How does “WIA” work, and how can a job seeker apply for subsidized training and services?
Since resources for federal workforce training, or WIA, are limited each fiscal year, Capital Workforce Partners is required by law to prioritize who will receive intensive services beyond basic job search assistance. Individuals who meet the federal definition of low income, are under-employed, are receiving time-limited welfare benefits or are dislocated workers from a previous job may be eligible to receive WIA intensive career management and training services. Once an individual is enrolled into WIA services, he or she makes a long-term commitment to work together with an Employment Specialist to create an employment plan. If that employment plan indicates a need for occupational skills training, that training may be subsidized. An example of some subsidized training include: computer skills, commercial driver’s license, CNA, Medical Administration, Direct Care and High Tech Manufacturing.
