Training
Options
The
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) established a "customer
choice" approach to services through a system of Individual
Training Accounts (ITAs). WIA funding is available to eligible
and suitable clients who require additional skills in order to
obtain self-sufficient employment. Under this Act, local
workforce areas are required to fund only areas of study that
have a high probability of resulting employment of a self-sufficient
wage. Local WIA staff review training providers and programs
on a regular basis to ensure only those programs which have been
determined to lead to long-term self-sufficient employment are
available for funding.
Many
factors are considered before a determination is made that a client
will be approved for WIA funding. Local WIA case managers
will help examine which training programs are viable options for
individual clients. Such factors include prior education,
experience, personal goals, barriers, individual/family self sufficiency
and individual probability of success.
The
Training Program List is being updated. Please contact your local
workNet office for more information on approved training programs.
