Description
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides funding for various employment and training programs, including those for outlying areas such as American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The program aims to support job training, employment services, and other workforce development activities. Key aspects of the program include the allocation of funds to states and outlying areas based on specific formulas, the requirement for states to submit plans and reports, and the provision of technical assistance and support. The program also includes provisions for the reallotment of funds, salary caps, and the submission of applications for consolidated grants. Some of the key activities and services supported by the program include:
• Job training and employment services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth
• Support for local workforce development areas
• Technical assistance and capacity building for states and outlying areas
• Evaluation and research to improve program effectiveness
• Support for special populations, such as migrant and seasonal farmworkers and individuals with disabilities.
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and is authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.