Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I-B Youth Program
The WIOA Youth Program prepares youth for academic and employment success. To receive services, youth must be 14 through 24 years old, low income, and meet other criteria such as needing assistance to complete an educational program or secure and hold employment. The state Employment Security Department administers the program at the state level. The 12 regional Workforce Development Councils oversee WIOA activities in local areas. Local youth councils assist with the program.
State Core Indicator Results
| Employment or Further Education Percentage of participants who were employed or continued their education a year after leaving the program. * |
68% |
| Earnings Median annualized earnings four quarters after leaving the program (only for those not in continuing education). * |
$22,100 |
| Skills Percentage of participants who obtained an appropriate credential. |
85% |
| Net Employment Effect Additional employment rate attributable to the workforce development program. ** |
1.8% |
| Net Participant Benefits Additional yearly earnings attributable to program participation (adjusted for benefits, taxes, and costs of participation). ** |
$900 |
| 10-Year Economic Impact Economy wide 10-Year net economic benefit provided by the workforce development program. ** |
$16 Million |
| 10-Year Taxpayer Return on Investment Taxpayer’s 10-Year net return from an investment in the workforce development program. ** |
$-0.7 to 1 |
*Includes out-of-state employment data. Does not include self-employment. **See latest Net Impact Study.
