WASHINGTON, DC — The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday Greg Walden said will help put Oregonians back to work. He said the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act will reform the nation’s outdated workforce development system.
“This bipartisan legislation will reform and improve workforce training programs so Oregonians can obtain the skills they need to go back to work. It eliminates fifteen duplicative programs, reducing administrative costs and unnecessary bureaucracy. Local boards are empowered to tailor services to their region’s employment and workforce needs.”
Walden added the bill promotes skills training for 21st century jobs, fostering a modern workforce that Oregon businesses rely on to compete.
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the Act last month. It now heads to President Obama, who is expected to sign it into law in the coming days. Click Here for full details of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
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