What steps do I take?
Can anyone apply?
What happens next?
What will my ITA cover?
Demand Occupation? What's that?
Where do I go to get my training?
What about on-the-job training?
What if I have special needs?
Are there any other requirements for training?
What steps do I take?
First you must register with the WorkForce WV Center nearest you. While there, you will be able to access the Center's Core Services, which include on-line Job Service registration, help with resumé writing, basic skills testing and more. Through these services, you may find the employment you need to be self-sufficient.
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Can anyone apply?
Core Services are available to everyone. If you do not find sustainable employment after utilizing these services, your eligibility for WIA services will be evaluated.
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What happens next?
You will meet with a Case Manager who will help you evaluate your academic, occupational and job seeking skills. Depending on your individual needs, you may be referred to one of many types of training. If it is determined that you need skill training to secure employment, your case manager will start an Individual Training Account (ITA) for you. The ITA is what pays for your training.
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What will my ITA cover?
Your Individual Training Account (ITA) will provide:
- Up to $4,000 for the first 12 months of training, with
a maximum of $8,000.
- Training for up to 30 months, which must be completed
within a 36-month time limit.
- You may take one course of occupational training in a
five-year time period.
- Your training must be in Demand Occupation.
- Your ITA can be used for WIA-approved training programs
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Demand Occupation? What's that?
A Demand Occupation is one that:
- Has a minimum of a 2% growth rate, as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, OR
- Has a minimum of 25 projected openings in the region or area where you live and wish to work, OR
- If you are assured and can provide assurance that you will have a job after you complete the training, AND
- The occupation will provide you with a self-sufficient wage, after you complete your training.
When you come to the WorkForce WV Center for the first time, your Case Manager will be assigned to you.
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Where do I go to get my training?
The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has a list of training providers who are eligible to offer you training. The list is available at each WorkForce WV Center. Your Case Manager will go over the list with you and help you choose the training and training provider that best meets your goals.
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What about on-the-job training?
On-the-Job Training (OJT) provides an opportunity for you to learn skills you need while working. You will meet with the OJT specialist, who will develop an OJT specifically for you.
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What if I have special needs?
You may be interested to know that specialized training and employment programs exist for individuals 55 and over and individuals with disabilities. Ask your case manager for more details.
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Are there any other requirements for training?
Remember, you must be determined to be eligible for, and approved for, WIA activities BEFORE you begin any training.
You must have documented Soft Skills prior to entering skills training. If you do not currently have soft skills, you can obtain them through "Hit the Ground Running," a program which covers basic educational skills, introductory computer skills, job readiness, teamwork, and other important job-related skills. WorkKeys (a national testing and screening tool) is administered during the final week of the Hit the Ground Running class. 
Please Note: The goal of the WorkForce WV Center and the Workforce Investment Board is to get the best possible employment for everyone who lives in the nine counties of our Region 4 area. Therefore, priority will be given to residents of Region 4 or to individuals dislocated or displaced from employers or homes located within the Region 4 area.
