WIOA Adult Program Formula Grant Summary

The Maine Department of Labor received a $2.63 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program (CFDA 17.258) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The grant funds employment and training services delivered through the American Job Center network (One-Stop Centers) to help adults obtain and advance in employment. Key services include basic and individualized career services, such as job search assistance, labor exchange services, career planning, and individual employment plan development. Participants also receive access to training services linked to local job opportunities through individual training accounts that allow selection from eligible training provider lists, as well as supportive services such as transportation and childcare assistance to facilitate program participation.

The program prioritizes service delivery to recipients of public assistance, low-income individuals, and individuals with basic skills deficiencies. The Maine Department of Labor collaborates with subrecipient partners, including Baxter Academy for Technology & Science, a STEM-focused charter school in Portland that provides specialized training and educational services, particularly for disadvantaged students. Grantees are required to measure and report performance outcomes including post-program employment rates at six and twelve months after program completion, participant earnings, and credential attainment rates, ensuring accountability for federal workforce development investments.