ETA - Employment and Training Administration
05/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/19/2026 09:58
TEGL No. 11-25
Subject
Clarifying Allowable Outreach Activities for Federal Formula and Competitive Grants
Purpose
This guidance: 1) clarifies the allowable uses of formula and competitive grant funds authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), and the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) for outreach activities; 2) provides examples of how grantees can use grant funds to effectively conduct outreach; and 3) directs the workforce system to expand its reach to more workers who can benefit from employment and training services and to better meet the needs of businesses.
To
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE AGENCIES
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARD CHAIRS AND
DIRECTORS
STATE-LEVEL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICERS
AMERICAN JOB CENTER DIRECTORS
ALL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COMPETITIVE GRANTEES
STATE ADULT EDUCATION DIRECTORS
STATE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTORS
From
HENRY MACK, ED.D.
Assistant Secretary
Contact
Please direct inquiries to the appropriate DOL-ETA Regional Office or Perkins Coordinator.
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