WIOA Eligibility Information
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides funding for education and training to eligible individuals to enhance their current skills or learn a new trade.
If you are interested in attending school for the first time, returning to school to increase your education, obtaining your GED, or obtaining a CDL License, review the information below to determine if this program will be a good fit for you!
Factors to Consider before Applying for WIOA Education Assistance
2. What are the initial eligibility factors for Adult & Dislocated Worker (DW) WIOA funding? Does my total household income for six months qualify?
Adult / DW Initial Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be 18 Years of Age
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Right to Work
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Registered for Selective Service
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Attending an Approved Program & Provider
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Be one of the following:
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Unemployed and meet the low-income definition OR self-sufficiency guidelines
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Currently receiving or have used up unemployment benefits.
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Previously self-employed but now jobless due to the economy.
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Work less than 35 hours a week, and meet self-sufficiency guidelines
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Earn less now than what you previously earned, and meet self-sufficiency guidelines
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Completed more education than your current job requires and meet self-sufficiency guidelines
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Working full-time and meet the low-income definition
5. Do you have a degree, certification, or training in a high growth area?
A case-by-case determination will be made in the marketability of a prior degree or certificate. If applicant has a current marketable skill, training must be in a field to increase education or employability.
Customers who have received non-WIOA funded training (within 2 years or less) will be reviewed by a case manager to determine if WIOA assistance can be provided.
6. Are you seeking a four-year college or an advanced degree?
Training assistance for individuals seeking four-year College and advanced degrees will only be approved once they can be completed within the time limits set by WorkSource Georgia Mountains (2 years or less) and lead to a recognized credential. General liberal arts degrees will not be approved or funded.
