Workforce Investment Act

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA), enacted in 1998, aimed to enhance job training and employment services in the United States. It established a framework for workforce development that included local management of job training programs, promoting collaboration among government, businesses, and community organizations. WIA focused on providing resources for job seekers and workers to gain skills, improve their employability, and access career opportunities. The act emphasized customer choice and aimed to create a more efficient system for addressing the needs of both employers and job seekers in the labor market.