Save the Date - Employer Symposium, May 5, 2016

The fourth Child Support Employer Symposium is scheduled on May 5, 2016, in Myrtle Beach, SC in conjunction with the Eastern Regional Interstate Child Support Association (ERICSA) annual conference. The symposium gives attendees a forum to discuss program innovations and improvements.

Chirp - DOL funding available

Department of Labor announced the third round of grants under the Workforce Innovation Fund to test promising strategies that enhance strategic collaborations, quality services to individuals and employers, and data-driven decision-making. Applications are due July 23, 2015. See how to apply.

Chirp - WIOA Quick Start Action Planner

Workforce system leaders can use the 5 Quick Start Action Plans to help implement the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation. Department of Labor developed these interactive self-assessment tools.

Chirp - Training to implement WIOA

The Department of Labor launched an online learning and teaching community to connect state and local leaders who are implementing the new workforce legislation, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Training begins Wednesday, June 3.

Federal Register Notice Announcing Tribal Consultation

Commissioner Turetsky invites Tribal Leaders to engage in consultation on May 20, 2015. The consultation topic is the provision in Public Law 113-183, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act of 2014 that authorizes tribal access to the Federal Parent Locator Service. See the details in the OCSE Federal Register notice.

Chirp - Resources on implementing WIOA

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provides an opportunity for collaboration with child support agencies. Find resources on implementing WIOA, including data reports, replicable models and promising practices, on the WIOA website launched by the Department of Labor.