Sec. 5. Financial support for information technology certification
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Each State receiving a grant under section 4 shall— identify information technology certification programs within the State and the requirements necessary for a qualified individual to participate in each program; disseminate information, through one-stop centers and by other means, regarding such certification programs and the availability of financial support from the grant funds to enable qualified individuals to participate in such programs; and assist qualified individuals in determining which information technology certification program such individual is most qualified for and best meets the goals of such individual.
A qualified individual seeking to participate in an information technology certification program and receive financial support shall submit an application to a local one-stop center containing such information as the State Board shall determine. Qualified individuals shall be selected by the local one-centers, in conjunction with local chambers of commerce where appropriate, for participation based on their overall qualification for the certification programs taking into consideration their experience, skills, and competency, including high school level or better competency in typing, math, reading, and writing.
Financial support may be provided to pay for the costs to the qualified individual of preparatory classes, study materials, and examination expenses for the information technology certification program. Qualified individuals selected to receive financial support under this section may only participate once. Such participation consists of a single information technology certification, regardless of whether the individual obtains the certification. Such certification may consist of multiple preparatory classes and multiple examinations.
The State board shall award a certificate of completion to each individual who completes the program and obtains a certification.