Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
What is WIOA?
What is WIOA?
WIOA is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and is a federally-funded program designed to promote and improve the employment, retention, earnings and occupational skills of its participants.
WIOA is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and is a federally-funded program designed to promote and improve the employment, retention, earnings and occupational skills of its participants.
What are some of the services the program offers?
What are some of the services the program offers?
Talent Development Specialist
Talent Development Specialist
Assistance with Obtaining GED
Assistance with Obtaining GED
Occupational Skills Training
Occupational Skills Training
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
Job Search Assistance
Job Search Assistance
Job Readiness Workshops
Job Readiness Workshops
Job Referrals
Job Referrals
WIOA Specifics:
WIOA Specifics:
Program Eligibility is based upon income guidelines issued by the federal government. These guidelines do not apply if you were laid off and able to provide proof.
Program Eligibility is based upon income guidelines issued by the federal government. These guidelines do not apply if you were laid off and able to provide proof.
If You Are Not Eligible, SC Works can still connect you to other community resources that may be able to provide the assistance you need.
If You Are Not Eligible, SC Works can still connect you to other community resources that may be able to provide the assistance you need.
Participation in WIOA is FREE.
Participation in WIOA is FREE.
You May Be Eligible:
You May Be Eligible:
If you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
If you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
If you are unemployed or underemployed
If you are unemployed or underemployed
If you've been laid off and there is little chance of being called back to your old job
If you've been laid off and there is little chance of being called back to your old job
If you are having trouble finding a new job based on your current skills
If you are having trouble finding a new job based on your current skills
Is Training Available?
Is Training Available?
Training may be available, but must be suitable and available at a reasonable cost. You must receive notice of approval in writing before WIOA can pay tuition.
Training may be available, but must be suitable and available at a reasonable cost. You must receive notice of approval in writing before WIOA can pay tuition.
The Training Phase of the program is limited to one (1) year. After program completion, you are required to participate in follow-up assistance for one year.
The Training Phase of the program is limited to one (1) year. After program completion, you are required to participate in follow-up assistance for one year.
Supportive Services:
Supportive Services:
Supportive services may be available after being approved for occupational training
Supportive services may be available after being approved for occupational training
Childcare Assistance (while in approved training)
Childcare Assistance (while in approved training)
Work Tools/Uniform Assistance (case by case basis)
Work Tools/Uniform Assistance (case by case basis)
Transportation Allowance
Transportation Allowance
How to sign up for WIOA:
How to sign up for WIOA:
1. Register to attend an WIOA Orientation by selecting this link :
1. Register to attend an WIOA Orientation by selecting this link :
2. Attend a WIOA Orientation
2. Attend a WIOA Orientation
3. You will be scheduled for an Eligibility & Enrollment appointment
3. You will be scheduled for an Eligibility & Enrollment appointment
4. Attend your Eligibility & Enrollment Appointment. You will know by the end of the appointment if you are eligible.
4. Attend your Eligibility & Enrollment Appointment. You will know by the end of the appointment if you are eligible.
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