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The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 represents a national consensus to consolidate and coordinate all of the workforce preparation and development programs into a unified workforce investment system.
In Wisconsin, programs for employment placement/retention, job training, and education-related training programs are delivered through Job Centers.
While individual programs still retain their own service and funding requirements, those programs must also participate in the Job Centers, with local policy oversight provided through 11 Workforce Development Boards across the state.
These boards are led by the private sector, which represents the majority of board members. Other required representatives include all of the WIA partner programs.
WIA Title I authorizes programs that serve Adults, Dislocated Workers, and In-School and Out-Of School Youth.
WIA Title I services available through the Wisconsin Job Center system include Core, Intensive, and Training services. Core services are available to all job seekers and include assistance in job search and job placement, assessment of skills, labor market and career information and other similar services.
If job placement is not achieved after at least one core service effort, then intensive services may be available. These may include services such as specialized assessments, career and employment development planning; short-term prevocational training such as communication or interviewing skills, and GED training.
Finally, training services may be available to individuals who don't find a job after receiving core and intensive services. Job seekers typically can select the training provider of their choice using an individual training account. Other training options, such as on-the-job training, also may be available in some locations.
WIA Title I and Job Centers also benefit employers. Services to assist employers may include assistance in finding workers, in training new or existing workers, in dealing with a diverse workforce, and in addressing business downsizing and/or closings.
Information resources on the state and local labor market, workforce, and workplace regulations also may be available to assist employers in their business and workforce planning activities.