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Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) exists to help students transition into sustainable employment. Students who need money for school, need to be re-trained or have been laid off from their workplace, can benefit from these services.
WIOA empowers North Carolina to train its workforce and guides how the NCWorks initiative connects job seekers to employers by offering a mix of employment, training, and job placement services.
Do you qualify for WIOA?
If you answer YES to one or more of the following, you may be eligible to receive WIOA funds.
- Are you unemployed or underemployed?
- Have you been laid off from your job?
- Are you receiving public assistance?
- Do you need assistance with career development?
- Do you need assistance with job search, resume writing, interview procedures, and/or dressing for success?
Must have the following:
- US Citizen or Legal Alien
- Birth certificate or documentation
- Social Security Card
- NC Photo ID or Driver’s License
- Selective Service Registration (males only)
- Dislocated workers need:
- Notice of layoff or no-fault termination
- Verification of unemployment insurance status
- Job search record
Use Interest Form below to connect with us and find out more.
WIOA Programs
The WIOA Youth Program is designed to assist youth between the ages of 16 and 24 to meet their educational and career goals. Goals that are set for students include, obtaining a High School Equivalency or Adult High School Diploma, building leadership skills, building financial literacy skills, obtaining occupational skills in desired careers, and increasing educational level to transition to a post–secondary program. Funding may assist with tuition, books, work uniforms and supportive services (transportation, day care, etc.). Educational counseling, mentoring, and tutorial are some of the core services available to help students to meet their goals. For more information about our WIOA Youth Program, please contact the WIOA Youth Program Coordinator.
This program offers training services for individuals who may benefit from training for the labor market. Those served include:
- Unemployed Individuals
- Individuals who have been laid off due to no fault of their own
- Low Income Job Seekers
Training Services may be provided to an eligible adult who, after an interview, evaluation, or assessment, and career planning, have been determined, as appropriate…
- Be unlikely or unable to obtain or retain employment that leads to self-sufficiency or wages comparable to or higher than wages from previous employment
- Be in need of training services to obtain or retain employment that leads to economic self-sufficiency or wages comparable to or higher than wages from previous employment; and
- Have the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the selected program of training services
- Select programs of training services that are directly linked to the employment opportunities in the local area, or in another area to which the individual is willing to commute or relocate
- Are unable to obtain other grant assistance or require assistance beyond the assistance made available under other grant assistance programs
- Are determined to be eligible in accordance with the priority system in effect
For more information about our WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Programs, please contact the WIOA Program Director.
NCWorks provides training assistance that helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market. This program also matches employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
At your local NCWorks Career Center, workforce development professionals from diverse partner agencies work together under one roof to provide services including, but not limited to:
- Free computer and internet access
- Resume preparation
- Information on the job market
- Help with job searches
- Career guidance and assessment
- Information on training and education
- Access to training classes, workshops, and resources for training
- Veterans’ services, and more!
Applicants should contact the WIOA office, located in the Big Rock Career Center for information about applications and/or assessment. The NCWorks Carteret County office is located in the Big Rock Career Center at 3813 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557. You may reach them by phone at (252) 222-6038 or www.ncworks.gov.