Summary of WIOA Adult Program Formula Grant Award

The State of Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development received a formula grant award of $3.48 million from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program (CFDA 17.258). The award, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, supports comprehensive employment and training services for Alaska adults aged 18 and older. Services are delivered primarily through the American Job Center network (one-stop centers) and include basic and individualized career services such as job search assistance, career planning, and individual employment plan development. Participants receive occupational skills training linked to local labor market opportunities and may access supportive services including transportation and childcare assistance to facilitate program participation.

The program prioritizes service delivery to recipients of public assistance, low-income individuals, and those with basic skills deficiencies. Eligible participants utilize individual training accounts to select training programs from an approved provider list, ensuring customer choice in career decision-making. The State of Alaska administers these funds as a pass-through entity, allocating resources to local workforce development boards and community-based organizations for direct service delivery. Performance outcomes are measured through employment rates in the second and fourth quarters post-completion, participant earnings levels, and credential attainment rates, with grantees required to report these performance metrics to ETA.