Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Implementing Connecticut's State Workforce System

Inherent in WIOA legislation is the alignment of the workforce development system’s six core programs, requiring unified strategic planning. WIOA placed an increased emphasis on coordination and collaboration at the federal, state and local levels to ensure that services provided to the individuals and businesses are coordinated, streamlined and aligned.

The Office of Workforce Strategy, in collaboration with its WIOA partners submitted Connecticut's WIOA Unified State Plan for 2024 – 2027 which has been conditionally approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education.  All State Plans and archives can be found on the WIOA State Plan Portal.

The Unified State Plan outline the state’s workforce development system’s strategy over a four-year period, to assist residents, including youth and those with barriers to employment, to obtain high-quality jobs and careers, and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. 

If there are any questions on the Unified State Plan content or process, please contact Karen Quesnel, WIOA State Program Manager, at karen.quesnel@ct.gov.