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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
What is WIA? 

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a federally funded employment and training program.  The Shiawassee RESD WIA program serves youth 14-18 years of age. To qualify for the program, students must meet federal, low income guidelines and meet one or more of the following barriers to employment:
  • deficient in basic literacy skill (at or below grade level 8.9 in reading and/or math)
  • juvenile offender
  • foster child
  • homeless or runaway
  • pregnant or parenting 
  • student with a disability
Students develop job skills through employment in public, private, or non-profit organizations.

Benefits to Employers

  • The opportunity to train and hire your next best employee
  • Become a mentor to a student 
  • Have a positive impact on our community


How do I get more information?

If you would like more information regarding the WIA program or are an employer that would like to host a student please call the WIA Coordinator at the Shiawassee Regional Education Service District @ 989-743-3471. The Shiawassee RESD WIA program is a partner with Career Alliance, various community agencies, the Shiawassee RESD work study program and all eight school districts.


WIA Provides Youth with...
  • Community Referrals
  • Drop-Out Prevention Training
  • Employability Skills
  • Employer Mentors
  • Leadership Development
  • Real World Job Training 
  • Resume upon Exit
  • Self-Esteem Lessons
  • Team Building Activities
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