To ensure your program design is consistent with WIOA definitions, consult the Definitions page on this site. For further guidance, review the LINCS IET Self-assessment, a step-by-step tool that will support fully integrated IET programming.
At any time during an IET, ALL THREE required components must occur in support of each other. Contextualizing academic content and workplace preparation activities with occupational training content is they key to maintaining a fully integrated program of concurrent enrollment.
Integrated Education and Training Guide, LINCS: This Guide is intended to be used as a fillable self-assessment in your development or review of an IET program. The requirements are followed by review questions. The review questions will help you determine if all required components as set forth in WIOA are included in your program’s design.
Creating a single set of learning objectives for the IET that combines all three components is an important first step to managing the IET timeline and identifying activities and content for the three components. Contextualize instruction across the three required IET components to integrate all competencies and skills into a cohesive instructional design.
All three components of IET must be present for the entirety of the IET program. Read the below sample timeline to find tips for contextualizing instruction both during and outside of occupational training.
The following resources provide additional guidance and resources ensuring that the IET timeline reflects contextualized and integrated education activities.
This resource provides examples and resources for each of the required IET components: Academic and Literacy activities, Workplace Preparation Activities, and Occupational Training Activities.
This resource provides guidance and resources for contextualizing content in order to fully integrate IET programming.