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| GUIDE TO GEORGIA MOUNTAINS WIA ASSISTANCE |
- Visit your local Career Center and register for
Employment Services. - Apply at Georgia Mountains Area approved provider for
admission to a program which will train for a growth and
demand occupation. - Contact WIA office for required paperwork or download
and complete forms from website. E-mail forms to WIA
Intake Staff member. - Apply for Financial Aid -- PELL & HOPE, if applicable.
(See also our Financial Aid Facts sheet) - Receive acceptance letter from the approved provider
stating chosen program of study, and fax it to the WIA
Intake Staff member. - Do not sign any loan applications or contracts until WIA
training is approved. - Forward by mail or hand deliver all paperwork to WIA
office; and contact WIA Intake Staff member about
progress and any concerns. - Complete applicable skills assessments -- CAPS,
TABE, CDM, ASSET, Mavis Beacon, O'NET-- and
discuss selected training program and suitability. - If eligible, meet with the Case Manager to complete
your Individual Service Strategy, and receive necessary
forms. - Once in training, maintain weekly contact with Case
Manager. - Within 30 days of completing training, update resume,
visit placement office at school and Career Center to
seek job search assistance. - Complete training and any required testing for licenses
and certifications. - Go to work in the field in which you were trained.
- Stay in touch with Case Manager every three months
for a year after training to update your employment
status.
| Steps to Assistance |
| Georgia Mountains Department of Labor Career Centers: |
| BLAIRSVILLE 189 Rogers Street Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-6959 GAINESVILLE 2756 Atlanta Highway Gainesville, GA 30504 (770) 535-5484 HABERSHAM 215 Hodges Street, Suite 205 Cornelia, GA 30531 (706) 776-0811 TOCCOA 112 North Alexander Street Toccoa, GA 30577 (706) 282-4514 |
Updated: 09/06/07
| Dislocated Workers Download and print a brochure created specifically to help you! You will find the Georgia Mountains area Career Centers and Adult Learning Centers' phone numbers at your fingertips. |
| To get started right away, many of the required forms can be downloaded and completed from any computer. The completed forms can be faxed or mailed to the WIA office. Please keep in mind.....additional forms may be needed depending on the chosen program of study or the training provider. |
