General Overview


The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 is a sweeping federal law addressing such areas as workforce investment systems, adult education and literacy, vocational rehabilitation services, youth activities and much more.

The following documents are available for download:

Workforce Investment Act of 1998
Download and read the entire WIA legislation (313 pages).

Title V - General Provisions
Covering state unified plans, state and local workforce investment systems, local workforce investment boards, performance indicators and much more.

Workforce Investment Act Final Regulations
The Department of Labor’s final rule implementing provisions of titles I, III and V of the Workforce Investment Act. (172 pages)