Training Provider Search

If ProviderLink is implemented in your state, use the Training Provider Search to locate training providers, WIOA Eligible Training Providers, or WIOA Youth Services Providers.

The training provider search is also available on the Service Details page for selected enrollments. Using the Training Provider Search on Service Details populates the Service Details page with the training provider information, including the CIP and O*NET codes. See Step 3: Add Enrollment in the Add Client Record, Enrollment, and Service section. States may have policies related to how training providers are selected. Check with your supervisor or state policy team for more information.

Navigation

Navigate to the School & Training Provider Search page from the Training/Education page.

Search Training Providers

Selected WIOA Approved on the search page limits the search to WIOA-Approved providers. However, WIOA-Approved providers may have a mix of programs: approved and not approved. Check the WIOA Approved column for the status of each program.

  1. Navigate to School & Training Provider Search.
  2. ClosedEnter search parameters according to the instructions (see drop-down).

    1. Training Type: Select a type of training. The types listed represent the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) classifications used by educational institutions to identify types of training programs.
    2. School Name: Type the name of the school or training institution.
    3. School Type: Select the type of school or training institution.
    4. Location: Select the location. The Location drop-down is populated by the cities listed on each training provider record.
    5. ZIP Code: Type the ZIP code.
    6. Program Name Contains: Type all or part of the training program name.
    7. CIP Code (for Workforce Staff only): Enter the CIP Code.
    8. Local Area: Select the Local Area. Local Area is the Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) or Workforce Investment Board (WIB).
    9. Services Provided: Select WIOA Approved to limit your search to WIOA-approved training providers or WIOA-approved youth providers to limit your search to WIOA-approved youth services providers.
      1. Although Approved Youth Providers is an option, the Youth Providers search was designed specifically for Youth Providers and provides more options for searching WIOA-Approved Youth Providers.

  3. Click Search. The Search Results page displays.
  4. Click a link in the Name column. The provider Information Details page displays with Related Links for More Info and Programs.
    1. Click the New Search button to return to the search page and enter different search parameters.
  5. Provider Information Page
    1. If the Contact Person has en email address on the provider record, the Contact Person's name displays as a link. Click the link to open Outlook and send an email.
    2. The Website Address displays as a link if the website address is on the provider record. Click the Website Address link to navigate to the provider's website.
    3. Click the View Map link to open a Yahoo map showing the training provider's location.
    4. Click the Get Directions link to get directions. The Get Directions page displays with fields for street address and ZIP code. Enter the address information and click Get Directions to open a Yahoo map with directions from the address entered to the training provider's address.
  6. More Info Page
    1. To view the More Info page, click the More Info link in the Related Links.
  7. Programs Page
    1. To view the Programs page, click the Programs link in Related Links.
    2. The Programs page includes the following columns: Program Name, WIOA Approved, and CIP Code.
    3. Program Name is a link to detailed information on the program.
    4. WIOA Approved (Yes or No) indicates whether a program is on the WIOA Eligible Training Provider list.
  8. Program Details page
    1. To view program details, click a link in the Program Name column. The Program Details page displays with Related Links for Cost Items and Demand Occupations. A Similar Program in Area link appears under the Program Name; click to view similar programs.
    2. Click the View Map link to open a Yahoo map showing the training provider's location.
    3. Click the Get Directions link to get directions. The Get Directions page displays with fields for street address and ZIP code. Enter the address information and click Get Directions to open a Yahoo map with directions from the address entered to the training provider's address.
    4. If a client is in context, and the client record was assessed to the Enrollment Details level, an Add to Training Plan link displays. Click the link to display a Service Details page with the provider and program information populated.
    5. Click the Return to Search button to return to the School & Training Provider Search page.
    6. Click the Return to Provider Details button to return to the provider Details page.
  9. Cost Items Page
    1. Click Cost Items in Related Links to view cost information.
  10. Demand Occupation
    1. Click Demand Occupation in Related Links to view occupational information. The occupational information represents occupations for which the participant will qualify after successfully completing training.
  11. Performance
    1. Click Performance to view program completion, employment, and wage rates for all students and for the WIOA participant.

WIOA Youth Services Providers Search

ProviderLink provides functionality for Local Workforce Investment Areas to enter approved WIOA Youth Service Providers. Local Areas are responsible for adding youth providers when new contracts are approved, and for removing them when their contracts expire. Before initiating services for youth, check with your supervisor to confirm that the selected youth provider is current.

Search WIOA Youth Services Providers

  1. Navigate to the WIOA Youth Services Provider Search page.
  2. ClosedEnter search parameters according to the instructions (see drop-down).

    1. Youth Service: Select a youth service from the drop-down. Options are:
      • Tutoring and Study Skills, Including Dropout Prevention
      • Alternative Secondary School Services
      • Summer Employment Opportunities
      • Work Experience, Including Internships and Job Shadowing
      • Occupational Skills Training
      • Leadership Development Opportunities
      • Supportive Services
      • Adult Mentoring
      • Follow Up Services
      • Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling
    2. Provider Name: Type the name of the provider.
    3. Provider Type: Select the type of provider. Options are:
      • Charitable/Faith-Based Organization
      • College/University (Four Year)
      • Community-Based Organization
      • Employer
      • Government Agency
      • Labor Union
      • Other
      • Private Career School/College
      • Private Corporation
      • Public Community/Technical School/College
    4. Location: Select the location. The Location drop-down is populated by the cities listed on each provider record for all providers.
    5. Local Area. Select the Local Area. Local Area is the Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) or Workforce Investment Board (WIB).

  3. Click Search. The Search Results page displays.
  4. Click a link in the Name column. The Youth Provider Details page displays with Related Links for More Info and Youth Elements.
    1. Click the New Search button on the search results page to return to the search and enter different parameters.
  5. Youth Provider Details Page
    1. Click the View Map link to open a Yahoo map showing the training provider's location.
    2. Click the Get Directions link to get directions. The Get Directions page displays with fields for street address and ZIP code. Enter the address information and click Get Directions to open a Yahoo map with directions from the address entered to the training provider's address.
  6. More Info Page
    1. To view the More Info page, click More Info in Related Links.
  7. Youth Elements
    1. To view the Youth Elements that the youth provider is approved to provide, click Youth Elements in Related Links.
    2. The Youth Elements page displays with a list of Youth Elements.

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