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What is WIA?

WIA stands for Workforce Investment Act. This Act provides financial assistance for education and training so that individuals can re-enter the workforce in jobs that will allow them to financially support themselves/their families. WIA funding is designed to train people in short-term certificate or associates degree programs that will make them more marketable for occupations that are in high growth within the local area. By training the workforce in these high growth areas, workers are more likely to find better paying jobs and employers are more likely to have their staffing needs fulfilled.

WIA Training funding is available to those who are determined eligible. To find out more about eligibility requirements for training funding, please call (815) 942-0566 to sign up for our weekly Orientation Session.

Training and education programs are provided through Joliet Junior College as well as other community colleges and private training institutions.

WIA Training Eligibility
Recognize yourself in any of these scenarios?

• Laid-off, downsized, or company went out of business, and you need a new job
• Unemployed and struggling to find a job
• Job searching for a long time with little or no results
• Underpaid, underemployed or under trained
• Your education or skills don’t match your career interest
• Self-employed for many years and now faced with looking for new employment
• Youth ages 18-21 years and in need of education or training beyond high school

Orientation Session
To find out more about eligibility requirements for training funding you will need to attend a free Orientation Session.
These sessions are held every Friday from 1:00-3:00pm.

Please click on the Registration Form link to sign up for an orientation class*.

*Special arrangements may be made to accommodate those who are unable to attend these scheduled sessions. Please speak with one of our team members to request alternate arrangements.

Upon attending an orientation session, you will be asked to complete materials related to job search and career exploration.

Please click here to access the links which will aid in completion of these materials.

All programs are Equal Opportunity Employer Programs, and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Copyright © 2007 Grundy Workforce Services