SDI has partnered with WIOA to provide future students with individualized attention and financial aid opportunities.
Self Paced Learning
Job Placement Before Graduation
2:1 Student Teacher Ratio
No Cost for Most Students
Group Learning & Support
Real World Experience
How it works
01
Determine Eligibility
To qualify, you must be a resident of Tennessee and fall into one of the following categories: recently unemployed, low income, veteran, disabled, youth (under 25) or mature (over 50).
02
Find your local office
WIOA has offices across the state. Below are some of the most common offices
our students work with:
Southern Middle TN Local Workforce Board
South Central TN Development District
101 Sam Watkins Boulevard
Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
PHONE: 931-766-1405
Northern Middle TN Workforce Board
Workforce Essentials
523 Madison Street, Suite A
Clarksville, TN 37040
PHONE: 931-648-5530
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attend orientation
Attend a virtual or in-person orientation session at your local office.
Make sure to call to reserve your spot as they fill up quickly!
04
complete assessment
Applicants are required to take an assessment test to gauge your interests and aptitude.
This typically takes 4 hours and will be completed at the workforce office. It may be completed before or after you attend an orientation session.
Note: applicants with a bachelor's degree are exempt.
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gather documents
Gather the following documents to support your eligibility. Please bring two (2) printed hard copies of each document to your meeting with your workforce advisor. Contact your SDI admissions representative for assistance with documentation:
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Proof of social security number
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Proof of residential address
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Proof of work eligibility
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Proof of date of birth
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Proof of household members
*If claiming married or kids for expanded benefits eligibility -
Proof of public assistance
*Existing public assistance will make qualification easier -
Proof of income for last 6 months
*Must be 6 months to the day of your appointment
*W2, 1099 or unemployment is all sufficient proof
*Include spousal income, if applicable -
Completed career worksheet
06
Meet with WIOA
Schedule your 1-on-1 meeting with your WIOA advisor to submit all of your paperwork and finalize the enrollment process.