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OESC Workforce Services Division. Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). TAA Mission. This program provides assistance to workers whose employment is adversely affected by increased imports or by their jobs going overseas.
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OESC Workforce Services Division Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
TAA Mission • This program provides assistance to workers whose employment is adversely affected by increased imports or by their jobs going overseas. • Specifically, those workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports.
TAA Benefits • Job Search • Job Relocation • Training • ATAA - Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
Job Search Requirements • Job interviews must be at least 50 miles one way. • Must file search application within 1 year after certification or job separation, whichever is later, or within 6 months after training if approved.
Job Relocation Requirements • New employment must be over 50 miles from your current home. • Contract Mover is arranged by the State TAA Coordinator.
Job Relocation Allowances • Includes one-way mileage on up to two vehicles. • 18,000 lb. limit per household. • May apply & receive lump sum payment equal to 3 times former weekly average wage (max. $1,250.00).
Training • Training is an option if suitable employment can’t be obtained (employment with wages at least 80% of former employment). • Training may include: College, vocational or technical training, on-the-job training, and remedial training. • Up to 2 years training paid for on tuition & books. • Must apply first with Local Office TAA Consultantbefore enrolling in training
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance: ATAA • Applicant must be 50 years or older. • Maximum of $10, 000.00 paid during a 2 year period.
Trade Readjustment Allowance: TRA • This program provides a federal weekly allowance to trade impacted workers who apply for TRA and are determined eligible.
Trade Readjustment Allowance: TRA Conditions • Applicant must have been eligible for U.I. benefits and exhausted all rights to regular U.I. benefits
Health Coverage Tax Credit: HCTC • HCTC is a federal tax credit that pays 65% of the qualified health plan premiums paid by eligible individuals.
Thank You! If you have any questions, please contact: Sandy Slaven 405-557-7274