Workforce Investment Act Services
MAXIMUS offers a wide range of Workforce Investment Act (WIA)-funded services that cater to local employers, providing them with a trained and qualified workforce to meet their unique needs. We possess expertise in working with diverse populations from adults to dislocated workers to returning veterans.
A Diverse Array of Partners
All MAXIMUS WIA-funded programs value the role played by a diverse array of partners, including education and training providers, and a full range of community-based organizations. Together, we help customers address the challenges to sustain employment. Our partner network meets regularly with project leadership to improve continuously the quality of the services we collectively deliver.
Sector Expertise
Our sector expertise spans several employment sectors, but through our Center for Healthcare Technology and Workforce Development, we bring a specialization in preparing individuals for careers in the healthcare field. Leveraging the expertise of our MAXIMUS Health practice, we provide a wealth of services that focus on job growth in the area of electronic health records. The Center's services fall into three principle areas:
- Electronic health records and workforce development
- Call center functions
- Health literacy
MAXIMUS. Innovation at Work.
Our portfolio of WIA services includes:
- One-stop management
- Adult worker programs
- Dislocated worker programs
- Older worker programs
- Employment services for returning veterans
- Rapid re-employment for highly skilled career professionals
- Green jobs
- Home visitation programs
- Managing surges in UI claims through overflow diversion to MAXIMUS call centers
Chicago POET One-Stop Project Results
Recent results from our Chicago POET One-Stop Project demonstrate how our programs consistently meet and exceed performance requirements.
