Workforce Innovation / Opportunity Act Program (WIOA)

Employment & Training Assistance

The WIOA Program can assist eligible adults with employment and training services.

What is WIOA? WIOA is landmark legislation administered by the Department of Labor that is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system. It is designed to help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.

Questions to Ask Yourself

  • Are you an individual with a low-income or receiving public assistance and been struggling to find employment?
  • Do you need to upgrade your skills to gain sufficient employment?
  • Do you want to increase your income?
  • Have you been struggling to find employment?
  • Were you laid off from your last job?

Recommended Steps

To learn more about the program and to find out if it is right for you, follow these easy steps:

  1. Visit Virginia Career Works, Northern Region
  2. At the top menu bar, hover over Job Seekers, then select WIOA
  3. View the WIOA Orientation Video and sign-up for an Eligibility Determination Meeting
  4. Also attend group information session; "Is WIOA Right for You?" by registering at www.loudoun.gov/wrcworkshops

Additional Assistance & Resources

For additional assistance, contact the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150 or email the Center. You can also view or print the WIOA flyer (PDF) or view information on WIOA eligible training providers and information on the Youth WIOA program.