199 South Main Street

Gloversville, NY 12078

Trade Act and WIA Title I Dislocated Worker Integration Policy

BY-2003-35

Goal: One Dislocated worker program utilizing multiple funding streams and comprehensive services within the One-Stop delivery system to achieve high performance outcomes.

Representatives from both Trade Act and WIA Dislocated Worker (DW) programs will be involved with Rapid Response activities.

DW and Trade Act staff must conduct active outreach to Trade-effected workers and be knowledgeable of both programs.

Potential Trade Act eligible and approved Trade Act eligible individuals are required to attend either a Rapid Response session (if available) or a Center Services Orientation.

A one-on-one appointment with WIA staff to establish DW status, complete a marketable skills assessment, and begin work on an Individual Employment Plan (IEP), must be conducted prior to receiving Trade Act benefits.

Trade Act and DW staff will utilize a common IEP and promote the use of core and intensive services to support the rapid reattachment to the workforce.

Trade Act and DW staff will be mutually responsible for ensuring all Trade Act deadlines and requirements are met.

Dislocated workers eligible for Trade benefits, who are unable to find suitable employment through self-service core services, will be co-enrolled in WIA DW services.

Dislocated workers eligible for Trade benefits shall receive: career counseling; job development and placement; case management; follow-up services upon completion of any training; and any support services available through local board policies and procedures.

Trade Act and DW customers are subject to the training policies set forth by the FMS Workforce Development Board, including eligibility for training, ITAs., supportive services, and needs-related payments.

Exceptions to policies may be made by the Executive Director of the FMS WDB on a case-by-case basis.

Trade Act funds (when available) will be utilized prior to WIA funds.

Employer-based trainings will have priority over ITAs.

All required documentation (both in OSOS and the customer file) will be maintained by the service providers.

Adopted 5/5/04 – BY-2003-35