The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps people get the skills they need to find good jobs and start careers. It also helps connect employers with workers who have the right skills to succeed in today’s economy.
What WIOA Offers
WIOA supports local communities through a network of America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC) locations. These centers offer services that help both job seekers and employers:
- Career advice and help with planning your career.
- Help finding jobs and information about the job market.
- A chance to learn new skills through education and training.
- Job seekers trained to meet local job needs.
- Education and training for full-time workers to improve their skills.
- Job loss prevention.
- Rapid response with training and job placement for laid-off workers.
- Help with finishing a high school or equivalent diploma.
- Leadership development, with opportunities for paid or unpaid work experience.
- Education and training that can lead to higher wages and self-sufficiency.
WIOA Guidance, Policy, and Notices
Statewide Training Unit
The Statewide Training Unit (STU) delivers programmatic and technical training support to ensure the alignment of the core Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs and 19 partner programs. It focuses on four of the six core WIOA programs:
- Title I Adult
- Dislocated Worker
- Youth programs
- Title III Wagner-Peyser Employment Service program
The STU also:
- Provides training and guidance on California’s Virtual Labor Exchange system and CalJOBS, through annual CalJOBS Training Webinar Series.
- Develops and delivers training that supports the growth of all WIOA staff.
If you would like to inquire about our training and webinars, email us at StatewideTraining@edd.ca.gov.
For More Information
- US Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act – Information and resources to assist with implementation of the Act.
- Workforce GPS – Technical assistance to help build the capacity of America's public workforce investment system.