WIOA Adult Program Formula Grant Summary

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment received a $22.3 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program (CFDA 17.258) for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The award supports comprehensive employment and training services delivered primarily through Colorado's American Job Center network (one-stop centers). Services include both basic career services such as job search assistance and labor exchange, as well as individualized services including career planning and development of individual employment plans. Participants also receive occupational skills training linked to local labor market opportunities and may access supportive services such as transportation and childcare assistance to facilitate program participation.

Under this formula grant, the state workforce agency prioritizes services for recipients of public assistance, low-income individuals, and those with basic skills deficiencies. Participants utilize Individual Training Accounts to select training programs from eligible provider lists, promoting customer choice and engagement in career decisions. The program is measured against performance outcomes including employment rates in the second and fourth quarters following program completion, participant earnings levels, and credential attainment. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment serves as the pass-through entity, distributing funds to local workforce development boards and regional partners responsible for delivering direct employment and training services at the community level.