Workforce Investment Act Program
KCC has been designated as the service provider for the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in Kankakee and Livingston counties. The primary goal of WIA is to help people realize their potential by providing employment and training opportunities with guidance, encouragement, and support.
Persons who are either unemployed, underemployed, veterans, or affected by business closures or layoffs may be eligible for the WIA program.
Services available at no charge to qualified WIA clients include skills assessment, vocational counseling, classroom training, and job search skills training.
Another primary goal of WIA is to help businesses solve employment-related problems, thus resulting in increased profitability and productivity. The WIA program provides employer services in four areas: recruitment, training, retention, and financial incentives.
For more information on KCC WIA programs, phone 815-802-8964 or email dwashington@kcc.edu. WIA programs are funded by the Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board.