Representatives from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) will be at the library on Tuesday, June 16, at 10:00 am. The WIOA youth program assists young adults of ages 14 to 24 years old in Red River Parish and other parishes to gain the skills necessary to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. Participants enrolled in this program can take advantage of an array of services including GED completion, education and training after high school, occupational skills training, financial literacy education, vocational training programs, and other services. There are financial incentives available, such as class attendance incentive, testing basic skills proficient, obtaining a high school diploma, or obtaining an occupational skills credential, and more. Those who meet the qualifications can earn money by participating in the services designed to improve job and career options. Those who are not sure if they meet the qualifications for these services can go on online to cdconline.org/wioa-pre-app for assistance.

Those who are 21 years of age or older may also be eligible for a CDL training program. The basic driver training program covers classroom training including traffic laws, back and maneuvering the vehicle, pre-trip inspection, and how to be a safe driver on the road. To learn if you qualify for a WIOA scholarship, contact your local American Job Center at (318) 871-2391. If approved, WIOA will cover all your training expenses. If you want to get your Commercial Driver’s License and become a professional truck driver, you can be ready for a new career in just a few weeks.

Our library is committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. None of our programs, from bingo to computer workshops, come with a charge. In other words, these programs are free! We encourage you to take part in these and other programs we offer each month. If you are interested in any of these programs, you can learn more by going to our website at redriverparishlibrary.org and check out the calendar, or call the library at 318-932-5614.

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