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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA)Customer Information
Training Today….
For Employment Tomorrow
Colorado Rural Workforce ConsortiumUpdated: 3/2013
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WHAT IS WIA?
Federally funded training assistance Guided by
Local Elected Officials Private sector dominated Workforce
Investment Boards Designed to
increase occupational skill levels of participants
Improve quality of the workforce
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Designed to prepare eligible adults and youth for Productive employment
Designed to prepare youth for Successful completion of an academic program
SERVICES Tailored to meet the specific needs of the
individual and employer May provide programs such as
Educational or vocational training Workplace readiness skills On-the-job training or Work Experience Leadership training Academic attainment assistance Incentives and supportive services.
Services provided are dependent upon the needs of each individual and are determined by the case manager and participant.
HOW TO GET SERVICES
WIA is an ELIGIBILITY based program NOT an entitlement program
Individuals not eligible for WIA services may still receive basic employment services through their local Workforce Center
Basic employment services may include Resume preparation Interview skills Job referrals
HOW TO GET SERVICES Enrollment is based upon
Eligibility requirements set forth by the Rural Workforce Consortium (based on federal regulations) Qualification for priority of service Verification of eligibility is required
Determination of appropriateness Need for services to overcome barriers Candidates appearance of motivation
and dedication to participate
WHO CAN GET SERVICES Adults who are
US Citizens or registered alien eligible to work in the US
18 years old or older, unemployed or underemployed, low-income and-or is receiving
public assistance; and, Is in need of additional assistance to
enter sustainable employment
*Additional criteria may be considered
WHO CAN GET SERVICES Dislocated Workers who
US Citizens or registered alien eligible to work in the US
Has been separated from employment through no fault of their own (layoff), is eligible to receive unemployment insurance and is unlikely to return to that occupation; or
Employment ended due to plant closure; or
Is a displaced homemaker
*Additional criteria may be considered
WHO CAN GET SERVICES Youth who are
US Citizens or registered alien eligible to work in the US
Between 14 and 21 years old, In or out of school, Is low-income; and Is in need of additional assistance to
complete a training program or obtain employment
*Additional criteria may be considered
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA CONSIDERED Males born on or after 1/1/1960 must be registered
with Selective Service Low-Income includes receiving public assistance
(food stamps, TANF, SSI) Income guidelines are based upon the federal
standards and change annually. Entire family income must be considered.
Individuals with disabilities may be considered a family of one for income purposes.
WIA is not an Entitlement program. Although an applicant may be determined eligible, appropriateness guidelines must be met prior to program acceptance.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA CONSIDERED A youth may automatically meet the eligibility guidelines
if they are: A member of a family receiving food stamps and/or
TANF Is in a publically supported foster care facility or home Is in a detention facility at the time of enrollment
Youth must meet low-income guidelines and be faced with one or more documented barriers that inhibit the youth from participating in training or employment
Youth Barriers
Offender Homeless / Runaway
Pregnant/Parenting Youth High School graduate needing assistance to determine career path
Foster Care Poor interpersonal/social skills
High School Dropout or at risk of dropping out Poor personal appearance or hygiene
Poor school attendance or has been suspended/expelled
Lacking skills or support to obtain/maintain employment
Deficient in basic literary skills Lacks family support (emotional or financial)
*Likelihood of follow through is also considered for program enrollment.