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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)This Act was signed into law on August 7, 1998, capping
a seven-year effort to consolidate and streamline
the nation's employment and training programs. WIA
replaced the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA),
enacted October 13, 1982. Under WIA, the federal government,
states, and local communities join efforts to develop
a system providing workers with job search assistance,
training, and advice. In addition, all entities work
together to provide employers with skilled workers.
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works for people in Illinois.
To submit your WIA Training or Employment Success Story, follow these three easy steps: Now that you are logged into your My Illinois workNet account, follow the next steps to submit your WIA Training or Employment Success Story.
Submit your WIA training and employment success story in the form below.
- Enter a title for your WIA employment or training success story or letter (limit 100 letters/spaces);
- Type the name of the location from which you received WIA services;
- From the dropdown list, select the item that best describes the services you received;
- Describe the situation and/or background;
- Describe the WIA training activities that led to your success (if applicable);
- Tell us the results of your WIA training or employment experience;
- Upload a picture of yourself. Give the picture a title;
- Read the disclaimer statement and agree to the terms. Then click UPLOAD IMAGE button;
- SUBMIT your WIA training or employment success story or letter.
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