides general economic data to assist Workforce Investment Board policy staff in the development of workforce education and training needs for the state. Data include updates on employment levels, wages, occupational projections and population trends. Data also include town-level analysis on labor force, economy, and populations trends. The distribution of occupational data satisfies the needs of two sets of customers: employers seeking qualified employees, and workers and job seekers pursuing career opportunities leading to economic security The Information for Workforce Investment Planning publication provides state and local labor market information for each of the eight Workforce Investment Areas. Information includes data on the labor force, industry employment trends, population changes, public aid recipients, high school dropout rates, and persons with other barriers to employment. This publication provides Local Workforce Investment Board planners with
