Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program is a federally funded program that may provide assessment of skills and assistance in establishing training needs.  The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has established a list of training vendors that meet the qualifications for training job seekers in demand occupations in the labor market:  http://www.ja.state.tn.us/thec/cbjt/PgDistrict.jsp?GL=09

If you need additional training to update your skills for employment, contact a Career Coach at your local NCAC Workforce Campus, located at Career Centers in Middle Tennessee, for more information or call 615-862-8890.

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is a federally funded program that provides assistance to workers affected by job loss or their hours and wages are cut due to increased imports or a shift in production to a foreign country. Workers whose company is an upstream supplier to the primary company or a downstream finisher may also apply. The goal of the Trade Act program is to help trade-affected workers return to suitable employment as quickly as possible. The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor administers the program. TDLWD acts as an agent of the Department of Labor in administering this program in Tennessee.

TAA certified workers may access a variety of services that include relocation allowances, job search allowances, health care tax credit, or retraining in order to obtain suitable employment. For more information, ask a Career Coach at your local NCAC Workforce Campus, located at Career Centers in Middle Tennessee, for more information or call 615-862-8890.