

KEY ISSUES
While the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act plays a role in workforce development, state policymakers actively seek ways beyond WIOA requirements to connect education with workforce and economic development efforts in their states. To achieve this, states adopt policies to connect education, postsecondary attainment and economic development with state workforce development.
If you are new to workforce development, start with this three-part blog series, which explores board membership, duties and incentives.
We also have the following general resources that provide more state-by-state information on the issue.
RESEARCH

50-State Comparisons
How all states approach workforce development policies.
REPORT

Policy Reports
Relevant context and state policy examples on workforce development.

Blog Posts
Legislative trends and other news with implications for workforce development.
COUNSEL

State Information Requests
Brief issue scans, typically provided within 48 hours, that provide top-level information on workforce development.

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