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Federal WIOA money can pay for a training program and the costs around it, like bus fare, child care, tools and test fees. Here is who qualifies, how to start and the office for your county.
WIOA training is free to you: when you qualify, the program pays the school directly through a training account.
It is the state job site. Your training plan and the list of approved programs live there.
Create an accountUse the helper below or the area cards to find the office for your county, then call, email or walk in.
Say you want training. Youth programs serve ages 14 to 24; the Adult program serves 18 and older. Laid off? Ask about the Dislocated Worker program.
Only programs on the state list can be paid for. The list shows the cost and how graduates did.
See the training listPick your county and answer two questions to see your local office and which program to ask about.
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The state’s policies, quoted. Each local area sets its own dollar limits.
Allowable work experience expenditures that count towards the 20 percent expenditure requirement include the following: … 1. Wages or stipends paid for participation in a work experience;Source: des.az.gov
LWDBs are encouraged to use Individual Training Accounts (ITAs) from providers on the State Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). ITAs provide participants with a broader selection of the training program that best meets their needs.Source: des.az.gov
WIOA Title I-B funding for training is limited to participants who are unable to obtain other grant assistance to pay for the cost of training or who require assistance beyond that available from other sources to pay for such training.Source: des.az.gov
Alternative sources of funding that may be available include, but are not limited to: 1. State-funded training funds; 2. Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA); 3. Rehabilitation Act funds; 4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); 5. Federal Pell Grant funds; or 6. Other federal grant funds.Source: des.az.gov
The ITA is a payment agreement established on behalf of a participant with a training provider.Source: ecfr.gov
LWDBs may impose dollar amount, and/or duration limits on ITAs, as described in 20 CFR § 680.310.Source: des.az.gov
The ITA amount cannot exceed the total cost listed on the ETPL.Source: des.az.gov
Payments must not be contingent on the participant obtaining his or her credential or securing employment.Source: des.az.gov
A. Linkages to community services; B. Transportation assistance; C. Child care and dependent care assistance; D. Housing and utility bills assistance; E. Lodging; F. Needs-related payments; G. Educational testing assistance; H. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities;Source: des.az.gov
J. Work-related expenses including uniforms, appropriate work attire, and work-related tools, including eyeglasses and protective eye gear; K. Training-related assistance with books, fees, school supplies, and other necessary items for students enrolled in postsecondary education classes,Source: des.az.gov
L. Payments and fees for employment and training-related applications, tests, and certifications; M. Reimbursement for cellular or internet service needed to create or maintain a wireless connection for distance learning,Source: des.az.gov
Established limits, including a maximum amount of funding and maximum length of time for supportive services to be available, as well as procedures to grant exceptions to these limits.Source: des.az.gov
Needs-related payments provide financial assistance to participants for the purpose of enabling them to participate in training and are a supportive service authorized by WIOA sec. 134(d)(3).Source: ecfr.gov
Only approved programs listed on the State's ETPL are authorized for referral and enrollment of a WIOA participant. Eligible participants can use the ETPL to make an informed choice regarding training providers.Source: arizonaatwork.com
Arizona’s ETPL is available on the State’s comprehensive workforce case management and reporting system of record, Arizona Job Connection (AJC).Source: arizonaatwork.com
Training providers and programs on the State ETPL may not be available in each Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA). Please check with your local ARIZONA@WORK office for a list of providers and programs approved for that LWDA.Source: azjobconnection.gov
Explore training programs approved on the ETPL, including cost and employment, and wage effectiveness for Title I Adult participants.Source: arizonaatwork.com
An individual meets the definition of OSY (WIOA P. L § 3(46), 129(a)(1)(B) and 20 CFR § 681.210) if the youth is: 1. Not attending school (see Section 307.04 of this chapter); 2. Between 16 and 24 years old at the time of enrollment; and 3. One or more of the following:Source: des.az.gov
An individual meets the definition of ISY (WIOA P. L § 3(27), 129(a)(1)(C) and 20 CFR § 681.220) if the youth is: 1. Attending secondary or postsecondary school, as defined by State law; 2. Between 14 and 21 years old at the time of enrollment.Source: des.az.gov
The age requirement is extended for youth with disabilities as school districts must provide programs and services to eligible youth with disabilities attending secondary school until they reach the age of 22.Source: des.az.gov
Except as otherwise specified in section 3172 of this title, the term “adult” means an individual who is age 18 or older.Source: law.cornell.edu
Youth programs look at age, school, income and barriers. The center checks your documents.
All ISY must be low-income unless included in the five percent low- income exception.Source: des.az.gov
For OSY, the low-income requirements apply only to the following categories: 1. When the youth is a recipient of a secondary school diploma, or its recognized equivalent, who is either basic skills deficient (refer to Section 307.03.A of this policy) or an English language learner (refer to Section 307.03.B of this policy); and 2. Is an individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employmentSource: des.az.gov
(ii) not younger than age 16 or older than age 24; and (iii) one or more of the following: (I) A school dropout. (II) A youth who is within the age of compulsory school attendance, but has not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter.Source: law.cornell.edu
(V) A homeless individual …, a homeless child or youth …, a runaway, in foster care or has aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under section 677 of title 42, or in an out-of-home placement.Source: law.cornell.edu
(VI) An individual who is pregnant or parenting. (VII) A youth who is an individual with a disability. (VIII) A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment.Source: law.cornell.edu
receives, or in the past 6 months has received, or is a member of a family that is receiving or in the past 6 months has received, assistance through the supplemental nutrition assistance program … or State or local income-based public assistance;Source: law.cornell.edu
(iv) receives or is eligible to receive a free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); (v) is a foster child on behalf of whom State or local government payments are made; orSource: law.cornell.edu
must give priority to recipients of public assistance, other low-income individualsSource: dol.gov
The term “dislocated worker” means an individual who— (A)(i) has been terminated or laid off, or who has received a notice of termination or layoff, from employment; (ii)(I) is eligible for or has exhausted entitlement to unemployment compensation; orSource: law.cornell.edu
All adults and dislocated workers must be registered and enrolled in the Arizona Job Connection (AJC) labor exchange system and determined eligible prior to receiving training services.Source: des.az.gov
Please reach out to your local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop to learn more about career and job search preparation, support selecting a training program, and potential current funding opportunitiesSource: arizonaatwork.com
Want a new career? Connect with a career counselor about state and federally funded (aka, free!) opportunities to learn in-demand skills and gain industry-recognized credentials.Source: azjobconnection.gov
You do not have to provide your Social Security number (SSN). We ask for it for two reasons. First, it will identify if you already have an account in the system. Second, we ask for your SSN to collect data for federal workforce reporting.Source: azjobconnection.gov
Arizona law requires that agencies verify individuals' eligibility for federal, state, or local public benefits. Individuals seeking certain services may be asked to provide current, valid, and legible documentation to verify eligibility.Source: arizonaatwork.com
For Non-U.S. Citizens, individuals will need to provide a U.S. Immigration document.Source: arizonaatwork.com
Each area has its own office, youth program and training-account limit. Find yours by county. (12 local areas)
Providers may have changed in 2025: ask the center.
From a draft plan: confirm the youth provider and ages with the center.
Checked against official ARIZONA@WORK, DES and federal pages in November 2026. Programs, limits and providers change: confirm with your center.