Senate Bill 201 aims to enhance the tracking and reporting of workforce development programs in Wisconsin. It mandates that any state agency or authority overseeing such programs must report annually on their performance using specific indicators outlined in the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. These indicators include metrics such as the percentage of participants in unsubsidized employment after exiting the program, median earnings, and the attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials. The bill also establishes a definition for "workforce development program or activity," which encompasses various state-funded initiatives aimed at job training and placement.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to update the title of Section 106.11 to include "metrics" and renumbers it accordingly. It also modifies the language to reflect the current federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act instead of the previous Investment Act. Furthermore, it requires local workforce development boards to prepare resource lists for employees affected by business closures or mass layoffs, ensuring they have access to career planning and job search support. The bill emphasizes the importance of data transparency by requiring state agencies to publish performance data on a state-maintained website.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 106.11(title), 106.11, 109.07(1m)(a), 109.07