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Iowa Workforce Development Roles and Responsibilities

Chapter: 1 Section: 1.1
Effective Date: 1/1/2020
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 1/14/2020 3:10:54 PM
Status: Current
Version: 1

Tags: Governor's Designee

The State, or Governor’s designee, is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). 

Definitions

  • Governor’s Designee:  Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), has been granted authority by the Governor to act as the lead state agency to assist in the administration of WIOA.

Primary Responsibilities

Under WIOA, IWD:

  • Administers WIOA Title I and Title III programs
  • Develops statewide policies
  • Conducts annual monitoring reviews of Local Workforce Development Areas
  • Determines eligibility of providers of training services who may receive training funds under WIOA Title I
  • Provides oversight and technical assistance to Local Workforce Development Areas
  • Reviews and approves local plans

Responsibilities in Consultation with the State Workforce Development Board

IWD, in consultation with the State WDB, is responsible for assisting the State WDB to fulfill the functions outlined in State Board Roles and Responsibilities, to the extent that such assistance does not create a conflict of interest 

Responsibilities in Consultation with CEOs and Local WDBs

IWD is required to work in partnership with CEOs and Local WDBs to complete the following functions:

  • Allocation of WIOA funds
  • Development of a reorganization plan for the Local WDB, if a Local WDB is decertified
  • Operation and certification of local American Job Centers (AJCs), including consultation with CEOs and Local WDBs regarding policies related to and funding of AJC infrastructure costs


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