WIOA Youth Program
About WIOA
The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) was created to help strengthen the skills of our nation’s workforce. The program provides access to relevant career training specifically tailored to our local job market, ensuring that there is a job waiting for you upon completion of the program.
WIOA Services
Through WIOA you have access to a variety of individualized services to help overcome your employment barriers. Eligible young adults can receive occupational skills training, paid work experience to build your resume, GED Remediation and support, interview and resume help, as well as recommendations and referrals to open job positions.
Upon completion of the WIOA Program, you will have a job with a family sustaining wage in an industry of your choice.
Required Documents Checklist
Getting Started
You must be eligible to participate in the WIOA Young Adult program
Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to:
Being a Lackawanna County Resident between the ages of 17 to 24
AND
Being an Out-of-School Youth (not attending any school), AND 1 or more of the following:
High school Dropout
Not attending school in the last calendar year
Individual subject to the juvenile justice system
Homeless
Runaway
In foster care or aged out of the foster care system
Out-of-home placement
Pregnant or parenting individual
Individual with a disability
Being a High School Graduate that is Basic Skills Deficient and/or an English Language Learner, AND…
Requires assistance to enter or complete an educational program, OR…
Requires assistance to secure or hold employment
***Please note that you must provide all required documentation before verifying your eligibility for the WIOA Youth Program.***
Interested in learning more about about WIOA?
You Can:
Download & Print this form, fill it out, and bring it in to our office for your Eligibility Intake
OR
You may contact Karen Masters to schedule an appointment at (570) 344-7106
OR
Click on the “Open Form” button below, fill it out, and submit it.
A WIOA staff member will contact you within 5 business days regarding your WIOA Eligibility.