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WIA Certified Training Providers

Under the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

This Act was signed into law on August 7, 1998, capping
a seven-year effort to consolidate and streamline
the nation's employment and training programs. WIA
replaced the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA),
enacted October 13, 1982. Under WIA, the federal government,
states, and local communities join efforts to develop
a system providing workers with job search assistance,
training, and advice. In addition, all entities work
together to provide employers with skilled workers.
See the Resources section of the course for more information.

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  the State of Illinois has identified a statewide list of WIA certified training providersPart of the WIA (Workforce Investment Act) federal
legislation provides funding for individuals to retrain
for a new occupation. If an individual is eligible
for WIA retraining money, they are awarded an Individual
Training Account (ITA). ITAs can be used only at approved
schools for WIA certified programs. Certified Training
Providers offer training programs that are currently
certified by the Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Workforce Development
System (IWDS).
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. These certified training providers help adults and dislocated workers get the education and skills training they need to find jobs they want.

These programs are offered through schools and public universities using classroom instruction and apprenticeship programs.  Programs are offered in conjunction with labor unions, businesses, and community colleges.


Searching for Providers

To find a training provider, enter all or part of a program name, or a provider name or a keyword (such as welding, carpentry, etc.) and enter a ZIP code. Optionally you can leave the text box empty to search for all programs in a ZIP code.
 
 

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  • Statewide Interest

    Youth Service Providers

    Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs are offered to youth between the ages of 14-21. Youth services providers offer programs to assist young people in reaching individual academic goals (high school diploma recovery or GED) and developing basic job skills as they make the transition from being older youth to young adults. All WIA services for youth are offered at no cost to the participant.

    All Local Workforce Area’s have at least one provider of services to this group of people. The statewide WIA Youth Services Providers List gives the provider’s name, contact info, city in which the provider is located, and a brief listing of the services provided. Click here to see the list of Youth Service Providers Link opens in a new window



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