The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Congress passed the Act by a wide bipartisan majority; it is the first legislative reform of the public workforce system in 15 years.
Title II of WIOA provides funding for adult education through the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
Maine Adult Education has transitioned from programs and services guided by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to WIOA. A collection of resources are available that explore the impact of the law and the steps that the state office and local programs must take to be in full compliance.
AEFLA funds received from the US Department of Education (USDOE) support the implementation of this project. the project has an award totaling $5,248,029 of which 100% is federally funded and directly attributed to project implementation. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the USDOE or the U.S. Government.