Workforce Investment Act WIA Program

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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program

• 1530 East Franklin Avenue
• Minneapolis, MN 55404
• 612-879-1710
• 1-800-486-8797

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Minneapolis American Indian Center
Located on the corner of East Franklin and
Bloomington
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Eligibility Requirements

• Must be American Indian, Alaskan Native or
  Hawaiian Native
• Low-Income
• Unemployed
• Under-employed
• Dislocated Worker
• 18 years of age
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective
  Service Registered
• Must reside within service area (excludes
  Hennepin County)

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Serving 71 counties throughout Minnesota Shaded
portion indicates our service area.
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CORE Service

• Outreach, intake, orientation to service
  available, initial assessment of training needs,
  job search/placement, career counseling,
  referrals to other resources for training and
  personal needs, and follow up.

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INTENSIVE Services

• Comprehensive Assessment
• Development of an Individual Employment Plan
• Career Planning
• Case Management
• Work Experience in Public or Private Sector
• Supportive Services

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TRAINING Services

• Classroom Training
• Basic Education
• Short Term Vocational/Technical Training
• Long Term Vocational/Technical Training
• On-the-Job Training

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Activities and Services

• Supportive Services
• Post Placement Services
• Counseling and Case Management

• Classroom Training
• Work Experience
• On-the-job Training
• Job Development

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If you or know anyone who is NATIVE AMERICAN and
is.

• Minneapolis American Indian Centers
• WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) PROGRAM
• Funded by U. S. Department of Labor Division of
  Indian and Native American Programs

• In school full time
• Unemployed
• Seeking Employment or Short Term Training
• GIVE US A CALL!

Looking to a brighter future!
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Funds for this program are made available through
the U.S. Department of Labor, DINAP

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary
  aids and services are available upon request to
  individuals with disabilities.