WIOA Game Plan for Low-Income People

New Resources from CLASP

In July 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)—passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in Congress—was signed into law by President Obama. WIOA is the first update to the nation’s core workforce training programs since the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 16 years ago. But a lot has changed since 1998—and our workforce system hasn’t kept up. Low-income, lower-skilled workers face more barriers than ever to securing an education and getting a good job.

CLASP is committed to making WIOA work; that's why we're developing a WIOA Game Plan for Low-Income People. We'll break down what you need to know to implement the law and help low-income families and individuals climb the economic ladder.

Three resources are currently available, with many more to follow in the coming months.

New Opportunities to Improve Economic and Career Success for Low-Income Youth and Adults

CLASP's WIOA summary focuses on opportunities for improving services to low-income youth and adults under Title I and Title II.

Shared Accountability in WIOA and Career Pathways

CLASP's paper provides a framework for understanding the full scope of shared accountability and is intended to promote discussion of how WIOA performance accountability provisions could be aligned to integrate service delivery for low-income, lower-skilled individuals.

Using “Measurable Skill Gains” to Best Serve Low-Income, Lower-Skilled Individuals

CLASP’s paper discusses a new interim measure of progress included in WIOA. The common measure offers an opportunity to ensure WIOA funds are used to provide services for participants with initially low basic skills, as well as promote unified planning and shared accountability.

Make sure you bookmark the WIOA Game Plan and check back as new resources are added. We look forward to working with you to ensure WIOA helps low-income families and individuals secure better-paying jobs and achieve long-term stability.

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