Providing funds for employment and training needs of adults, dislocated workers and youth.

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is the nation's principal workforce development legislation, providing funds to address the employment and training needs of adults, dislocated workers and youth.

The act creates a comprehensive workforce investment system. In North Carolina, the user friendly JobLink Career Center system provides job seekers access to the tools they need to manage their careers. And the centers also help businesses connect with skilled workers.

The Mountain Area Workforce Development Board is responsible for establishing program policy, conducting oversight and chartering JobLink Career Centers in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties. Representatives from the private sector business community comprise the majority of each board's membership.

For more information about the Workforce Investment Act through the Henderson County JobLink Career Center please visit our center located in the Continuing Education Building Suite # 125 or Contact Jason Chappell 828-694-1753 or Jerry Johnson 828-694-1769

Steps to WIA funding for training