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 2009 - Summary of the Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker Allocations by Area. (Adobe PDF download)

WIA Funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - 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)

WIA Funding PY 2007 - 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

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

WIA Annual Report for Program Year 2007

PY 08 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

08-03 Payment of Stipends versus Wages for Work Experience

08-04 Definition of a Substantial Layoff