WIOA Eligibility Information
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides funding for education and training to eligible individuals to enhance their current skills or learn a new trade.
Whether you are a current student, interested in going to school for the first time, returning to school to increase your education, interested in obtaining your GED, or in obtaining a CDL License, review the information below before watching the WIOA Overview Session.
Please use the following questions to help determine if this program will be a good fit for you before watching the Overview Session.
Factors to Consider before Applying for WIOA Education Assistance
2. What are the initial eligibility factors for Adult & Dislocated Worker (DW) WIOA funding? Does my total household income for six months qualify?
Adult / DW Initial Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be 18 Years of Age
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Right to Work
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Registered for Selective Service
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Attending an Approved Program & Provider
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Be one of the following:
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Dislocated Worker:
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is separated from employment due to no fault of your own
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is eligible for or has exhausted unemployment insurance
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has been attached to the workforce but doesn’t qualify for unemployment insurance due to insufficient earnings
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is a displaced homemaker
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was self-employed but is unemployed as a result of general economic conditions.
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Be unemployed and meet the low-income definition OR self-sufficiency guidelines
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Be underemployed and meet one of the following criteria:
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Are employed less than full-time and are seeking full-time employment and meet the self-sufficiency guidelines
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Are employed in a position not commensurate with the individual’s demonstrated level of educational attainment and skills and meet the self-sufficiency guidelines
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Are working full time and meet the definition of a low-income individual
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Are employed, but whose current job earnings are not sufficient compared to their previous earnings and meet the self-sufficiency guidelines
5. Do you have a degree, certification, or training in a high growth area?
A case-by-case determination will be made in the marketability of a prior degree or certificate. If applicant has a current marketable skill, training must be in a field to increase education or employability.
Customers who have received non-WIOA funded training (within 2 years or less) will be reviewed by a case manager to determine if WIOA assistance can be provided.
6. Are you seeking a four-year college or an advanced degree?
Training assistance for individuals seeking four-year College and advanced degrees will only be approved once they can be completed within the time limits set by WorkSource Georgia Mountains (2 years or less) and lead to a recognized credential. General liberal arts degrees will not be approved or funded.

Thank you for your interest in the WIOA grant. The first step is to view the Overview Session:
If you believe you are eligible, please contact us for the application:
Chris Highland at chighland@gmrc.ga.gov or call 770.538.2732
Catherine Allen at callen@gmrc.ga.gov or call 770.538.2728