WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grant Award Summary

The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development received a formula grant award of $14.13 million from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) for the WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grants program (CFDA 17.278). The three-year award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, supports comprehensive employment and training services for individuals who have experienced involuntary job loss due to layoffs, mass layoffs, global trade dynamics, or economic sector transitions.

Under this award, the state delivers career services through the American Job Center network (one-stop career centers), encompassing both basic services such as labor exchange and self-service resources, and individualized services including career planning and customized employment plan development. Participants receive access to occupational training services linked to local labor market opportunities through Individual Training Accounts, enabling selection from eligible training provider lists. The program also funds supportive services such as transportation and childcare assistance to remove participation barriers. Performance outcomes are measured through employment metrics tracked in the second and fourth quarters following program completion, with the state reporting the percentage of participants achieving employment or career advancement.