Workforce Investment Act

What is the "Workforce Investment Act?"

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a federally funded program from the U.S. Department of Labor that supports employment and training programs for:

Youth
Adults
Dislocated workers
Individuals requiring rehabilitation services
Adults requiring literacy services

WIA is designed to enable individuals to be productive members of the workforce and can cover both counseling and training. Eligibility varies for WIA programs depending on the provisions of the particular service being offered. However, all individuals are eligible to receive a set of "core" services - informational and self-service programs designed to provide information on the local labor market as well as job openings.

Applicants

To receive training in Minnesota under WIA, please contact your local Workforce Center by calling:

1-888-GET JOBS

Counselors

Search ISEEK’s Find a School to locate a Minnesota based WIA certified Training Provider. Or locate an out-of-state WIA certified Training Provider.

Training providers

To see if you qualify as a provider of training services in Minnesota, please contact the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development by calling the Employment and Training Program Coordinator at (651) 296-6073.

For more background information on WIA

See http://www.deed.state.mn.us/wia/WIAcertification.htm, which outlines Minnesota's State Plan and workforce development services to be carried out under the Act.