How do I qualify for the WIA funds?

How am I eligible for WIA funds?

Who decides how I attain WIA funding?

What process do I need to follow in order attain the funds?

How do I qualify for the Project Management Employment Program?

What is the length of the Program?

When are classes held and what time do they start and end?

Am I qualified to pay for the program with a Pell Grant?

What are the costs of classes?

Where are classes located?

Will I receive any Continuing Education Units (CEU's) for completing this program?

Will GPC/TenStep provide assistance in helping me with the PMP Exam?

Will GPC/TenStep, Inc. assist me with finding employment?

Do I continue participating in the WIA program after I attain employment?


 

How do I qualify for the WIA funds?

Visit your local Career Resource Center and meet with a Career Adviser. As part of the process, you will be required to take two-hour assessment test on basic skills (e.g. math, comprehension). Once you complete this test, you will work with your assigned Career Adviser who will help you with the qualification process.

How am I eligible for WIA funds?

Eligibility requirements for training services are somewhat different in each area, based on local workforce needs and conditions and the policies developed to meet those needs. Job seekers can browse occupational skills training programs approved for WIA Individual Training Account funding online, but must work with a Career Adviser to determine potential eligibility for funding. For more information on this program, visit the Georgia Department of Labor for more information. 

Who decides how I attain WIA funding?

The local Career Center will work with you to determine if you are eligible for the WIA funding. Your Career Adviser will be the best contact to understand how the process works and who ultimately will approve the WIA funding.

What process do I need to follow in order attain the funds?

Start with scheduling an appointment with your local Career Resource Center. Once you have a Career Adviser assigned, they will walk you through the process.

How do I qualify for the Project Management Employment Program?

A portion of this program prepares the student for applying for and taking the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam administered by the Project Management Institute. Since this is an integral part of this program, certain project management experience and education guidelines required by P.M.I. for the PMP Exam application must be met to participate in this program:

• High School Diploma (minimum)
• Five years/60 months/7500 hours project experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)
• Three years/36 months /4500 hours project experience

To qualify for this program, you will be required to complete a Qualification Form to document your work history. This will be reviewed by Georgia Perimeter College and if you meet these guidelines a Letter of Acceptance will be forwarded to your Career Adviser.

What is the length of the program?

There will be 120 hours of training in the program. The beginning of the program will be two full weeks of practical project management training and PMP Exam Prep. In addition, there will be workshops on resume writing, interviewing techniques and networking utilizing social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Job Boards, Local Interest Groups). After the instructor-led classes are complete, students will have access to the ReadySetPass e-learning course to continue their studies and prepare for the PMP Exam. The time investment for this portion of the class will be a minimum of 40 hours.
 

When do classes begin and what time are they held?

Instructor-led classes will be held the first two weeks of each month, depending on holidays Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Study groups for the PMP Exam can be scheduled at any time for the next thirty days. Click HERE for a schedule of upcoming classes.

Am I qualified to pay for the program with the Pell Grant?

Pell grant funding is only available for undergraduate and vocational students, so individuals in this program will not qualify for Pell Grant funding. However, you will need to work with your Career Adviser to determine if any additional funding besides WIA funds can be used to supplement the course costs.


What are the costs of classes?

Total cost of the program is $5,000 and includes the PMP Exam fee and any student materials required including a copy of the current version of “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK)

Where are classes located?

7000 Central Parkway NE, Suite 1250
Atlanta, GA 30328

Click HERE for Directions
 

Will I receive any Continuing Education Units (CEU's) for completing this program?

Participants of this program are awarded eight (8) continuing education units (CEU’s) for satisfactory attendance and completion of required coursework.

Will GPC/TenStep provide assistance in helping me with the PMP Exam?

As stated above, an integral portion of this program will be to prepare the student to take the PMP Exam. There will also be assistance on the first day of the program to complete the PMP Exam application.

Will GPC/TenStep, Inc. assist me with finding employment?

The program will provide the students with tools necessary to be a more attractive project management candidate. Experts in the Atlanta job market will attend and speak to the classes regarding their understanding of current employment trends and potential companies that are hiring. However, GPC/TenStep does not have the capabilities to find employment for the students.

Do I continue participating in the WIA program after I attain employment?

These guidelines will be discussed with your assigned Career Advisor to determine a schedule for checking in on a regular basis and the requirements after the candidate attains employment.