The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) places a strong emphasis on serving individuals with barriers to employment. One such barrier is being basic skills deficient. Under WIOA, basic skills deficiency may affect priority of service for adults, eligibility for youth programs, and referrals to appropriate education or partner services. See the Priority of Service section of this policy manual for additional guidance on adult priority of service.
WIOA Section 3 - Definitions
WIOA Final Rules, Part 680, Subpart E - Priority and special populations
USDOL Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 21-16, Third Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Youth Formula Program Guidance (March 2, 2017)
USDOL Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 19-16, Guidance on Services provided through the Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES), as amended by title III of WIOA, and for Implementation of the WIOA Final Rules (March 01, 2017)