Congressional Hearing on Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Implementation
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing provides insight into how federal job training and employment services are being managed and evaluated, which affects the availability and quality of workforce development programs for job seekers nationwide.
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Job seekers
Individuals seeking employment or training services are the primary recipients of programs authorized under WIOA.
State Workforce Boards
These entities are responsible for implementing WIOA policies and managing local workforce development initiatives.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 15, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development.
- The primary focus was the implementation status of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- Witnesses included representatives from state workforce boards, the National Association of Workforce Boards, and the Naval Healthcare Clinic.
- The hearing included testimony on how states are adapting workforce programs to address unemployment and barriers to work.
- Several members submitted additional documents, including letters from vocational rehabilitation councils and youth advocacy groups, into the official record.
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Why It Matters
The hearing provides insight into how federal job training and employment services are being managed and evaluated, which affects the availability and quality of workforce development programs for job seekers nationwide.
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Discoveries
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Focus on Barriers to Employment
Testimony from South Carolina indicated a shift in focus toward helping individuals with specific barriers to work as unemployment rates drop.
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