Training Opportunities and Resources
WIOA Eligible Job Training
If you’re just joining the workforce or looking to make a career change, it’s encouraging to know that good-paying, high-demand local jobs are available now. Many of these jobs require special skills or training, but no worries. That’s where Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas can help. First, see if you qualify for job training through WIOA.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
WIOA provides funding for job search assistance and skills training for individuals in one of the following groups:
- Adult: An individual who is 18 years of age or older and meets these eligibility guidelines.
- Dislocated worker: An individual who has been laid off or terminated and meets these eligibility guidelines.
- Youth: An individual who is 16-24 years of age and meets these eligibility guidelines.
To see if you qualify, please click the link below:
WIOA Online Application for Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Workers
What type of training is available?
WIOA provides funding for occupational skills training, which may occur on the job or in the classroom. For a complete list of the occupations for which training is available, please go to Targeted Occupations.
The classroom training must also be with an approved provider. For eligible training providers, please see ETPS: Texas’ statewide list of Certified Training Providers.
What type of documentation will I need?
You will need to provide the following:
- A birth certificate, passport, or DD214
- Driver’s license
- Social Security card
- Selective Service documentation
Other documents may be requested from your case manager as identified in the WIOA Eligibility Documentation Log.
How do I get more information about the WIOA program?
Contact your nearest Workforce Solutions Center to speak with a WIOA Case Manager.
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