All TAA participants are covered under what is called a TAA certification. This certification confirms that the employment of a group of workers was impacted or threatened due to trade-related circumstances. Grants are provided to the states to provide services, which participants access through the American Job Center Network. States also notify individuals of their eligibility.
Work-based training activities involve building worker skills and establishing pathways to higher wages and career opportunities. Work-based training strategies emphasize business engagement, incorporate training objectives while job-seeking participants are working, and lead to unsubsidized employment. A key advantage of work-based training is that job seekers and participants can “earn while they learn” and achieve improved employment and earnings outcomes. Types of work-based training eligible for TAA funding include registered apprenticeship and On-The-Job Training programs. See our informational flyer.