; (7) individuals who are English language learners, individuals who have low levels of literacy, and individuals facing substantial cultural barriers; and (8) individuals who were formerly incarcerated; Whereas the more than 550 workforce development boards and 2,500 American Job Centers are a driving force behind growing regional economies because they provide training, resources, and assistance to workers who aim to compete in the 21st century economy; Whereas ongoing State and local implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) provides unprecedented opportunities to develop the skills of workers in the United States through access to effective workforce education and training, including the development and delivery of proven strategies such as sector partnerships, career pathways, integrated education and training, work-based learning models, and paid internships; Whereas in 2016, programs authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.)— (1) served more than 7,000,000 young people and adults; (2) exceeded employment targets across all programs; and (3) helped more than 1,300,000 individuals, including English language learners, gain skills and credentials to help the individuals succeed in the labor market; Whereas State programs established under the Wagner-Peyser Act ( 29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.)— (1) ensured that more than 5,400,000 unemployed workers, including more than 800,000 veterans, had access to career services through American Job Centers in 2016; and (2) support state efforts to offer intensive reemployment services; Whereas workforce development programs will play a critical role in addressing the expected 2,000,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs over the next decade; Whereas community colleges and other workforce development training providers across the United States are well-situated— (1) to train the next generation of workers in the United States