Harlingen, Texas
Applicants must meet WIOA eligibility requirements and be suitable for training. Choose a targeted/high-demand occupation and an eligible provider on the ETPL, attend orientation, and complete required WorkInTexas registration at https://bit.ly/2xowSNC. After choosing a program/provider and committing to program expectations, submit the WIOA application at https://bit.ly/2W1skl. A WFS Cameron Career Coach contacts the applicant about required documents and submission; documents are due within 5 business days. The coach assesses suitability and may schedule testing, then develops an Employment Plan for the participant to sign after eligibility and suitability are established. WFS Cameron processes a training voucher, after which the participant begins training. If an applicant misses the Wednesday in-person orientation or cannot attend because they are working, they can request virtual orientation by completing https://workforcesolutionscameron.formstack.com/forms/wioa_1; in-person orientation is preferred when possible. If they need help, want staff assistance, or do not hear back, they should call the office or go in person during office hours. ATI can email a lead's name to a Workforce staff contact so staff can track the lead's progress. Clarify that ATI internal follow-up appointment texts are not appointments scheduled by Workforce; refer applicants to Wednesday orientation or the virtual orientation request process.
In-person WIOA orientation is every Wednesday 9:30-10:30 AM at the Harlingen Workforce Center (1820 W. Jefferson Ave) and the Brownsville Workforce Center (851 Old Alice Rd); in person is preferred. Book 9:00 AM. Missed it or working Wednesdays: walk in another weekday at a time set with ATI, say they missed orientation, and staff seat them for the virtual orientation there (staff, Oct 5 visit). Staff also offered to track a lead if ATI emails them the lead's name.