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Workforce Commission seeks integration, co‑location pilots and improved employer services in FY26 budget presentation
Summary
Louisiana Workforce Commission presented its FY26 budget emphasizing co‑location pilots with DCFS and strategic plans to align education and training to employer demand, while noting federal funding remains the dominant revenue source and some federal program uncertainty.
The Louisiana Workforce Commission presented its FY26 executive budget to the House Appropriations Committee on March 31, outlining strategic priorities that emphasize aligning education and jobs, piloting co‑location with the Department of Children and Family Services and improving service efficiency.
Why it matters: The Workforce Commission directs federally funded training and employment programs that supply labor to the state’s economic development projects; the agency said federal grants remain the largest share of its budget and that pending federal reauthorization (WIOA) could alter flexibility for states.
Secretary's framing: Secretary Ava (name as in transcript: speaker identified by role) described the agency’s strategic plan as built around "building the American dream in Louisiana," with pillars to drive business…
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