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Workforce Investment Act

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (H.R. 1385) rewrote federal statutes governing programs of job training, adult education and literacy, and vocational rehabilitation, replacing them with streamlined and more flexible components of workforce development systems.

The One-Stop Delivery System provides the opportunity for business and industry to link more closely with job access and training programs and provide leadership for the development of a workforce that meets the needs of localities as defined in their economic development plans.

Appointed Chief Local Elected Officials ensure vision, leadership and accountability for the system that is reflective of and responsive to the local area.

The One-Stop Delivery System strives to have and promote a well-trained, well-educated, highly skilled and qualified workforce that understands and meets the needs of employers and is actively engaged in lifelong learning.

The One-Stop Delivery System has developed the following strategies to ensure success:

• Establish a One-Stop Center in each county to ensure access to
  residents in rural areas.

• Develop partnerships within the Business Community as a means to   connect the needs of business with the workforce.

• Develop a broad range of local training providers coupled with distance   learning to make education accessible.

• Promote further integration of programs and services to address local   workforce needs and a streamlined workforce development system.

The One-Stop Delivery System has and continues to encourage integration of services through partnering. Partners representing PD-9 include:

• Virginia Employment Commission
• Dept. of Rehabilitative Services
• Dept. for the Blind and Vision Impaired
• Lord Fairfax Community College
• Germanna Community College

The One-Stop Delivery System provides the job seekers with services for:

• Resume Writing
• Job Search and Strategies
• Career Counseling and Assessment
• Access to copier, fax, telephone, internet
• Job Training and Workshops
• Job Interviews