National Association of Workforce Boards
Matthew D. Chase
August 12, 2024
Dear Chairman Sanders and Ranking Member Cassidy:
On behalf of the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), the National League of Cities (NLC), the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), and the U.S. Workforce Associations (USWA) we write to provide recommendations for the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is a critical tool that empowers local governments, workforce boards, and other vital local stakeholders to connect individuals with in-demand skills training and education needed by employers.
A thoughtful reauthorization of WIOA—one that balances the needs of workers, learners, employers, and their communities—is critically important to our members who serve an integral function in the legislation’s implementation.
As the committee continues to discuss how to best modernize our nation’s workforce system for the future, we urge you to consider the following:
