Workforce Innovation And Opportunities Act | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office
1025 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Open to adults who are at least 18 for the adult and dislocated worker program and youth ages 14-24 for the youth program, must be income eligible or have substantial barriers to job training and employability
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Works to help individuals, including those facing significant employment barriers, secure and retain high-quality jobs. The program assists people in finding employment, funds training when needed to gain or retain a position, and provides assistance in obtaining work permits or official documentation required for work authorization.
The Adult Program serves people who are at least 18 years old and, if applicable, registered for Selective Service. The Dislocated Worker Program serves individuals registered for Selective Service who have lost their jobs and meet dislocated worker categories defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The Youth Program serves in-school youth (ages 14-21) and out-of-school youth (ages 16-24) who need assistance with training or education to enter the workforce successfully, with a focus on young people facing barriers to success. This includes government-subsidized summer employment programs that provide job opportunities in the public and private sectors during the summer months. Registration for these summer opportunities occurs during a spring application period.
Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office
Provides a one-stop location for labor exchange and self-sufficiency assistance.