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Second Chance Month provides an opportunity to highlight the barriers people face in finding work after incarceration – and the benefits of the programs that help them overcome those challenges.

Yes, WIOA Can! is an initiative with a clear message that reflects a broader strategy that the Department of Labor is using to pursue bold and innovative actions to strengthen our workforce infrastructure, while centering equity in everything we do. 

We're highlighting states who have found creative ways to use WIOA funding to support workforce development efforts that target communities who have traditionally been overlooked.

Meet Ron Vargas, a federal project officer who helps make sure that workers have access to the education and training they need for family-sustaining careers. 

At the Department of Labor, our team is united by a common goal – to make a difference in the lives of working families.