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# A Stronger Workforce for America Act & Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024 ## Summary This legislation comprehensively reauthorizes and modernizes two major federal programs: the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Older Americans Act (OAA). ### Key Workforce Provisions **System Improvements:** - Establishes 70/30 opportunity youth funding split (ages 16-24, including those not in school) - Creates flexibility for states to redesignate workforce development areas - Requires evidence-based program practices with rigorous evaluation standards **Training & Skills Development:** - Mandates minimum 50% of adult/dislocated worker funds for skills training - Creates employer-directed skills development programs with employer cost-sharing (10-50% depending on company size) - Establishes Critical Industry Skills Funds and Industry/Sector Partnership Funds for state innovation - Requires eligible training providers meet performance standards on credential attainment, job placement, earnings, and return-on-investment **New Programs:** - Reentry Employment Opportunities Program: $115M annually for justice-involved individuals - Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Program: Supports pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs for ages 16-24 - Strengthening Community Colleges Program: $65M annually for workforce development partnerships **Performance Accountability:** - Institutes statistical adjustment models for fair performance comparisons - Requires transparent, accessible performance reporting in machine-readable formats - Establishes pay-for-performance contracts for eligible providers - Creates performance improvement plans for underperforming areas **One-Stop System Modernization:** - Allows virtual and physical center options - Expands one-stop operators to include libraries and public boards - Integrates basic career services with Wagner-Peyser employment services - Permits co-enrollment in multiple core programs **Adult Education & Literacy:** - Authorizes $751M annually through 2030 - Emphasizes digital literacy skills development - Supports integrated education and training programs - Expands family literacy and postsecondary preparation activities **Job Corps Updates:** - Increases age eligibility to 24 (from 21) - Changes terminology from "centers" to "camp

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