Governmental Resources

Federal

Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA)
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, or WIA, is federal legislation that governors the nation's workforce development system. It is the legislation authorizing creation of Opportunity Inc., the Hampton Roads Workforce Development Board. Further, WIA is Opportunity Inc.'s primary source of funding. The Workforce Investment Act is currently pending Congressional reauthorization.		US Department of Labor Website Employment and Training Administration Homepage
Legislative Representatives
United States Senate Senator Jim Webb Senator Mark R. Warner		United States House of Representatives Congressman J. "Randy" Forbes Congressman Scott Rigell Congressman Bobby Scott

Virginia Community College Workforce Development Services	Governor of Virginia
Virginia General Assembly General Assembly	Legislative Information System
HB2075 Virginia Workforce Council – governing legislation

National Association of Workforce Boards	National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
US Conference of Mayors	National Center for Education and the Economy
US Chamber of Commerce – Center for Workforce Preparation