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WIA Glossary

GlossaryGlossary  definitions for terms used in DCEO WIA policy.

Glossary

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Academic Remediation Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 (See Remedial Training)

Accreditation Related policies - Link opens in a new window

Notation by a recognized authority regarding the quality of training offered by educational institutions and programs. Institutional accreditation normally applies to an entire institution, indicating that each of its parts is contributing to the achievement of an institution’s objectives, although not necessarily all on the same level of quality.

Accrediting agencies and associations are nationally recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. For Illinois, the regional accrediting association is the North Central Association. Specialized accreditation normally applies to evaluation of programs, departments, or schools that usually are part of a total collegiate or other post secondary institutions.

Accrued Expenditures Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 The charges incurred by the grantee during a given period requiring the provision of funds for:
a) goods and other tangible property received;
b) services performed by employees, contractors, subgrantees, subcontractors, and other payees; and
c) other amounts becoming owed (by the grantee) under programs for which no current services or performance is required, such as annuities, insurance claims, and other benefit payments [29 CFR 97.3].

ACME Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 Automation of Compliance Monitoring Events

Adult Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 An individual who is age 18 or older. (Except as outlined in sections 127 and 132 of the Act.)

Adult Basic Education (ABE)  Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 Education for adults whose inability to read, write or speak English or to effectively use mathematics is a barrier to their ability to get or keep employment. ABE is designed to improve their ability to benefit from training and improve their opportunities for employment and to meet adult responsibilities.

Adult Secondary Education Skills  Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 Education for adults consisting of courses in mathematics, reading, history, science, government, language arts, and other courses and classes that lead to a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.

Appeal  Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 A request for a hearing to reconsider a state agency’s decision about an individual’s unemployment insurance benefits.

Apprenticeship Training  Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 A program combining on-the-job training with related instruction that enables workers to master the practical and technical skills required for a skilled occupation.

ARRA Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

ASN Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 Alternative Schools Network

ATAA Related policies - Link opens in a new window

 Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance for Older Workers
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