What is the source of this financial assistance?

The Central Texas Workforce System (CTWS) is able to offer limited financial assistance to qualified and selected individuals for job training or other educational purposes through funding by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

The Workforce Investment Act, signed into law in 1998, provides the framework for a unique national workforce preparation and employment system. This system is designed to meet both the needs of the nation's businesses and the needs of job seekers and those who want to further their careers.