Research Training/Education Programs

Overview

The Training and Education Programs section allows you to search for training and education programs that are related to your occupation or field of interest. They may be WIOA-eligible, meaning the program was reviewed and approved by your workforce center so you can safely use WIOA funds for training that leads to good jobs.

You can search for programs by numerous criteria, including area, keyword, program classification (CIP Code), qualification (e.g., Associates degree), maximum program cost, program eligibility for financial assistance under WIOA, training for green jobs, day or night classes, and program type (classroom, online or both).

Program Details Page

Where to Find This Feature

  • Header bar > Profile icon > My Individual Profiles folder > Search History Profile folder > Programs link > Search for Training Programs button

  • Header bar > Profile icon > My Individual Plans folder > Training Plan Profile profile > Classroom Training link > Search For Training Programs link

  • Left navigation menu > Services for Individuals > Education Services > Training and Education Programs

  • My Dashboard > Widget > Education Services widget > Education Programs link

  • Directory of Services tab > Services for Individuals > Education Services icon > Training and Education Programs icon

Steps to View Program Details

Your site may display different options from those shown here.

  1. Search for and select the desired program. See [Search for Training Programs--to be created] for details. The Program Search page redisplays with matching results. For each program, it shows the title, credential provided, provider name and address, program cost, and key match value to indicate how closely the search keyword matches the program title.

  2. To view more information about a program, choose a link in the Program Name column. One of the following occurs:

    1. For online programs, the online provider website appears, listing details about the program. See [Investigate Online Learning Resources] and [Alison Courses].

    2. For classroom programs, the Program Details page displays.

The Program Details page contains basic information about the program, including a description of the program and the credential that individuals could attain by completing the program, tuition costs, program length, etc. If available, links at the top of the page let you learn more about program scholarships and eligibility for financial assistance with an optional Common Application.

  1. Review the information in the following sections to learn more about the program.

The following table provides details for each section on the Program Details page:

Page Section

Details
Program Summary Displays a general description of the program, along with program goals, related prerequisites, procedures, and policies.

Program / Service Locations

Displays all of the physical addresses where the program/service is offered.

Program Length

Displays information about the length of time covered by the program, including total duration, class frequency, length of time for each class, additional lab time, day or night classes, and program format.
Program Costs

Displays the following information about the fees charged for the program:

  • Tuition is the fee charged by the educational institution to enroll in the program.

  • Other costs including tools, books, etc. are the other, non-tuition costs that must be paid to enroll in the program. These might include lab fees, uniforms, equipment fees, and the like.

  • Total Program Cost is the total cost of this program, including tuition and all other additional costs.
Class / Faculty Size

Displays the following information about the program:

  • Minimum Class Size is the minimum number of students required to be registered for the class in order for it to be offered.

  • Maximum Class Size is the number of students that will not be exceeded in the class.

  • Number of Instructors is the number of instructors that will teach the class. If the class is team-taught, listed are the total number of instructors.
Local Workforce Investment Area Certification

Indicates whether the program you have selected is certified by a Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA). The certification applies only to WIOA funding, and it may be available in other programs even if it has not been certified for WIOA.

  • If a program is certified, this section will list all the LWIAs that have certified it.

  • If the program you have selected is not certified, the system will display a message stating that the program has not been certified by any LWIAs. This means that program costs will not be paid by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program.
Additional

Displays additional information about the program:

  • Qualifications of Instructors is a statement of the minimum qualifications of all instructors in the program.

  • Program Prerequisites is a statement of the knowledge, skills, educational or literacy level that must be possessed by anyone who takes the course or program.

  • Equipment Used in Program is a list of the equipment that will be used in the program. It includes a statement that the equipment is in good working order, and that enough of the equipment is available to provide each student with the learning experience necessary to attain the skill set advertised.

  • Target Occupations, if displayed, is a list of occupations, classified by the U.S. Department of Labor's OES code, which an individual is qualified to enter after the program is successfully completed.
Skills Lists the skills that the provider has associated with the program you selected. These skills can be obtained from this program.
Program / Service Performance

Displays the data reported by providers to the State in their Annual Reports (due October 1 of each year) on the performance of training programs approved by the state to provide training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The data shows a selection of the information that was reported to the State for this specific program; including the performance of participants who used WIOA funds to participate and when available, the performance of all students in the program. The data reflects the training provider performance from July 1 through June 30 of the preceding year, although not all programs were on the eligible training provider list for this entire period. This data is combination of a rolling four years worth of data.

  • Total Enrolled: The total number of students who enrolled in this program of study.

  • Total Exited: The total number of students that completed, withdrew or transferred from the program of study.

  • Program Completers: The total number students who successfully completed (not withdrew or transferred) the program of study.

  • Credential Rates: The total number of students who exited the program of study AND attained a credential associated for the program of study or within one year after exiting from the program.

  • Employment Rate 2nd Quarter After Exit (6 months after exiting): The total number of students who exited and who were in the 2nd quarter (6 months) after exit and have been determined to be in unsubsidized employment through a wage record match or other supplemental means.

  • Employment Rate 4th Quarter After Exit (12 months after exiting): The total number of students who exited and who were in the 4th quarter (12 months) after exit and have been determined to be in unsubsidized employment through a wage record match or other supplemental means.

  • Median Earnings 2nd Quarter After Exit (6 months after exiting): This is the 3-month earnings of students 2nd quarter (6 months) after exiting the program.

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Steps to Compare Programs

This option is available only in systems that include the separate Consumer Reporting System (CRS)/Providers module.

  1. Select the View Comparisons button at the bottom of the Program Details page. the Comparison Menu page displays with comparison options.

  2. Select the Compare button for the option that works best for you:

  • Option 1 - Compare similar programs from the same institution – This option allows you to compare similar programs from this institution to the currently selected program.

  • Option 2 - Compare different programs from the same institution – This option allows you to compare programs different from the currently selected program that are located at the same institution.

  • Option 3 - Compare this program to similar programs from other institutions – This option allows you to compare similar programs from other institutions to the currently selected program.

  • Option 4 - Compare this program to the state averages – This option allows you to compare the currently selected program to the state averages.

The comparison page for the selected option displays, listing the companion programs or program information in a table. Select a program link to display detailed information about the programs side by side.