WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Training

Administered by U.S. Dept of Labor · careeronestop.org

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds free job training, credentials, and career services at local American Job Centers for adults and displaced workers.

Eligibility requirements

✓Adult 18 or older
✓US citizen or authorized to work
✓Unemployed or underemployed
✓Dislocated workers prioritized

Insider tip

Visit your local American Job Center in person — funding goes to walk-ins. WIOA can fund CDL training, nursing certificates, IT certs, and more. Ask specifically about 'Individual Training Accounts.'

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at careeronestop.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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