Upskill Mid-South provides in-demand training pathways to unemployed and underemployed individuals based on industry-identified needs within a 42 county region in key industry sectors of advanced manufacturing, logistics technology, and construction.
To be eligible for Upskill Mid-South training sponsorship individuals must be either unemployed or underemployed, a legal permanent resident, and currently living in our 42 county tri-state service area. In order to document the above eligibility information, participants will be required to upload the following documentation to demonstrate eligibility for sponsorship before enrolling in a skills training program :
Age and Identification Verification Required:
Region Verification Required, any current acceptable document that provides proof of residency in the 42-county region the individual has applied to include:
Unemployment or Underemployment Verification Required
Applicant must provide ALL required documentation before beginning skills training to be approved for Upskill Mid-South training sponsorship. If you cannot access these documents now, please return to complete this application once your documentation is gathered.
To be eligible for Upskill Mid-South training sponsorship individuals must be either unemployed or underemployed, a legal permanent resident, and currently living in our 42 county tri-state service area. In order to document the above eligibility information, participants will be required to upload the following documentation to demonstrate eligibility for sponsorship before enrolling in a skills training program :
Age and Identification Verification Required:
- Driver's License, Birth certificate, Form DD-214, or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Military Duty, Federal, state, or local government-issued identification card, passport
Region Verification Required, any current acceptable document that provides proof of residency in the 42-county region the individual has applied to include:
- Driver's license, Federal, state, or local government-issued identification card Passport ID card with address Rental/lease agreement with applicant's name listed as a resident Public assistance/social service records Voter registration or other government document, Records from a financial institution (i.e. bank statement)
Unemployment or Underemployment Verification Required
- Unemployment: Layoff Notice, Letter of Separation, Unemployment Award Letter, Unemployment Check Receipts, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Award Letter, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Award Letter, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Families First Award Letter
- Underemployment: Current paystubs for 30 days (demonstrating less than 30 hours work week OR pay rate less than $20/hour), Employment Verification Letter, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Award Letter, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Award Letter, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Families First Award Letter
Applicant must provide ALL required documentation before beginning skills training to be approved for Upskill Mid-South training sponsorship. If you cannot access these documents now, please return to complete this application once your documentation is gathered.
*Upskill Mid-South Eligible Service Area Map and County List
Legal First Name
RequiredLegal Middle Name
RequiredLegal Last Name
RequiredDate of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
RequiredSocial Security Number (no dashes)
RequiredStreet Address
RequiredCity
RequiredState
RequiredCounty
RequiredZip Code
RequiredBest Contact Number
RequiredPersonal Email Address
RequiredPreferred Method of Contact
RequiredGender Identity
RequiredWhich of these legal statuses best describes your current situation
RequiredChoose one or more races that you consider yourself to be
Are you of Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino origin?
Is English your primary language?
RequiredAre you formerly or currently justice-involved?
RequiredPlease select your current highest level of education
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