This document summarizes the eligibility requirements and process for receiving occupational training funded through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program. To be eligible, individuals must be economically disadvantaged based on income guidelines, or be a dislocated worker who has lost their job through no fault of their own. The training must last one year or less and cost under $8,900. Eligible individuals must complete mandatory steps including applying, taking basic skills assessments, and having an eligibility determination done within 2 weeks of starting training. Background checks and proof of income, residency and other documents are required for the determination.

1. about Occupational Training funded by the Workforce Investment Act Important things to know...

3. What does “Economically Disadvantaged” mean? Income Eligibility Guidelines These income guidelines are subject to change. The specific income levels used for program eligibility will be determined at the time of certification WIA Adult 125% WIA Youth 100% Family Size Annual Semi—Annual Annual Semi-Annual 1 13,613 6,806 10,890 5,445 2 18,388 9,194 14,710 7,355 3 23,229 11,614 18,583 9,291 4 28,675 14,337 22,940 11,470 5 33,839 16,919 27,071 13,535 6 39,574 19,787 31,659 15,829 7 45,309 22,654 36,247 18,123 8 51,044 25,552 40,835 20,417 Over 8 add 5,735 2,867 4,588 2,294

6. APPROVED TRAINING COURSES Healthcare Certified Nursing Assistant Phlebotomy Skills Radiological Technician Register Nurse Dental Assisting Medical Coding and Billing Chemical Dependency Counseling Licensed Practical Nurse Logistics Class A/Class B Commercial Driver’s License Construction Trade Computer Aided Drafting Construction Engineering Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Manufacturing Electronic Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Criminal Justice Tourism/Hospitality Culinary Arts Hotel-Motel Restaurant Management Child Care/Early Education Child Care Early Childhood Education Business Administration/IT Accounting Environmental Energy Technology Turf Management Technology

8. Will be conducted for every individual who completes the assessment process BACKGROUND CHECK Background Checks review your background for the past 7 years. However, WHATEVER shows up in your background, even if beyond the 7 years, is considered and may impact funding eligibility. Pending litigation, felonies, probation before judgment, stet dockets, all may impact your eligibility.