Did you know that the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) can help you pay for professional certifications? It can if you are currently unemployed or under-employed. WIA is a program "geared to those who can prove (by job postings) that a certification or education program will increase the likelihood of becoming employed."
The WIA program may pay for IT, project management, nursing and other high-demand occupations that require certification. It offers up to $8,000 over a two-year period ($5000 for the first year, and $3000 for the second), and since many schools and training centers have already worked with this program, it's not difficult to set up your classes.
To use the WIA, apply at your local unemployment/labor department office. If you're already getting unemployment insurance, your probably already enrolled. The program can help you in your current career, or if you change to another career.
Thanks, Marsi, for sending us the above information, which was written/provided by Anthony Della Vedova.
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