GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF WIA FUNDS

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) places responsibility on local Workforce Investment Boards for the planning and usage of the funding authorized under WIA, but by state policy WIBs are prohibited from being a program operator using WIA funds unless specially authorized to do so by the Governor.   Following is an identification of the functional responsibilities under WIA in the Southeast Region.

 Workforce Investment Board of Southeast Missouri

Responsible for the fiscal administration and selection and oversight of program operators for WIA adult, dislocated worker, and (with the recommendations of the Youth Council) youth programs and other contracted programs.

Acts as the fiscal and hiring agent for the Junior Staffer Division of Youth Services Programs.

Coordinates employer services programs and administers customized training programs for new or expanding industries using Missouri Job Development Fund monies.

Oversees and coordinates transportation programs using Federal Transit Administration funds.

Oversees and coordinates Rapid Response services in the event of a mass layoff or plant closure.

Current Funding Information

Most program services are required by state and federal regulation to be subcontracted by the WIB to program operators.  Following are the WIB's program services subcontracts for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008: