In this fact sheet from the Urban Institute, several ways in which states can promote economic development through investment in the workforce are profiled. Occupational and job training, customized training programs, workforce intermediaries, and…

This fact sheet by the National Skills Coalition provides a succinct overview of the challenges faced by low-skilled service workers and their employers due to a lack of foundational and key skills with regard to job knowledge. The fact sheet…

This fact sheet from the Institute for Research on Poverty and the Morgridge Center for Public Service examines ways to improve opportunity and reduce poverty for families. Policymakers should consider three main factors—family, education, and work…

This fact sheet from the Departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services gives a brief summary of each of the five final rules documents that were made available on June 30, 2016. The final rules provide the…

This fact sheet from the Departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services gives a brief overview of what the WIOA Final Rules mean at a very high level for workers and job seekers, employers, communities, and…

This fact sheet from the Departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services provides a more detailed look at the provisions of each of the WIOA Final Rules. These final regulations provide the foundation upon which…

These fact sheets from the Migration Policy Institute focus on the ways WIOA can play a critical role in supporting the upward mobility of the foreign born in the U.S. workforce. With a focus on the 20 states and 25 counties (…

On July 1, 2015, the National Skills Coalition (NSC) hosted this webinar focused on opportunities for integration between the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)…

This fact sheet from the Department of Labor summarizes the key Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth provisions. These include eligibility changes, increased emphasis on work experience, and implementation dates. It also provides…

This fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Education highlights ways in which adult education systems can help Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs integrate technology as part of workforce preparation…