Lac Courte Oreilles

Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe

WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT

We, the Anishinabeg, the people of Odaawaa-Zaaga’iganiing, the Lac Courte Oreilles Band, will sustain our heritage, preserving our past, strengthening our present, and embracing our future. We will defend our inherent sovereign rights and safeguard Mother Earth. We will provide for the educational, health, social welfare, and economic stability of the present and future generations.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (W.I.O.A) program offers short-term services to Native Americans who are economically disadvantaged, unemployed, and meet income guidelines. 

Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Short-Term Work Experience
  • Job Search
  • Initial Intake
  • Assessment
  • Job Skills
  • Job Placement

MISSION STATEMENT

Assist participants to improve: their social welfare, promote and encourage gainful employment, educational and economic development, self sufficiency, and recognize and re-establish cultural and traditional values of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

For Adults

With the unemployment rate at 66% for our local Native American population, it is essential that the Tribe present an alternative. The Tribal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Program assists in the reduction of unemployment.

Below is a short list that will qualify participants in joining W.I.O.A

  • Must be a tribal member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe,
  • Unemployed for at least seven (7) days,
  • Must meet the poverty guidelines,
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

For Youth

The purpose of having a youth component is to assist youth in the reduction of dropping out of school, and to work on gaining their required credits to obtain a HSED/GED.

  • Must be between the age of 14-21 years of age,
  • Must show proof of income
  • Must show proof of enrollment in an educational program.
Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) for Annual Incomes
Persons in the family/household including applicant
70% of LLSIL/Non-Metro
1
$10,127
2
$16,582
3
$22,767
4
$28,105
5
$33,174
6
$38,794
For each additional person
$5,620

SELF MOTIVATION IS THE KEY

NOTE: Participants will only qualify and be retained while active and in good standing with their educational plan and other resources that will aid in self sufficiency. 

 

OUR GOAL

To serve the economically disadvantaged and unemployed tribal members living on or near the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation

IF THE ROOTS ARE STRONG, SO WILL BE LIFE

STAFF

LOCATED AT

13394 W Trepania Road, Hayward, WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-8934   |   Fax: 715-634-0014

Office Hours: Monday – Friday |  8 am to 4:30 pm

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