WIOA-Approved Training Programs
at Digital Workshop Center
Digital Workshop Center is a WIOA-approved training provider, not a government workforce center. We are a vocational school that accepts WIOA funding so you can train in real, in-demand skills at no cost to you when you qualify.
If you have already been approved for a WIOA Individual Training Account, if your case manager asked you to choose a training provider, or if you are trying to figure out what WIOA pays for and whether you qualify, this page walks you through exactly how the process works, which programs your funding covers, and the steps to get started.
DWC is listed on the Eligible Training Provider List in Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio. More than 90 percent of DWC certificate program students use WIOA or other public workforce funding. Our admissions team coordinates with case managers across seven states every week and can provide the exact documentation your counselor needs to support an ITA approval.
What is the difference between DWC and a Workforce Center?
This is the most common point of confusion, so here is the distinction.
Your local Workforce Center (sometimes called an American Job Center, OhioMeansJobs office, WorkOne center, IowaWORKS office, or WorkSource center depending on your state) is the government agency that determines your WIOA eligibility and approves your funding. They handle your application, your case management, and your Individual Training Account.
Digital Workshop Center is the school where you use that funding. Once your workforce center approves you as a WIOA participant and authorizes an Individual Training Account, you choose an approved training provider from your state’s Eligible Training Provider List. DWC is one of those approved providers. You bring your funding to us, and we train you.
In short: the workforce center funds you, and DWC trains you. You will work with both, and they serve two different roles.
How WIOA Funding Works Step by Step
Understanding how the process actually works prevents the most common mistake, which is enrolling in a program before funding is confirmed. WIOA funding must be approved before training begins. Here is the process.
1) Contact Your local Workforce Center
Search for the American Job Center nearest you and ask about WIOA eligibility. You can find your local center through CareerOneStop’s American Job Center locator or through the state-specific links in the section below. This is always the first step because your workforce center is the agency that approves and administers the funding.
2) Get approved as a WIOA participant
Your workforce center case manager will guide you through an orientation, eligibility screening, and career planning conversation. Eligibility is determined by your local workforce center based on factors that can include employment status, income, whether you have been laid off or dislocated from a previous role, and whether you are underemployed or working in a field that is becoming obsolete. Veterans receive priority of service at all workforce centers nationwide.
3) Choose Digital Workshop Center as your approved provider
Once your case manager determines you are eligible, you will work together to develop a training plan that identifies your career goal, the skills you need, and the training program that fits. Tell your case manager you want to train at Digital Workshop Center. DWC is listed on the Eligible Training Provider List in Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio. Our admissions team can provide program documentation, cost breakdowns, outcome data, and any other materials your case manager needs to support an ITA approval. Download program guides here or contact our team and we will send them directly to your case manager.
4) Funding Is Approved and You Enroll
Once your Individual Training Account is authorized, our admissions team helps you select your start date and complete enrollment. Training begins on your confirmed start date. For students whose funding covers full tuition, there is zero out-of-pocket cost.
How long does the process take?
This varies significantly by state and by local workforce center. Some approvals happen in two to three weeks. Others take several months. The fastest approvals come from students who arrive at their workforce center prepared with a specific career goal, job postings for that career, and program information from their preferred training provider. DWC provides this documentation on request.
What programs does WIOA pay for at DWC?
WIOA funding is meant for training that leads to in-demand work. DWC focuses on the technology and digital career fields where demand is strongest and most durable. Every program listed below is WIOA-eligible in all seven approved states.
Data Analytics Certificate
Excel, SQL, Power BI, and AI tools. BLS projects 36% growth through 2033. Salaries range from $75,000 to over $120,000 depending on market and experience.
Project Management Certificate
Satisfies the 35 PMP contact hours through PMI. BLS projects 11% growth through 2034. Median salary approximately $99,400.
Digital Marketing Certificate
SEO, paid advertising, content strategy, analytics, and AI tools. Starting salaries range from $58,500 to $82,500.
Graphic Design Certificate
Adobe Creative Cloud and AI-assisted design workflows. Starting salaries range from $52,000 to $79,500.
CompTIA A+ IT Technician Certificate
Dual CompTIA A+ certification preparation. Exam vouchers included. BLS projects 6% growth with 67,000 openings per year. DoD 8570/8140 recognized.
CompTIA Network+ Certificate
CompTIA Network+ exam preparation. Exam voucher included. DoD 8570/8140 recognized. Valued across healthcare, financial services, government, and defense.
UX Design Certificate
User research, wireframing, usability testing, and AI-integrated design workflows. Portfolio-driven field with demand across software, healthcare, and consumer brands.
More Certificates
QuickBooks Bookkeeper Certificate – QuickBooks Desktop/Online and bookkeeping fundamentals.
Business Administration Certificate – Excel, QuickBooks, communication, and leadership skills for office and administrative roles.
Digital Media Production Certificate – Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and video production.
Frontend Web Development Certificate – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design. Portfolio projects included.
Blueprint Basic Digital Literacy Certificate – Essential computer skills, Microsoft Office, email, internet safety, and workplace technology for adults building foundational digital confidence.
Every program is live, instructor-led, and includes hands-on projects, AI-integrated workflows, portfolio development, and career coaching at no additional cost. Programs can be completed in three to six months on a part-time schedule.
Download certificate program guides for your case manager here.
What WIOA programs we do NOT offer
We want to save you time. WIOA funds many types of training across the country, but Digital Workshop Center focuses only on technology and digital careers.
We do not offer nursing or healthcare programs. We do not offer CDL or truck driving training. We do not offer welding, HVAC, electrical, construction, or other skilled trades. We do not offer degree programs.
If you are searching for those programs, your local workforce center can connect you with an approved provider that offers them. If you want to build a career in data analytics, project management, IT, digital marketing, design, or business technology, that is exactly what we do.
WIOA-approved training in the states we serve
The federal framework is the same everywhere, but the local workforce system, the agencies that administer funding, and the process for program approval vary by state. Here is where to start in each state DWC actively serves.
Colorado
Colorado’s WIOA program is administered by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment through a network of local Colorado Workforce Centers. CDLE maintains an Eligible Training Provider List that case managers use to identify approved programs. DWC programs are listed on Colorado’s ETPL. DWC also holds the State of Colorado’s 2026 statewide contract for Training, Assessment, and Development Programs (RFP-SPCO-MZ-26-002).
Veterans receive priority of service at all Colorado Workforce Centers.
For students in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Larimer County, the primary contact is Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (LCEWD) at 200 West Oak Street, Suite 5000 in Fort Collins, (970) 498-6600. For students in Greeley and Weld County, contact Employment Services of Weld County at (970) 400-3800. For Denver metro students, workforce centers are organized by county: Denver Workforce Services at (720) 337-9675, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, Adams County Workforce & Business Center, and Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center. For Colorado Springs, contact the Pikes Peak Workforce Center at (719) 667-3700.
DWC location pages: Career Training in Colorado | Fort Collins & Northern Colorado | Denver | Colorado Springs
Utah
Utah’s WIOA program is administered by the Utah Department of Workforce Services through a network of employment centers and American Job Centers across the state. DWC is listed on Utah’s ETPL. Utah DWS administers WIOA for adults ages 18 to 72 who are citizens or eligible non-citizens and meet income or dislocated worker criteria.
For students in the Salt Lake City metro, contact the Downtown DWS Employment Center or the South County DWS Employment Center. Dislocated workers can connect through jobs.utah.gov. Note: Oregon VR placed eligible applicants on a waitlist beginning June 2025, which may affect WIOA outreach timing in that region.
DWC location pages: Career Training in Utah | Salt Lake City
Ohio
Ohio’s WIOA program operates through OhioMeansJobs centers statewide. Ohio maintains a Workforce Inventory of Education and Training (WIET) which serves as the state’s Eligible Training Provider List. DWC is listed on Ohio’s WIET.
WIOA funding is fully active in Summit and Medina counties (Local Workforce Area 2), which has confirmed that no additional local procedures are required beyond WIET listing. Akron-area residents can begin the eligibility process at OhioMeansJobs Summit County at 1040 E. Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310, (330) 633-1050, or OhioMeansJobs Medina County at (330) 723-9675. Columbus and Cleveland local approvals are in progress. Cincinnati status is pending.
Before your first visit, create your account at OhioMeansJobs.com. Veterans receive priority of service.
DWC location pages: Career Training in Ohio | Career Training in Akron
Oregon
Oregon’s WIOA program is administered through WorkSource Oregon, a statewide network of workforce centers operated in partnership with the Oregon Employment Department. WorkSource centers serve job seekers across Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, Medford, and communities throughout the state. DWC is listed on Oregon’s ETPL.
To find your nearest WorkSource Oregon center, visit worksourceoregon.org.
DWC location pages: Career Training in Oregon | Portland
Indiana
Indiana’s WIOA program is administered through WorkOne, a statewide network of workforce development centers operated by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. DWC is listed on Indiana’s INTraining ETPL. WorkOne centers serve job seekers throughout the state, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and surrounding regions.
For students in Indianapolis, contact WorkOne Indy at 2525 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46219, (317) 524-4500. For students in Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana, contact WorkOne Northeast at 201 E. Rudisill Blvd Suite 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46806, (260) 745-3555. To locate any Indiana WorkOne center, visit gotoworkone.com.
DWC location pages: Career Training in Indiana | Indianapolis | Fort Wayne
Iowa
Iowa’s WIOA program is administered through Iowa Workforce Development, which operates IowaWORKS centers across the state. DWC is listed on Iowa’s ETPL.
For students in Des Moines and central Iowa, contact IowaWORKS Des Moines at 200 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, (515) 281-9619. To locate any IowaWORKS center, visit workforce.iowa.gov.
DWC location pages: Career Training in Iowa | Des Moines
Illinois
Illinois’s WIOA program is administered through Illinois WorkNet, a statewide workforce development system. Chicago and Cook County are served by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (LWIA 7), which operates 10 American Job Centers and partners with more than 90 community organizations. The partnership can be reached at 800-720-2515.
For students outside Cook County, contact your local workforce area through Illinois WorkNet.
DWC location page: Career Training in Chicago
Not in One of These States?
Students in other states can still explore WIOA funding through their local workforce system. The process is the same regardless of state: contact your local American Job Center, complete eligibility screening, and work with a case manager to identify approved training programs. CareerOneStop’s American Job Center locator is the best national tool for finding your nearest center. DWC is actively pursuing ETPL approval in additional states.
Students who are not WIOA-eligible or who want to enroll from a state where DWC is not yet on the ETPL can still enroll. See the section below for alternative funding.
What If I Do Not Qualify for WIOA?
Not everyone qualifies for WIOA. If your workforce center determines that you are not eligible, or if you are in a state where DWC is not yet on the ETPL, several other funding pathways are available. You do not have to give up on training.
Community Heroes Discount
DWC’s Community Heroes Discount provides 40 percent off tuition for nurses, teachers, first responders, firefighters, and police officers currently working in a qualifying role. No application committee. Upload a photo ID showing your role, and your discount code arrives within two business days. Can be combined with Climb Credit financing for the remaining balance.
Next Mission Scholarship for Veterans
The Next Mission Scholarship provides 80 percent off standard tuition for veterans within seven years of service with individual income between $30,000 and $75,000. Remaining balance financed through Climb Credit with payments as low as $41 per month. Veterans who do not meet the scholarship criteria still qualify for the 40 percent Community Heroes Discount with no income restriction.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
If you have a disability that creates a barrier to employment, your state’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation may fund career training through a separate program. DVR funding is administered independently from WIOA and has different eligibility criteria. Eligibility is not based on income. DWC has a long history of working with DVR-funded students. Read the DVR Participants Guide here.
Payment Plans and Financing
DWC offers flexible payment options through Climb Credit, including a 0% interest plan over 12 months. Financing is available for students who prefer monthly payments or whose employer offers tuition reimbursement. Most students know within minutes whether they are approved and at what terms.
Institutional Scholarships
DWC offers several institutional scholarships with awards ranging from 25 to 100 percent of tuition, including the Tech Skills Scholarship for unemployed or underemployed adults, the Women and Tech Scholarship, and the Veterans Scholarship for veterans who have exhausted other benefits. Learn more about scholarships here.
WIOA Training Programs FAQs
Is Digital Workshop Center a Workforce Center?
No. DWC is a WIOA-approved vocational school, not a government workforce center. Your local workforce center (American Job Center, OhioMeansJobs, WorkOne, IowaWORKS, or WorkSource depending on your state) determines your eligibility and approves your WIOA funding. You use that funding to train at DWC. We are the training provider, not the funding agency.
What states is DWC WIOA-approved in?
DWC is listed on the Eligible Training Provider List in Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio. DWC is actively pursuing ETPL approval in additional states.
How do I apply for WIOA funding?
Start by contacting your local workforce center or American Job Center. They determine eligibility and approve funding through an Individual Training Account. Once approved, tell your case manager you want to train at Digital Workshop Center. Our admissions team can provide program documentation, cost breakdowns, and outcome data for your case manager’s review. Contact us and we will send everything your counselor needs.
Do I need to be unemployed to qualify for WIOA?
Not necessarily. WIOA serves both unemployed adults and “dislocated workers” who have been laid off, as well as underemployed individuals working below their skill level. Eligibility criteria vary by state and by local workforce area. Contact your workforce center for a specific determination.
What if I am not eligible for WIOA?
Several alternative funding pathways are available. The Community Heroes Discount provides 40 percent off for nurses, teachers, and first responders. The Next Mission Scholarship provides 80 percent off for qualifying veterans. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation funding is available for students with disabilities. Climb Credit financing offers 0% interest plans. Institutional scholarships are available for career changers and women in tech. View all financial aid options.
Is career coaching included in the program cost?
Yes. Every certificate program student has access to career coaching at no additional cost covering resume writing, portfolio development, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and job search strategy. This is included regardless of whether you are WIOA-funded, DVR-funded, scholarship-funded, or self-pay.
What programs do WIOA pay for at DWC?
WIOA funding covers all DWC certificate programs, including data analytics, project management, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, digital marketing, UX design, graphic design, QuickBooks bookkeeper, business administration, digital media production, frontend web development, and Blueprint basic digital literacy. Every program is live, instructor-led, and includes career coaching.
Does WIOA pay for nursing or truck driving at DWC?
No. DWC does not offer nursing, healthcare, CDL, truck driving, welding, HVAC, electrical, construction, or skilled trades programs. We focus on technology and digital careers. Your workforce center can refer you to approved providers for those fields.
How long does it take to get approved for WIOA?
This varies significantly by state and by local workforce center. Some approvals happen in two to three weeks. Others take several months. The fastest approvals come from students who arrive at their workforce center with a specific career goal, job postings for that career, and program information from their preferred training provider. DWC provides this documentation on request.
Can I start training before WIOA funding is approved?
No. WIOA funding must be approved and your Individual Training Account must be authorized before training begins. Enrolling or starting classes before your funding is confirmed can disqualify you from receiving the grant. This is the most common mistake, and it is avoidable.
Does DWC accept GI Bill benefits?
DWC’s eligibility for specific veterans’ benefits varies by program and is subject to change. Contact our admissions team for current eligibility status. Veterans who have exhausted GI Bill or other benefits may be eligible for the Next Mission Scholarship or the Community Heroes Discount.
Can my case manager contact DWC directly?
Yes. Case managers can reach our admissions team at (970) 980-8091 or through our contact page. We can provide program descriptions, cost breakdowns, CIP codes, O*NET codes, completion rates, and any other documentation required for ITA approval. Download program guides here.
Start WIOA Career Training
If you have been approved for WIOA funding, contact our team and we will coordinate directly with your case manager to get you enrolled. If you are still exploring, schedule an info session to talk through your situation, your career goals, and which program fits.