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Workforce Investment Act
What is the Workforce Investment
Act (WIA) Youth Program?
Funds for this program come from the federal government to the state for use in training and educational programs. To be eligible for the youth program, you must be between the ages of 16 and 21, have low income, and have a substantial barrier to employment such as:
- deficient in basic literacy skills
- school dropout
- homeless, a runaway or a foster child
- pregnant or parenting
- an offender
- be an individual who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program,
or to secure and hold employment.
WIA's Obligation to the Student:
Once a student is enrolled into the WIA Youth Program there is an obligation to that student. We are here to help youth succeed in their education and career goals.
The Student's Obligation to WIA:
If a student is interested in enrolling into the WIA Youth Program they must realize that the program is a 2 way street. If WIA is going to put forth the effort to help the student, the student must also put forth the effort to help themselves.
WIA Application Procedure
To participate in WIA funded programs, applicants
must meet eligibility requirements as set forth in Department of Labor regulations.
To ensure that applicants selected for participation are eligible for the program, proof
of the following items will be required of all applicants prior to their enrollment in WIA
activity. Additional documentation /proof may be requested if needed.
Download Customer Information Form
| Items Requiring Proof 1. Social
Security Number
2. Date of Birth
3. Income of all household members for last six (6) months |
Acceptable Proof (provide at least one) Social
Security Card
Birth Certificate, Drivers License, School Records, Welfare Records, Federal, State, or
Local Government ID Card.
Pay Stubs, Signed Statement from Employer, Unemployment Insurance Documents, Statement
from Social Security or Veterans Administration. |
*Remember that you must bring documents to your interview at the Alabama Career Center to establish eligibility for WIA.
**If you are under 19, you must also be accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian.
Contact the Career Center Nearest to You
Map to Decatur Career Center
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Website or services listed please contact:
Decatur CareerLink
Youth Facilitator
Morgan, Lawrence, & Limestone County
1819 Bassett Ave. S.E.
Decatur, Al 35601
Phone: (256) 350-6500
Fax #: (256) 350-6509
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