Business/Government/Education Training Partnership: Workforce Investment Act
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) replaced the prublen1-riddled job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and consolidated more than 70 federal job-training programs. It provides states with the flexibility to develop streamlined systems in partnership with local governments. A primary focus of WIA is to meet the needs of business for skilled Workers and to satisfy the training, education, and employment needs of individuals. One-stop service centers are at the heart of the system. These centers provide job seekers with a range of services, including career counseling, skill assessments, training, job search assistance, and referrals to programs and services, depending on needs.