The Workforce Investment Act of 1998
(Public Law 105-220) provides the framework for a network of State
workforce investment systems designed to meet the needs of the
nation's businesses, job seekers, youth, and those who want to
further their careers. WIA requires that States develop five-year
strategic plans for this system, which must also contain the detail
plans required under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 USC 49g). Section V
provides States the option of submitted a State Unified Plan. The
Act also requires States to submit new Plans (if expiring). All
Plans will....
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