Education & Training

Lending a Hand to the Workforce of Tomorrow

 

Through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), we can assist with funding training and educational programs for eligible job seekers to upgrade their skills in in-demand occupations.

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Short-term, In-Demand Training

Through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, we can assist with up to 2-years of training for in-demand occupations.

This includes educational or vocational training programs that offer certifications in 24 months or less, short-term schooling that allows for Associate Degrees, and the last two years of a Bachelor's Degree. 

Current Approved Courses & Programs 

  • LPN or RN
  • CDL
  • Welding
  • Machining / CNC

For more in-demand occupations that could qualify, visit the list of Top Jobs for the state of Ohio.

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Program Requirements Covered by WIOA

  • Up to $15,000 in Tuition Assistance
  • Course Fees & Textbooks
  • Uniforms
  • Exams & Certification Fees
  • Other Supportive Services

To find schools & institutions that are on our state-approved vendor list, visit Workforce Inventory of Education and Training site. 


 Keep in Mind 


→  The WIOA Program is NOT an entitlement program 

→  All participants must meet the eligibility & suitability criteria

→  Special funding for training & education is available to dislocated workers who have lost their job through layoffs, plant closings, or foreign competition