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WIOA Individual Training Accounts.
WIOA Individual Training Accounts can pay approved training costs for eligible Chester-area adults, dislocated workers, and youth.
Overview
What it does.
A local workforce career planner establishes an Individual Training Account on behalf of an eligible participant for an approved training program tied to an in-demand occupation.
Best for: Eligible residents who need occupational training to obtain or retain suitable employment.
Eligibility
Who and what may qualify.
Eligible applicants
- WIOA-eligible adults, dislocated workers, and eligible youth approved by a local workforce area
Applicants excluded by the source
- People who do not meet WIOA and local training eligibility requirements
Eligible uses
- Approved occupational skills training
- Approved skills-upgrading training from an eligible provider
Uses excluded by the source
- Training programs not approved on the Eligible Training Provider List
Application
How to start.
- Contact the LWIA 24 American Job Center serving Randolph County.
- Complete an eligibility and career-planning assessment.
- Select an approved program from the Eligible Training Provider List.
Timing: Access depends on local funding and participant eligibility.
Planning notes
Limits to account for.
- Training must be approved and generally lead to an in-demand occupation.
- Eligibility does not guarantee funding availability.
Policy directs coordination with Pell Grants and other assistance when available.
Evidence
Official sources.
- Illinois WIOA Policy ManualIllinois workNet · accessed 2026-07-10
- Local Workforce Area Contact System: LWIA 24Illinois workNet · accessed 2026-07-10
- WIOA Eligible GroupsIllinois workNet · accessed 2026-07-10