WIOA

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Workforce Development and Education Program, funded by the federal WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) legislation, provides vocational assessments, case management, job training, vocational apprenticeships, paid work experience, and assistance for GED, High School Equivalency, or Traditional High School Diploma attainment across all seven counties of Western North Carolina. This program empowers youth to overcome barriers to their educational or vocational goals by providing financial assistance for fees, necessary school and work supplies, transportation, childcare, and more.