ION - Innovation and Opportunity Network
Supporting WIOA implementation and workforce system innovation through training and collaboration.
About
ION - Innovation and Opportunity Network
Got WIOA? ION does.
The vision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is to increase access and opportunities to employment, education, training, support services to employment. The Innovation and Opportunity Network (ION) supports state and local workforce development boards, system professionals, and employers, by helping you find the resources you need to successfully implement that vision. ION is your starting point to stay informed on the latest technical assistance tools and resources for WIOA implementation - here you will find links to guidance documents, promising practices, training tools, and other technical assistance resources developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, as well as other Federal agency partners.
ION also includes 11 featured Focus Areas that contain key resources and critical information and also offers a broad look at how WIOA is transforming the public workforce system:
- All About WIOA
- Financial Grants Management
- One-Stops and American Job Centers
- Performance Accountability
- Services to Adult Job Seekers and Workers
- Services to Businesses and Employers
- Services to Youth
- State and Local Governance
- System Alignment
- Target Populations and National Programs
- Wagner-Peyser Employment Services and Unemployment Insurance
ION provides numerous ways to connect to and engage with your peers across the country, as well as a tool to help you assess your progress on implementation.
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External Event: Hosted by Safal Partners. For all questions, issues, or requests, please contact colleen.beck@safalpartners.com.
State and local workforce leaders are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape: WIOA reauthorization debates, AI-driven labor market demands, and changing federal guidance. Strong fiscal governance ensures workforce leaders stay nimble and prepared for what’s next.
Presenter(s)
Melissa Aguilar-Southard, Senior Project Director and Subject Matter Expert, Safal Partners
Melissa Robbins, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
Joshua Matlock, President / CEO, CareerSource Suncoast
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A review of states' obligations under the governor-secretary agreement for the TAA program, as well as annual financial agreement, the staffing flexibilities now available for employment and case management services, the role of TAA as a partner in the one-stop system, and cost allocation practices.
Moderator(s)
Susan Worden, Supervisory Program Analyst, Performance Management and Data Reporting, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Presenter(s)
Kim Vitelli, Administrator, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Heidi Casta, Acting Administrator, Office of Policy, Development, and Research, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Gerardo Lara, Supervisor, Region V, ETA, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Tim Theberge, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
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Introduction: Credential Attainment Decision Tree Tool and Credential Attainment Cohort Capstone
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Learn about two new resources developed to assist grantees in identifying credentials that meet the reporting requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) credential attainment indicator.
Moderator(s)
Shelia F. Lewis, Workforce Analyst, U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Presenter(s)
Christina Eckenroth, Workforce Analyst, U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Kellen Grode, Workforce Analyst, U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Gregory Scheib, Workforce Analyst, U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Pam Frugoli, Senior Workforce Analyst, U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Nick Moore, Coordinator, Alabama Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Transformation
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The National Skills Coalition Summit 2019 will be held on February 5-7, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Summit is an opportunity to share your expertise with legislators and impact the future of education and workforce policy. -
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Join the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) performance accountability team from the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education (the Departments) as they discuss the recently published joint guidance on data validation.
Moderator(s)
Christina Eckenroth, Executive Assistant, U.S Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Presenter(s)
Toquir Ahmed, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Jay LeMaster, Division of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education
Chris Pope, Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education
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Join National Association of Workforce Development Professional (NAWDP) in Chicago, December 12-14th, for their annual Youth Symposium. Attending the symposium is an excellent investment for your Youth program. For more information click the reserve a seat link.
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The Unemployment Insurance Interstate Benefits Subcommittee meeting will be held at the Omni San Diego Hotel, 675 L Street, San Diego, CA. The meeting registration fee is $150.00. For more information click the reserve a seat link. -
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The Unemployment Insurance Integrity Steering Committee meeting will be held at the Omni San Diego Hotel, 675 L Street, San Diego, CA. For more information click the reserve a seat link. -
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The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) Board of Directors meeting will be held at the Omni San Diego Hotel, 675 L Street, San Diego, CA. All state administrators are welcome. There is no cost to attend this meeting. For more information click the reserve a seat link. -
ACTE's CareerTech VISION
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There’s something for everyone at the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE’s) CareerTech VISION, a must-attend event for educators, industry representatives and business leaders, to be held in San Antonio, TX on November 28- Dec 1, 2018. For more information click the reserve a seat link.
