WIA / Workforce Investment Act Program
The WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Program provides assistance to qualified individuals who meet eligibility standards and/or are unemployed. Eligibility standards may vary based on funding source and economic conditions. Applicants are typically required to meet the following qualifications to be considered for WIA assistance:
- Must be unemployed or a dislocated worker (due to downsizing or plant closure)
- Must be a student in good standing
- Must be regularly accepted into an approved program of study
- Must apply for financial aid, including HOPE and Pell Grant
- Must live or have worked in the WIA service delivery area
For those who do qualify for WIA, the following assistance may be available for participants:
- Tuition and fees
- Required books, testing fees, and tools
- Uniforms and physical exams for medical programs
- Transportation assistance and childcare assistance, if eligible by income
For more information, please contact the WIA Office at 706-355-5015.