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WIOA Training Scholarships

Are you looking for a career change or upgrading your skills? The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Training scholarships help those who qualify obtain a credential or certification that can help lead to a career in one of Palm Beach County's in-demand industries such as healthcare, hospitality, construction, information technology, and business management.

 

Before applying for the scholarship take a quick look at the “Quick Links” to the left of this page

  • Review the Targeted Occupations List for in-demand jobs in the area
  • Complete the Skills Matcher assessment to discover jobs that match your skills
  • Check out the list of Training Programs and Courses that we are contracted with
  • Review Consumer Report Cards for information on training providers and courses
  •  Read WIOA FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions

 

Scholarships are awarded based on:

 

Eligibility

Based on Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) guidelines and funding availability.

Suitability

Includes skills, experience, and personal commitment to completion of training.

Availability

The availability of training funds at CareerSource Palm Beach County.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You are now ready to move on to the application process

 

What are your next steps to apply?

1

You must complete a full registration in Employ Florida and obtain a username before applying.

2

Click on the button below to complete the WIOA Scholarship application.

3

Gather the required documents listed below in preparation for your eligibility meeting with your career consultant.

Review

It appears that you do not meet the eligibility criteria. You are welcome to reapply should your circumstances change. You may, however, benefit from other services we offer by visiting our Career Seeker Services page or visit any one of our Career Centers below.

 

Central and West Career Center locations are open Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM. 

We are closed Saturday and Sunday, as well as major holidays. 

 

Initial Qualifying Survey


Please complete the following questionnaire to see if you might qualify.

Are you:

18 years of age or older

Authorized to work in the US?

Registered for selective service (males born after 1959 only; males born during or before 1959 and females, please select "N/A"); check registration at https://www.sss.gov?

Do you meet any one of the following?

  • Dependent spouse of a military member on active duty whose income was reduced due to: deployment, permanent change of station; or service-connected death or disability of the member
  • Receiving or have exhausted unemployment benefits and are unable to find a job in your last occupation
  • Laid off but not eligible for unemployment benefits and are unable to find a job in your last occupation
  • Received a notice of termination from your current employer due to company closure
  • Self-employed and now unemployed due to economic conditions or a natural disaster
  • No longer able to depend on the income of a family member
  • Receive cash (TANF) or food assistance (SNAP)
  • Receive Social Security or Veterans Administration disability rated benefits
  • In a household that meets low-income criteria on Poverty Guidelines
    Family Household Size Maximum Income
    1 $51,550
    2 $60,755
    3 $83,387
    4 $102,950
    5 $121,505
    6 $142,108
    7 $162,711
    8 $183,313
  • Basic Skills Deficient

    What is Basic Skills Deficient?

    Unable to speak, read, write, compute, or solve problems in English to function on the job, within the family, or in society.

  • Unemployed or at a job that does not support your financial needs and are experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment

* You will be contacted by a staff member of CareerSource Palm Beach County regarding application status within 10 business days of application submission.

All locations are open Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM.
We are closed Saturday and Sunday, as well as all major holidays.

Visiting Our Career Centers

Click here before your visit

Central Career Center
3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561.340.1060

West Career Center 
1085 S Main St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561.829.2040