CareerTEAM

Contact us to find out more about free training and resources available in Pierce County through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

WIOA Programs

Eligibility Guidelines:

Adult Program
For adults that meet criteria which may include: low-income guidelines, basic skills deficiency or receiving public assistance. There are may be additional criteria that can assist in determining eligibility.
Dislocated Worker Program
Individuals that have been laid off due to downsizing or company closure, and/or are unlikely to return to their previous occupation.

Also includes: Displaced Homemakers and Self-Employed Dislocation.
Young Adult Program
Designed to help young adults ages 16-24 in their education and employment journey. Youth who meet eligibility requirements can receive free assistance finishing their HS diploma, getting their GED, or earning a secondary certification, and may qualify for additional wraparound services.
Active Military Members, Veterans, & Eligible Spouses
Additional opportunity to access WIOA funds if you are a transitioning military member, a veteran, or eligible spouse of an active military member or veteran.

WIOA Program Services

Job Readiness Activites
Resume Assistance

Cover Letters & Applications

Mock Interviews

60 Second Commercial

Labor Market Research Career Exploration

Networking & Job Clubs

Job Search Coaching

Mentorship & Resources to Employment
On-the-Job Training
Apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship Guidance

Employer Wage Reimbursement

Paid Internship Opportunities

Entrepreneurial Training
Short-Term Training
Assistance researching training programs

Guidance on training that leads to In Demand occupations

Limited tuition assistance

Pierce Job Center - CareerTEAM

2221 S. State St Tacoma WA 98405

Call or TEXT (253) 905-1827

or email anytime PIERCE@careerteam.com

CareerTEAM has trained over 100,000 diverse youth and adult job seekers, 10,000+ workforce and human services staff, and 200,000+ college level students. Implementation experts emphasize competency-based training, stackable credentials, and on-demand learning options that result in enhanced employment outcomes. CareerTEAM is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Free auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Washington Relay Services – 711.

Workforce investment activities are funded by WorkForce Central through a grant from the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration and other Federal, State, and local government resources.