Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Joe Hinton

Associate Dean, Career and Transfer Center

The Workforce Innovation Act (WIOA) is a law which provides training for people who are out of work, and who need training to change career paths or whose skills need improvement in order to obtain a new job.

Harold Washington College is a Certified Training Provider for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a law which 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. Harold Washington College offers training programs, but does not determine if you qualify for WIOA training funds.  ​             

For more information regarding the WIOA program in Illinois, log on to the Illinois Workforce Development System.

Eligibility for WIOA funds does not determine eligibility for individual programs. Each program has its own entrance requirements.

Programs

Accounting Clerk – Basic Certificate​​    

Banking – Basic Certificate  

C.P.A. Preparation – Advanced Certificate  

Digital Marketing and Social Media – Advanced Certificate  

Media – Advanced Certificate    

Human Resources – Basic Certificate  

Paralegal – Associate Degree​

 

Contact your local WIOA agency to determine your eligibility             

Eligibility and suitability are determined at the Chicago Workforce Center, one of the suburban Workforce Centers, or a delegate agency.

Find additional locations contact WIOA Agency near you.             

                   

Location Phone Number
Pilsen:  1700 W. 18th Street (312) 994-8300
Garfield: 10 S. Kedzie (773) 722-3885
Mid-South: 4314 S. Cottage Grove (773) 538-5627
Southwest:  7500 S. Pulaski, Bldg. 100

(773) 884-7000

 

Program Financial Aid Information       
You must apply for aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online
If you have additional questions on the FAFSA form visit Financial Aid Office at HWC
 
If you are WIOA eligible, bring in your SAR (Student Aid Report) with your Exploration Form. Usually, you can access your SAR within two weeks of filing your FAFSA form. Exploration Forms for financial-aid eligible programs will not be completed without financial aid information.​​​​​​​ 

  

 

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Faculty and Staff

Joe Hinton, Associate Dean Career Programs