Are you unemployed or underemployed and seeking a career in Information Technology? The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) offers tuition assistance to those who qualify.
Who may be eligible?
WIOA is a federally funded employment and training program. This law gives workers the chance to get the technology skills needed to compete by helping those who have been laid off, are changing career paths, or are seeking to improve their skills to secure a new job. Depending on your situation, there are different scholarships and financial aid options available for those who qualify.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides job training benefits for adults, dislocated workers and youth to help gain skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment. To qualify, you must be approved by your local workforce development agency.
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Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that supports people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain, and advance in meaningful employment by providing a range of services based on an individual’s employment goals. Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services Counselors work closely with job seekers to determine an employment goal, and then identify and arrange for the high-quality services that lead to successful employment.
Who may be eligible?
You may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services if you:
- Have a disability which results in substantial barriers to employment
- Require services to prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment
- Are able to obtain, retain or advance in employment as a result of services
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is an integral part of the state’s comprehensive workforce development system and services are delivered in collaboration with Local Workforce Development Boards, ISDs, colleges, community rehabilitation providers and numerous other partners.
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