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WIA Adult Services

The WIA Adult Program is one of three federal programs funded through the Workforce Investment Act to assist workers in finding meaningful, family-sustaining employment.  Eligibility information and list of services provided are below.  For more information about the WIA Adult program, contact Diana Ruppier, (920) 720-5600.

Eligibility

The WIA Adult Program is open to adults 18 years of age or older living the in Fox Valley Workforce Development Area (Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago Counties) whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.  These amount are listed below.

2004 Federal Poverty Levels
Family Size 100% Poverty Level 200% Poverty Level Approximate hourly wage rate for 200% Level
1 $9,310 $18,620 $8.95
2 $12,490 $24,980 $12.01
3 $15,670 $31,340 $15.07
4 $18,850 $37,700 $18.13
5 $22,030 $44,060 $21.18
6 $25,210 $50,420 $24.24
7 $28,390 $56,780 $27.30
8 $31,570 $63,140 $30.36
9 $34,750 $69,500 $33.41
10 $37,930 $75,860 $36.47
Each added person $3,180 $6,360 $3.06

To apply to the WIA Adult program, contact the appropriate WIA Adult subcontractor, listed on our Partners page.
 

 


Services Available

The following services are provided through the WIA Adult program:

  • Career Assessments
  • Career Planning
  • Career Counseling
  • Job Seeking Skills
  • Resume Writing
  • Pre-Vocational Skills
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Additional Training Services (including skill upgrades and entrepreneurial training)
  • Supportive Services (such as childcare and transportation)
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