Located in:
- 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. E. Describe how the State provides early intervention (e.g., Rapid Response) and ensures the provision of appropriate career services to worker groups on whose behalf a Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) petition has been filed. (Section 134(a)(2)(A) and TAA Section 221(a)(2)(A) .) This description must include how the State disseminates benefit information to provide 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 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 and how the state will ensure the provision of appropriate career service to workers in the groups identified in the petition (TAA Sec. 221(a)(2)(A)).<br><i>NOTE: until the TAA PROGRAM is reauthorized, the requirements to provide rapid response and appropriate career services to worker groups on whose behalf a petition has been filed is not applicable.</i>
Current Narrative:
Rapid Response & Trade Adjustment Assistance
Georgia’s Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is currently administered by GDOL. The Rapid Response Team works closely with GDOL to provide services to workers and businesses that are affected by a trade-certified layoff or closure. All Trade customers are entitled to Rapid Response and employment services, which are provided consistent with the process for all layoff notifications.
Based on the nature of the layoff event, early-intervention services provided by the Rapid Response Team may include GDOL to share information with employers about TAA before a petition is filed. Trade-related information is also shared directly with impacted employees by GDOL staff during trade-related Rapid Response Employee Information Sessions
Beyond assisting with individual petitions, the Rapid Response Team takes a proactive approach to advancing TAA by reviewing and disseminating the list of Trade filings and the status of certifications to applicable LWDAs. OWD staff also participate on USDOL technical assistance calls and work groups.