Worker Retraining

Overview 

The Worker Retraining program at LWTech provides funding and support for eligible dislocated and unemployed workers in training or retraining that will assist them in regaining employment. 

Students in Worker Retraining may receive:

• Tuition assistance (awards are dependent on funding availability)
• Funding for books and supplies (awards are dependent on funding availability)
• Career and educational advising and planning
• Priority registration
• Assistance completing the CAT/TB application and navigating Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits 

Eligibility

You may be eligible to participate in the Worker Retraining program at LWTech if you are:

• A laid-off worker who is collecting, or has exhausted, unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in the past 48 months 
• A person who is unemployed or under-employed, who was primarily supported by another household member, and that support is no longer available (also referred to as displaced homemaker)
• Previously self-employed and closed your business due to economic conditions
• A person vulnerable to lay off, who needs training to stay employed, and hasn't earned a certificate or degree (awards are dependent on funding availability and program guidelines)
• A military veteran who was discharged in the past 48 months (qualifies for book assistance)
• Active duty military with separation orders (qualifies for book assistance)

And you: 

• Are enrolled in a professional/technical program at the certificate, Associate, or Bachelor level, and/or basic skills courses (ABED, ELL, HS+)
• Are not enrolled in a DTA program (possible exception for Pre-Nursing DTA)

How to Apply

Current LWTech Students

• Take the "Workforce Development Funding Eligibility Survey-Application" to see if you are eligible for WFD programs. After answering the first few questions, if you appear potentially eligible, the rest of the Workforce Development application will open automatically for you to complete and submit.  You will be contacted within 5-7 business days regarding your eligibility and provided with additional information.

Prospective LWTech Students

1. Take the Start Next Quarter (SNQ) Survey
2. Attend the Workforce Development Information Session (sign-up after completing the Start Next Quarter Survey)
3. Apply to LWTech; complete the FAFSA/WASFA; take the Guided Self Placement Assessment (if applicable)
4. Fill out the online Workforce Development Application
5. A Workforce Development team member will contact you to schedule an intake appointment with a Worker Retraining coordinator. During this meeting you will go over supporting documentation and complete the CAT/TB, as needed

Additional Information and Resources

Community Resources

The Community Resource webpage houses links and contact information for many of our Community Based Partners. 

Career Services

LWTech Career Services assists students with job search and career planning, as well as providing  a variety of career-related workshops, trainings, and events to support students, graduates, and community members.

Student Success Workshops

Student Success Workshops and resources are free and available to all LWTech students. The offered workshops cover a variety of topics related to student success.