Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN26-04
Issued: July 23, 2026
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 116(b) requires states to reach an agreement with the US Department of Labor (DOL) on state-level performance goals for the WIOA Title IB Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs, and the Title III Wagner-Peyser every two years.
In May 2026, the state negotiated the performance goals with the DOL for Program Years (PY) 2026 and 2027.
PY 26 Negotiated Performance Goals
|
Indicators |
Adults |
Dislocated Workers |
Youth |
Wagner-Peyser |
|
Employment Rate 2nd Quarter After Exit (Includes placement in education for Youth) |
68.0% |
70.5% |
70.5% |
60.0% |
|
Employment Rate 4th Quarter After Exit (Includes placement in education for Youth) |
65.5% |
70.0% |
70.0% |
60.0% |
|
Median Earnings 2nd Quarter After Exit |
$8,500 |
$10,500 |
$5,000 |
$9,000 |
|
Credential Attainment |
68.5% |
74.0% |
60.5% |
N/A |
|
Measurable Skill Gains |
72.5% |
66.8% |
66.7% |
N/A |
PY 27 Negotiated Performance Goals
|
Indicators |
Adults |
Dislocated Workers |
Youth |
Wagner-Peyser |
|
Employment Rate 2nd Quarter After Exit (Includes placement in education for Youth) |
68.5% |
71.0% |
71.0% |
60.0% |
|
Employment Rate 4th Quarter After Exit (Includes placement in education for Youth) |
66.0% |
70.0% |
70.5% |
60.0% |
|
Median Earnings 2nd Quarter After Exit |
$8,500 |
$10,800 |
$5,000 |
$9,000 |
|
Credential Attainment |
69.0% |
75.0% |
61.0% |
N/A |
|
Measurable Skill Gains |
72.5% |
67.0% |
66.7% |
N/A |
The Employment Development Department will negotiate levels of performance for the same five WIOA primary indicators of performance with Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Areas) for PY 26 and PY 27.
When negotiating performance goals with the Local Areas, the state will do the following:
- Consider how the levels compare with the negotiated levels of performance established for the state.
- Ensure the negotiated levels account for the economic conditions and the participant characteristics based on the Statistical Adjustment Model.
- Consider whether levels promote continuous improvement of the indicators of performance.
For more information on the performance negotiation process, please review the Workforce Services Directive State Level Performance Goals and Local Area Negotiations (WSD19-11).
If you have questions related to this information, contact the Program Reporting and Analysis Unit at wsbmanageperformance@edd.ca.gov.
/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division