Tennessee’s workforce investment act programs make the grade
May 20, 2010
Statistics show Tennessee ranks in the top percentile in re-employment success of retrained adults
NASHVILLE, TN, – The latest figures released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show programs created by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 are succeeding in helping Tennessee’s adult population get back to work and at a higher rate of pay.
Tennessee is ranked 4th nationally overall and 3rd nationally for adults employed after WIA training programs. Tennessee also ranks in the top 11 percent nationally in employment rate and retention of their jobs. The latest figures show after exiting these WIA programs, participants who remain employed after six months have average yearly earnings of $27,000. [Read more]
