Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) at MAIC provides employment and training services to American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Hawaiian Natives residing within a 71-county service delivery area. Eligible veterans and spouses receive priority of services. Note: Hennepin County residents are served by American Indian OIC/Takoda Prep and reservation residents are served by their respective tribal programs.
Services
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Intake assessment for career and employment planning
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Assistance with GED
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Assistance with short-term training in areas of high demand
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On-the-job training
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Job development/placement
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Employment incentive awards
Eligibility
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Enrolled in — or a descendant of — a federally or state recognized tribe
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Reside within the WIOA service delivery area
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At least 18 years of age (all males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for the Selective Service by age 26)
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Unemployed, under-employed (employed under 32 hours per week), low-income or have a documented need for an employment upgrade
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Veterans (provide DD214)
WIOA Intake Packet
WIOA Brochure
Additional information may be found on the WIOA Facebook page.
WIOA Staff
Brian Joyce, Director
(612) 879-1770
bjoyce@maicnet.org
Vicky Reyes, Career Counselor
Main Line: (612) 879-1727
Work Cell: (612) 554-2359
vreyes@maicnet.org
Val LaFave, Employment Counselor
Main Line: (612) 879-1710
Work Cell: (612) 590-9369
vlafave@maicnet.org
