The program also provides job training opportunities to economically disadvantaged individuals and those dislocated due to business closings and layoffs. The Workforce Investment Act also mandates the development of a comprehensive workforce system that includes many other workforce-related programs. To accomplish this goal, the division, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, serves as the administrative staff to the State Workforce Investment Board.
The program also provides training and employment assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals and those who have lost their jobs due to business closures and layoffs. The Workforce Investment Act requires the development of a comprehensive workforce system that includes various programs, which is overseen by the division in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.