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The WIA Office overall goal is designed to meet the federal requirements of Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, to build on and implement innovative and comprehensive workforce investment activities tailored to meet the particular needs of the local and regional labor markets, that increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by participants to improve the quality of the workforce, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Palau as a nation.

Offers core and intesive programs for adults and dislocated workers and Training services which includes:

        - Occupational skills training;
        - On-the-job training;
        - Skills upgrading;
        - Entrepreneurial training;
        - Job readiness training;
        - Adult education and literacy activities;
        - Customized training;

Programs available for youth age 14-18 are:

        * tutoring, study skills training leading to completion of secondary-education including dropout
           prevention strategies;
        * summer employment opportunities linked to occupational and academic learning;
        * paid and unpaid work experience including internship and job shadowing;
        * occupational skill training;
        * leadership development opportunities;
        * supportive services
        * adult mentoring

For youth age 16-21:

        * attaining required occupational skills
        * attain secondary school diploma or equivalent
        * acquire certificate of successful program completion
        * enter into unsubsidized employment
        * return to full time education

WIA, Title I Office
P.O. Box 100
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
Tel: (680) 488-2513
Fax: (680) 488-5699

STAFF:

Josephine Ulengchong, Executive Director
Alex Spis, Management Information System Officer
Mardrine Sato, Intake Specialist
Nglodch Luii
Johnny Kebou