WIOA WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under WIOA Title I, which population is specifically served by the Adult program?
- Individuals aged 18 and older who are not in school (Correct answer)
- Only veterans and their spouses
- Dislocated workers laid off in the past 90 days
- Youth aged 14 to 24
Correct answer: Individuals aged 18 and older who are not in school
The WIOA Adult program serves individuals 18 and older who are not currently enrolled in secondary school.
Question 2: Who qualifies as a 'dislocated worker' under WIOA Title I?
- A worker terminated or laid off and unlikely to return to their previous industry (Correct answer)
- Any unemployed person seeking new employment
- A worker who voluntarily resigned from their job
- An individual who has never held full-time employment
Correct answer: A worker terminated or laid off and unlikely to return to their previous industry
A dislocated worker under WIOA is someone who has been terminated or laid off and is unlikely to return to their previous occupation or industry.
Question 3: What are the three levels of services provided under WIOA Title I's Adult and Dislocated Worker programs?
- Career services, training services, and supportive services (Correct answer)
- Job placement, counseling, and transportation
- Assessment, resume writing, and interviewing
- Intake, orientation, and follow-up
Correct answer: Career services, training services, and supportive services
WIOA Title I provides career services, training services, and supportive services to eligible adults and dislocated workers.
Question 4: Under WIOA, what is the purpose of Individual Training Accounts (ITAs)?
- To fund participant enrollment in approved training programs of their choice (Correct answer)
- To reimburse employers who hire WIOA participants
- To pay participants a stipend while in training
- To cover childcare costs during job search
Correct answer: To fund participant enrollment in approved training programs of their choice
ITAs provide funding that eligible participants can use to enroll in training programs listed on the Eligible Training Provider List.
Question 5: Which priority of service requirement applies to WIOA Title I Adult program funds?
- Priority must be given to recipients of public assistance, low-income individuals, and individuals who are basic skills deficient (Correct answer)
- Priority must be given solely to veterans
- Priority must be given to workers over age 55
- Priority must be given to individuals with college degrees seeking retraining
Correct answer: Priority must be given to recipients of public assistance, low-income individuals, and individuals who are basic skills deficient
When funds are limited, WIOA requires Adult program priority be given to public assistance recipients, low-income individuals, and basic skills-deficient individuals.
Question 6: What is the maximum duration of follow-up services provided to exiters under WIOA Title I?
- 12 months after program exit (Correct answer)
- 6 months after program exit
- 24 months after program exit
- 3 months after program exit
Correct answer: 12 months after program exit
WIOA requires up to 12 months of follow-up services for participants after they exit the program.
WIOA WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs 1
Under WIOA Title I, which population is specifically served by the Adult program?