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Glossary of Frequently Used Acronyms

Acronyms are often used by public and private agencies as timesaving, shorthand ways to communicate lengthy titles or basic concepts. 

This Glossary provides a quick reference to terms, acronyms and abbreviations commonly used by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD).  We have also included links to further information about many of these topics found on our web site.

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The Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) have many closely related programs and systems.  DHFS Acronym Glossary

Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government

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