Workforce Opportunity Innovative Act (WIOA)

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally-funded program designed to empower jobseekers to meet the needs and demands of the labor market.program The program gives job seekers access to information and services related to employment, education and training (through the ETPL), resources and community agency referrals. Through the WIOA program, job seekers can get individualized support from a counselor on resume and cover letter writing, interview tips, career planning, job search strategies, job referrals, free access to on-the-job training and occupational training based on availability and suitability. In Alameda County, the WIOA program  is governed by the Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB).

WIOA eligibility: 
• Job seekers must be 18 years of age or older
• Job seekers must provide a copy of California Drivers License, State ID, US Passport, or US Birth Certificate
• Job seekers must provide a copy of Social Security card
• Job seekers must provide a copy of Selective Service letter for males or non-citizen, born after 1/1/1960 to retrieve this info go to (www.sss.gov )
• Job seekers must provide a copy of the EDD Award letter if they filed, are receiving or exhausted Unemployment Insurance (EDD) within the last 6 months.

To enroll in the WIOA program, attend our WIOA orientation (check out our calendar for the next WIOA orientation) at our career center, or submit the interest form and the WIOA application, to be contacted for an intake appointment. Job seekers must have a CalJOBS account to enroll in the WIOA program.