Pima County Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Four Year Plan
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, Public Law (Pub. L. 113–128), reauthorizes the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. WIOA provides the opportunity to align “workforce investment, education and economic development systems in support of a comprehensive, accessible, high–quality workforce development system in the United States.”
During the past several years the Pima County One-Stop has worked to create an innovative and comprehensive workforce development system to meet the needs of its growing population. With the implementation of WIOA, Arizona and Pima County now have the perfect opportunity to create positive change that will improve the workforce development system as a whole.
The draft Pima County Local Workforce Development Plan for 2016-2020, as required by WIOA Section 102 (29 U.S.C. 3112), was available for Public Comment from 10/14/16 to 11/12/16. An email notification was sent to key stakeholders and the Public Notice was published in the October 14, 2016 issue of the Daily Territorial to announce the Public Comment period for the Pima County Local Workforce Development Plan 2016-2020 (Plan).
The Plan 2016-2020 was developed with involvement from the Local Chief Elected Official (LCEO) who is the Chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors along with the WIB, and key stakeholders.
The Plan was approved by the Pima County Board of Supervisors during their 11/22/16 Regular Meeting and was reviewed and approved by the Arizona Governor's State Workforce Development Board referred to as the Workforce Arizona Council (WAC) in April 2017.
The WIOA requires that the WIB, in partnership with the LCEO, must review, prepare, and submit "Plan Modifications" at the end of the first 2-year period of the 4-year local Plan. As a component of Pima County’s ongoing efforts to promote economic development, job growth, higher wages, and increased wealth within our region, the Pima County WIB has modified the Pima County Workforce Development Plan 2016-2020 through 2020. This Plan is a midterm update of the previous Plan approved by the Pima County Board of Supervisors on 11/22/16 and the WAC in April 2017.
The public comment period for the Pima County “Plan Modifications” 2016-2020 was from Monday, 10/01/18 to Wednesday, 10/31/18. The Plan is available at
https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=22593
for public comment including comment from key stakeholders such as the WIB; public and private businesses; the public; labor organizations; educational institutions; and government, economic and community organizations. The outcome resulting from review of public comments will be posted online after the comment period.
PUBLISHED: The Daily Territorial: 10/01/18
Pima County Workforce Development Plan Modifications 2016-2020
Pima County Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Five Year Plan
The Pima County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has prepared its WIA plan for the Pima County One-Stop system. The
Pima County WIA Plan (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017) was approved by the Pima County Board of Supervisors on January 21, 2014. A
News Release regarding the Pima County Supervisors adopting the WIA Plan was issued Janauary 22, 2014.
Memorandum of Understanding (
MOU) for the Provision of Services under the Workforce Investment Act for the Pima County Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) in the State of Arizona. This MOU, made on the 1st day of July 2014, is an operational agreement entered into by the Pima County WIB and the Workforce Partner Organizations (Partners).
Pima County WIB Sectors
Pima County has a
Sector Strategy targeting workforce investment in industries of critical importance for the region's economy. Activities include grant-seeking, marketing, incentives and development of curriculum to align with industry needs.
- Aerospace and Defense-Manufacturing
- Emerging Technologies
- Natural and Renewable Resources
- Logistics
- Health and Bioscience
- Infrastructure
Board Information:
Pima County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request
for individuals with disabilities by contacting 520-724-7700
.