The Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) is the law which provides for a federally funded employment and training program. WIOA focuses on assisting customers to develop workforce opportunities, access training, and manage their career choices through universal access to information and career-oriented services. WIOA is also a means of identifying training needs and assisting with securing training to fill skill gaps which may be a barrier to career success.
WIOA funded training grants are available each year for individuals to acquire skills that are currently in demand and provide a high wage. Funds cover costs such as tuition, books and other supportive services that would help the participant to secure sustainable employment. There are numerous services available under each program to assist a wide range of in need job seekers.
Services
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Adult (age 18+) and Dislocated Workers |
Youth (ages 14-24)
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· Job Search and Job Referrals · Labor Market Information · Résumé Writing Assistance · Career Planning · Supportive Services (tools, books, and Bus passes) · Financial Literacy Services · Internships and Work Experiences · Training and Apprenticeships |
· High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation · Career Exploration · Adult Mentoring · Work Experiences and Internships · Guidance and Counseling · Leadership Development · Entrepreneurial Skills Training · Supportive Services (Tools, Books, and Bus Passes) · Training and Apprenticeships
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To Qualify:
An applicant must be in need of training services to re-enter the labor force. One must also have skills that are no longer in demand; have low wage job skills; or little or no work history. Interested individuals must be able to enter the labor force quickly through short-term training. They must register for work with the Tennessee Job Service system (JOBS4TN) and actively pursue work with assistance from the American Job Centers. Applicants must meet WIOA eligibility criteria for Youth, Adult and /or Dislocated Worker Services. Eligibility does not constitute an automatic awarding of a grant. It only establishes that you are eligible for consideration.
For additional information, please visit your nearest American Job Center:
https://www.tn.gov/workforce/jobs-and-education/job-search1/find-local-american-job-center.html
Tennessee Department of Labor/Workforce Services