Looking for work? Need Training? Want to upgrade your skills?

✅ What is WIOA?

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a free employment and training program designed to give eligible job seekers the skills and support they need to land high-demand jobs.

🧰 I need help! 

What does WIOA offer?

If you qualify, WIOA may provide:

• 🎓 Occupational training (may include payment of tuition, books, tools, supplies, work uniforms, and/or certification exams not already covered by Pell or other funding assistance programs)
• 💼 On-the-Job training / Work Experience
• 🔍 Job search assistance
• 🚀 Job readiness coaching & work readiness classes (Microsoft, OSHA 30, etc.)
• 👶 Childcare support (while in eligible training)
• 🧭 Career exploration & assessments
• 📋 Personalized career planning
• 💻 7,000+ online training courses through the Metrix® Learning system

🛠️ I’ve got to get some job training! 

What’s available?

WIOA funds training in high-growth, high-demand fields for residents of the following counties: Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Van Zandt, Upshur, and Wood

You can find a list of the target occupations for which training is potentially available at:

East Texas Target Occupations List

✅ Training is offered through approved providers:

Texas WIOA Eligible Training Provider List

(Filter by program type, institution, location, and more)

🎯 Am I Eligible?

WIOA eligibility is based on federal guidelines and on your individual situation. Generally, you must be:

• An adult, dislocated worker, or youth (ages 14–24)
• Legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• Experiencing unemployment, underemployment, or other qualifying circumstances
• Unable to obtain self-sufficient employment without additional assistance.
  

💡 Anything else?

WIOA funding is not guaranteed. Availability may vary depending upon individual qualifications, county of residence, and state/local budgets.

Enrollment in WIOA Assistance Requires a Two-Way Commitment

• Workforce Solutions East Texas is committed to help participating job seekers find, secure, and maintain employment that can grow into a long-term career.
• As a participant, you are committing to:
• Follow all guidelines of the WIOA program,
• Actively pursuing and maintaining employment, and
• Stay in contact with Workforce Solutions staff for the first year after you start working, so we can continue to support you in your job and career growth.

📝 Think WIOA meets your needs? 

The first step is as easy as 1,2,3.

1. Click here to start your WIOA Interest Form. It only takes about 5 minutes.
2. Once your form is accepted, you’ll see a confirmation screen explaining what comes next.
3. (Spoiler alert!) Within 72 hours (3 business days), a Workforce Solutions East Texas team member will contact you — by phone, text, or email — to go over your options and next steps based on your responses.

💬 Need Help?

We’re here to walk you through the process!

📞 Call: 844-389-6757
📧 Email: CallCenterMailbox@easttexasworkforce.org