Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I-B Program for Dislocated Workers
The WIOA Dislocated Worker program provides employment and training services; and establishes early intervention for workers and firms facing substantial layoffs. In general, dislocated workers are people who lost jobs due to plant closures, company downsizing, or some other significant change in market conditions. In most cases, participants must be unlikely to return to their occupation, and must be eligible for (or have exhausted) unemployment compensation. The 12 regional Workforce Development Councils oversee WIOA activities in local areas.
State Core Indicator Results
| Employment Percentage of participants who were employed four quarters after leaving the program. * |
71% |
| Earnings Median annualized earnings four quarters after leaving the program |
$49,400 |
| Skills Percentage of participants who obtained an appropriate credential. |
74% |
| Net Employment Effect Additional employment rate attributable to the workforce development program. ** |
6.7% |
| Net Participant Benefits Additional yearly earnings attributable to program participation (adjusted for benefits, taxes, and costs of participation). ** |
$3,200 |
| 10-Year Economic Impact Economy wide 10-Year net economic benefit provided by the workforce development program. ** |
$202 Million |
| 10-Year Taxpayer Return on Investment Taxpayer’s 10-Year net return from an investment in the workforce development program. ** |
$4.6 to 1 |
*Includes out-of-state employment data. Does not include self-employment. **See latest Net Impact Study.
