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Heartland Works customers can take advantage of many different vocational classroom training opportunities. Heartland Works partners with many approved educational institutions; vocational schools, technical colleges and community colleges as well as other educational providers for classroom training enrollments. The Basics Vocational Training/Classroom Training is directed toward the short-term acquisition of specific job skills in high demand occupations. Based on eligibility and overall need, a customer may receive assistance with the cost of tuition, books, tools, uniforms and other necessary supplies and materials. To review the list for Kansas Eligible Training Providers, please visit the Kansas JobLink web site [http://www.kansasjoblink.com]. When you visit this web site, you will be able to create an account, but it is not necessary to create an account simply to review the list. Just scroll down and click on the "Training Providers" link in the menu on the left side of the Kansas JobLink home page. This link will take you to the Power Search page, where you can create your search criteria using the options available, and check the"WIA Approved" box. Additional Vocational Training Information Occupational Skills Training, Skills Upgrading/Retraining, Occupational skills training is basic or advanced training for acquiring skills in a specific occupation. Instruction conducted in an institutional or work site setting designed to provide or upgrade individuals with the technical skills and information required to perform a specific job or group of jobs such as auto mechanics, health services, or clerical training. Includes job-specific competency training, job-specific school-to-specific training, and training for non-traditional employment. Skill upgrading/retraining is training provided to a customer who is unable to advance above an entry level or dead end job, or to prepare a customer for career employment. Workplace training consists of programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, which may include cooperative educational programs or private sector training programs. Entrepreneurial Training Training provided to individuals interested in starting their own business. Training may include, but not be limited to, how to start a business, how to obtain the necessary permits and licenses, how to successfully run a business, and how to write a business plan. Job Readiness Training Job readiness training helps prepare customers for work by insuring they’re familiar with workplace expectations and they exhibit appropriate work behaviors and attitudes. Training may include job retention and life skills training, remedial education and occupational, career and vocational exploration.
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