Steps to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding for Training [1]
1. Register
- Register at the front desk of the Henderson County or the Transylvania County NCWorks Center at Blue Ridge Community College.
2. Enroll, complete placement tests
- Be enrolled into Career Ready 101 training and complete three placement tests in the NCWorks Center Employability Lab:
- Applied Math
- Locating Information
- Reading for Information
3. Complete and print
- Complete and print the CFNC.org assessment webpage.
4. Meet
- Meet with the NCWorks Career Center Counselor and bring along CFNC.org printout.
- Call (828) 694-1755 or (828) 883-2550.
5. Complete placement tests
- Curriculum students: Complete placement tests
- Non-curriculum / continuing education students: complete Career Ready 101 training placement tests
6. Meet, sign up
- Meet with the Program Coordinator for your desired program and ask questions about the program and jobs in that field.
- Make sure that you’ve signed up for BRCC Placement Test in order to develop class schedule.
7. Optional:
- Attend NCWorks Center workshops that apply to you, especially Career Exploration & Key Skills.
8. Apply for college
- Curriculum students must complete the application for the college & obtain any required transcripts or documents.
N/A for short term training.
9. Apply for FAFSA
- Curriculum students must complete Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA.org).
N/A for short term training.
10. Collect documents
- Collect all required documentation to determine eligibility, along with CFNC.org assessment printout and Career Ready 101 placement scores.
- Curriculum students must also submit their class schedule for upcoming semester.
11. Submit
- Submit at the NCWorks Career Center front desk:
- completed WIOA pre-application
- gathered documentation
12. Make appointment
- Make an appointment at NC Works Career Center with a W.I.O.A. Counselor
For long term training contact Jason Chappell: (828) 694-1753, jasonc@blueridge.edu [3]
For short term training at the Transylvania County NCWorks Center, call (828) 883-2550.
13. If approved
- If approved for funding, be entered into the W.I.O.A. database and sign releases/paperwork.
14. Receive voucher
- Be issued a voucher to pay the cashier and bookstore.
15. Start classes!