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Job and Skills Training in Western Kentucky Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Services Services are available through the West Kentucky Career Center System to assist low-income Adults and Dislocated Workers in obtaining or retaining employment. Core Services are available to all interested individuals. These services may include:
Intensive Services are available to individuals determined eligible for services and may include:
Training Services are available to individuals determined to be in need of training. These services are only provided for occupations that are considered to be in demand by employers in the Purchase and Pennyrile counties. Training services may include:
Training services are also available to eligible individuals affected by a Trade-impacted layoff or closure and consist of the same type of training services listed under the Workforce Investment Act Services section. Eligibility and need-to-train criteria must be met prior to enrollment into any training service. For additional questions about eligibility requirements and program services, please contact a Workforce Services Specialist at the Career Center location nearest you.
Youth Services Local youth programs funded through the West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (WKWIB): (1) provide an objective assessment of each eligible youth participant; (2) develop an individual service strategy for each eligible youth; and (3) provide preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities, linkages between academic and occupational learning, preparation for employment, and helps provide connections to intermediary organizations that provide strong links to the job market and employers. Services made available to eligible youth (as defined in the Workforce Investment Act Regulations, is a low income individual, age 14 through 21, who possesses a barrier to employment,) through Workforce Investment programs or referrals to other agencies include:
There are several assessment and program activities you will be involved in, focusing on four areas: (1) Educational Achievement, (2) Work Experience / Work Readiness Activities, (3) Developing as a Citizen and Leader and (4) Additional Support. WIA Youth Programs are available in several counties throughout the Purchase and Pennyrile areas, serving 16-21 year old youth. If you are interested in this program, you may apply for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program by completing an application or contacting one of the Pennyrile or Purchase providers. Please mail the completed application to the following address: PADD Office: |
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