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Financial Literacy Education FAQ Under WIOA

April 2024 | The Power of Financial Literacy Education

This FAQ addresses common questions to help workforce professionals understand how WIOA defines financial literacy, who can receive services, how services may be delivered, and what national resources are available to support local efforts. The FAQ also outlines in detail the nine defined program elements for financial literacy education, from which workforce professionals can pick and choose to customize curricula for each customer. Visit the FAQ to learn the answers to the following questions:

  • What is financial literacy education?
  • Is a financial health assessment required to identify a job seeker’s need for financial literacy education?
  • With whom might the youth or adult service delivery system collaborate to provide financial literacy education?