WIA Dislocated Worker Program participants
may receive any of these services.

Individual Employment Plan
Case managers will help the enrollee create a plan to aid the in obtaining full-time employment.

Basic Skills
Individualized, small group and classroom instruction to improve reading, writing, math and/or other basic skills.

Career Planning
Workshops and/or individual guidance designed to assist participants in making career choices and determining transferable skills for making career adjustments or changes.

Job Search Assistance
Help with locating job leads and coming up with an effective job search strategies; help with resume writing, cover letters, marketing letters and other job search skills.

Job Search Skills
Individual and group sessions designed to refine job search and networking skills to increase the participant’s abilities to find a good job.

Employer Linked Training
As an incentive to hire job seekers in our programs, the WOW WDB will reimburse an employer up to 50% of new hire’s wages during his/her training period.

Retraining
Limited funding will be provided for those needing occupational skills retraining. Funding may be used for tuition, books, and fees for approved vocational retraining, at a WDB approved, accredited school

Child Care Assistance
Limited funding is available for those who qualify to pay for childcare costs while a participant is in training.

Transportation Assistance
Need-based funding is available to cover mileage and mass transportation costs.