Workforce
Investment Act
Connecticut's Workforce
Investment System |
Last
Updated:
June 25, 2018 |
Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL)
The
Connecticut Department of Labor is responsible for oversight,
strategic planning, policy making and monitoring of Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) services statewide. Within CT DOL, the WIA
Administration Unit addresses these responsibilities and works
with the local Workforce Investment Boards to ensure provision
of service that is compliant with federal and state
requirements. The WIA Administration Unit also oversees the
coordination and implementation of National Emergency Grants (NEGs),
incumbent worker training grants and summer youth employment
programs.
The Office
for Workforce Competitiveness (OWC)
The Office of Workforce Competitiveness (OWC) serves
Connecticut Employment and Training Commission (CETC)
Designated
by the Governor in 1989 as Connecticut’s highest workforce
development policy body, the Connecticut Employment and Training
Commission (CETC) oversees and improves the coordination of all
education, employment, and training programs in Connecticut. The
CETC provides an effective vehicle to continuously develop state
and local policies, processes, and structures to achieve its
workforce investment goals. Business and industry
representatives comprise the majority of the 24-member
Commission, with the rest representing state and local
governments, organized labor, education, community-based
organizations, and the general public.
Local
Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs)
Local
Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) are responsible for
oversight, strategic planning and policy making related to
workforce development activities provided through local
One-offices. The membership of the LWIBs includes
representatives of community-based organizations, state and
local organized labor, state and municipal government, human
service agencies, economic development agencies, community
colleges and other educational institutions, including secondary
and post-secondary institutions and regional vocational
technical schools.
There are
five LWIBs in Connecticut:
Click here for a map of
the towns in each Local Workforce Investment Board
region.
(PDF, 185KB)
One Stop Offices (also known
as American Job Centers)
Connecticut’s One Stop Offices provide a
broad array of services for businesses and job seekers.
Services include Job Search and Career Workshops, Business
Seminars, fully equipped Computer Labs and Resource Libraries,
and copying, mailing and faxing services. In addition,
customers can receive Labor Market Information, Career
Counseling, Skills Assessment, Job Development and Placement
Assistance, Job Training and Tuition Assistance programs, and
supportive services such as Child Care and Transportation for
qualified individuals.
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