Workforce Investment Act (WIA) – Adult Services

Training and employment services are available for unemployed or underemployed individuals who are 18 years of age or older.

• Priority of services is offered to low income adults.
• Skill upgrades and occupational training for high-growth industry/sector jobs including new energy and green jobs are available.

The Nationwide Recovery Act funding to states for WIA Adult Services equals $495,000,000.

Colorado’s allocation equals $4,792,362.

• 15% for state administration and discretionary initiatives: $718,854

• 85% formula-allocated to workforce regions: $4,073,508

Services Available

• Core Services – Initial assessment, labor market information, referral to jobs, career planning, job search workshops, and referrals to intensive and training services.
   
• Intensive Services – Case Management, in-depth assessment, career counseling, pre-vocational workshops, supportive services, subsidized work experiences and literacy classes.
   
• Training Services – Occupational skills training, on-the-job training, customized training, skills upgrade, entrepreneurial and job readiness training.

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