FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Reauthorizing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

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

January 1, 2022

workforce development youth employment WIOA education policy job training

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a foundational step in the legislative process to update federal workforce development programs, which determine how billions in federal funding are allocated to state and local job training and youth employment services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Youth job seekers

The reauthorization of WIOA will determine the structure and availability of federal job training and employment programs for young people.

State labor departments

These agencies manage the implementation of WIOA-funded programs and are subject to changes in federal requirements and funding levels.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment held a hearing on May 27, 2021, to discuss the of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act () with a focus on youth employment. The session included testimony from state labor officials, technology industry leaders, and policy experts regarding how to improve job training and employment opportunities for young people.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 27, 2021, via Zoom.
The purpose was to discuss the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The hearing focused specifically on creating opportunities for youth employment.
Witnesses included representatives from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the Indiana Governor's Workforce Cabinet, Burning Glass Technologies, and Microsoft Corporation.
The hearing is recorded as Serial No. 117-16.
Ilhan Omar submitted questions for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)?

is the primary federal law that provides funding and guidance for state and local workforce development programs, including job training and employment services.

What was the goal of this specific hearing?

The goal was to gather expert testimony and stakeholder input to inform the process of , specifically looking at how to better support youth employment.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Youth Employment

The hearing highlights a specific legislative focus on youth-centric workforce development within the broader WIOA framework.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Connected Entities

personPatrick J. McGrew“Executive Director, Indiana Governor's Workforce Cabinet”Map →

personMathew Sigelman“CEO, Burning Glass Technologies”Map →

otherWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act“Federal law governing workforce development programs”Map →

personJoe Barela“Executive Director, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment”Map →

personPortia Wu“Managing Director for Public Policy, Microsoft Corporation”Map →

personFrederica S. Wilson“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy20
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