The Worker Advancement Initiatve (WAI) serves people whose previous employment has not come back post-pandemic.
Those who were not attached to or were not successful in the labor market prior to the pandemic, or where employment has not come back, WAI offers subsidized employment and skills training opportunities with local employers.
The EATA - WAI Career Planner determines program eligiblity, connects participants with training opportunities, collects records of program participation and requests funding for elgible employment and skills training opportunities.