Transcript Workforce Investment Act

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
How will this help my youth?
The History and
purpose of WIA
In 1998 The Workforce
Investment Act was passed
to replace the “Job Training
Partnership Act”
Enacted during Bill Clinton's
second term, it represented
an attempt to induce
business to participate in the
local delivery of Workforce
Development Services.
Today, WIA funds can be
used to fund workforce
education and career
pathways programs.
Ganzglass E. (2010). New Directions for Workforce Education and Training Policy Require a
New Approach to Performance Accountability
The Bottom Line
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WIA is a program designed to assist low income youth
ages 14-21.
Teach youth to develop personal, decision making, job
attainment, job survival and beginning occupational
specific skills.
The services are delivered by a dedicated Case
Manager who supports youth through the development
of a College & Career Blueprint.
Requirements
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Youth must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Youth must meet WIA income eligibility guidelines
Youth must have a photo I.D.
The Process
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Meet with a case manager
and complete intake
documentation
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Bring required
documentation and
complete “College &
Career Blue Print”
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Coordinate activities to
assist in achieving goals
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Obtain employment and
exit program
The Value of Education & Career
College & Career Blueprint
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This document is used to
map goals and
activities/resources
needed to reach those
goals.
This document is
completed by youth
reviewed monthly to
gauge progress.
The Benefits
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Adult Mentoring and Tutoring
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Paid and Unpaid Work Experience (WEX)
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Employment Opportunities and Incentives
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Work Readiness/Occupational Skills/Leadership Development
Work Readiness Training
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How to fill out an application
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Interview preparation
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Attendance & Punctuality
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Professional Appearance & Behaviors
Occupational Skills Training
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Youth can select a trade
school, community college
or university and
$3,000.00 can be applied
to their education after
financial aide.
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How to qualify
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Youth must currently enrolled
in a WIA program
The schools must be
approved and listed on
Arizona Job Connection
The occupation must be
considered "in demand”.
Work Experience Program
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The opportunity to work in an “in-demand” occupational
field and get paid By WIA minimum wage up to 200
hrs.
WIA Agencies
Exit and Follow-Up
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This phase is demonstrated by a completion of all goals,
a riddance of major barriers, and a development of
positive coping/problem skills to be used when future
hindrances arise.
The youth will be followed for 1 year after exit from the
program.
Success Stories
References
 http://phoenix.gov/econdev/phxwc/pro
fessionals/wiayouth.html
 Ganzglass E. (2010). New Directions for
Workforce Education and Training Policy
Require a New Approach to
Performance Accountability
 http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/wi
a/act.cfm
 www.youtube.com
Any questions?
Thank You
For more information please contact
Joanne Sangiorgi
WIA Program Lead
ACYR
649 North 6th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Office: 602-252-6721 Ext. 232
Cell: 602-405-4423
Fax: 602-252-2952
[email protected]