1. OESC Workforce Services Division OESC Workforce Services Division Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)

2. 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.

3. TAA Benefits  Job Search  Job Relocation  Training  ATAA - Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

4. 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.

5. Job Relocation Requirements  New employment must be over 50 miles from your current home. State TAA Coordinator.  Contract Mover is arranged by the State TAA Coordinator.

6. 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).

7.  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. Local Office TAA Consultant  Must apply first with Local Office TAA Consultant before enrolling in training Training

8. Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance: ATAA  Applicant must be 50 years or older.  Maximum of $10, 000.00 paid during a 2 year period.

9. Trade Readjustment Allowance: TRA TRA  This program provides a federal weekly allowance to trade impacted workers who apply for TRA and are determined eligible.

10. Trade Readjustment Allowance: TRA Conditions  Applicant must have been eligible for U.I. benefits and exhausted all rights to regular U.I. benefits

11. Health Coverage Tax Credit: HCTC  HCTC is a federal tax credit that pays 65% of the qualified health plan premiums paid by eligible individuals.

12. If you have any questions, please contact: Sandy Slaven 405-557-7274 Thank You!