Training Research Proposal
The purpose of this Training Research Proposal is to assist you in gathering information you need to make the best possible career decision. You will need to provide extensive research from approved schools, potential employers, and the local labor market before a training plan will be considered for approval. Your plan needs to build on your existing talents and abilities and show your capacity to meet your basic living expenses while in training.
Training must be in a demand occupation in your local labor market and offered through an approved program at an approved school.
To submit a Training Research Proposal you must have:
Labor Market Research
Research to show that your chosen occupation is in demand. Make sure to include a printout from the Qualifying Occupations List (www.wilma.org/wdclists) to show that your occupation is in demand.
Employer Research
Interview employers for specific hiring information regarding your chosen occupation. Results should support your labor market research.
Training Research
Determine which school is the best fit for your training needs by interviewing various training providers. Make sure to include a printout from the Eligible Training Provider List (www.wtb.wa.gov/etp) to show that your chosen training provider and program are approved.
Training Program Planner and Costs
Have a school official list the classes you will need to take to complete your program and the program costs. Include a course outline or brochure from the school that outlines your training program.
Federal Financial Aid Application or Award Letter (if applicable)
Application for federal financial aid is mandatory under the Workforce Investment Act, unless you are not eligible.
Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) Application or Award Letter (if applicable)
Personal Research Summary
Labor Market Research
Use a variety of resources to research your occupation in the local labor market. Attach any supporting documentation. Your occupational goal must be in demand in the local labor market.
Various tools are available at WorkSource, public libraries and Community/ Technical Colleges to assist at no cost.
Please indicate which tools you used for your research:
Qualifying Occupations List (www.wilma.org/wdclists)
Workforce Explorer (www.workforceexplorer.com)
WOIS (www.wois.org/online)
O*Net (http://online.onetcenter.org)
America’s Career Info Net (www.acinet.org/acinet)
Job ads in the newspaper or on-line
Business and trade journals for your industry
Other:
Based on your research…
What occupation are you researching? / Is this occupation in demand in the local labor market? (Please include a print out from the Qualifying Occupations List: www.wilma.org/wdclists)Yes No
What types of companies/ industries might hire you when training is completed? / What job titles would you apply for when training is completed?
What wage can you expect starting out? /
Is this beginning wage higher or lower than your prior salary history?
/ What wage can you expect in this occupation after 5 years?$ / / Higher Lower
Same N/A / $ /
What are the typical job duties of this occupation?
What are the educational requirements of the occupation? / What level of experience is required for this occupation?
What are the advancement opportunities in this field? / Is further training required to advance?
Yes No
Employer Research
Name and title of contact /
Telephone number
/ Date of contactPosition you are researching
Sample introduction: “As part of a requirement to receive retraining assistance, I’m researching the career of . Would you have 5 – 10 minutes to answer some general questions?”
My employment background includes . If I pursue training in do you believe I would be in a position to compete for future job openings? Yes NoIn the ideal candidate:
What skills and experience do you look for? /What education do you look for?
/ What personal characteristics do you look for?Do you hire applicants for this position without work experience, but with recent training?
Yes No / If so, do you prefer that an applicant for this position have:
Degree Certificate License
What are the physical requirements of the job?
Do you generally hire:
Full-time Part-time Contract Temporary On-call
Does this job have any special requirements?
Travel Shift work Special license Union Membership Other:
When did you last hire for this position? /
How many qualified applicants apply per opening?
/ How many do you anticipate hiring over the next year for this position?What is the entry-level salary range for this position?
$ / /
What, if any, are your regular hiring or layoff cycles?
/ Do you offer:Paid Internships
Unpaid Internships
On-the-job Training
What are the advancement opportunities of this position?
Can you identify other employers who hire for this or similar positions?
Training Research
Training program you are researching / Are both the training provider and program on the approved list? (Include a print out from the Eligible Training Provider List: www.wtb.wa.gov/etp)
Yes No
Name of Instructor/Counselor contacted
Instructor
Counselor / Telephone number / Date of contact
What is the total program budget?
/Are tools, uniforms, equipment, etc. required for training?
Yes (if yes, please provide a list) NoTuition $
Books $
Supplies $
Other $
Total $ / Are there additional costs after training to get employment? (i.e. license, certification)
Yes (if yes, please explain below) No
List any prerequisites, admission requirements or entrance tests needed for this program:
How soon could you enter this program? / How long will this training take to complete? (include prerequisites) / Will you receive a:Degree Certificate
License Other:
When are classes offered?
Days Evenings Both
Summer Quarter / Is tutoring available for these subjects?
Yes No
If yes, how is it accessed? / How much homework or lab time is required?
What specific job search services are offered at the school?
How long does it take to find a job in this field? / Is there an internship component to this program?Yes No / If yes, are internships:
Paid School arranged
Unpaid Student arranged
What is the starting salary?
$ / / What is the completion rate for this program? / What are some reasons that students do not complete?
What are three common job positions for students after completing this program?
WorkSource Seattle-King County Training Research Proposal 1
January 1, 2006
Training Program Planner
To be completed by School Official – Only list required courses
Participant: ______Date: ______
Training provider: ______Training program: ______
Successful completion of these courses will result in: Degree Certificate License Other: ______
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Name of School Official Signature of School Official Title of School Official Telephone Number
Training Program Costs
To be completed by School Official
Participant:______Date: ______
Training provider: ______Training program: ______
Program start date: ______Program end date: ______
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COMMENTS: / TOTAL AMOUNT:
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Name of School Official Signature of School Official Title of School Official Telephone Number
WorkSource Seattle-King County Training Research Proposal 1
January 1, 2006
Federal Financial Aid
If you are eligible for PELL funding, the Workforce Investment Act mandates that these funds are applied towards the tuition portion of your training.
Have you applied for federal financial aid?
Yes (please attach a copy of your application)
No (check appropriate box below and provide documentation)
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Planning to take Continuing Education Classes
Training provider does not offer Federal Financial Aid
If none of the above apply to you, submit an application for Federal Financial Aid immediately and attach a copy.
Note: Even if the one of the above situations applies to you, it may still be to your benefit to submit a Federal Financial Aid application form. Many schools use this application to award school and state grants.
Have you defaulted on a federal student loan?
Yes (please attach a copy of your repayment plan)
No
How to apply for Federal Financial Aid
#1 – Application
Apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The form can be obtained at the school or can be completed over the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. An application must be completed each school year.
Gather all of the required documents, including your family’s tax and bank records
The application must be completed before the school deadline:
Identify your chosen school’s federal school code number:
#2 – Student Aid Report
A Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent back to you in approximately 3-4 weeks. Make any corrections to the SAR and return it to the school’s financial aid office. Call the financial aid office 2-3 weeks after sending back all forms to check on your status. Make sure to complete any additional paperwork required by your training provider.
#3 – Award Letter
Your award letter will identify the amount and types of aid you have been awarded. Review these forms and decide which parts of the award package you wish to accept.
Personal Research Summary
Occupational goal? / Training status:
Full-time Part-time
Days Evenings / Completion goal:
Degree Certificate
License Other:
Preferred training provider?
/ Why did you choose this school?How will this training build upon your existing talents, abilities, and experience? Please explain
How have you demonstrated an aptitude for the proposed occupation?Prior work experience (Occupation: )
Vocational testing (please attach copy)
Volunteer work (Length of time: )
Other (hobbies, etc.):
How have you demonstrated adequate academic skills for the proposed training?
Have completed college-level coursework in the past
Academic assessment scores (please attach copy)
Currently enrolled in school and maintaining satisfactory progress (please attach copy of grades)
Other:
Can you perform the physical requirements of the occupation?
Yes No / If no, what accommodations are needed?
Do you plan to work while in training?
Yes No / If yes, how much?
Full-time
Part-time / How will you be able to meet your basic living expenses while in training?
Please indicate why training would be an appropriate plan for you. Include in your discussion how this plan will help you to enter the labor market more quickly. Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
The information provided in this Training Research Proposal is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and is submitted for the consideration of training plan approval.
Participant signature:
Date:
WorkSource Seattle-King County Training Research Proposal 1
January 1, 2006