The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires the state, regional and local workforce plans to be developed in concert with the core and required partners and stakeholders. Illinois’ planning process begins with the state’s vision and guiding principles as approved by the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) comprised of business, workforce, education, and state agency officials.
The State’s strategic vision and goals for developing its workforce and meeting employer needs to support economic growth and economic self-sufficiency are outlined in the Unified State Plan in addition to the Planning Guide.