Lumbee Regional Development Assoication, Inc. (910)521-8602

LRDA Workforce Investment Act

The Workforce Investment Act program (WIA) has served as a leader in providing employment and training opportunities for over 25 years. WIA is funded by the Department of Labor. The purpose of Subtitle D, Section 166 (Indian and Native American Programs) is to support the employment and training activities for Indian, Alaska Native and Hawaiian individuals. Eligible veterans and their spouses will receive priority service. Components include Work Experience, Educational Training, Job Skill Training, Job Search, Job Readiness, Job Development, Job Placement and Career Planning.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be:

American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian
Unemployed, underemployed, or low-income
Reside in Robeson, Bladen, Hoke, or Scotland County

Work Experience:

This program is a short-term work assignment in the private or public sector. The program is designed to provide individuals the opportunity to gain permanent employment while developing new skills and good work habits. The Work Experience program helps promote the growth and stability of local government agencies and businesses. The staff works closely with area industries and employers to keep informed on job openings and placement opportunities.

Classroom Training:

The Classroom Training program offers participants training in a specific skill so they will be employable at the end of the training period. This program activity is any training of the type normally conducted in an institutional setting. It includes vocational education, short and long term training designed to provide individuals with the technical skills to obtain certification and/or information required to perform a specific job or group of jobs. Participating institutions include:

Bladen Community College
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Richmond Community College
Robeson Community College
Sandhills Community College
Southeastern Community College

To apply for the WIA Program please visit the LRDA office and complete an application. For further information please contact the WIA office at one of the addresses:

Robeson County

LRDA WIA

636 Prospect Road

Pembroke, NC 28372

(910) 521-9761

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Hoke County

LRDA WIA

122 West Elwood
Raeford, NC 28376

(910) 875-5742

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

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