Programs

Brings together, in strategic coordination, the core programs of Federal investment in skill development:

• Employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth and Wagner-Peyser employment services administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) through formula grants to states; and
• Adult education and family literacy programs as well as State Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs that assist eligible individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment; both core programs are administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

WorkKeys profilers work with company experts to define profiles based on job duties and skills required for an individual to be proficient. Profiling results on streamlined recruitment and hiring, reduced cost of hiring, and increased retention rates. Employees skills and abilities are aligned with their jobs, boosting moral and increasing productivity.

Jobs for America’s Graduates, or JAG, is a national workforce preparation program that provides opportunities for success to students who have experienced challenging or traumatic life experiences.   JAG’s mission is to keep young people in school through graduation and provide work-based learning experiences that will lead to career advancement opportunities or enrollment in a postsecondary institution that will lead to a rewarding career.

The JAG graduation rate of 96.6% in 2024 was higher than the overall state high school graduation rate of 90.2%. Those who graduated earned $20.4 million in scholarships.  Moreover, JAG statewide registered more than 2,000 engagements with employers in 2024 and a job placement rate of 55.2%, making it a premier generator of talent to meet the needs of employers

Region 4 Workforce Board oversees 18 JAG programs regionally.  

#i Work is a training program for Out of School Young Adults (ages 16-24) aimed at assisting them in finding a career pathway of their choice.