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Locally accepted WIA Training Services (registration
required) shall include, at a minimum, one or more of the following
services:
1) Occupational Skills Training:
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) customers are currently enrolled
into many area schools and are participating as full time or part
time students studying for Technical, Medical, Business, Service,
Administrative and Management Occupations. Each customer has a
career goal that is in demand St. Lawrence County, or in another
area where they plan to live.
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2) On-the-Job Training:
A contract for training may be developed between an area employer
and the One Stop Career Center for the training and hiring of
a WIA customer for a specific job. The contract outlines the training
to be provided, length of training, money to be given to the employer
for training, as well as rate of pay. For more information click
on On-the-Job Training.
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3) Programs that combine workplace
training with related instruction:
At times a WIA customer's career goal is one that demands a combination
of classroom instruction and worksite training. (i.e. Licensed
Practical Nurse Training which requires a worksite job-related
internship).
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4) Training programs operated
by the private sector:
At times a WIA customer's chosen career goal requires specialized
training obtained only through a private business. Financial resources
and support services can be provided to allow the customer to
achieve his/her career goal.
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5) Skill upgrading and retraining:
Employed workers, who are registered WIA customers, may receive
training, paid by the One Stop Career System from their present
employer or another training agency. The training must be designed
to increase skills for job retention or a better job which provides
more wages or salary.
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6) Job
readiness training:
For those customers who are job hunting or looking for a better
job; workshops and possible work experience programs are provided
at the One Stop Career Center or by a Partner agency.
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7) Adult
education and literacy activities in combination with services 1
through 6 above:
For customers who would like to obtain their high school equivalency
diploma or who need assistance in further developing their reading,
writing and/or math skills: financial aid and support services
are provided to allow the customer to gain these skills.
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8) Customized
training conducted with a commitment by an employer or a group of
employers to employ an individual upon successful completion of
the training:
This is training, conducted by an employer or group of employers,
who guarantee to hire, promote, and/or retain all those individuals
who successfully complete the training.
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9) Entrepreneurial
training:
Whether a WIA customer is just starting out or has been in business
for years this training is available through the One Stop Career
System. Direct counseling and a wide range of management and technical
assistance services are provided. For more information click on
Entrepreneurial Training
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