Episode 13 Resources: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Revised October 2020
Contents
WIOA Law & Policy Resources
- Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration WIOA Resource Page
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Link: doleta.gov/wioa - WIOA Fact Sheet: Final Rules An Overview (PDF)
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration
Link: dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/wioa/pdfs/Final-Rules-An-Overview-Fact-Sheet.pdf - WIOA Final Rules and Regulations
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration
Link: dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa/regulations - Bobby Silverstein Explains the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (PDF)
This short video explains the WIOA provision requiring American Job Centers to use technologies that are accessible to individuals with disabilities—and highlights PEAT resources that can assist.
Source: Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
Link: peatworks.org/bobby-silverstein-explains-the-workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act-wioa - Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) WIOA Resources
Source: Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
Link: peatworks.org/tag/workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act-wioa - Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education WIOA Resource Page
This updated webpage includes frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: U.S. Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education
Link: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/AdultEd/wioa-reauthorization.html - Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration WIOA Resource Page
Source: U.S. Department of Education Office of Social Education and Rehabilitative Services
Link: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/wioa-reauthorization.html - LEAD Center Policy Brief on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (PDF)
Source: National Center on Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD)
Link: leadcenter.org/system/files/resource/downloadable_version/WIOA_POLICY_BRIEF_10.22.14.pdf - ODEP Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
Source: U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Link: dol.gov/agencies/odep/about/advisory-committee - ODEP Advisory Committee Final Report (PDF; September 2016)
Source: U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Link: dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/odep/topics/pdf/acicieid_final_report_9-8-16.pdf
WIOA Employment Resources
- LEAD Center
Provides resources and information on WIOA and other policies and practices that support the employment and economic independence of people with disabilities.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Link: leadcenter.org - LEAD Center WIOA/Workforce Development Resources
Source: U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Link: leadcenter.org/wioa-workforce-development - Career OneStop - American Job Center Network
This website provides a single –place to learn about federal programs and local resources to help people with or without a disability find a job, identify job training programs, and gain skills in growing industries. This website, and nearly 2,400 AJC employment centers serve individuals looking for work and businesses who need workers.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration
Link: careeronestop.org - Career OneStop – Find Your State WIOA Training Programs
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration
Link: careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/EmploymentAndTraining/find-WIOA-training-programs.aspx
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