What is WIOA?

The WIOA program is designed to strengthen and improve our nation’s public workforce system. Its goal is to help American youth and people with significant barriers to employment get high-quality jobs and careers as well as funding for training. WIOA also assists employers with hiring and keeping skilled workers.

Who might be eligible for WIOA training grants?

If you can answer yes to one of these four questions, contact OhioMeansJobs Warren County to meet with a Case Manager:

• Are you a member of a low-income household? For example, do you or someone in your household receive public assistance such as SNAP, TANF, or SSI?
• Are you unemployed through no fault of your own, eligible, receiving, or exhausted your unemployment benefits?
• Have you been affected by a business closure or layoff?
• Have you depended on the income of a spouse and lost access to that income?

What type of training is available?

Eligible participants can receive training in dozens of training programs at local area schools. Training lists change as funds are targeted to occupations with the best wages and the best opportunities for local work. We train many people for careers in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, health care, transportation, and more. Most of the people we help attend a community college or technical school in programs that lead to a certificate or a two-year degree that leads to employment.

Who should I contact if I’m interested in WIOA?

The first step in pursuing WIOA funding is to submit an interest form here: https://form.jotform.com/241424034991151