EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) serves low-income adults who are unemployed or underemployed. The program provides job training and placement in partnership with the wia Virginia Employment Commission, Occupational Enterprises, Inc., Regional Adult Education, and many other businesses in the area. The program teaches participants job skills such as reading, writing, and computer literacy.

The program also teaches necessary life skills such as basic money management, social skills, and personal skills such as grooming and proper attire. Job placement is coordinated with businesses and industry leaders throughout the community. Businesses explain their needs regarding participant qualifications and AppCAA works to address those needs by training program participants with the skills they can apply toward that position.