Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, and offers workforce activities and services to employers, job seekers, laid off or incumbent workers, youth, veterans, displaced homemakers, self-employed individuals, and persons with significant barriers to employment. The purpose of WIOA activities is to increase job retention, earnings, occupational skills, reduce welfare dependency and improve the quality of the workforce.

Ohio Means JobsFree services offered to individuals that meet certain eligibility guidelines may included:

  • Funds for education/training (books, tuition, lab fees, testing and equipment)
  • Individual career guidance and counseling
  • Labor market information
  • Relocation assistance
  • Skill upgrades
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  2. What are the hours of operation?
  3. Is a face to face interview required?
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