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Eligibility Requirements for the WIOA Program

For any questions or clarification on how to meet eligibility requirements in alternative ways, please contact the WOA Program Director at 707.887.1541 or wia@ya-ka-ama.org.

Proof of Citizenship

Acceptable documentation: Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, or Social Security Card (required)

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Must be 18 or older

Verifiable by: Birth Certificate, Driver's License or State ID

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Sonoma County Resident

Participants in the WIOA Program must provide proof of residency in Sonoma County.

Acceptable documentation: Driver's License, Voter Registration Card, Utility Bill with name and address, Rental Agreement/Lease

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Native American Ethnicity

Acceptable documentation: Census Roll #, Tribal ID card, Birth Certificate stating Native American heritage, Tribal Office verification of enrollment, Demonstrated previous approval to receive other Native American services (i.e. Native American Health Services, commodity distributions, etc.)

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Income Eligibility​

In order to meet the income eligibility, participants in the WIOA Program must meet one of the following conditions and provide documentation as proof:

Low-Income

  • If you receive any of the following: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), USDA commodity program, Food Stamps, etc.

  • If you earned less than 70% of the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) for your family size 

 

Unemployed

  • If you were issued a Layoff notice within the last 6 months or

  • If you will be terminated if you do not meet basic education requirements (GED), if you need additional training or certificates , or if you need appropriate clothing/equipment to remain in your job

 

Underemployed

  • If you are working less than full time or

  • There is no advancement opportunity with your current employer without training

Family Size            70% LLSIL

                                      Annual Income

        1                         $14,241

        2                         $23,339

        3                         $32,044

        4                         $39,552

        5                         $46,680

        6                         $54,594

Selective Service​

This requirement is only for male applicants. All men must submit proof of registering for the Selective Service

Acceptable documentation: Selective Service ID, Acknowledgement Letter, S.D.A Form  validated by Post Office, Selective Service Registration printout, card or record

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