WIA

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) focus is to assist individuals in obtaining employment as soon as possible and to empower them by providing needed services to enhance employment opportunities.

WIA services are designed to aid individuals who are:

• Economically disadvantaged,
• Unemployed due to downsizing, or
• Lack competitive job skills

WIA provides a tiered system to provide services under the "Work first" approach for adult and dislocated workers.

Participants meeting all eligibility requirements, fulfilling all required activities and demonstrating a justifiable need may be considered for skills enhancement in a demand occupation provided by vendors on the approved state vendor's list.

The federally funded program, administered by the Texas Workforce Center, manages programs for adults, youth, older individuals and dislocated workers.

WIA Occupational Training List

Short Term Pre-Vocational Intensive List

Targeted Occupation List 2009-2010

Career Development Resources

WIA Training Provider System Information