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OESC Workforce Services Division

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

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  1. 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. • 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 • 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

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

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