Workforce Investment Act The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 was created to develop employment and training programs for individuals facing serious barriers to employment. Click on the links below for details. 2011 DC Strategic Workforce Investment Plan Stand-Alone Modification for Title 1* Program Year 2010 WIA Annual Report* Workforce Investment Act (Summary Overview) Workforce Investment Act (Detailed Overview) District of Columbia's Strategic Five-Year Plan for Services under the Workforce Investment Act District of Columbia Transitional Youth Plan Under the Workforce Investment Act District of Columbia Workforce Investment Council Job Training Under the WIA Training Provider Eligibility Requirements * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF) and a PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF reader or learn more about PDFs.