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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

For information on WIA in your area, go to your nearest Wisconsin Job Center



Monitoring Guides for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) - Summer 2009

Q&A From 2008 Performance Technical Assistance Sessions


Performance Measure Map Updated

A new version of the WIA Title 1 Performance Measure Map, updated April 2008 is now available. (PDF file, 34 pages)

Updated Supplemental Data Technical Assistance Guide

An updated supplemental data technical assistance guide is now available, Version SED.08.01, April, 2008. (PDF file, 17 pages)

Technical Assistance Guides (TAGs) Drafts -- Updated April, 2008

WIA Plan Modification and Supporting Documents Published

The final, DOL approved WIA State Plan Modification and additional supporting documents are now published on this site. The newly published material is:

WIA Worker Training

Question and Answers, and PowerPoint presentation materials from the October 30, 2007 Workforce Programs Fall Roundtable

Technical Assistance and Q & A on Manufacturing Skills Certification (MSSC)

Technical Assistance for project applicants regarding the Manufacturing Skills Certification project. (PDF file, seven pages)

Spring Workforce Programs Roundtable materials

Materials from the May 30th Workforce Programs Roundtable.

Secretary Gassman Announces Availability of $850,000 in Grants for Emerging Industries Skills Partnership

Department of Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman has announced the availability of $850,000 in grants to fund the Emerging Industries Skills Partnership Project – a key component of Governor Jim Doyle’s Jobs for the Future Initiative. Jobs for the Future builds partnerships between business and schools to train current and future workers for the high-tech job market.

The project will offer grants to businesses, industry associations and technical colleges to train thousands of workers in emerging fields such as biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, stem cell research, and renewable energy.

PY 07-08 WIA Title 1 Performance Negotiations Update

This memorandum serves as advance notice to the Workforce Development Boards to begin assembling performance negotiation proposals for submission to the Division of Employment and Training later this Spring. The notice includes important information about addressing On-The-Job Training and Customized Training services and their potential impact on WIA Certificate and Credential Attainment measures. (PDF file, two pages.)

Program Year 2007-2008 performance measure proposal

Wisconsin's WIA Program Year 2007-2008 performance measure proposal to the U.S. Department of Labor is now available on this web site. This proposal is designed to be attainable, consistent with the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) goals and to promote continuous improvement of Wisconsin's workforce investment system. (PDF file, 56 pages.)

Training Site Moved

All of the WIA training materials, formerly available at http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwspts/resourcewebs/wia/default.htm, have now been incorporated into this web site.

Our updated training site features upcoming events, as well as training materials on ASSET, performance management, case management and more.

Local Plan Guidelines Supplement for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

WIA Title 1B:Participant Eligibility and Case Management File Document Guides

FAQ on 35 percent requirement

A new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the WIA 35 percent high-wage job training expenditure requirement is now available.  (8/31/06.)

Materials from August 23rd Performance Measures Workshop now available

All of the materials handed out at the August 23rd Performance Measures Workshop in Madison

Local Plans Published

The local plans for all 11 Workforce Development Areas


Updated July 06, 2009
Content Contact: DWD Staff