Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Gloria White
Project Coordinator
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) formerly Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a federal program that provides training for people who are out of work, low-income and need training to change career paths.The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) formerly Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 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 need to compete in the global economy.
Kennedy-King 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, or whose skills need improving in order to obtain a new job. You must be determined eligible in order to receive WIOA funds. Kennedy-King College offers training programs but does not determine if you qualify for WIOA training funds.
Eligibility for WIOA funds does not determine eligibility for individual programs. Each program has its own entrance requirements.
Kennedy-King College WIOA Departments
- Addictions Studies Department
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Department
- Automotive Technology Department
- Child Development Department
- Communications Design Department
- Washburne Culinary & Hospitality (Baking & Pastry) Institute / Washburne Culinary Student GPS Link
- Continuing Education Department
Kennedy-King College WIOA Eligible Training Programs
- Addictions Studies (AAS)
- Advanced Social Services – Addictions Studies (AAS)
- Advanced Social Services – Addictions Studies (AC)
- Social Work Generalist (AAS)
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Automotive Technology
- Automotive Collision
- Child Development: Pre-School Education (AAS)
- Child Development: Pre-School Education (AC)
- Child Development: Pre-School Education (BC)
- Child Development: Pre-School Education /Infant Toddler (AC)
- Communication Design (AAS)
- Communication Design (AC)
- Communication Design: Print Design (BC)
- Communication Design: Web Page (BC)
- Culinary Arts
- Baking and Pastry
- Hospitality Management
Continuing Education:
3901 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609
To find out if you qualify for WIOA funding to assist you with tuition, books, and expenses for your WIOA approved program, please contact one of the few Chicago American Job Center/Agency listed below for WIOA orientation and information:
Mid-South: 4314 S. Cottage Grove (773) 538-5627
Westside: 605 S. Albany (773) 722-3885
Near-West: 1700 W. 18th Street (312) 994-8300
Southwest at Daley College: 7500 S. Pulaski, Bldg. 100 (773) 884-7000
North Side at Truman College: 1145 W. Wilson Ave (773) 334-4747
To find your nearest workforce center, click here: https://chicookworks.org/our-network/find-your-agency/
Eligibility and suitability for funding is determined at the American Job Centers.
Program Financial Aid Information
If program is financial aid eligable, you must 1st apply for financial aid by completing the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at FAFSA.gov and include our school code (001654). If you are determined WIOA eligible, please email me for an appointment to complete your Training Provider Exploration Form along with your SAR (Student Aid Report). Exploration Forms will not be completed without your financial aid information.
