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FWS Academy

Tools, references, and guides to help you understand workforce data, navigate WIOA performance requirements, and get more from FutureWorks BI.

Available Resources
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WIOA & PIRL Beginner's Guide

A plain-language introduction to WIOA, the PIRL, and workforce performance reporting โ€” built for staff who are new to federal data requirements.

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Proving WIOA Value

Frameworks and data narratives for communicating the impact of workforce programs to boards, stakeholders, and the public using performance outcomes.

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WIOA Performance & Timing

Visual reference for WIOA performance indicator timing windows, exit cohorts, and measurement periods across Title I, Wagner-Peyser, and other programs.

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PIRL Explorer

Browse and search all 490 elements of the DOL-only Participant Individual Record Layout. Filter by section and program, and see how each element maps to FutureWorks BI.

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Apprenticeship PIRL Explorer

A focused reference for Registered Apprenticeship data elements โ€” definitions, code values, and program requirements for apprenticeship reporting.

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FWS Data & Performance Indicator Dictionary

The complete reference for FutureWorks BI dimensions, indicators, and their source PIRL elements โ€” how the platform translates federal data into actionable metrics.

FutureWorks BI National Documentation

Technical documentation for the FutureWorks BI National platform โ€” data sources, methodology notes, and field-level definitions for national-level reporting.

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Current Impact Reports

Find and open the FutureWorks BI impact report for any workforce board in the country. Select a state on the map, then choose your board.