The Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

The Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) which superseded the Job Training Partnership Act, offers a comprehensive range of workforce development activities through statewide and regional organizations. Available workforce development activities provided can benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers. The Act will enable customers to easily access the information and services they need through the “One-Stop” service delivery concept. The purpose of these activities is to promote an increase in the employment, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills improvement by participants. This, in turn, improves the quality of the workforce, reduces welfare dependency, and improves the productivity and competitiveness of the region.