WIOA Training Programs Search Tool Overview

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WIOA Approved Training Programs

OverviewUsing Illinois workNet to Research High-Demand Training

Options

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act• WIOA programs

are approved by Local Workforce Innovation Boards.• Programs qualify

for WIOA-funded training.• Training leads to high-demand occupations.

Who can apply?*• Income eligibility – defined by local workforce area• Barriers to employment eligibility –

• Basic Skills deficiency • English language learner

• Dislocated worker eligibility• Find out the specific details for your local workforce area.

• Locate your local office:• http://

www2.illinoisworknet.com/Connect/Pages/LocationSearch.aspx

Requirements by law:• Authorized to work in the US• Compliant with Military

Selective Service Requirements (Males)

Additional requirements may include:• Age• Address• Proof of any of these items

*Sourcehttps://www.illinoisworknet.com/Policies/15-NOT-01/version_0/15-NOT-01_-_WIOA_Implementation_w_Attachs.pdf

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Using the Search Tool

Start Your Search

• Go to the WIOA page.• Select the way

you want to Search or Browse.

Scroll the list of programs.

See participant results.

Training Programs Search

Select

Training Programs

Select

Enter any keywords you would like to

search.

Select

Enter City or

Zip Code

Find your zip code by clicking here!

Select

Illinois workNet - http://illinoisworknet.com 14Pick your parameters and hit search.Clear everything and start over.

From the results pick 3 to compare side-by-side. Need a term defined – click here

to go to the WIOA Glossary. https://www2.illinoisworknet.com/Training/Pages/WIOATrainingProviderGlossary.aspx

• See basic program information.• Click the program name to see the details.• Check performance of students in the

program.

Select

Remove from Compare when

done reviewing.

Side-by-Side Comparison

OverviewSearch & View Options: 1. Training Programs2. Search3. Local Workforce

Development Area4. Keyword5. Job Family6. Related Occupations7. Zip code within 25 miles8. 25 results per page9. Sorted Alphabetically

Results Yielded: 10.Programs11.Click name to review

program information12.Basic cost and time info13.Select to Compare14.Located on map15.WIOA enrollment

performance if any

Training Provider Search

Select

Different number of search options.

• Select a Local Workforce Area or Zip Code.• Select the number of miles you are willing to

travel.• Click on the institution name and see the

programs and results.

Demand Occupations Search

Demand Occupations parameters change slightly from Training Programs or Training Providers.

Enter a SOC CodeSelect a RegionSelect a Career ClusterSelect a Pathway

Select an Occupation.Career Description page opens in new tab.

Ways to Use the WIOA Training Program Search Tool

• Search or Browse by Training Program• Use a keyword• Search by Job Family and Related Occupations• Search with location information

• Search or Browse by Training Provider• Search with location information

• Search or Browse by Demand Occupation• Use a keyword• Search by SOC Code, Career Cluster and

Pathway• Search by Region

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