WIOA WIOA Youth Programs 2

Question 1

What is the eligible age range for in-school youth (ISY) under WIOA?

Accepted Answer

14 to 21 years old

Answer

In-school youth under WIOA must be between the ages of 14 and 21 and attending school at the secondary level.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 required WIOA Youth program elements?

Accepted Answer

Guaranteed job placement upon exit

Answer

WIOA does not require or guarantee job placement; it requires access to 14 specific program elements focused on education, skill-building, and workforce preparation.

Question 3

What step must be completed before developing an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) for a WIOA youth participant?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an objective assessment of the participant

Answer

WIOA requires that an objective assessment of each youth participant's academic and occupational skills, interests, and barriers be conducted before developing the Individual Service Strategy.

Question 4

Which WIOA Youth program element encompasses paid and unpaid internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training?

Accepted Answer

Paid and unpaid work experiences

Answer

The 'paid and unpaid work experiences' element covers a broad range of employer-based activities including internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.

Question 5

What is the income threshold used to determine 'low-income' status for WIOA youth eligibility?

Accepted Answer

At or below 100% of the federal poverty level or 70% of the lower living standard income level

Answer

Under WIOA, a youth is considered low-income if their family income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty line or 70% of the lower living standard income level (LLSIL).

WIOA - Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Practice Test

WIOA - Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Practice Test

WIOA WIOA Youth Programs 2