Description
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides funding for employment and training activities, including the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) program. The opportunity is for states and outlying areas to apply for funding for PY 2024. The funding will be used to support employment and training activities, such as job placement, training, and education. The opportunity is open to states, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the outlying areas of Guam and the United States Virgin Islands. The application process involves submitting an electronic application, and the deadline for submission is June 07, 2024. Some key points to note include:
• The total funding available for PY 2024 is $672,893,000.
• The funding will be allocated to states and outlying areas based on a formula.
• States and outlying areas must submit an application to receive funding.
• The application must include information on the state's or outlying area's plan for using the funding, including the types of activities that will be supported and the populations that will be served.
• The deadline for submission is June 07, 2024.
• The opportunity is open to states, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the outlying areas of Guam and the United States Virgin Islands.
The following are some key activities and requirements:
• Job placement and training services
• Education and career counseling
• Support for disadvantaged youth and adults
• Support for individuals with disabilities
• Support for veterans and their families