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The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) provides the framework for delivery of workforce investment activities at the state and local levels to people who need those services. Customers include:
- Job seekers
- Dislocated workers
- Youth
- Incumbent (current) workers
- New entrants to the workforce
- Veterans
- Persons with disabilities
- Businesses
Each state’s Governor, in accordance with the requirements of Section 661.100 of WIA Rules and Regulations, must
- Establish a State Workforce Investment Board
- Designate local workforce investment areas
- Oversee the creation of Local Boards and One-Stop service delivery systems in the state
WIA 101 - A brief tutorial of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and its five Titles under the Act
New York State Labor Law, Section 852