WIOA Adult Program

Program objective

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.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

• ✓State
• ✓Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• ✓Interstate Organization
• ✓Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
• ✓U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• ✓Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• ✓U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• ✓Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• ✓County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• ✓Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• ✓Local
• ✓Territorial
• ✓Tribal

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).

Intended beneficiaries: Active-Duty Service Person (including dependents, Adult (20 to 64), Senior Citizen (65+), Resident/Citizen of a U.S. Territory, Reservist (including dependents) and Veteran (including dependents).

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

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