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Free CNA Class Waterbury or Free Phlebotomy Class Waterbury or Free Patient Care Tech Class Waterbury
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Are you ready to begin an exciting career in healthcare? The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board could open the door for eligible participants with free, job-related training opportunities. If you’ve got what it takes, why not jump start your journey towards success today! Northeast Medical Institute works with the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board to get our students financial assistance to courses like Certified Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, and Patient Care Technician in and around Waterbury, CT!
You may qualify for Connecticut State Tuition Assistance through the
Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board
Are you unemployed?
Are you low-income?
Do you have state benefits? Including, but not limited to: state insurance, unemployment assistance, energy assistance?
You may qualify for Connecticut State Tuition Assistance through The Northwest Regional Investment Board.
There are 2 Programs we work with in the Stamford area
- Northwest Regional Investment Board
- Good Jobs Challenge
WIOA Tuition Assistance
The “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act” or “WIOA” (which supersedes WIA), provides federal funds to states to help job seekers, workers, and businesses with career services, job training, and education.
- Contact your local American Jobs Center
Career Services Include
- unemployment
- job search assistance
- job market information
- job readiness
- career planning and counseling
- programs for non-English speakers
- individual employment plan
- financial aid information
- supportive services
- financial literacy
- outreach, intake, orientation
- labor exchange services
- performance, cost information
- initial and comprehensive assessment
- short term prevocational services
- internships
- work preparation and experience
- out of area job search
- eligibility
- referrals
- career services
- follow up services
Job seekers can get job search, training, and support to succeed in the job market and increase wages.
How To Get Help
Contact an American Job Center and say you are interested in WIOA.
You will attend a WIOA orientation and eligibility meeting. Adults must have low incomes and lack job skills in demand now; or be a “dislocated worker” – you are laid off or have a layoff notice because of current economic situation (not leaving a job for personal reasons) and you need skills currently in demand.
WIOA Frequently Asked Questions
CAN YOU GIVE ME AN OVERVIEW OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM?
Workforce Investment Act scholarships are available to adults and dislocated workers who meet income and other guidelines, and who need training to be competitive in today’s workplace. Connecticut’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) lists available trainings, including classroom, correspondence, internet, broadcast and other apprenticeship programs.
For detailed information regarding the WIOA Portfolio Building Process and requirements click here: American Job Center
HOW DO I APPLY FOR WIOA FUNDING?
Prospective clients/students should first contact their nearest American Job Center, located in Stamford at 141 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT 06901, (203) 353-1702.
To find the American Job Center office nearest you, click here: Locations
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR HELP?
There are many criteria used in deciding who qualifies for help, speak with a representative from the American Job Center.
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I HAVE COMPLETED MY RESEARCH?
Speak with your WIOA counselor who will advise you on how you should proceed.
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I HAVE CHOSEN A SCHOOL AND A PROGRAM TO PARTICIPATE IN?
Reach out to the WIOA representative and express your interest in the school you wish to attend, along with your reasons for choosing it. By doing so, you will be well on your way to obtaining approval!
WHAT DO I DO ONCE I HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY WIOA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM AND HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED BY NORTHEAST MEDICAL INSTITUTE LLC?
Contact Northeast Medical Institute to schedule a start date.
WHAT DO I DO IF I CANNOT START THE PROGRAM?
You should notify the school program administrator and your WIOA counselor immediately and explain why you are unable to start class.
Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board FAQs
Do I need to live in the 41 towns and cities of the Waterbury/Torrington/Danbury region to receive services from the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board ?
Yes. You must be a resident of one of the following towns:
Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Canaan, Cheshire, Colebrook, Cornwall, Danbury, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Newtown, New Fairfield, New Milford, New Hartford, Naugatuck, Norfolk, North Canaan, Prospect, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Southbury, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Winchester (Winsted), Wolcott, and Woodbury.
Are the training and educational programs free of charge? If not, will I have to pay anything back if/when I am hired on a job?
Yes, the programs are free of charge to you, but there is a maximum tuition cost subsidy? of $4,000*. No, you will not have to pay back any of that amount. However, if the tuition is over $4,000* you will be responsible for the difference in cost.
*certain trainings have been approved for a higher maximum cost due to industry demand. This can be further discussed with a career navigator once one is assigned to you.
Do I need to be unemployed to access NRWIB employment and training services?
No. You can be what is considered underemployed which is defined as a person not having enough paid work or not doing work that makes full use of their skills and abilities, or out-of-work defined as an unemployed individual.
What is the minimum and maximum age requirements for someone to be eligible for any NRWIB training/educational program?
This varies by program. Here is a list of programs and their age requirements:
- Youth Programs (minimum age 14)
- Most other program require a minimum age of 18 to qualify
