Occupations Approved for Training in Local Area IV PY2026
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials & Aerospace*
- Aviation Maintenance Technology/ A&P (Aircraft Mechanics)
- Avionics
- CAD/CAM & CATIA
- Composite Fabrication & Repair
- Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operator (CNC)
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Machine Tool Operator- Metal and Plastic
- Manufacturing or Production Technicians
- Nondestructive Testing (NDT) or Inspection
- Operations Management Technical Certificate
- Quality Control or Inspection (O*NET -Quality Control Analyst)
- Robotics Technician
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Supply Chain/Logistics Managers
- Tool and Die Maker
- Tooling
- Transportation Equipment (Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers)
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Automotive
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Construction
- Construction Carpenters
- Construction Technology/Trades/Laborer
- HVAC
Data Services & Information Technology*
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Cyber Security (Information Security Analysts)
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Software Applications
- Software Developers
- Software Engineers
- Web Developer
Healthcare*
- Acute Coding/Medical Billing (Billing, Posting and Rate Clerks)
- Administration/Management (Medical and Health Service Managers)
- Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)-Only as part of a career pathway
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
- Health Information Technology (HIT)
- Home Health Aide (HHA)- Only as part of a career pathway
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Records Technician
- Pharmacy Technician/ Pharmacy Aid
- Phlebotomist
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Surgical Technologist
K-12 CTE
- All Certifications and Credentials included on the Kansas Excel in CTE Initiative approved list are included on the Kansas Local Area IV WIOA Approved Training List for Youth program only.
On-the-Job Training
- All occupations with demonstrated self-sufficient wages will be approved for OJT if employer has an active contract with the Workforce Alliance.
Public Safety
- Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
- Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
Registered Apprenticeship
- All Occupations and Related Technical Instruction for Apprenticeship programs that have been registered with the Kansas State Office of Apprenticeship for the South Central Region are included on the Kansas Local Area IV WIOA Approved Training List. RA’s must also meet Local Area IV self-sufficient wage requirements.
Transportation & Logistics*