Successes have been recorded and additional challenges remain. All 54 States and territories have approved plans. The remaining States will be fully operational by June 30, 2001. ETA's technical assistance continues to all States to ensure that the new law's requirements are fully implemented. Strong business-led Workforce Boards have been the key.
Many Boards have excellent leadership and public-private partnerships.
Partner agencies are also major players. ETA's review found that in the 126 local areas visited, all Boards had met at least once. All but a few fully meet WIA membership requirements and those that don't are moving in that direction. ETA's technical assistance continues, and is being expanded to include peer to peer assistance. Many State and local areas are building their WIA system on the foundation of their existing One-Stop systems.