The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) may be the answer. You could be eligible to receive free tuition assistance up to $12,000 and/or transportation supportive services up to $25/week.
Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Individual Training Accounts (ITA’s) are available to eligible and appropriate participants when it is determined by a career specialist that they will be unlikely or unable to obtain or retain employment that leads to self-sufficiency or higher wages from previous employment through career services alone. An ITA is limited in cost and duration and must result in employment leading to economic self-sufficiency or wages comparable to or higher than wages from previous employment. ITAs are not entitlements and are contingent upon availability of funding from the US DOL. ITAs shall be provided to eligible participants on the basis of an individualized assessment of the person’s job readiness, employment and training needs, financial, social and supportive needs, labor market demand and potential for successful completion, as documented on the participant’s Individual Employment Plan (IEP). Participants choose career training with Region VI Eligible Training Providers in consultation with career specialists.
Marion & Taylor Counties – Career Specialist Contact:
Sarah Hale – moc.skrowssor@elah.haras – Phone: 304-844-1673
Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison & Lewis Counties – Career Specialist Contact:
Radonna Thompson – moc.skrowssor@nospmoht.annodar
Phone: 304-844-1706
Monongalia & Preston Counties – Career Specialist Contact:
VACANT
Barbour, Randolph, Tucker & Upshur Counties – Career Specialist Contact:
Alexis Taylor – moc.skrowssor@rolyat.sixela
Phone: 304-844-1655
Ross IES Project Director – Sherry Pryor – moc.skrowssor@royrp.yrrehs – Phone: 304-844-1704