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.