Inherent in WIOA legislation is the alignment of the workforce development system’s six core programs, requiring unified strategic planning. WIOA places an increased emphasis on coordination and collaboration at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure that services provided to individuals and businesses are coordinated, streamlined, and aligned.
The Office of Workforce Strategy, in collaboration with its WIOA partners, submitted Connecticut's WIOA Unified State Plan for 2024 – 2027, which has been conditionally approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education.
The Unified State Plan outlines the state’s workforce development system’s strategy over a four-year period to assist residents, including youth and those with barriers to employment, to obtain high-quality jobs and careers, and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
All State Plans and archives can be found on the WIOA State Plan Portal
The State has five Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) which allocate their WIOA funds to local organizations that assist unemployed and underemployed individuals to succeed in the job market, gain new job skills, find a new job, complete their education, obtain training, potentially increase their income, and more. The WDBs assist employers in meeting various workforce needs, including matching them with skilled workers.
The mission of the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) is to protect Connecticut’s workers from labor law violations and promote global economic competitiveness through strengthening the state’s workforce.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides federal funds to states to help job seekers, workers, and businesses with career services, job training, education, and workforce development.
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