Training Funding Is Available

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) federal funding is a limited type of funding dispersed by OhioMeansJobs Stark County that provides training assistance for eligible individuals who require additional skills and would like to enter an in-demand career.  If you are interested in applying for workforce funded training and are age 25 and over:

Please Note:

• You MUST be a resident of STARK or TUSCARAWAS County to apply for WORKFORCE FUNDING.  Please go to www.OhioMeansJobs.com to find locations of OhioMeansJobs Centers in other areas.

• You MUST have chosen your program of study and school you plan to attend BEFORE you apply for funding assistance.  If you are unsure about what kind of training you want, visit www.OhioMeansJobs.com  to do some career exploration.

• We DO NOT assist with STARTING an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree.  We will only consider picking up the LAST TWO SEMESTERS of either degree program.

• The decision regarding funding may not be made until CLOSE TO YOUR TRAINING START DATE.  We anticipate a high demand for WORKFORCE FUNDING, and it may take several weeks to process and review your paperwork.  Please consider ALTERNATIVE PLANS on how you will pay for schooling if these funds are not awarded.   

How To Apply:

1. Go to www.omjwork.com
2. Click on the “SERVICES” tab at the top and follow “TRAINING - ADULTS 25 AND OVER”
3. View the short, informational video to learn more and who may qualify.
      a.     IF YOU WILL BE 24 OR YOUNGER BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY OF TRAINING, follow the directions under “TRAINING - YOUNG ADULTS (18-24)”.  
4. You may either download the Application Packet from our website (https://omjwork.com/services/training/adults-25-over), complete, print and return to us OR pick up an Application Packet from OhioMeansJobs Stark County during one of the distribution times listed on the next page.
      a.     See pick-up/drop off dates and times listed on the next page.
5. Drop off your completed Application Packet on a designated Friday.
      a.     See pick-up/drop off dates and times listed on the next page.
6. After your application has been reviewed, you will be informed if you are eligible to continue in the process or if you do not meet our guidelines for funding. 

Pick up dates:

Tuesday, June 8^th From 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
*Thursday, June 10^th From 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 22^nd From 10:00 am to 12:00 pm        
Thursday, June 24^th From 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, July 6^th From 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursday, July 8^th From 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Return Dates:

*Friday, June 11^th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Friday, July 9^th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

*NOTICE TO CCS LPN CANDIDATES: JUNE 10^TH IS THE LAST PICK-UP DATE FOR THE ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION.  YOU MUST HAVE ALREADY PASSED THE TEAS TEST and  DROPPED-OFF APPLICATION BY JUNE 11TH      

Please note that failure to drop off your application during the designated days/times may result in delays of processing which could impact you being approved for funding.