Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs
Funding Amount
Varies; generally $6,000 for long-term curriculum degree and $500 for short-term continuing education
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding
Funder: Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation / NCWorks Career Center
Geographic Scope: Henderson County and Transylvania County, North Carolina
Grant Term: July 1 to June 30
Overview:
The WIOA program provides short-term and long-term training, upgrade of skills and credentials for qualifying individuals seeking full-time employment upon completion of training.
- Target Population: Dislocated workers, unemployed, and underemployed adults
- Program Requirements: Curriculum and continuing education programs that are approved by Mountain Area Workforce Development Board
Eligibility
- Amount: Varies; generally $6,000 for long-term curriculum degree and $500 for short-term continuing education
- Coverage: Typically includes tuition/registration and textbooks
Award Details
- Address: 130 Eagles Reach Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731
- Sink Building
- Phone: (828) 694-1755
- Contact: Jason Chappell, (828) 694-1755, jasonc@blueridge.edu
Contact Information
Henderson County NCWorks Career CenterTransylvania County NCWorks Career Center
How to Apply
Steps to WIOA Funding for Training
1. Register at the front desk of the Henderson County or Transylvania County NCWorks Center at Blue Ridge Community College
2. Enroll and Complete Placement Tests
- Be enrolled into ACT Workkeys Curriculum training
- Complete three placement tests in the NCWorks Center Employability Lab:
- Applied Math
- Locating Information
- Reading for Information
3. Complete and Print CFNC.org Assessment
- Complete and print the CFNC.org assessment webpage
4. Meet with NCWorks Career Center Counselor
- Bring along CFNC.org printout
- Call (828) 694-1755 or (828) 883-2550 to schedule
5. Complete Placement Tests
- Curriculum students: Complete placement tests
- Non-curriculum/continuing education students: Complete ACT Workkeys Curriculum training placement tests
6. Meet with Program Coordinator
- For your desired program
- Ask questions about the program and jobs in that field
- Sign up for Blue Ridge Community College Placement Test to develop class schedule
7. Apply for College (Curriculum students only)
- Complete the college application
- Obtain any required transcripts or documents
- Not applicable for short-term training
8. Apply for FAFSA (Curriculum students only)
- Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.org)
- Not applicable for short-term training
9. Collect Required Documentation
- Gather all required documentation to determine eligibility
- Include CFNC.org assessment printout
- Include ACT Workkeys Curriculum placement scores
- Curriculum students must also submit class schedule for upcoming semester
10. Submit Application
- Submit at the NCWorks Career Center front desk:
- Completed WIOA pre-application
- Gathered documentation
11. Make Appointment with WIOA Counselor
- Contact Jason Chappell at (828) 694-1755 or jasonc@blueridge.edu
12. If Approved
- Be entered into the WIOA database
- Sign releases/paperwork
13. Receive Voucher
- Be issued a voucher to pay the cashier and bookstore
14. Start Classes
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