The WIOA Connection

The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act

President Barack Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA 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. Congress passed the Act by a wide bipartisan majority. It is the first legislative reform in 15 years of the public workforce system.

Are you an Oakland resident? Have you been laid off by an Oakland-based business? Visit one of the Oakland Career Centers or call one of our WIOA specialists to see if you qualify for these FREE services.

How does WIOA help me?

Personalized Support designed to fit the needs of each client

Career counseling
Pre-employment training
Life skills coaching

Job Search Assistance focusing on the Client’s areas of interest:

Well-researched labor market information
Invitations to hiring events
Access to job postings

Skills and Abilities Assessments administered according to the client’s career path

Evaluations that assess preparedness the job market
Coaching and support to develop necessary skill sets

Do I qualify?

You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
You must be either recently laid-off because of a business closure from an Oakland-based business or be an Oakland resident
You must be willing to be evaluated prior to consideration for training in the career path or area of interest.

What do I do next?

To learn more, attend one of our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (W.I.O.A.) Orientation/Enrollment Sessions

When: 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00PM. Sign in at the reception desk 30 minutes prior to the start and be prepared to stay for up to 3 hours for each session

Where: 1000 Broadway/Suite 625/Oakland, CA 94607

For questions e-mail us at: [email protected] / or call 510-858-6742