Out of workforce
Out of workforce refers to:
- an individual who is a displaced homemaker, as defined in section 3 of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)
- or - - an individual has worked primarily without remuneration (pay) to care for a home and
family, and for that reason has diminished marketable skills
- or -
- is a parent whose youngest dependent child will become ineligible to receive assistance
under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) not later
than 2 years after the date of which the parent applies for assistance under such
title
- and - - is unemployed or underemployed and is experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment.
- is a parent whose youngest dependent child will become ineligible to receive assistance
under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) not later
than 2 years after the date of which the parent applies for assistance under such
title
There are resources out of workforce individuals might qualify for:
Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
BEST, Business Employment Skills Team, for tuition assistance & job search
Tri-County Opportunities Council
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Other resources:
IVCC Career Services: College Central Network for internships and job searches
View more IVCC & Community Resources
Benefits.gov article: Out of Work? Consider These Five Resources for Assistance
Questions? Reach out to Hannah Bowermaster via phone/text at 815-224-0575 or email hannah_bowermaster@ivcc.edu.