Workforce Investment Act

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 establishes a national workforce preparation and employment system (America's Workforce Network) to meet the needs of businesses, job seekers and those who want to further their careers. Customers will have easy access to information and services through the One-Stop Career Center system. Customers with disabilities must be served alongside customers without disabilities. Workforce Investment Act - PL 105-220 Text of the law   Workforce Investment Act of 1998: Its Application to People with Disabilities Educational Kit from the Office of Disability Employment Policy   Workforce Investment Act Policy papers and briefs from The Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy   Serving People with Disabilities through the Workforce Investment Act's One-Stop Career Centers Report from a study conducted by the Urban Institute   People with Disabilities: Having a Voice in the Creation of the New Workforce Investment System From the Institute for Community Inclusion, Boston MA   WIA Section 188 Disability Checklist Checklist designed to ensure meaningful participation of people with disabilities in programs and activities operated by recipients of financial assistance under the Workforce Investment Act.   Workforce Investment Act Briefing Sheet An overview of the law by the American Psychological Association   Youth with Disabilities and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 Informational policy brief from the University of Minnesota