5101:9-6-41 Trade Adjustment Assistance Act allocation.

(A) The “Trade Adjustment Assistance Act” is a federally funded program designed to assist individuals who become unemployed as a result of increased imports from, or shifts in production to, foreign countries. The program emphasis is obtaining the quickest path to reemployment.

(B) Although provision of training is a significant component to the trade program, the program is not an entitlement. This trade training assistance is outlined in section 17.245 of the catalog of federal domestic assistance (CFDA). In order for a training contract to be executed through the trade program, the following six criteria, as specified in federal law, must be satisfied:

(1) Reasonable expectation of employment on completion in the labor market area.

(2) Demonstrated ability to support self while in the training through the completion of the program.

(3) Reasonable cost of training is competitive for the program in the area including quickest completion, as duration may influence costs.

(4) No suitable work is available for the worker without additional training.

(5) Training is appropriate for the worker or there is a reasonable expectation of completion.

(6) Training is reasonably accessible from the worker’s place of residence.

(C) The trade adjustment assistance allocation provides reimbursement funds for training services consistent with the guidelines of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) that are specifically designed for eligible individuals to obtain or retain employment.

(D) Expenditures must be reported on the “Monthly Financial Statement WIA Certification Sheet” (JFS 01992).

Effective: 01/15/2007

Promulgated Under: 111.15

Statutory Authority: 5101.02

Rule Amplifies: 5101.02