WIOA Adult Program

Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) authorized three of the six core programs included under WIOA. The Adult Program is one of the three core programs. The program serves job seekers age 18 and older to find employment by providing them with career services and training opportunities. WIOA establishes a priority requirement with respect to funds allocated to a local area for adult employment and training activities. American Job Center staff, when using WIOA Adult funds to provide individualized career services and training services, must give priority to recipients of public assistance, other low-income individuals, and individuals who are basic skills deficient. Performance program measures include: 1. Employed 2nd Quarter After Exit; 2. Employed 4th Quarter After Exit; 3. Median Earnings Second Quarter After Exit; 4. Credential Attainment Rate; 5. Measurable Skills Gains; and Effectiveness in Serving Employers.

Under WIOA, the entities eligible to receive funding from the Department are the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the outlying areas. Funds are allotted based on a statutory formula. The states in turn allocate funds to local workforce development boards which are responsible for operating American Job Centers (approximately 2,400 nationwide).

Match: none required (federal program listing). Statutory Formula: Title Title 1 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, Part b, Subpart (2)(B),Public Law 113-128.Statutory Formula: Title Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Chapter 132 Part (b) Subpart (2)(B) Public Law (iii)(I) WIOA regulations related to formula requirements are available at 20 CFR Parts 676, 677, and 678.