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FEDERALhearing transcript

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Reauthorization Hearing

Original title: WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT REAUTHORIZATION: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

January 1, 2022

workforce developmentyouth employmentgovernment contractingWIOAjob training

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The Frame

What this does

The document identifies a need for improved planning regarding federal contracts for workforce centers, which directly impacts how job training and employment services are delivered to youth participants.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Youth job seekers

These individuals are the primary recipients of the employment and training services governed by WIOA.

Workforce center contractors

These entities are subject to the planning and operational requirements discussed in the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is an addendum to a 2021 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, specifically focusing on youth employment programs and the management of .

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 13, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment.
  • The hearing focused on the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
  • The primary subject of the hearing was creating opportunities for youth employment.
  • The addendum specifically highlights a need for improved planning regarding center operation contracts.
  • The document is identified as Serial No. 117-14 of the 117th Congress.

Why It Matters

The document identifies a need for improved planning regarding federal contracts for workforce centers, which directly impacts how job training and employment services are delivered to youth participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to discuss the of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, with a focus on improving youth employment programs.
What specific issue does the addendum address?
The addendum addresses the need for better planning and management of contracts for operating workforce centers.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Focus on Contract Management

The inclusion of an addendum specifically regarding 'Actions Needed to Improve Planning for Center Operation Contracts' suggests a legislative focus on tightening oversight of federal service providers.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment“The congressional body that held the hearing.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Education and Labor“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →
otherWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act“The federal law being reviewed for reauthorization.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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