Trade Program Guidance

Back to the Layoff Recovery Partner Guide.

This page provides Workforce and Education Partners with procedures and guidance related to implementing the TAA State Merit Requirement in Illinois

Email Title Chart & Contact Info
​llinois TAA and TRA Coordinators Contact Information:
​llinois TAA Coordinator

Susan Boggs 
Susan.Boggs@illinois.gov 
(217) 558-2474 

​Illinois TRA Coordinator
John Ferry
John.Ferry@illinois.gov
(217) 524-7826

Quick Reference Email Titles Chart: (The email's Subject line must say...)
Bona Fide Application Approval for “Customer Name” for LWIA “#”
Revised IEP Approval for “Customer Name” for LWIA “#” 
“Type of Training” and IEP Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#” 
Ceased Participation Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#” 
Potential Suspension Request Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#” 
Training Denial Approval for “Customer Name” for LWIA “#” 
Waiver and IEP Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#”
Waiver Extension Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#” 
Waiver Criteria Change Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#”
Waiver Revocation Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#”
Out-of-Area Job Search Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#”
Reconciliation of TAA Out-of-Area Job Search Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#”
Out-of-Area Relocation Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#”
Reconciliation of TAA Out-of-Area Job Search Approval for “Customer Name” from LWIA “#”

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Resources

Policy Links

Visit the WIOA Policies page to find the policies below:

  • 11-TAA-01 Trade Adjustment Assistance Letter
  • 13-TAA-02 Allowable Trade Training Related ​Expenses
  • 12-TAA-01 Trade Trave​l Assistance
  • 08-NOT-37 CH1 Trade Adjustment Assistance (​TAA) Operating Instructions

  • 09-PL-5​2 Trade​ Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Administration

​Resources:
  • Q&A Regarding WIA - TAA (PDF)
  • DS WIA - TAA Customer PowerPoint (PDF)

 

Download Trade Program Forms


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Materials

Illinois Merit Staffing Procedures Training Materials December 8 & 9, 2010:

  • Agenda (PDF): Illinois Merit Staffing Procedures December 8 & 9, 2010 (Springfield, IL)
  • Benefits Side-By-Side 11-17-10 (MS Word): Side-by-side look at the Expanded TAA Program (May 18, 2009 to December 31, 2010); Former/Reverted TAA Program (pre-May 18, 2009 & post-December 31, 2010 ); and Impact of Sunset of Expanded TAA Program
  • Draft Distribution of Benefits Funding (Excel): This document also include the Draft 1-E case management funding based upon unduplicated customers in TAA.
  • IBIS External Agency User Guide V1 12-7-10 (PDF)
  • IBIS Training Department of Commerce presentation 12-9-10 (PPT)
  • Illinois Merit Staffing LWIA Procedures 12-08-10 (PDF)
  • Inherently Governmental (PDF): Circular NO. A-76 Revised (May 29, 2003) defines Inherently Governmental Activities.
  • Merit Staff Rule (PDF): Part IV Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (20 CFR Part 618) Trade Adjustment Assistance; Merit Staffing of State Administration and Allocation of Training Funds to States; Final Rule.
  • Merit Staffing PowerPoint 12-08-10 (PPT) (PDF): This PowerPoint was used December 8, 2010 to provide an overview of Illinois Merit Staffing Procedures with a focus on fiscal and reporting.
  • Merit Staffing PowerPoint 12-09-10 (PPT) (PDF): This PowerPoint was used December 9, 2010 to provide an overview of Illinois Merit Staffing Procedures with a focus on case management and reporting.