Approved training programs offered in other states may be used, as long as a reciprocity agreement between Iowa and the other state is established prior to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds being issued to an out-of-state training provider. In order for an individual to obtain training through an out-of-state provider, the training provider must be listed on that state’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and the provider must register the institution and program(s) in the Iowa data management system, located at http://www.iowaworks.gov. These providers and programs will be automatically approved in the IowaWORKS system. 

If a reciprocity agreement is unable to be established between states, WIOA funds may be issued to a training provider outside of Iowa when the following conditions are met: 

1. The training program is not offered by any eligible training providers in Iowa;
2. The training provider is in good standing on that state’s ETPL; and
3. The training provider must register the institution and program(s) in the Iowa data management system, located at http://www.iowaworks.gov and go through the Iowa approval process.