Needs and Barriers

The Needs and Barriers page of the demographics flow records information about the job seeker's barriers to successful employment or training. Some questions contribute to determining program eligibility, particularly for the WIOA Youth program. The following instructions apply to the Needs and Barriers page. Below is a screenshot of the page, as well as a table listing each field and a description of the content required.

  1. Complete the following questions. All fields marked with (required) indicate a field that must be answered. Additional questions may display or be required based on the information you provide, the job seeker's age (youth = 14-24), and on your state. Needs and Barriers screenshot
    Needs and Barriers
    FieldDescription
    Is it hard for you to read, write, or solve math problems (basic skills deficient)?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No.
    Did you leave high school before completing it?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No.
    Are you a runaway?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No. [Displays for youth]
    Are you pregnant?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No. [Displays for female youth]
    Are you parenting?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No. [Displays for youth]
    Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a misdemeanor or felony that could impact your ability to get or keep a job?(Drop-down) Select from:
    • No
    • Yes
    • Yes, within the past 6 months
    • Yes, currently in a correctional facility
    • Did not disclose
    Date of Release(Text/Calendar) Enter or select the date the job seeker was released, if the job seeker was released in the past 6 months.
    Date Returned to Custody(Text/Calendar) Enter or select the date the job seeker was incarcerated, if relevant.
    Do you need help to complete your education?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No. [Displays for youth]
    Do you need help to find and keep a job?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No. [Displays for youth]
    Have you abused drugs or alcohol?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No.
    Do you have access to reliable transportation?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No.
    Are you a veteran, eligible person, or spouse of a veteran with significant barriers to employment?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No.
    Are you eligible for assistance under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program, or are you living with someone who is not your parent?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No. [Displays for youth]
    Are you required to attend school, but have you skipped at least the most recent calendar quarter of this school year?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No. [Displays for youth]
    Do you have other barriers to employment identified by the Governor?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No.
    Are you aging out of foster care?(Drop-down) Select Yes or No. [Displays for youth]
  2. Select Next. The Work Wanted page displays.