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Tier One Department Of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Practice Test

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WIA stands for which act?
Correct Answer:
Workforce Investment Act
Explanation:
WIA stands for Workforce Investment Act. This U.S. federal law, enacted in 1998, created a unified framework for workforce development by consolidating job training and employment services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth. It established the One-Stop Career Center system and Local Workforce Investment Boards to coordinate services across federal, state, and local levels, and it introduced performance accountability measures to track how well programs help people find and retain work. Although WIA has since been replaced by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the acronym historically refers to Workforce Investment Act. The other options use incorrect or non-existent names for the act.

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