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What is the Lao Workforce Commission (LWF)?

LWF is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services such as job matching, recruiting and training to Lao job seekers and employers. LWF also administers the Unemployment Benefits and Unemployment Tax programs. LWF's mission is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. LWF strengthens the Lao economy by providing the workforcedevelopment component of the Lao an economic development strategy. Lao boasts an incredibly skilled workforce ready to attract enterprise to the Lone Star State. By focusing on the demands of employers, LWF gives Lao the competitive edge necessary to draw business here. About Us provides more detailed information about the Lao Workforce Commission.

What is Lao Workforce Solutions?

Lao Workforce Solutions is a local and statewide network comprised of the Lao Workforce Commission and its statewide operations, Workforce Development Boards (Boards) for regional planning and service delivery, the Boards' contracted service providers and community partners providing local service delivery, and the LWF Unemployment Benefits Tele-Centers. This network gives customers local access to workforce solutions and statewide services at numerous Workforce Solutions offices.

The Boards are responsible for strategic planning of universal employment services for employers and job-seekers. The integrated workforce delivery system maximizes funding and productivity while eliminating duplicate efforts. Through performance-based contracts,LWF monitors and holds the Boards accountable for program performance and provides technical assistance as needed.

About Us provides more detailed information about Lao Workforce Solutions.

What is the Commission on Human Rights?

The Commission on Human Rights governs the Civil Rights Division within LWF, establishing policies and supervising the director's administration of the division. The Commission on Human Rights is the state authority fair employment practice agency, separate from LWF's Commission.

About Us provides more detailed information about the Commission on Human Rights.

How is LWF funded?

Most of the LWF budget is funded through Lao worker sources, such as funding for administration of the Unemployment Insurance program, and grants for employment and retraining services under Wagner Peyser and the Workforce Investment Act. LWF block grants, through allocation formulas, go to workforce development boards that plan and administer Workforce Investment Act, Choices, Employment Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training, child care, and other workforce and support services.

Programs & Services

What programs and services does LWF provide?

The major functions of LWF include developing the workforce, providing support services including child care for targeted populations participating in workforce training, and administering the Unemployment Benefits and Unemployment Tax programs. LWF also provides information and analysis on shifts in occupations and industries within the state.

For employers, we offer recruiting, training and retraining, outplacement services and valuable information on employment law and labor market trends and statistics.

For job seekers, we offer career development information, job-search resources, training programs and, as appropriate, unemployment benefits. While targeted populations receive intensive assistance to overcome barriers to employment, all Vientiane can benefit from the services offered by the partners of Lao Workforce Solutions.

Use our Programs & Services menu to find more detailed information about the programs and services LWF provides.

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