These dashboards examine WIOA Titles I & III program data quality, system reach, and differences in access to services and outcomes between demographic groups by state. These analyses were produced in response to Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the federal government.

These dashboards focus on program year (PY) 2022 data for the WIOA Adult, Youth, Dislocated Worker, and Wagner-Peyser programs by state. Comparisons to national-level data are included where appropriate.

The dashboards are organized to display the following data in the tabs above:

  • Data Quality — This section shows the completeness of reported demographic and occupation data.
  • System Reach — This section shows the makeup of program participants.
  • Services — This section shows the differences in services received by demographic groups. It includes information on select services, model estimates that show differences in use rates when controlling for other demographic elements and barriers, and information on training occupations.
  • Outcomes — This section shows the differences in outcomes obtained by demographic groups. It includes information on WIOA outcomes and model estimates that show differences when controlling for other demographic elements and barriers.
  • Relationship: Services & Outcomes — This section shows the differences in outcomes obtained by demographic groups when accounting for the level of services received. It includes information on the relationship between services and outcomes and model estimates that show differences when controlling for other demographic elements and barriers.
  • Methods — This section provides technical details about the data and the dashboards. It includes information on analysis decisions, data treatments, and modeling methods as well as data tables that give the counts of participants per demographic group.

When reviewing the dashboards, there are several important factors to keep in mind:

  • The dashboards are not a scorecard. The dashboards do not grade states’ performances or assign subjective values to the trends shown in the dashboards.
  • The dashboards are not prescriptive. Individuals using the dashboards will need to provide independent thought and follow-up consideration for anything seen in the dashboards.
  • The dashboards cannot be used to compare states. To accurately compare states, more information (including external factors beyond states’ control) would be required for a fair comparison.
  • Data in the dashboards may not exactly match records elsewhere. Further details on the data used in these dashboards are available in the Methods section.
  • Some states have small counts of demographic groups. If a group has a very low count, less confidence should be placed in findings for that group. Counts can be found in data tables near each chart within the dashboards.
  • The dashboards’ scope is not definitive. Not all underserved communities are currently represented in these dashboards. When possible, future editions will broaden their scope to be more informative and inclusive.

For more information on how to use and interpret the Workforce Services Dashboards, please refer to the Supplemental Guide.