The workforce investment system established under WIA emphasizes
informed customer choice, system performance, and continuous
improvement. The eligible provider process is part of the strategy for
achieving these goals. Local Boards, in partnership with the State,
identify training providers whose performance qualifies them to receive
WIA funds to train adults and dislocated workers. After receiving core
and intensive services and in consultation with case managers, eligible
participants who need training use the list of these eligible providers
to make an informed choice. The ability of providers to successfully
perform, the procedures State and Local Boards use to establish
eligibility, and the degree to which information, including performance
information, on those providers is made available to customers eligible
for training services, are key factors affecting the successful
implementation of the Statewide workforce investment system. This
subpart describes the process for determining eligible training
providers.
