Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) from the U.S. Department of Labor highlighting how to maximize innovation in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs

https://octae.ed.gov/announcements/training-and-employment-guidance-letter-tegl-us-department-labor-highlighting-how

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U.S. Department of Education launches $15M Innovation Challenge on Talent Marketplaces

https://octae.ed.gov/announcements/us-department-education-launches-15m-innovation-challenge-talent-marketplaces

As mentioned in the December 12, 2025 press release, the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is excited to announce the official launch of the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge on January 13, 2026. This $15 million innovation challenge, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, is a national call to action to accelerate the development of integrated, statewide Talent Marketplaces to strengthen connections among learners and earners, education and training providers, and employers. As we expand these systems, we open more pathways into good jobs, support broader participation in the workforce, and help strengthen our Nation’s economy. Join

U.S. Department of Education launches $15M Innovation Challenge on Talent Marketplaces

https://octae.ed.gov/events/us-department-education-launches-15m-innovation-challenge-talent-marketplaces

As mentioned in the December 12, 2025 press release, the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is excited to announce the official launch of the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge on January 13, 2026. This $15 million innovation challenge, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, is a national call to action to accelerate the development of integrated, statewide Talent Marketplaces to strengthen connections among learners and earners, education and training providers, and employers. As we expand these systems, we open more pathways into good jobs, support broader participation in the workforce, and help strengthen our Nation’s economy. Join

U.S. Departments of Labor and Education Release Modification Requirements for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act State Plans for Program Years 2026 and 2027

https://octae.ed.gov/announcements/us-departments-labor-and-education-release-modification-requirements-workforce

This Program Memorandum (PM) outlines the priorities, modification requirements, submission process, and deadline for the required modification of the WIOA Unified and Combined State Plans (State Plans) for PY 2026 and PY 2027, in accordance with Sections 102 and 103 of WIOA.https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2026-01/octae-program-memo-26-1.pdf

FY 2026 Perkins State Plan Portal Training for Submitting State Plan and Budgets

https://octae.ed.gov/resources/fy-2026-perkins-state-plan-portal-training-submitting-state-plan-and-budgets

This training session provides an overview of the Perkins Web Portal and the submission of Perkins V State Plan and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. It is intended for State Directors and state staff responsible for submitting State Plans. Date: March 4, 2026.