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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) offers funding to help dislocated workers and income-eligible adults gain new skills and improve job prospects. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ) is a certified Ohio WIET training provider, enabling qualified individuals to pursue funded training through our programs.

The goal is to provide robust career services and training to boost employability.

As a certified WIET (Workforce Inventory of Education and Training) provider, ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ) is proud to offer WIOA-funded programs that equip students with the skills needed for today’s competitive job market. This designation allows ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ to support dislocated workers, low-income adults, and others facing employment barriers by providing career-driven training programs backed by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding.

How to Qualify for WIOA Funding

1. Dislocated Worker: If you’ve lost your job due to circumstances beyond your control, such as layoffs, company closures, or military spouse relocation, you may qualify regardless of prior income.

2. Adult Income-Eligible: If your household income is below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may qualify for WIOA-funded training.
   
   To apply for a WIOA Grant: Contact your county ODJFS Office

Did you know if you complete a WIOA-funded certificate or certification course at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ, you automatically qualify for additional training in job readiness and other workforce skill courses at no additional charge? Make sure to ask about these additional opportunities. NOTE: All health-related certificate training programs have a mandatory experiential learning component for hands-on experience.

Additional Resources

WIOA funding can make a big difference if you're looking to upgrade your skills and enhance your career prospects. Contact your local OhioMeansJobs office today to learn more.

Are you a County, Workforce Board or United Labor Agency staff member who needs help with cost projections, update requests to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ's WIET list, or have other questions? Contact Dr. Nancy Pratt at n.pratt@csuohio.edu.