WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ...
                   BUILDING A WORKFORCE FOR TOMORROW

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA), signed into law in August 1998, was implemented in Arizona on July 1, 2000. WIA has replaced the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and was designed to further consolidate and streamline workforce development systems, while bringing enhanced employment service to a broader population.

This program is run under the Central Arizona Association of Government and provides job training to economically disadvantaged adults and youth, while providing employers with a workforce trained through community colleges, vocational institutions, on-the-job training (OJT), and work experience. Key elements to the WIA program are community linkages, individualized training, and service placement. Eligible participants have the opportunity to enhance their employability to compete for the jobs of the 21st Century and meet the current needs of the local labor market.

 

SERVICES OFFERED

Services are offered to Adults and Youth who are economically disadvantaged. Our services include:

• Testing and Assessment
• Basic Skills Education
• Career Development
• Community College Linkage
• GED Pre-testing and preparation
• Job Development and Job Search
• Monthly Job Club Meetings
• On-the-Job Training
• Life Skills
• Referrals to linkage agencies
• Support Services

 

EVERYONE BENEFITS WITH WIA ...

The goal of WIA is to provide a service that will provide a benefit for the community as a whole. Here's how we all benefit from the services provided by WIA

COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Employers: Reduced Hiring Costs Workers Trained to Employer Specification Higher Retention Rates Positive Public Image	Clients/Employees: Improved Self-Esteem Improved Quality of Life Self sufficiency	The Community: Decreased Financial Assistance Increased Local Labor Force Investment in Long-Term Workers