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WIA Reauthorization: Strengthening Workforce Development for Better Futures

Learn about the key areas and changes in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) reauthorization bill, focusing on governance, services for adults, and youth programs. Explore the enhancements in governance structures, one-stop career centers, and accountability measures for improved workforce development outcomes. Find out about state flexibility, funding streams, and opportunities for career advancement through scholarships. Gain insights into performance metrics and accountability measures guiding workforce programs.

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WIA Reauthorization: Strengthening Workforce Development for Better Futures

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  1. WIA REAUTHORIZATION Nancy W. Hawkins October 7, 2003 Florida Workforce Summit Meeting Lake Buena Vista, Florida

  2. WIA REAUTHORIZATION • H.R. 1261 passed by House 5/8/03 • S. 1627 introduced in the Senate 9/17/03; marked up and passed 10/2/03 • Conference Committee to resolve differences

  3. KEY AREAS • More effective Governance Structure • Strengthening the One-Stop Career System • Comprehensive services for adults

  4. KEY AREAS • A targeted approach to serving youth • Improving performance accountability • Promoting State Flexibility

  5. WIA Reauthorization – Governance • State boards Changes membership requirements • Local boards More strategic

  6. WIA Reauthorization – Governance • Youth councils • Workforce areas

  7. WIA Reauthorization – One-Stop Career Centers • Infrastructure • Services to Low Wage Workers • Bonus Points or Incentives

  8. WIA Reauthorization – Services for Adults • Single funding stream • Eligible training providers State determined

  9. WIA Reauthorization –Services for Adults • ITAs changed to Career Change Scholarships • Removes strict “sequence of service” requirement • Expands Incumbent Worker Training

  10. Personal Re-Employment Accounts • Not included in either House or Senate Bill • Target: most likely to exhaust UI benefits • Services: Training and Supportive Services

  11. Personal Re-Employment Accounts • State flexibility • Remaining balances may be kept as bonuses (60/40)

  12. WIA Reauthorization –Youth Services • WIA Youth Funds – Targeted state formula program (75%) • Challenge grants to cities and rural areas (25%) • Out-of-School Youth

  13. Performance Accountability • Performance indicators Reduced from 17 to 8 • Performance negotiation More dynamic and tailored to local needs

  14. Common Performance Measures • Adult • Entered Employment • Retention • Earnings Increase • Efficiency

  15. Common Performance Measures • Youth • Placement in Employment/Education • Attainment of Degree or Certificate • Literacy & Numeracy Gains • Efficiency

  16. Performance Accountability • Fiscal Controls Data Validation, monitoring and oversight emphasized

  17. House and Senate Appropriations Bill Highlights • Adult Programs – House Bill 30% transfer allowed between Adult and DW • Dislocated Worker Program: • Overrides 80/20% split for National Reserve • Account activities included in both House and Senate Bills • Assistance for long-term unemployed

  18. House and Senate Appropriations Bills • Youth Activities – House and Senate No funding for Youth Opportunity Grants

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