WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Program

What does the WIOA Program offer you?

If you are an eligible adult or dislocated worker, the WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Program provides supportive and training services, including:

• earn-while-learn training opportunities
• on-the-job training
• no-cost tuition assistance for approved classroom training
  programs that support career goals
• work readiness skills

How do you know if you qualify?

You qualify if you are an adult who is:

• 18 years of age or older
• in need of workforce services, training or retraining to secure unsubsidized employment

You qualify if you are an adult dislocated worker who has:

• lost your job and are unemployed through no fault of your own or….
• received a layoff notice and are unlikely to return to your previous occupation or industry
• IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are eligible for WIOA, you can attend school or training while receiving Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.

What opportunities are available to you through the WIOA program?

Regardless of whether you are currently on or have exhausted your Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, we encourage you to explore your options, including considering what a career change might mean for you.

We can help you (1) research labor market information, (2) complete a career assessment and (3) find training opportunities to get you started on your career path.

Below is a list of short-term training options with ZERO to MINIMAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE available to you:

Note: All training timelines below are estimates.

Transportation

Commercial Truck Driving – 4 weeks

Healthcare

Dental Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant – 13 weeks Certified Nursing Assistant – 4 – 16 Weeks Medical Office Administration – 4 Weeks Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic – 16 weeks Certified Phlebotomy Technician – 16 weeks

Information Technology

Security IT Associate – 5 Weeks Networking and Linux – 16 Weeks PC Operating Systems and Repair – 16 Weeks Deep Dive Fullstack – 10 Weeks Deep Dive Digital Media – 12 Weeks Deep Dive Java + Android – 12 Weeks Comp TIA – A+, Network + or Security + – 8 Weeks each Cultivating Coders Boot Camp – 12 Weeks DigiEquity IT Camp – 8 Weeks

General

Fast Track Business Admin – 4 Semesters, Evenings Paralegal Certificate – 8 Weeks Note: Other training programs available under WIOA may be longer in length and cost more than the WIOA program will cover. With federal financial aid, you may be able to receive additional assistance.

How do I get started?

Getting started is easy. Connect with us today!

Call: 505.843.1907
Email: WIOA@wccnm.org

How do you know if this program will work for you?

One of the best ways to recognize the program’s benefits is through success stories of others just like you.
Success stories!

Are you interested in learning about the benefits of partnering with the WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker program?

We invite you to connect with us today!

Call: 505.843.1907

Email: WIOA@wccnm.org