Grants Glossary

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The definitions below pertain to funding opportunities for the State of Illinois.

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All A C E H I N O P R S T W Y Acronyms

  • Trade Adjustment Assistance Program

    ​Helps trade‐affected workers who have lost their jobs because of increased imports or shifts in production out of the United States. Under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, workers who experience a partial or total separation from employment due to increased imports may apply for Trade, which offers a variety of benefits and reemployment services to help unemployed workers prepare for and obtain suitable employment.

  • Training Services

    Defined in section 134(b)(3) of WIOA, as a service provided through an Individual Training Account (ITA) or through a training contract, that may be provided to eligible individuals if it is determined, after an interview, evaluation or assessment, and career planning, that the individual:  

    • is unlikely or unable to obtain or retain employment that leads to economic self‐sufficiency or wages comparable to or higher than wages from previous employment through career services alone;  
    • is in need of training services to obtain or retain employment that leads to economic self‐sufficiency or wages comparable to or higher than wages from previous employment, through career services alone; and  
    • has the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the selected program of training services.