Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Scholarship

Earn a Certificate or Associate's Degree for FREE with a WIOA Scholarship to Many Different Colleges/Universities

The Kankakee Workforce Services has a scholarship that will pay for tuition, fees, and books for those who qualify for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Scholarship. It can even pay for uniforms, tools, equipment, licensing fees, mileage reimbursement, and other required supplies!

There are many different ways students can qualify for this scholarship, especially if you are between 16-24 years old. Even if you think you will not qualify, inquire with them to find out for sure if you do or not! While you must complete the FAFSA as a part of the WIOA Scholarship application, you could be qualified without having to consider your guardian's income after turning 18.

The Kankakee Workforce Services gives tools and resources to adults learners through resume development, job search tactics, and financial support who attend school to earn a certificate or degree for a high growth occupation. Kankakee Workforce Services works to help individuals successfully meet their goals and assists local employers with recruiting to help meet hiring needs. They are a part of a network of workforce development federal and state agencies. Kankakee Workforce Services is housed at Kankakee Community College's (KCC) North Extension Center (450 N Kinzie Ave., Bradley, IL) BUT you do not have to attend KCC once qualified for the WIOA Scholarship. Just tell them the college you are interested in attending and see if the scholarship can be used there.

WIOA provides a priority of service for qualifying veterans and spouses of veterans.

Also, while this below website shows approved programs of in demand jobs that the WIOA Scholarship can pay for, it may pay for a different/not listed Associate's Degree you are interested in. All you have to do is inquire with them and ask. workforceservices@kcc.edu 815-802-8960

The list of in demand jobs/approved programs shown on the Kankakee Workforce Services' website is not all encompassing. Additional in-demand occupations can be found at: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/explore/Pages/DemandOccs.aspx