OESCOESC Workforce Services Division Workforce Services Division

Trade Adjustment Trade Adjustment AssistanceAssistance

(TAA)(TAA)

TAA MissionTAA 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 BenefitsTAA Benefits

Job Search

Job Relocation

Training

ATAA - Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

Job Search RequirementsJob 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 RequirementsJob Relocation Requirements

New employment must be over 50 miles from your current home.

Contract Mover is arranged by the State TAA State TAA Coordinator.Coordinator.

Job Relocation AllowancesJob 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 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 ConsultantLocal Office TAA Consultant before enrolling in training

TrainingTraining

Alternative Trade Adjustment Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance: ATAAAssistance: ATAA

Applicant must be 50 years or older.

Maximum of $10, 000.00 paid during a 2 year period.

Trade Readjustment Allowance: Trade Readjustment Allowance: TRATRA

This program provides a federal weekly allowance to trade impacted workers who apply for TRATRA and are determined eligible.

Trade Readjustment Allowance: Trade Readjustment Allowance: TRA Conditions TRA Conditions

Applicant must have been eligible for U.I. benefits and exhausted all rights to regular U.I. benefits

Health Coverage Tax Credit: Health Coverage Tax Credit: HCTCHCTC

HCTC is a federal tax credit that pays 65% of the qualified health plan premiums paid by eligible individuals.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Sandy Slaven405-557-7274

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