State & Local

State Government

Next-Generation Workforce Technology for States

ApplyWorks is a modern, compliant case management and workforce development platform built for state agencies. It empowers workforce teams with intuitive tools to serve job seekers, employers, partners, and government leaders—so staff spend less time on paperwork and more time removing barriers to employment.

From WIOA program delivery and daily PIRL reporting to eligible training provider lists, ApplyWorks helps states advance workforce initiatives with flexible configuration, mobile-responsive design, and integration-friendly architecture.

  • Innovative case flow automation
  • Flexible state and local configuration
  • Accessible, mobile-responsive design
  • WIOA, DOL, and PIRL compliance
  • Secure, scalable public-sector platform

to learn how ApplyWorks supports state workforce development goals.

ApplyWorks Case Management

Modern, WIOA-compliant case management with 36 programs out of the box—plus the flexibility to configure state, local, and grant-funded initiatives.

  • ApplyWorks Case Management

    Streamline intake, assessments, employment and education plans, eligibility, enrollment, service delivery, exits, and follow-up in one customer-centric system designed for state workforce agencies.

  • Focus on Workforce Participants

    Give case workers a holistic customer dashboard, streamlined eligibility workflows, and automated case flow—from intake and enrollment through services, case notes, follow-ups, and exits.

  • Administer Any Program or Grant

    Configure new programs, grants, forms, and special projects without vendor dependency. Define outcomes, office assignments, eligibility rules, and allowable services at the state or local level.

  • Compliance Reporting & Daily PIRL

    Access 56 standard case management reports plus on-demand daily PIRL output. Use ad hoc reporting to measure program effectiveness and support future funding with demonstrated outcomes.

  • Workforce Staff & Office Management

    Manage office locations, staff assignments, and caseloads from a centralized dashboard. Powerful search helps teams quickly locate participants, employers, staff, and training provider profiles.

  • Purpose-Built, Customizable Platform

    ApplyWorks ships ready to use with agency branding, change management support, and admin-level configuration—on secure, scalable architecture that integrates with your broader workforce technology stack.

WIOA & DOL Programs Out of the Box

ApplyWorks includes 36 stocked programs at launch, with unlimited state-configurable programs and common integrations for unemployment insurance and public assistance referrals.

Programs included

  • WIOA Title I — Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth
  • WIOA Title III — Wagner-Peyser Employment Services
  • Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)
  • Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training (SNAP E&T)
  • Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG)
  • Apprenticeship, Business Services, H-1B, and Incumbent Worker
  • Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) — Adult and Youth
  • Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFW)

Common state integrations

  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Public Assistance Referrals (SNAP/TANF)

Case management features

  • Daily PIRL reporting
  • 56 standard case management reports
  • Ad hoc reporting
  • Document upload and management
  • Case worker eligibility tools
  • Case view summary dashboards
  • Agency and organization branding
  • Financial management tools

ApplyWorks Eligible Training Provider List

A searchable, mobile-friendly ETPL that connects job seekers, workforce staff, and training providers to WIOA-funded programs and in-demand career pathways.

  • ApplyWorks Eligible Training Provider List

    Connect job seekers, workforce staff, and training providers through a single portal for apprenticeships, certifications, and adult education programs that meet state workforce requirements.

  • Improve Workforce Training Quality

    Meet WIOA ETPL requirements with tools that help states certify training providers, target in-demand occupations, and close skills gaps with credential-focused career pathways.

  • Easy Tools for State & Local Staff

    Review, approve, and monitor WIOA-funded training programs with configurable workflows—ensuring providers deliver quality coaching and performance outcomes for your workforce.

  • Training Provider Self-Registration

    Let eligible training providers self-register, apply for WIOA funding, and maintain certification renewals—building a comprehensive, up-to-date record of training opportunities statewide.

  • Help Job Seekers Choose with Confidence

    Mobile-friendly ETPL search lets job seekers sort by occupation, location, and cost—and compare up to four programs side by side before selecting training that fits their career goals.

  • 508-Compliant ETPL with Open APIs

    Deliver a responsive, accessible ETPL experience configured for board-specific needs—or embed ApplyWorks ETPL functionality on your state website through open application programming interfaces.

Talk with Hidden Talent

To learn more about ApplyWorks case management, ETPL, implementation, training, or state workforce technology needs, schedule time with our team.

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