State Funded Training

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a county-based training-to-work program that funds up to one year of study and preparation for immediate employment.

Approval for participation must be initiated through your county One-Stop office. For further information, call the Mercer County One-Stop Office Office of Training and Employment Services at (609) 989-6523.

Accepted participants may train in one approved credit or noncredit certificate program for one year (up to $4,000 in cost) in order to prepare for a demand occupation. Participants also undergo employment skills training.

Typical programs of current and previous participants are:

Credit	Noncredit
Computer Networking	Baking Technician
Graphic Design	Culinary Technician
Architectural and Building	Environmental Tech
Construction Technology	Food Service Technician
Professional Baking	Microsoft Office Certificate
Professional Cooking	Office Automation
Office Systems Technology	Office Software Applications

If an existing certificate program does not exist, an individualized certificate may be devised, depending on a participant's past experience, education and employment interests.

Related information
Mercer County One-Stop Career Center
New Jersey Training Sources
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network