Workforce Ready Grant Now Available

🚦 READY, SET, GO! Workforce Ready Grant Funds Are NOW Available!

Many of you have been asking… “When will Workforce Ready Grant (WRG) funds be available in Region 2?”

🎉 The wait is over—WRG funds are NOW AVAILABLE in our region! 🎉

The Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant (WRG) can cover tuition for qualifying certificate training programs at eligible Indiana training providers.

💡 Have a customer who is interested in training?

Here are their 3 steps to get started:

1️⃣ REGISTER

Have the job seeker register on the Workforce Ready Grant website:

https://www.in.gov/dwd/nextleveljobs/workforce-ready-grant/

2️⃣ RESEARCH & CHOOSE

Job seekers will need to research training options, talk with training providers, and choose an eligible training program/provider through the WRG website.

3️⃣ CONNECT WITH WORKONE

Once Steps 1 & 2 are complete, have the job seeker call to schedule an appointment or visit a WorkOne office to meet with an Employment and Training Advisor about WRG approval.

⚠️ Important: Job seekers need to complete Steps 1 & 2 BEFORE visiting WorkOne for WRG approval.

🕵️ MYTH BUSTER!

WRG and WIOA are NOT the same program!

The Workforce Ready Grant (WRG) is different from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

WIOA also has funds available for qualifying individuals who need training and intensive employment services. Eligibility and qualifications vary between the programs, so encourage customers to talk with a WorkOne Employment and Training Advisor to explore their options.

Two programs. More possibilities. One great place to start—WORKONE!

WorkOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Northern Indiana Workforce Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Free auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TTY 317-234-3535 or Relay Indiana 1-800-743-3333. For Spanish call 1-800-743-4869.  Free language interpretation and translation services are also available upon request.