Workforce Investment Act Resources

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) provides the framework for a unique national workforce preparation and employment system designed to meet both the needs of the nation's businesses and the needs of jobseekers and those who want to further their careers.

The law makes changes to the current funding streams, target populations, system of delivery, accountability, long-term planning, labor market information system, and governance structure.

Neighborhood Networks centers can access WIA funds by contacting their local workforce investment board and becoming an approved WIA training site. Using these funds and resources, centers can promote welfare-to-work efforts, leading to community building and greater individual self-sufficiency.

For more information on WIA and how to make it work for a Neighborhood Networks centers, visit the Department of Labor in the related resources box above.

The Department of Labor's gateway to information on WIA offers fact sheets, directories of state and local workforce investment boards, and more.