The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Career Development and Training Program is designed to help job seekers acquire the skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing global economy.
WIOA offers individualized services to assist job seekers in upgrading their skills or returning to the workforce. The program includes:
- General Services: Career planning, job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation.
- Individual Services: Personalized support tailored to each job seeker’s needs.
- Training Services: Opportunities to gain certificates or degrees that are valuable in the labor market.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible workers, including those who are unemployed or in low-wage jobs, may receive tuition assistance up to $15,000. This can cover:
- Instructional costs
- Books and materials
- Fees (application, registration, laboratory)
- Academic support services
Focus Areas
The primary goal is to help job seekers attain qualifications that lead to employment in high-demand occupations and emerging industries.
CareerSource Polk
CareerSource Polk provides training for occupations listed on the Target Occupation List, ensuring that the training aligns with current market demands. View the 2024-25 Regional Demand Occupations.
Click the link to view our state approved, eligible training providers and programs: 2024-25 Training Programs and Providers
Who Can Participate?
- Any person who is currently unemployed; or
- Any person who has received a notice of termination or layoff from employment; or
- Any employed person whose family income is less than Polk County’s self-sufficiency rate.
- Participants must be at least 18 years old and meet all CareerSource Polk’s evaluation criteria
Interested? Please complete Steps 1-5 below (Read Carefully).
- REVIEW CareerSource Polk’s list of Eligible Training Programs and Providers linked above. You will need to identify what program you would like to pursue and ensure that the institution and program of your choice is on the list.
- REGISTER in EmployFlorida (EF). This is a required component to participate in this program. Note: If you’re already registered, you will need your EF Username to complete the My CareerSource Polk Scholarship Application.
- READ the REQUIRED My CareerSource Polk Scholarship Orientation Training online HERE.
- GATHER all documentation needed to upload with your Scholarship Application as identified in the My CareerSource Polk Scholarship Orientation. Be sure to Sign and Save the Online Orientation Attestation form to upload to your My CareerSource Polk Scholarship Application.
- COMPLETE and SUBMIT the online MY CareerSource Polk Scholarship Application and submit with all required eligibility documentation.
Once your My CareerSource Polk Scholarship Application has been submitted, you will receive an email notifying you that your application has been received and will be reviewed within 5 business days.