An engaging discussion on how to reskill/upskill yourself to relaunch your career Are you a dislocated worker or an underemployed professional looking to gain new skills and advance your career? This session explores how the WIOA program can help you achieve your goals! What is WIOA? The WIOA program is a federal government initiative designed to empower both job seekers and businesses. How can WIOA benefit YOU? • Dislocated Workers:Receive targeted support to get back into the workforce quickly after a job loss. • Underemployed Professionals: Access resources for skill development and career advancement. Potentially gain funding for certifications depending on program details and local workforce needs. WIOA offers a variety of services: • Career counseling: Identify your strengths and career goals. • Job search assistance: Learn effective job search strategies and resume writing techniques. • Skills training: Gain new skills or enhance existing ones, potentially including PMI certifications in high-demand fields. • Support services: Childcare or transportation assistance to help you overcome barriers to training and employment. You will learn: ● Eligibility: Discover if WIOA programs are the right fit for you as a dislocated worker or underemployed professional. ● Funding Pathways: Explore the possibility of WIOA funding for acquiring valuable certifications relevant to your career goals (program details and local needs permitting). ● Skills Training Advantage: Learn about the range of skills training options available through WIOA programs, potentially including crucial product, program, and project management skills. ● Support Services: Gain insights into the support services offered by WIOA, such as career counseling, job search assistance, and potential childcare or transportation assistance. ● Next Steps: Uncover the resources available to help you access WIOA programs and take the first step towards a more fulfilling career. Join us and take the first step towards a brighter career! James LeBlanc, Director of Community Impact at WorkSource Montgomery, guides you through the steps you need to take to uncover the benefits of the WIOA program in your area. Host: Hector Del Castillo, VP Professional Development, PMI Silver Spring Chapter About James LeBlanc James is Director of Community Impact at WorkSource Montgomery. He has served in the Workforce Development industry since 2012 and has had many roles including job developer, job readiness facilitator, program manager, director of WIOA adult & youth services and his current role as Director of Community Impact at WorkSource Montgomery in Montgomery County, MD. James is actively involved in the community, has pastored a church, and currently serves on the Board of Director.