December 9, 2008

ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT NO. 015-09

ORIGINATING OFFICE:  Region 5

SUBJECT:  Notice - Planning Guidance for State Unified Plan and Unified Plan Modifications submitted under Section 501 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

PROGRAMS: WIA, Wagner-Peyser

1.  Purpose. To transmit notice of Planning Guidance for State Unified Plan and Unified Plan Modifications submitted under Section 501 of the Workforce Investment Act.

2.  References. Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 233, December 3, 2008, pp. 73729-73759; 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.

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 Unified State Plans under section 501 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 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. 233, December 3, 2008, pp. 73729-73759.