Workforce Development Modernization Act

The Workforce Development Modernization Act (S 4526) updates federal workforce development rules to allow states to operate both physical and virtual one-stop career centers, including shared centers across neighboring areas. It requires states with physical centers to colocate employment service offices at those centers and permits centers to be located at public colleges. The bill defines "virtual centers" as technology (like terminals) providing access to job training and employment services. This directly affects state workforce agencies and local centers that serve job seekers and employers seeking job placement and training.