WIOA Enrollment Form

THE PURPOSE
WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act) is legislation that is designed to strengthen and improve our nation’s public workforce system and help get Americans, including those with significant barriers to employment, into quality jobs and careers, creating a skilled workforce.
The program is designed to support employment and training activities to develop academic, occupational and literacy skills, making individuals more competitive in the workforce. The ultimate goal of WIOA is to help individuals obtain employment. We are an extension of the U.S. Department of Labor.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Rhode Island Indian Council, Inc. offers guidance and assistance in areas of employment. Skills training and some tuition assistance is available to eligible individuals, such as paying for partial college or certification training costs. You have access to a support system, and a network of information, to achieve your goals. After services from our agency, our goal is for you to obtain a credential and enter you into the workforce. At this time, you will be exited from the program and not eligible to reapply for approximately one year.

LIMITATION
THIS IS NOT A SCHOLARSHIP. YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO MONEY.
If individuals are eligible for assistance with tuition, they must meet the HHS POVERTY/LOW INCOME GUIDELINES FOR 2018 or be unemployed. Only individuals who are Native American, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian are eligible to apply, and must have documentation or tribal identification. Our agency must adhere to federal requirements for funding qualifications.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I think I am Native, but I am not sure. How do I find out?
Tribal enrollment is independently managed by Tribal Councils. You must contact the tribe you are believed to be affiliated with and speak with them about their enrollment credentials and process. If your parent or grandparent is enrolled, you are eligible for our programs with use of their documentation.

Why would I be denied services? I’m Native!
Eligibility is determined by income, employment status, and Native identification. You are ineligible if: 1) you
are employed and your income falls outside of the low-income bracket; 2) You are active military duty (veterans
and reserves are eligible); 3) You are seeking a career/training that is not a sustainable career path; 4) You were
enrolled in the program previously and violated your responsibilities.
What is expected of me?
Be respectful of our agency and its representatives. If you are enrolled in any academic program, send your
grades as school must send their grades and keep their Individual Employment Plan (IEP) up to date. Most
importantly, keep in contact with your caseworker! We are here to help you obtain a positive outcome at the
closing of your enrollment in WIOA. If you withdraw from training/school you must contact us ASAP.

I understand that one of the eligibility requirements for the participation in Federal programs and activities is to meet the employment status guidelines prescribed by a funding source.

Therefore, I hereby state that I have been unemployed or underemployed for at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the applicantion. Eligibility is subject to the provisions of teh certification amount. 

I understand that the information provided in the application is used for program eligibility and that it will not be released without my permission. I am also aware that documentation to support my statements may be required and that refusal to provide such documentation will result in ineligibility for program services and may be cause for civil and/or criminal prosection. 

I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. I also certify that I understand providing false of misleading statements will result in immediate termination from program servicesd and may be cause for civil and/or criminal prosecution.