To announce the 2024 SIDES “Exchanging Knowledge About the Exchanges” Informational Webinar Series that will be hosted by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) from April 4, 2024, through May 2, 2024.

The purpose of this notice is to alert grantees to the implementation timelines of the recently finalized rule defining the Effectiveness in Serving Employers Primary Indicator of Performance. 
                                      
 

To transmit the subject computation for State Workforce Agency usage in computing minimum weekly DUA amounts for all major disasters declared from April 1 – June 30, 2024 (third quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024).

To transmit instructions for implementing revisions to the ETA 9128 Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Workload report.

The purpose of this Training and Employment Notice (TEN) is to: (i) describe the scope and characteristics of quality pre-apprenticeship programs in a manner that is consistent with the language of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in Apprenticeship Final Rule and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Final Rule; (ii) identify how pre-apprenticeship programs can increase access to Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) for all Americans, including those historically underrepresented and underserved in RAPs; and (iii) provide examples of quality pre-apprenticeship programs in diverse settings.  

This TEN rescinds and replaces the Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) previous guidance on pre-apprenticeship programs, TEN No. 13-12, Defining a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program and Related Tools and Resources.  While ETA’s Office of Apprenticeship (OA) does not directly oversee or regulate pre-apprenticeship programs, OA recommends the elements outlined in this TEN, as they facilitate subsequent success in a RAP.  Additionally, while pre-apprenticeship programs are not subject to the EEO requirements of 29 CFR Part 30, which identifies specific actions for creating discrimination- and harassment-free apprenticeship processes and environments, incorporating the elements of that regulation into pre-apprenticeships may benefit RAP sponsors in meeting the applicable EEO requirements.

To announce RESEA outcome payments for FY 2023, as required by Section 306(f)(2) of the Social Security Act (SSA). 

To inform grant recipients of the need to protect and prevent important identifying information in the Grant Notice of Award (NOA) from unauthorized use, including, but not limited to, use of this information to gain unauthorized access to federal systems to conduct fraudulent activities.

To provide guidelines for the FY 2024 UI RESEA grants and to invite State Workforce Agencies to submit a RESEA State Plan.

The purpose of this guidance is to provide grant recipients direction in developing policies, procedures, and practices that reduce unnecessary administrative barriers to serving customers seeking employment and training services.

To provide guidelines for the FY 2024 UI RESEA grants and to invite State Workforce Agencies to submit a RESEA State Plan.