Since the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) was enacted in 1998, considerable efforts have been expended at the federal, state, and local levels to effect the transition to the new system mandated by WIA. Several states phased into the new system in July 1999, and all other states followed in mid-2000. Active participation by partner agencies has proved key to WIA's implementation. The regional offices of the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) have provided considerable staff training and technical assistance to state and local workforce boards and staff. Recent onsite visits and reports tracking WIA's implementation have confirmed that states and localities have generally made great strides in implementing WIA. Although some areas have thus far only met WIA's basic requirements, others have gone beyond the basic requirements and are striving for full implementation of WIA's written words and intent. The onsite visits also identified additional challenges and next steps in the following areas of implementing WIA's provisions: governance; one-stop operations; memoranda of understanding; services for adult and dislocated workers; development of a comprehensive system of youth services; WIA expenditures; and accountability. According to the recent assessment of progress in implementing WIA, there is every reason to expect that the law's implementation will eventually be completely successful. (MN)