December 10, 2008

ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT NO. 016-09

ORIGINATING OFFICE:  Region 5

SUBJECT:  Notice - Planning Guidance and Instructions for Submission of the Strategic State Plan and Plan Modifications for Title I of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 and the Wagner-Peyser Act

PROGRAMS: WIA, Wagner-Peyser

1.  Purpose. To transmit notice of planning guidance and instructions for submission of the Strategic State Plan and Plan Modifications for Title I of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 and the Wagner-Peyser Act

2.  References. Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 231, December 1, 2008, pp. 72853-72868; Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, section 501; Wagner-Peyser Act; Jobs for Veterans Act [Pub.L. 107-288]; Circular A-87; 29 CFR Parts 37, 93, 96, 97, 98; TEGL 05-03, 17-05, 26-02; 38 U.S.C. 41 and 42.

3.  Links. This Alert is in the Regional website Resource page at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources/

Link to Federal Register attachment (.pdf)

4.  Substance. This notice provides interested parties with the planning guidance for use by states in submitting their Strategic State Plans for Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Wagner-Peyser Act as well as Plan modifications. The Planning Guidance provides a framework for the collaboration of governors, local elected officials, businesses and other partners to continue the development of workforce investment systems that address customer needs, deliver integrated user-friendly services, and are accountable to the customers and the public.

5.  Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff.

6. Contact. Questions and comments about this Alert may be directed to Gay Gilbert on 202.693.3980. Questions or comments about the format of this Alert may be directed to Robert Rainault on 312.596.5416.

7. Expiration Date. November 30, 2011

8. Attachment. Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 231, December 1, 2008, pp. 72853-72868.