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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity -- Adults and Dislocated Workers Program


The Adult and Dislocated Worker Program, under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, is designed to provide quality employment and training services to assist eligible individuals in finding and qualifying for meaningful employment, and to help employers find the skilled workers they need to compete and succeed in business.

The Adult and Dislocated Worker Program, under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, is designed to provide quality employment and training services to assist eligible individuals in finding and qualifying for meaningful employment, and to help employers find the skilled workers they need to compete and succeed in business.


In order to qualify for this benefit program you must be:

  • 18 years of age or older, or
  • a dislocated worker.

For more details on eligibility guidelines, please visit an American Job Center.


For information about the program, please visit an American Job Center.

Locations and phone numbers for the American Job Centers can be found by using America's Service Locator. You may also call the Employment and Training Administration Toll-Free Help Line for additional information regarding services and access points in your State or local area (multi-lingual services available): 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627); TTY: 1-877-889-5627.