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Seekers Western Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. is the Fiscal/Administrative Entity for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in Western, Southwest, and Central Arkansas. The District administers and financially plans workforce development for twenty-five counties within the State. The Workforce Investment Act was passed by congress in 1998, and it is the cornerstone upon which America is building its future workforce. The goal of the Workforce Investment Act is to create a seamless One-Stop delivery system that will meet the needs of both employers and employees. WIA is designed to give Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIA) control over creating its own unique system. A Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB) oversees each LWIA. The role of the LWIB is to provide strategic planning and guidance to the workforce development resources in a LWIA. WIA mandates that each area create a comprehensive One-Stop Center/Workforce Center in each LWIA. Each Workforce Center is made up of different organizations that have come together to form a partnership where individuals and employers can come and receive a wide range of education, training, and employment services. Click on these links if you would like more information about the Workforce Investment Act, Local Workforce Investment Areas, Local Workforce Investment Board, or Workforce Center Partners.
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