Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Scholarship: The purpose of the WIOA Scholarship is to help residents of Lane County earn updated, in-demand skills through short-term certification programs or assistance with the final year of a two-year degree. This is a scholarship reimbursement program for up to $4,500 with possible support funds.
Applications Closed
Instructions for the competitive applications process can be found here: WIOA Scholarship Flyer October 2020.pdf
For more information, or to learn when the next round of applications will open, please call: 541-686-7985.
"I am so grateful for the WIOA scholarship, and especially for my Career Advisor and all the work she has done to support me in reaching my goals. It made such a big difference for me." - Breanna, Dental Hygienist Graduate
JOBS Program: The Lane County JOBS Program, through Oregon DHS, provides short-term vocational training at no cost for eligible TANF recipients.
- Training Programs are short-term, 18 months or less.
- Schools / Training Providers are local and online.
- Trainings result in industry recognized certificates.
- Train for jobs currently needed and available throughout Lane County.
For more information, click on the flier below, contact your Family Coach, or contact Anya Samora directly at 541-735-0721.
JOBS VT Flier.pdf
FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY STEP PROGRAM: Provides basic skills for careers in warehouse operations. The warehouse
training program combines hands-on training in a large warehouse that
processes, stores, and distributes both dry and perishable food
products. Students will be involved in the receipting, storage, and
distribution of up to eight million pounds of food per year for people
with low or no income. Learn more HERE.
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREER PATHWAYS: The Career Pathways Department is dedicated to serving students and
community members pursuing short-term, workforce-based training. We
support dislocated workers, GED students, English Language Learners,
and many other individuals wishing to develop technical skills and
improve their employment opportunities. Learn MORE.