Job Training

WIA Application Information

WIA stands for Workforce Investment Act. This is a federal funded program with a work first initiative "Helping people to go to work". We offer different levels of service at our center under the Title I of WIA.

The following levels of service are prerequisite to another. Some folks may only need first level, some first and second. Third level is only considered if the person must have training to go to work or needs to train while working to upgrade for better income opportunities.

First level, is available to one and all - no eligibility requirements apply, service such as; job placement, job referrals, computer usage, resume assistance, copy and fax service as it relates to employment and or education, labor market information, career search information, financial aid information and resources etc..

Second level, is available to individuals who can benefit from staff assisted help on a individual basis; career planning and development with a vocational advisor, comprehensive assessments to determine best career match, job development, financial planning, needs assessment to link with other resources and services that aid in helping the customer or family to reach self-sufficiency and follow-up.

Third level, is training. Adult WIA training can be in the form of On-The-Job Training, Classroom Training with a school and occupation pre-approved by our Workforce Board, Apprentice Training, Internship program, subsidized Work Experience. This level of service does have qualifying criteria such as
1.    The customer must have received service from levels one and two.
2.    The customer needs training to go to work or is working and needs training to become self-sufficient and is unable to fund such training.
3.    Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (documentation required)

The first step for WIA registration for our center is to report on any Friday at 8:30 a.m. for a three-hour orientation. This One Stop Center is located at 7401 Northeast 23rd Oklahoma City, OK (between Air Depot and Midwest Blvd in the Midwest City Area)

The customer will find out about the array of services offered at this center and take a short reading and math survey that morning if interested in intensive or training services.