How to Use the WIOA Training Voucher Calculator
The closest U.S. equivalent to Korea's National Tomorrow Learning Card is the Individual Training Account (ITA) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Eligible job seekers who work with their local American Job Center get an ITA that pays an approved training provider directly, up to a dollar cap set by the local Workforce Development Board, for occupations on that area's in-demand training list. Unlike Korea's card, ITA funding isn't a fixed percentage rate — it's a hard dollar ceiling, and you're responsible for any cost above that cap.
Enter your total training program cost and your local board's ITA cap (which you can find through your American Job Center — caps commonly range from about $3,000 to $8,000 depending on the region and available WIOA funding) to see the estimated funded amount and what you'd need to pay yourself. Some individuals may qualify for additional support such as Pell Grants or state financial aid to cover the gap. Confirm your program's eligibility and exact cap with your local workforce board before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
An ITA is a funding account set up through your local American Job Center that pays an approved training provider directly on your behalf, up to a dollar cap set by your local workforce board, for training in an in-demand occupation.
WIOA funding is administered by local Workforce Development Boards, not a single national agency, so each board sets its own cap and priority occupations based on local labor market needs and available federal funding.