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Home / Workforce Professionals / Learn About Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Services The federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) was signed into law in August 1998, and went into effect in Georgia in July 2000. The Governor designated the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL), under the leadership of Commissioner Michael L. Thurmond, as the state agency responsible for implementation of WIA. The Governor also appointed the State Workforce Investment Board to help plan and develop Georgia's overall workforce system. The State Board is composed of a private sector majority with a business sector chair, and various workforce development, government, youth, labor, and human services representatives. :: more   Resources for WIA Services Local Workforce Area Information Access a variety of information about the 20 local workforce areas in Georgia, including services, oversight, successes, and contact information. WIA Plan Information Access documents which form the state and local planning foundation for Georgia's one-stop workforce system. WIA Individual Training Account Eligible Provider/Program List View programs approved for Individual Training Account funding through WIA. An Historical Guide to WIA Performance Measures Access information about how Georgia implemented WIA performance measures in 2000, in a Q&A format. (PDF) ITA Eligible Provider/Program Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) Access the original GDOL Individual Training Account Eligible Provider/Program (ITA) TAG for local workforce systems. (PDF) WIA Financial Management Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) Link to this TAG which contains guidance for local workforce area financial management systems. (PDF) Local Leadership for WIA Use this guide to assist with development of Local Elected Official Agreements and for WIA board appointments. (PDF) Disability Navigator Resources Connect to a variety of national, state, and nonprofit web sites which contain a wealth of information to better serve persons with disabilities in all aspects of life, including employment. Georgia Incumbent Worker Initiative Summary View a summary of the Georgia Incumbent Worker Initiative. (PDF)

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