ATTENTION! U.S. Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program in Virginia
Under current law governing the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program, effective July 1, 2022, TAA expired and began phase-out activities.
On July 1, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) ceased accepting new petitions and investigating pending petitions to determine worker group eligibility.
State operations shall continue, and workers covered by petitions certified on or before June 30, 2022, AND who are separated from employment on or before June 30, 2022, may continue to be eligible for program benefits and services.
If you have further questions, please email TradeQuestions@virginiaworks.gov.
For additional information concerning TAA Program state operations after June 30, 2022, refer to TEGL_13-21.pdf
Please note: Before continuing any further understand that this section applies ONLY to individuals that have been certified Trade Act eligible. Those who are enrolled in the Trade Program will receive an entitlement letter in the mail, listing their company’s certification number and individual information.
If you are not sure if your company is “trade certified” please contact your local Virginia Works office or visit the Department of Labor’s website to search for your employer’s trade status. (https://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/)
What is TAA Approved Training?
TAA Approved Training is a program under the Trade Act which allows eligible participants to enter a wide variety of re-training programs in order to increase a dislocated worker’s marketable skills and traits.
How do I enroll in TAA Approved Training?
Training under TAA must be pre-approved by Virginia Works TAA Unit before entering. If a participant wishes to take advantage of training under TAA they must contact TradeQuestions@virginiaworks.gov.
Is there a time restriction to enter Training under Trade?
Once a participant has received entitlement to TAA he/she is guaranteed the opportunity to apply for TAA training.
“Key Points” to keep in mind when interested in TAA Approved Training
- Trade CANNOT pay for a training program in which a TAA participant used personal funds to complete and is looking to be reimbursed.
- All training packets must be completed and submitted to the Trade Unit in Richmond, VA for approval 30 days prior to the beginning of class. Do not wait until the last minute to try and enroll in a training program, it may be too late for that semester.
Please note that although there will be multiple individuals per each TAA certified company, not everyone’s case is exactly the same. Should you have specific questions regarding your individual TAA benefits please contact your local Virginia Works Office or TradeQuestions@virginiaworks.gov