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- Program-specific Requirements for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following with respect to activities carried out under subtitle B--
a. 2. D. Describe How the State Provides Early Intervention (e.g., Rapid Response) to Worker Groups on Whose Behalf a Trade Adjustment Assistance (taa) Petition Has Been Filed. (section 134(a)(2)(a).) This Description Must Include How the State Disseminates Benefit Information to Provide Trade-affected Workers in the Groups Identified in the Taa Petitions with an Accurate Understanding of the Provision of Taa Benefits and Services in Such a Way That They Are Transparent to the Trade-affected Dislocated Worker Applying for Them (trade Act Sec. 221(a)(2)(a) and Sec. 225; Governor- Secretary Agreement). Describe How the State Will Use Funds That Have Been Reserved for Rapid Response to Provide Services for Every Worker Group That Files a Taa Petition.
Current Narrative:
DEED provides Rapid Response events for 100% of all Trade—certified workers who live in Minnesota. Rapid Response events are triggered when a plant closing or mass layoff occurs, and includes TAA benefits and services information if a petition has been filed. When a small layoff is identified as Trade—affected, Trade Adjustment Assistance takes the steps to petition USDOL for certification and then handles all other concerns regarding worker eligibility.
Additionally, Minnesota co—enrolls all TAA—eligible workers into the WIOA Dislocated Worker program in order to provide wrap—around case management and supportive services. Due to the in—depth approach for Rapid Response and TAA—eligible workers, eligible workers have the opportunity to learn about available services multiple times; including the initial Rapid Response event, TAA information meetings for each petition, and Dislocated Worker program enrollment meetings.