WIOA Youth

The Job Development Bureau is located at the Genesee County Career Center.
587 East Main Street, Suite 100 Batavia, New York 14020
(585) 344-2042    Fax (585) 344-4495     Email: jdb@co.genesee.ny.us
Hours: Monday - Friday       Regular Hours 8:30 a.m.  - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours (Memorial - Labor Day) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Young Adult/Youth



Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA)

If you are 16—24, Out of school and not enrolled in school or a training program, and one of the following:

• Pregnant or Parenting (Mom or Dad)
• Didn’t finish High School
• Justice System Involvement
• Individual with a disability
• Homeless
• Aged out of Foster Care

You may be eligible for funding for training and supportive services. 

Services can include:

• Paid Work Experience
• Employment Supports
• Career Training
• Tuition Assistance
• Permit
• Driving lessons
• License
• Mileage
• Supportive Service payments like work clothes, tools, supplies
• Career Exploration
• Labor Market and Employment Information
• Incentives payments and recognition when you achieve milestones
• Financial Literacy
• Leadership Development
• Mentoring

• Complete the GLOW WDB Youth Application
• Register for Career Center Services (complete ES100 and submit to the Career Center, or update information if it has been awhile (complete ES101)
• Demonstrate a need to upgrade your skills to find a job or advance in your job. The grant is based mainly on whether you can show that you need the training to find suitable, full-time work

• You must demonstrate suitablity for the training and the career you are applying for and have the skills and qualifications to successfully complete the selected training program.
• If a school has specific entrance requirements, you must meet those requirements in order to be approved for WIOA funds.
• WIOA funds can only be used if an individual is unable to get grant assistance from any other sources to pay for training. This includes sources such as State-training funds, Trade Adjustment Assistance, Federal Pell Grants, TAP Grants, and employer-sponsored training allowances.

• Currently there is a locally established limit of $3,000 for those who qualify as Youth/Young Adults under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (amount subject to change depending on availability of funds)
• Training must be provided at a school or program approved by NYS (see ETPL) for eligible training providers
• There is paperwork and supporting documentation that you must submit at intake along with completing assessment testing
• Training programs that have already started or are starting within 2 weeks are not eligible for funding. Since the approval process takes a little time, all paperwork needs to be returned to your counselor at least 2 weeks before the start of training. You should contact us at least one month prior to training to ensure all necessary requirements are met in time
• Our funding is limited and decisions are based on projected success and need of applicants
• Funding for training is not guaranteed even if all paperwork is returned
• Your application for training funds will be reviewed and a decision will be made based on a number of factors including: need for funding, prior experience and skills, completeness & timeliness of paperwork, review of assessments, related records & documentation, and availability of funds
• Training must result in a recognized certificate, license, or diploma. (We do not fund single classes like a two-week training in Excel)
• Master Degree Programs cannot be funded
• Self-directed / on-line only training is not eligible for funding
• We will assist you for 12 months after training completion, the goal is that you will be successfully employed and we will provide support and follow-up services

Please note: All guidelines and funding are subject to change at any time based on local WDB policy changes and the availability of WIOA funds.