Description: A new career starts here! You can receive up to $5,000 to help cover the cost of job training through any eligible provider. Earn a certificate in a high-demand field – where workers are most needed – including advanced manufacturing; construction; energy; healthcare and life sciences; information and communications technology and digital media; or transportation and logistics.
A list of training providers and programs of study can be found on the CalJOBS website.
Benefits: A $5,000 scholarship to cover the cost of job training and access to supportive services, such as school supplies, books, fees, uniforms, tools, union dues, child care or transportation.
Eligibility: Individuals ages 16-24 who enroll in the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and complete orientation.
Out-of-School Youth: If you have dropped out of high school, you may be eligible if you are facing barriers to employment such as pregnancy, parenting, or justice involvement; have a disability; are currently/formerly in foster care; or are experiencing homelessness. If you are a high school graduate no longer attending school, you may be eligible if you are considered low-income and you also have a need to improve your basic skills or are an English language learner.
In-School Youth: If you are currently enrolled in school, you may be eligible if you are considered low-income and are experiencing one of the barriers to employment mentioned above in the Out-of-School Youth section.
How do I get started? Complete this form and one of our partners will reach out to you with information on how to apply for the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program.