Latest News for WOTC
02/13/2019
The North Dakota WOTC office now has an online application process for North Dakota employers. You can now submit the IRS form 8850, the ETA form 9061 and supporting documentation electronically to save time and receive faster processing and results. Click the link below to get started.
Online access to the WOTC system
If you need customer service, please call 701-328-2997
Mandatory New Forms
Using the old forms may result in a denial. Click the links below to access the new forms.
WOTC ETA Form 9061 (Individual Characteristics Form and Instructions)
WOTC ETA Form 9175 (SAF for Long Term Unemployed)
WOTC IRS Form 8850 (Pre-Screening Notice Form)
WOTC IRS Form 8850 Instructions
WOTC Target Groups
New Target Group as of 01/01/2016: Long-Term Unemployed
VETERAN GROUPS
- Veterans receiving SNAP benefits,
- Veterans with a service-connected disability hired within 1 year of leaving active duty,
- Veterans with a service-connected disability unemployed for at least 6 months,
- Veterans unemployed for at least 4 weeks, and
- Veterans unemployed for at least 6 months.
NON VETERAN TARGET GROUPS
The following WOTC non-veteran target groups were reauthorized retroactively through December 31, 2014. The seven non-veterans target groups are:
- Long-term Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients
- Short-term TANF recipients
- 18-39 year old SNAP (formerly food stamps) recipients
- 18-39 year old designated community residents residing in designated counties
- Vocational Rehabilitation referrals
- Ex-Felons hired within 1 year of conviction and/or release from incarceration
- Supplemental Security Income recipients
State WOTC Coordinator
Job Service North Dakota - Workforce programs
PO Box 5507
Bismarck, ND 58506-5507
Phone Number: (701) 328-2997
TTY: (800) 366-6888
Fax:(701) 328-4894