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The HECC Office of Workforce Investments works with partners to administer federal
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds in Oregon that support programs connecting Oregonians with jobs and training resources statewide. WIOA Title I (WIOA T-I) supports programs that connect adults, dislocated workers, and youth to essential career and training services. Here, you can find background on WIOA T-I in Oregon, learn how you may benefit from these programs, access partner updates and policies, and provide public comment on WIOA T-I policies or waiver requests.
About the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Oregon’s WIOA T-I investment is administered by the
HECC Office of Workforce Investments in partnership with the state and local workforce development boards. The WIOA T-I administration is informed by the state’s
Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB), a public board appointed as prescribed under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, that helps shape Oregon's strategic workforce plans and policies.
In addition to the workforce programs under WIOA T-I, the HECC also administers federal investments in adult basic skills and education programs under WIOA Title II, and these are led by the
HECC Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development.
WIOA T-I Resources for Jobseekers and the Public
If you or someone you know is interested in determining if you are eligible for WIOA grant-funded programs or job training in Oregon, the best place to do so is at a WorkSource Oregon center. Some centers may be serving customers in a limited capacity, so consider making an appointment before you visit.
Eligibility for many WIOA-funded programs begins with completing an electronic registration. Prospective participants may do that by visiting the link below and clicking on “Create your account.” This is a good first step before visiting a WorkSource Oregon Center.
Individuals interested in training programs on Oregon’s Eligible Training Provider List can find more information at the link below.
Note: Individuals and private entities do not directly apply for WIOA-funded support but they benefit from these funded programs through WorkSource Oregon centers. The resources supported by WIOA T-I are among numerous options for exploring postsecondary education and training opportunities in Oregon. Explore more opportunities at the links below.
WIOA T-I Policies, Partner Guidance, and Public Input Process
Federal and state law give certain WIOA policymaking authorities to HECC. WIOA law and related federal guidance specify some policy topics; they also allow states the flexibility to create other policies related to the administration of WIOA programs and other activities of federal grant subrecipients.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Labor sets WIOA performance targets for Oregon on a biannual basis. Find information about the current performance targets at the link below.
Below you can find related WIOA T-I policies and guidance for partners, subrecipients, and training providers, as well as opportunities for public input. (See individual policies for their scope and target audience.) In addition to approved WIOA T-I policies and guidance for practitioners, WIOA T-I policies that are open for public comment will appear below. If none are listed below, there are no policies open for public comment at this time.
Policies posted here are considered finalized, approved, and active. Members of the public are welcome to share feedback on an active policy at any time by emailing hecc.owi-workforce-policy@hecc.oregon.gov. Feedback received outside of the formal public comment period may be considered during a future revision of the policy.
Below you will find links to the Policy Glossary, Low Income Schedules, and other guidance for practioners.
- Policy and Guidance Glossary: This is a "living document" provided for reference. It contains definitions for many of the technical terms found in our policies and guidance. It is updated as needed (last updated 2023).
- Low-Income Schedules
WIOA Waiver and Public Input Process
To ensure WIOA T-I programs can be implemented with flexibility for state and local governments, the U.S. Department of Labor allows states to submit requests to waive implementation of certain WIOA T-I requirements.
Learn more about the waiver process here.
The HECC posts current WIOA waivers on this page to keep partners and training providers informed of their status. We also welcome review and input from our partners on waiver requests that have not yet been submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor for approval.
Below, you can find information on WIOA waiver requests, including any opportunities for public input. When waiver requests are open for input, or when they are pending response by the U.S. Department of Labor, the full text will be available below. If no draft waiver requests are displayed below, there are none currently open for public input.
Here, you cand find any waivers that have gone through the Oregon public review and input process, received approval from U.S. Department of Labor, and are currently active.
To request access to policies and waivers that are no longer active, contact
hecc.owi-workforce-policy@hecc.oregon.gov.