WIA Training Services, including ITAs, are not entitlements. Selection of ITA applicants for enrollment into the ITA program is the responsibility of Alabama Career Center and the need for training must be indicated through the assessment process and documented in case notes and the IEP/ISS. This document provides instruction and guidance to Alabama Career Center staff to clarify their responsibilities regarding the provision of services to all Career Center customers. Any questions arising should always be directed to the immediate supervisor for resolution and then up the chain of command, if necessary. II. Participant Decision Making Process A key principle of the Workforce Investment Act is empowering participants to take a greater role in the development of Individual Training Accounts (ITA). First, participants are empowered by information made available through the Alabama Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) where they can view performance information, training costs, and cost comparison information. Second, participants are empowered through a state and nationwide labor market information and labor exchange system available through Alabama JobLink. Third, participants are empowered through the expert advice, guidance and support of Alabama Career Center staff and One-Stop Partners. The Career Center staff assists the participant in analyzing available labor market and training data in order to make a responsible decision regarding a suitable occupational training program that best meets their occupational goals and personal needs. Participants can be served at any Career Center location without regard to residence. Every Career Center has the ability to submit requests for training to any eligible WIA Training Provider. Participants will not be sent from one Career Center to a different Career Center for services from a training provider inside the second Career Center’s service area. Likewise, participants will not be shuffled from one Career Center to another to determine availability of funds. If needed funds are not available, Site Managers should contact their Area Management Team and request additional money. If funds are still unavailable, participants will be placed on a waiting list in the order of the date they reported to the Career Center.
WIA Training Services, including ITAs, are not entitlements. Selection of ITA applicants for enrollment into the ITA program is the responsibility of Alabama Career Center and the need for training must be indicated through the assessment process and documented in case notes and the IEP/ISS. This document provides instruction and guidance to Alabama Career Center staff to clarify their responsibilities regarding the provision of services to all Career Center customers. Any questions arising should always be directed to the immediate supervisor for resolution and then up the chain of command, if necessary. II. Participant Decision Making Process A key principle of the Workforce Investment Act is empowering participants to take a greater role in the development of Individual Training Accounts (ITA). First, participants are empowered by information made available through the Alabama Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) where they can view performance information, training costs, and cost comparison information. Second, participants are empowered through a state and nationwide labor market information and labor exchange system available through Alabama JobLink. Third, participants are empowered through the expert advice, guidance and support of Alabama Career Center staff and One-Stop Partners. The Career Center staff assists the participant in analyzing available labor market and training data in order to make a responsible decision regarding a suitable occupational training program that best meets their occupational goals and personal needs. Participants can be served at any Career Center location without regard to residence. Every Career Center has the ability to submit requests for training to any eligible WIA Training Provider. Participants will not be sent from one Career Center to a different Career Center for services from a training provider inside the second Career Center’s service area. Likewise, participants will not be shuffled from one Career Center to another to determine availability of funds. If needed funds are not available, Site Managers should contact their Area Management Team and request additional money. If funds are still unavailable, participants will be placed on a waiting list in the order of the date they reported to the Career Center.
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