Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Suha Jarad

Case Worker, Career Planning and Placement

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally-funded program that is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they ne​ed to compete in the global economy.

Harry S Truman College is a Certified Training Provider for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a law that provides training for people who are out of work, who need training to change career paths, or whose skills need improving in order to obtain a new job. You must be determined eligible in order to receive WIOA funds. Truman College offers training programs but does not determine eligibility for WIOA training funds. 

WIOA funding can provide up to $8,000 toward tuition, along with coverage for textbooks, depending on the specific program a student selects. However, it may not cover all program-related expenses, and students could be responsible for some out-of-pocket costs.

Eligibility for WIOA funding does not guarantee eligibility for individual programs. Each program has its own entrance requirements. We encourage you to review your program of study in our academic catalog for detailed information – https://catalog.ccc.edu/programs/ 

For more information regarding the WIOA program in Illinois, log-on to WIOA Works Illinois – https://www.illinoisworknet.com/WIOA 

To determine if you’re eligible for WIOA funding, please contact the American Job Center at Truman College. They can provide information, including required orientation details. Visit them at 1145 W. Wilson Ave, Main Building, Room 1917, or call (773) 334-4747.  For a full list of Job Center locations in Cook County, visit this webpage – https://chicookworks.org

Program Financial Aid Information
If the WIOA program is financial aid eligible, you must first apply for financial aid by completing the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at FAFSA.gov and include Truman’s school code (001648). If you are determined WIOA eligible, please email sjarad2@ccc.edu for an appointment to complete your Training Provider Exploration Form 
 

TRUMAN PROGRAMS THAT QUALIFY FOR WIOA

Program Financial Aid Information
You must apply for aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https:www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you are WIOA eligible, bring in your SAR (Student Aid Report) with your Exploration Form. Exploration Forms for financial aid eligible programs will not be completed without financial aid information.