Workforce Investment Act (WIA) – Dislocated Worker Services

The Workforce Investment Act allows for training and employment services for individuals 18 years of age and older, who through no fault of their own have been laid-off or are at risk of layoff.

• Retraining laid off workers to prepare for demand occupations including new energy and green jobs
• Retraining incumbent workers to avoid layoffs

Nationwide Recovery Act funding to states for WIA Dislocated Worker Services equals $1,435,500,000.

Colorado’s allocation equals $14,464,916.

• 15% for state administration and discretionary initiatives: $2,169,737
• 25% for Rapid Response (layoff assistance) activities: $3,616,229
• 60% formula-allocated to workforce regions: $8,678,950

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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