Workforce Investment Act

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a federal program administered in South Carolina through the Workforce Division of the Department of Commerce and through 12 Workforce Investment areas throughout the state. A statewide board appointed by the Governor and comprised of business owners, state government officials, educators and private citizens guidees policy for all WIA-funded programs. WIA programs help businesses meet their need for skilled workers and provide individuals with access to training that helps them prepare for work.

WIA Funding PY 2007 - Summary of the Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker Allocations by Area. (Adobe PDF download)

WIA Funding PY 2008 - Summary of the Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker Allocations by Area. (Adobe PDF download)

More information about the state Workforce Investment Board can be found on the Department of Commerce Web site.

State Technical Guidance for Local Workforce Investment Boards

PY08 State WIA Instructions (Adobe PDF downloads)
08-01 Pre-Award Criteria — Business Relocation/Expansion (120 Day Rule)

08-02 Approval of Waiver for 100% Transfer Between Adult and Dislocated Worker Funding

PY07 State WIA Instructions (Adobe PDF downloads)
07-01 Eligible Training Provider List
07-02 Statewide Referral Policy on Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
07-03 Obligation and Expenditure Requirements
07-04 Local Board Standards

PY06 State WIA Instructions (Adobe PDF downloads)
06-01 PY2007 Plan Modification Instructions
06-02 Incumbent Worker Training Funds Policy
06-03 Obligation and Expenditure Requirement
05-03 Addendum 1 - Updates to PY2006 Plans

WIA Plans and Reports (Adobe PDF downloads)
WIA Annual Report for PY 06
WIA 2 Year Plan for Program Years 2007 - 2008

State TAA Instruction Letters (Adobe PDF downloads)

08-01 Definition of Commuting Area (effective 10-15-2007)

08-02 Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (effective 10-15-2007)