8.2.2 Education and Training Activities for Community Service Jobs and W-2 Transition Placements

Participants assigned to a CSJ Community Service Job or W-2 T W-2 Transition placement may be assigned education and training activities through any of the following means:

Allowable Activities Eligible Placements Relevant Section An education and training activities assignment for up to: 10 hours per week for individuals placed in a CSJ; and 12 hours per week for individuals placed in a W-2 T. CSJ and W-2 T 8.2.2.2 An aggregated education and training program that enables an individual to participate in an education and training program that requires more than 10 or 12 hours of participation per week. CSJ and W-2 T 8.2.2.3 A full-time technical college education program. CSJ and W-2 T 8.2.2.5 Enrollment in high school or a course of study meeting the high school graduation equivalency standards established under Wis. Stat. s. 115.29(4). 18- or 19-year-old CSJ participants 8.2.2.1

Participants who are interested in education and training activities not covered in W-2 Wisconsin Works policy should be advised on their options, which may include:

Pursuing an education or training program in addition to meeting their W-2 participation requirement through other assigned activities. While not a viable option for everyone, some participants may be able to manage both participation in required W-2 activities up to 40 hours per week plus education and training that is not part of assigned W-2 activities. Any employment search activities assigned by the W-2 agency should target employment that aligns with the training the participant is enrolled in.

Ending their participation in the W-2 program and applying for and using financial aid and other work supports (FoodShare, child care, etc.) to complete the training program. Individuals who wish to pursue education and training outside the scope of the W-2 program should be referred to a career counselor at the nearest Wisconsin Technical College to explore their options.

The W-2 agency should encourage individuals who choose to pursue training outside of W-2 to discuss child care options with their local Income Maintenance agency , as child care eligibility may be affected if the participant is not employed at least five hours per week.